You just might be an independent Baptist if....

[John Young]

If the church simultaneously equates physical growth of a church to God's blessing (their church) or to compromise with the world (growth of other churches) you might be in a Baptist church.

[1Timothy115]

You might be an Independent Baptist if everyone agrees to have lunch at...any buffet style venue.

[Pastor Matt]

14 hours ago, John Young said:

If the church simultaneously equates physical growth of a church to God's blessing (their church) or to compromise with the world (growth of other churches) you might be in a Baptist church.

Quality, over Quantity is a message I used to preach when I traveled in Evangelism. Text is Gideon and his 300-man army

[Salyan]

11 hours ago, Corinne said:

On board with most points, I have only 2 perspectives which are in contradiction. I'm vehemently pro-abortion and I'm also for one man - one woman keeping purity for marriage

So I'm not sure if I am one cause I have different opinions.

This is a bit of a joke thread, Corinne.  That being said, I'm not sure how your second perspective is in contradiction. I'd be interested in hearing more of what you mean in another thread.

[Salyan]

46 minutes ago, Corinne said:

 Not sure if there's need to expand, I meant that for Independent believers it's not necessary to be 'pure', it's not a big deal for them, that's all I meant.

Also to be on subject I guess if you're Independent, fellowship over meals is very significant 

Okay, now I'm going off topic.  I'd be curious where your experience is if you know IFBs that think sexual purity is not a big deal. God says it's a big deal, so it is, and all that I've known are pretty strong on that topic. 
God also says that He is the creator and definer of life, so your other point is Biblically problematic. That we could have a proper discussion on somewhere else.  

[Martyr_4_FutureJoy]

"sound in doctrine" is a rare opportunity anywhere.

Just saw and listened to video an hour ago, Only coincidental ?  (re purity) 

short youtube story voiced

"Famous story of what happened to mother who dressed her daughter immodestly"

v=nfRMnOnco0o

 

 

Edited June 28, 2021 by jeff_student_of_Jesus

[Pastor Matt]

You just might be an IFB if you think pastors who wear robes are in cahoots with the communists 

[SureWord]

1 hour ago, PastorMatt said:

You just might be an IFB if you think pastors who wear robes are in cahoots with the communists 

OK, this one went over my head which isn't saying much.

 

[Another Independent Baptis]

On 6/11/2021 at 11:22 PM, John Young said:

If you make it to heaven then you were Baptist even if you didn't realize it.

Yes I said it! lol 

Best response yet!!!

 

Or...You just might be the Christian the Bible describes. 

[Jim_Alaska]

You just might be an IFB if you drive a 100 mile round trip three times per week to attend services.

[John Young]

Here's a few...

 

[farouk]

...if you think, while living in Key West, Florida, the nearest likeminded believer with whom you can enjoy proper fellowship lives in Yukon...

[Jim_Alaska]

3 hours ago, farouk said:

...if you think, while living in Key West, Florida, the nearest likeminded believer with whom you can enjoy proper fellowship lives in Yukon...

It was that way when i lived in Alaska.