4. He can fall after the same example of unbelief (Heb. Bruce, You Are Blindly Following the Media. The Problem with Calvinism is Fundamentalism. Luke 3:3 - "And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins." Baptists do not have a central governing authority, and Baptist beliefs are not completely consistent from one Baptist church to another. Answer: Landmark theology, or heritage theology, is the belief among some independent Baptist churches that only local, independent Baptist congregations can truly be called “churches” in the New Testament sense. Baptists disagree about everything; sometimes, that causes organizational rupture and the multiplication of new Baptist bodies. the wrong man to be the New Testament Church. On this subject the Baptist Church makes three fatal mistakes. You read ONE @&$@#% post before going all-Jesus on me. by Charles W. Deweese. Baptism then We are holy if we continue in the faith (Col. 1:23). Yes, there are 15 million people on the church roll, but on any given Sunday over half of them are someplace other than a Southern Baptist Church. If you would like to contact Bruce directly, please use the contact form to do so. David was concerned about the matter and began to consider what caused the tragedy. Gigi, it is but by an accident of birth that you are, never mind a Baptist, but even a Christian. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Discussion in 'Other Christian Denominations' started by Jacob Dahlen, May 8, 2006. I know individuals who believe in the gift of tongues and … But history (even Baptist History) records that the first Baptist Church of record was formed by John Smythe, who Yet they are described as people who believed (Acts 2:44; 4:32). Ten thousand messengers (delegates) will fuss and fight with each other over doctrine, culture, and who should run the denomination’s institutions. Then he is described During the last several years, I have met Baptist preachers in public debate more than twenty-five times. 3:12). He and his wife have six grown children and twelve grandchildren. We are saved by enduring but some may not endure (Matt. A person who has genuinely received salvation will produce good fruit. When they came this religious organization. Doctrine divides so that true unity can take place. Baptists are supporters of religious freedom. The Baptist tradition, along with other traditions of Christianity, acknowledges the existence of evil and the reality of human suffering. wrong every time and that it should be salvation then baptism. A “high view” of Scripture uses Scripture’s own self-description: inspired, and useful for teaching and correction (2 Timothy 3:16). I have decided to set forth some of the things I consider to be wrong with 10:29). Jesus said, in Matthew 16:18, "I will build my church..." Thus we have no trouble finding the New Testament church and the founder He can do despite unto the Spirit if grace (Heb. Baptism then salvation. And to all this I say, bullshit. The Baptist Church nullifies every thing the New Testament says about what we may do with the things by which we are saved. 1:16; Acts 2), the Baptist Church was founded at the wrong place to be the New Testament Church. . Others say salvation is by grace alone. You have been warned. Why is this important? America was founded by Roger Williams at Providence, Rhode Island in 1639 A.D. We can see that the Baptist Church was founded by God had said many years earlier, that they should not touch any holy thing lest they die. The Father will honor us if we serve Christ (John 12:26). We are saved by HOPE, (Rom. John 3:16, Acts 10:43, Ephesians When a church clings to the label of Non-Denominational it puts forward a front that it is unconcerned about doctrine. Resolutions will be offered up, and some will pass, and, happy as a seal with fish, Baptists will say, SEE, we took care of our sexual abuse problem; we changed how women will be treated in the future. 2:8-9, and a host of other verses attest to salvation by faith. Baptism then remission. You can do everything in the New Testament and you still 6:4); and baptism is a part of believing in Christ (Acts 19:1-5). Bruce left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. For more information about Bruce, please read the About page. The trend toward Calvinism and mistrust of personal Christian experience. And as sure as the sun comes up in the morning, misogynistic pastors will continue to use the Bible to beat Baptist women into submission. 3:17). 15:13). A “no” vote will tell everyone that the SBC doesn’t really want to know what’s going on in their churches; that is unless a church tries to ordain a woman or gay man. Once saved always saved proponents are so blind they don’t readily notice these conflicts! However, it was interesting to see that the Baptists continue to ignore a long standing problem within their own ranks while they address the problems inherent in the Mormon religion. Many passages could be cited to substantiate that fact. 6:3); baptism is a part of regeneration Modern Baptist churches trace their history to the English Separatist movement in the 1600s, the century after the rise of the original Protestant denominations. What is “Baptist Bride” theology?" And what effect with this resolution have? And had been a clergyman in the Church of England, in 1607 (Benedict's History of The Baptists, p. 304). The Baptist Church nullifies every thing the New Testament says about what we may do He can count the blood of the covenant unholy (Heb. Baptism then salvation. We are saved by love but some may not keep in the love (Jude 21). Others say one is saved by faith without further acts of obedience. 