Definition of an IFB

[trc123]

Does anyone have what they think is a good definition of what an IFB church is?

Mine would be:

Independent - Not under nor responsible to any external hierarchy or ecclesiastical order or denomination.

Fundamental - Adhering to the fundamentals of the Christian faith as put forth in the Word of God.

Baptist - Identifying with and adhering to historically "Baptist" distinctives and practices; especially total immersion of only those who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. This would exclude small children who are not of sufficient mental maturity to understand how to place their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and the meaning of baptism.

What's your definition?

[Guest Guest]

Their definition is whatever they want it to be. It's really rather amusing. I know a heap of IFB's who aren't like the definition of IFB's on here.

[Guest Guest]

I learned in Christian school that if the Bible is your boss, you're a Baptist.

I also learned the Baptist acrostic:

B - Biblical Authority
A - Autonomy of the local church
P - Priesthood of the Believer
T - Two offices (Paster & Deacon)
I - Inspiration and Preservation of Scripture
S - Separation
T - Two ordinances (Baptism & Lord's Supper)

That's what being an IFB means to me.

[Guest Guest]

Too bad they don't believe the "I" properly. They only believe that the "original manuscripts" are inspired. (We don't even have any original manuscripts).

Our family left an IFB church last year and now go to a Bible believing Baptist church. I'm so thankful. However, our old church which was IFB to the core.

[Guest Guest]

Too bad they don't believe the "I" properly. They only believe that the "original manuscripts" are inspired. (We don't even have any original manuscripts).

Our family left an IFB church last year and now go to a Bible believing Baptist church. I'm so thankful. However, our old church which was IFB to the core.

God didn't inspire the original manuscripts?

And doesn't IFB mean you believe the Bible? Like I said earlier, if the Bible is your boss then you're a Baptist.

[Guest Guest]

Yes, the original manuscripts are inspired. So is the King James Bible, which we actually have in front of us today.

I'm a Baptist, just don't choose to identify as a fundamentalist. I actually identify with the "Bible believer" crowd. I do have a lot of sweet IFB friends though.

[HappyChristian]

Does anyone have what they think is a good definition of what an IFB church is?

Mine would be:

Independent - Not under nor responsible to any external hierarchy or ecclesiastical order or denomination.

Fundamental - Adhering to the fundamentals of the Christian faith as put forth in the Word of God.

Baptist - Identifying with and adhering to historically "Baptist" distinctives and practices; especially total immersion of only those who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. This would exclude small children who are not of sufficient mental maturity to understand how to place their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and the meaning of baptism.

What's your definition?

I think you pegged it!

[Pastor Matt]

Does anyone have what they think is a good definition of what an IFB church is?

Mine would be:

Independent - Not under nor responsible to any external hierarchy or ecclesiastical order or denomination.

Fundamental - Adhering to the fundamentals of the Christian faith as put forth in the Word of God.

Baptist - Identifying with and adhering to historically "Baptist" distinctives and practices; especially total immersion of only those who have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ. This would exclude small children who are not of sufficient mental maturity to understand how to place their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and the meaning of baptism.

What's your definition?

I agree. However, that does not mean that I recommend every church that fits the IFB definition.

[HappyChristian]

I agree. However, that does not mean that I recommend every church that fits the IFB definition.

Right, BroMatt!

[Pastor Matt]

Their definition is whatever they want it to be. It's really rather amusing. I know a heap of IFB's who aren't like the definition of IFB's on here.

1) The question was not what is "their" definition but rather yours. People can speak for themselves. :smile
2) Your last statement is kind of interesting. That is like me saying, "I know a heap of non IFB's who aren't like the definition of the non IFB's on here." It is a silly statement, to say the least.

[Guest Guest]

Bro Matt, that is what happens when a person writes a post in annoyance...they say stupid things. :lol

I apologize for the childish post. I'm really 23, not 3. :smile

[Pastor Matt]

I see. :smile

[Guest Guest]

Anyhow...

I think I mostly agree with trc123. I'd actually fit that definition of a fundamentalist. I don't hate fundamentalists, many are my friends, I just rather identify with a group that is even closer to what I believe.

Something I have noticed though about a lot of IFB's (not all) is that to certain ones of them, standards are more important than doctrine. Haha but I know a Bible believer like that too...only one though LOL. I'm not saying standards are not important, I just believe that doctrine is MORE important.

[joyfulpraise93]

I believe that the men who penned the Bible were inspired (which is what the Bible says) and I believe in PRESERVATION. God is MORE than capable of preserving His inspired Word.

I am IFB...

For once could I wish we could just talk about what we believe without being made feel like we're ignorant. I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't be saying this, but it's getting to me. Why do I have to be treated like I'm an idiot that understands nothing whenever I post something that's right-on with IFB doctrine. This is "A site for Independent Fundamental Baptist belivers to fellowship and uplift our Lord" as is stated above in the header.

Sooo I think that the Independent part of IFB is important. I've attended some missionary baptist and Bible churches, and after studying it out I really believe Independent is the way to go. Some people thinks that this also means that an IFB church should be un-registered. What do other IFBs here think about that?

Fundamentals of the faith...amen amen! That's why I'm a baptist. We adhere to the things that are found in the Bible with no apology. :)

[HappyChristian]

I believe that the men who penned the Bible were inspired (which is what the Bible says) and I believe in PRESERVATION. God is MORE than capable of preserving His inspired Word.

I am IFB...

For once could I wish we could just talk about what we believe without being made feel like we're ignorant. I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't be saying this, but it's getting to me. Why do I have to be treated like I'm an idiot that understands nothing whenever I post something that's right-on with IFB doctrine. This is "A site for Independent Fundamental Baptist belivers to fellowship and uplift our Lord" as is stated above in the header.

Sooo I think that the Independent part of IFB is important. I've attended some missionary baptist and Bible churches, and after studying it out I really believe Independent is the way to go. Some people thinks that this also means that an IFB church should be un-registered. What do other IFBs here think about that?

Fundamentals of the faith...amen amen! That's why I'm a baptist. We adhere to the things that are found in the Bible with no apology.

You go, girl!!! :goodpost: