Offers of religious liberty drew many Baptists to settle in New Jersey. To only teach from the New Testament and ignoring the old is not using the whole Word of God. Again, its not about how we dress, but about who we are. Unfortunately, serious Bible study is in short supply these days. A new church opened their doors here recently, stating they are an IFB church. After taking in many of their services and listening to the self-ordained Pastor, and now reading this article, Ive come to some conclusions. I know of no place in scripture where a tithe is ever money! Just because all churches do something a certain way (whether its tithing, tithing a tenth, standing on their heads when they pray, or whatever) doesnt make it correct. I went on to share with her that in that same passage it says, singing psalms, hymns (which by the way modern churches are throwing out) and spiritual songs. Dress codes are not the problems. People have a tendency to attempt to conceal their sin. He strongly believed in separation of church and state and upheld the principles of soul liberty. You are correct, I was surprised. She eventually left because my uncle (divorced numerous times himself), rode her case about it. Greg, It certainly isnt about our adherance to a set of manmade rules. I really have an issue with this point. I appreciate your response, I am especially glad to hear that your mother has returned to the church. I do dislike what seems to be human effort in trying to do what only the Spirit of God can do through a clear presentation of the word of God. A Church Directory For Independent Baptists Virginia was especially harsh in religious persecutions. Later Presbyterians, Episcopalians and Methodist were added to the lists of Protestants denominations. In 1700, a Baptist minister, William Rhodes began to hold meetings on Long Island and in 1724 organized the first Baptist church there. Each year members profess 16 articles of faith that include the original five points of fundamentalismthe literal truth of divinely inspired scripture, the Virgin Birth and deity of Christ, substitutionary atonement through Christ, the Resurrection, and the Second Coming of Christ. No tithing is not mandated, no good work is..just as no good work can save us. My point is that Tithing is good since Jesus says they should not have left it undone. Lynne While I agree with most of your comment, I would be very interested in finding where Jesus teaches about tithing in the bible. In reference to the quote you took it wasi n explanation in regards to another point poised regarding tithing a tenth of income vs. actual agriculture and/or stock as the Jews did back thenand it was in a common sense response to the rhetoric regarding why tithe a tenth of income vs possesions being sold, etc is done by most churche sin Usa & other developed nations. // ]]> Exposing the Dangerous Teachings of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Denomination, Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception 2009-2020, Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Deception, 42. I will not post here again. The true Independent Fundamental Baptists have no association or fellowship with these churches because they teach or practice things contrary to the New Testament. Therefore if a church is teaching Tithe is mandatory or sin if not donethey are I believe in error. Although, many Protestants returned in part to a belief in the Bible as their authority for their faith and practice, not one of them EVER completely left all the doctrinal errors and false teachings of the apostate Roman Catholic church. It helped start the first Baptist church in Philadelphia the following year. In answer your assumptions about me. In Europe, Protestant churches are state churches and supported to some degree by government imposed taxes.

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