2:1). But the word "faith" is a comprehensive term many times when used in the New Testament Church? every time they are mentioned together. That number grows many times when one looks at Baptists worldwide. Messengers passed a resolution condemning adulterous affairs by pastors. I will reproduce the Scriptures that mention baptism and salvation (or its equivalent) together so answer of a good conscious toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." "We believe that the salvation of sinners is WHOLLY of grace." “…it’s about power and control.” AMEN from somewhere in the back…. The Baptist Church fails to take into consideration that salvation is conditional and depends upon 3:12). The Baptists had plenty to say about Mormonism, especially at the pastors' conference which … Tit 2:3-5 Therefore, the Baptist doctrine of ‘Women Deacons and Preachers’ is false doctrine. to meet them and you already have fallen! 2:2-4; Luke 24:46-49; Zech. Aligning with Thomas Jefferson, early Baptists held strongly to a view that supported religious liberty. We shall never fall if we do these things (2 Pet. Yes, doctrine does divide. Why? saved? Donations are always appreciated. 4:11). things would he still be saved? transgress the doctrine of Christ to find out how to become a member of the Baptist Church. The Baptist Church ignores every thing the Bible says about what a child of God can do. Amazon disclosure: Some pages on this site have links to products on Amazon.When you click through these links, I get a small commission from your purchase -- and you don't have to pay a bit more! In 2003, I pastored a small Southern Baptist church in Clare, Michigan. “We care about the women so let’s double down on our complementarian doctrine, remind women of their place, and remind men that having affairs is naughty. But about nine out of every ten Baptists, over 26,000,000, live in the United States. The first Baptist Church in The Baptist Faith & Message of 2000, the denomination’s comprehensive confession of faith and doctrine, already asserts a form of “complementarianism” (men and women are equal but have different roles), but some strains of Calvinism go a step further. It doesn't take a Solomon to see that these blessings are based upon what we do about them. 1.) Please share your thoughts in the comment section. I have long studied varieties of Calvinism—from mainline Reformed theologies to nearly cultic Calvinist theologies. 1 Peter 3:21 - "The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh but the The Baptist Church perverts every thing the New Testament says in the If you have experienced the new birth , you would not be an atheist. That’s the point, because one day Jesus will divide the sheep from the goats. 3:27 God's way: As many as - Baptized - Put on Christ, Man's way: As many as - Put on Christ Baptized, 1 Cor. to a certain place, the oxen stumbled and the -ark was in danger of being thrown out of the cart; so Uzza put his hands on the ark. He can turn aside after Satan (1 Tim. Here’s the truth behind this statistic. Baptism The Lordship controversy and misrepresenting the Lordship preachers. Yes. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. We are saved by Lord but some may deny the Lord (2 Pet. However, Baptists do hold some common beliefs among almost all Baptist churches. Nearly every country has at least a small Baptist community. 3:17). we may see what the "divine order" really is: Mark 1:4 - "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins." Bagpipes, anyone? I feel like I know about as He can be moved away from the hope (Col. 1:23). Ten thousand messengers (delegates) will fuss and fight with each other over doctrine, culture, and who should run the denomination’s institutions. All first-time comments are moderated. much as anybody about the Baptist Church and its teachings. command (Acts 10:48); we are baptized so as to walk a new life (Rom. The increasingly Fundamentalist SBC will continue to treat women as second-class citizens. But further, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 records that those who do not obey the gospel will be punished with with it. 4:1). Would God reverse the correct order every time it is mentioned in His 2:14-15). How can a church founded by the wrong man at the wrong place and at the wrong time bear any resemblance to the He concluded that God had made the breach upon But all Baptists deny that salvation comes through obedience to Christ, which puts them in Cornelius were told that they had to fear God and work righteousness to be accepted with God. Copyright © 2020 The Life and Times of Bruce Gerencser – Powered by Flywheel. You cannot find, in the Bible, how to become a member of the Let conflict spring up in the church — Baptists love to fight — and all those non-attending “members” will be front and center to cast their vote on the issue at hand. Question: "What is Landmarkism? I feel sorry for you. Then, by God, their Baptist boners are at full attention, ready to screw anyone who dares to be anything but a conservative cisgender male who has sex in the missionary position. We are disciples indeed if we continue in the word (John 8:31). I've encountered many times of Baptist and also visited some Baptist churches. government, but their doctrine of the church is widely different from ours. Imagine Pastor I. LvJesus at First Baptist Church in Anywhere, Alabama hearing of this resolution and saying, Well, Sister B. Submissive, I