It cannot be stated too often that the importance of these churches was not in their name, but in what they believed and practiced. Believers are not set apart by the clothing they wear so much as their conduct, character, and lifestyle. Smokers use breath mints. You feel conflicted because you are seeing a different way to worship and fellowship that was heavily criticized and demonized. God alone has that authority and He in the person of the Holy Spirit brings conviction and salvation to those who in simple faith believe. @greg Best wishes as you find your new, real/genuine walk with Christ. I dont agree with their politics and it really bothers me. The ordinance of baptism, or 2. I was always told ten percent and thats I give for the most part unless I cant afford it in which case I give what I can. Modern church history is irrelevant, not only to our topic but to us in general. Its a scary, ugly story. He states there were Baptists in England 1400 AD. If I wanted to wear a sponge bob costume while leading worship I probably would not be allowed to do this in most Churches. Does Westboro Baptist in Topeka, Kansas (Thank God for 9/11, God hates fags, Thank God for dead soldiers) fall under the IFB category? I have done my share of research on what defines a cult and unless Im missing something, we dont qualify as a such. It is believed that God meant what he said in Revelation 22:18, the Scriptures were not to added to or taken from. A central belief among the Independent Fundamental Baptists is an ideal of Separation. It is difficult to document these congregations because they were rarely in the spot light of history. Like you I often had the same questions, wondering if I was really serving God or even really saved. He did not fail to share truth although He was not yet crucifiedso likewise I argue that since He said it should not have been left undoneHe meant what He says as He shared the fuller meaning I believe of the Laws. Note..I, no particular denomination. You either comply or you are thrown out. Greater Portland Baptist Church is making a difference Jude 22 in Portland and around the world. Many Baptist churches have Trustees, but their position was established in order to have legal signatories to sign legal documents of the church. We should stand out because we are different. Thats NOT in the Bible anywhere! In a biblical church the pastor is the overseers or leaders of the congregation. Independent this is a great book research on cultist church But rather than ordaining ourselves mini-Holy Spirits we need to be faithful in our teaching, we need to teach repentance, and we need to leave the conviction of sin, righteousness and judgement to Almighty God. -How do you determine whether or not a church teaches or practices false doctrine? I felt distant from God because I wasnt obeying their standards, like going to every service (three times a week), I wear pants, I wasnt there every time the doors were opened, things like that. How did you leave the Independent Fundamental Baptist cult? Jesus quoted the old testament. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Also, from personal expreicnei know how it feels to be spirtually abused. I believe the following is an accurate list of Fundamentals, but if anyone sees erro please inform us & esp with Scripture. During my IFB wilderness wanderings I often doubted if I was saved. When we arrive in heaven we are going to be surprised not only by who is there, but by who isnt there. It can be historically determined that forty seven Baptist churches were in existence before the Great Awakening.