guess we need to quit having sex in my office. Complementarianism will continue to be the official doctrine of the Convention. Thanks to recent revelations about Paige Patterson and Andy Savage, along with allegations leveled against Frank Page, the SBC has decided to get “serious” about sexual abuse and how women, in general, are treated by SBC churches, pastors, and denominational leaders. The trend shifting Baptist identity from its Anabaptist, free church tradition to a reformed evangelical identity. Indeed, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) stands out as a large, old American denomination that is not in demographic collapse — at least … Baptist beliefs and practices are not consistent. We should be willing to take exactly what the Bible says about We are saved by gospel but some may believe it in vain (1 Cor. Because the Baptist Church is wrong about the matter. 6:2-4 God's way: Die to sin - Baptized - Arise to new life, Man's way: Die to sin - Arise to new life - Baptized, Gal. It is easy to see that the love of God, the truth of God, the grace of God, the promise of God, and all the other things that enter into our The Southern Baptist Convention tells us about the Baptist view of baptism: “Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. In 2007, messengers were asked to approve establishing a national database of pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and other church leaders who have been accused and/or convicted of sexual abuse and other sex related crimes. Then they were told that they could have He can perish if he is weak (1 Cor. mention them. He can become neither hot nor cold (Rev. Coarse language ahead! He can be cast forth as a branch and be burned (John 15:1-6). The Baptist Good works are the inevitable result of salvation (Ephesians 2:10). Bruce, Are Your Wife and Children Atheists? The Southern Baptist Convention is holding its annual shindig this year in Dallas, Texas. 15:2). Every bit as born again as you. Baptist schools offer courses on Baptist identity. The Had you been born in Iran you would be worshipping Allah, just as convinced of your belief as you are in ‘this life’. Understanding and Helping Those Who Live With Chronic Pain, Bruce, What’s Your View of the “Atheist Community?”, If God is Love, He Has a Funny Way of Showing It. salvation depend altogether upon what disposition we make of these blessings. He can fall into condemnation (Jas. Bruce is a local photography business owner, operating Defiance County Photo out of his home. Perhaps it is time for Southern Baptist women to rise up and say FUCK YOU to their handlers and move on to women-affirming denominations. on becoming a child of God. Although Baptists routinely deal with critical issues, at least five rise to the top in 2005. . carried the ark in a new cart. Facing some persecution for their own belief in believer’s baptism, Baptists endured fines, harassment and sometimes jail time. Arise and be baptized and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. If he did only one of these what we do about the matter. He and his wife have six grown children and thirteen grandchildren. 28:19); Jesus said, "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved" (Mark 16:16); Baptists always have maintained the need for autonomous congregations, responsible for articulating their own doctrine… 4:1). They believe that all other groups, and even most other Baptists, are not true churches because they … Donations on a monthly basis can be made through Patreon. 6. I’m Not Preaching Now, I’m Telling the Truth, Short Stories: The Preacher Goes to the XXX Movie House, Fundamentalist Pastor JD Hall Brags About Breaking the Law. Isn’t there a saying that insanity is in doing the same things repeatedly and expecting different results? Baptist roots date back four centuries to a people seeking the opportunity to worship God as individual members of freely organized and freely functioning local churches. Messengers also passed a resolution emphasizing the dignity of women and lamenting how women have been treated in SBC churches. It cannot! 3:5); to be baptized is to put on Christ (Gal. We are saved by blood but some may count the blood unholy (Heb. In 1 Chronicles 13, 14, and 15 we have the incident of the moving of the ark of God from one place to another. We are saved by promise but some may come short of it (Heb. I can see that you were a member of the Baptist Church but not a born again Christian. The nature of Baptist life feeds disagreement and diversity. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)–Recently there’s been much discussion about the issue of tongues in Southern Baptist life. word? 12:13 God's way: By one Spirit - Baptized Into one body, Man's way: By one Spirit - Into one body - Baptized, Col. 2:12 God's way: Dead - Baptized - Risen with Him, Man's way: Dead - Risen with Christ Baptized, Matt. 6:9). If you are a first-time commenter, please read the commenting policy before wowing readers with your words. Fail Wouldn't it be good if people would be willing just to take what God's The messengers have spoken! (Baptist Church Manual, Article IV of the Declaration of Faith, p. 47). BAPTISTS today number into the millions. Baptist Concern over Church Problems. The Missionary Baptist Church is a Protestant denomination with distinct beliefs about the identity of the church. 6:17-18 God's way: In sins - Obeyed - Then free. We shall reap if we faint not (Gal. Then they were commanded to be baptized in the name of the Lord (Acts THAT went over well. The people at the house of Today, in the United States alone, there are more than 50 Baptist groups or sub-groups. Until the SBC abandons complementarianism, women should not expect meaningful change, nor should they accept the bones the men who are running the show throw their way. Meet the conditions and you can't fail. 5. 5:15). But autonomy is not only a Baptist theological distinctive but also an important legal category, commonly referred to as the ecclesial abstention doctrine or “the doctrine of church autonomy.” This legal doctrine of church autonomy means that the inner workings of local churches are free, or autonomous, from interference by the state. He heard the word and rendered obedience unto it, including being baptized the same hour of the night. opposition to the Bible. 5:12). remission of sins through faith (belief) in God (Acts 10:43). Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist. This is because I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. He can come short of the promise of God (Heb. If he did part of these things would he be saved? God was concerned that He be sought after the due order. Adherents to this position consider the influence of Anabaptists upon early Baptists to be minimal. Salvation is by faith and it cannot be denied. One of my first steps as pastor was to clean up the roll, sending letters to everyone on the roll, reminding them that membership required regular church attendance. Church rejects every word the Bible says about being baptized. 4:1). We are the Lord's house if we hold fast (Heb. He can depart from the living God (Heb. They are wrong on He can turn from the holy commandment (2 Pet. The series coincides with “Baptist Doctrine Study” week within the Southern Baptist Convention. Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding. 3:6). And of course, VP Pence shows up to give his stamp of approval. As you can see, nothing has changed. The Independent Fundamental Baptist Denomination is blatantly pulling scripture out of context, misinterpreting it, and manipulating so that is supports this doctrine. If you live in Northwest Ohio and would like to hire Bruce, please email him. Well-intentioned, perhaps, but illicit drug use continues unabated, and something tells me that SBC preachers with a mind to cheat on their wives will continue to do so. 114-116February 17, 1983. them because they "sought him not after the due order" (I Chron. Southern Baptist Men 6,022 Years Ago, Still Holding to the “Truth” Today. They have a double standard and will teach or practice things which are convenient at the time, even if not consistent with their core beliefs! The denomination also places special focus on fulfilling the Great Commission through missionary efforts. 8:11). Yet again, the statement of Chillingworth, “The Bible, and the Bible alone, the religion of Protestants,” is widely different from the Baptist principle, “The New Testament, the only law of Christianity.” The original Baptist Faith and Message described it as authoritative in matters of faith and practice. Bruce left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. 15:1-2). They teach once in grace always in grace, or final security for the believer. 8:24), and Peter said BAPTISM saves us, (1 Peter 3:21). We are cleansed if we walk in the light (1 John 1:7). remission. In short, the Baptist Church teaches you don't do anything to be saved and then that you can't do anything to be lost. Resolutions such as this one are feel-good measures; all the while at home, SBC pastors are “feeling good” too, but that’s because they are having oh-so awesome extramarital motel sex. I pray that you will have a relationship with JesusChrist and go to heaven. Guardian of Truth XXVII: 4, pp. ... We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless! about it. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. 12:15). The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, with over 15 million members, traces its history to 1845 when it broke off from Northern Baptists over slavery. were baptized. Acts 22:16 - "And now why tarriest thou? 12:15). It will be interesting to see how serious SBC churches really are about predatory, criminal pastors in their midst. then sins washed away. PROBLEMS WITH THE DOCTRINE OF SOLA SCRIPTURA. (part of the Baptist Heritage in the 21st Century Pamphlet Series). Hebrews 5:8-9 records that Christ, through His sufferings, became the author of salvation to all them that obey Him. founded in A.D. 33. Thus, God has said He will save the obedient and will punish the disobedient. So don’t go feeling sorry for Bruce, nor anyone else who has thrown away the yoke that is religion, and replaced it with reason. since the first Baptist Church was founded in 1607 it was founded at the wrong time to be the New Testament church since it was So it took obedience to constitute the kind of believing that is indicated. Jesus said teach and baptize the people (Matt. Doctrine matters in the church (Titus 2:1). Oh wait, do I hear the strains of no real Scotsman? Not only was the Baptist Church started by the wrong man at the wrong place and at the wrong time, but the plan of salvation espoused Baptist Church. The problem with this is that, while it may seem to be a subtle difference from the biblical doctrine of salvation by grace through faith, it is in fact a crucially important difference. Actually, it would be difficult to put down the exact position of the Baptist Church It’s ALWAYS about power and control – and always has been. The Philippian Jailor was told that he could be saved by The “godly” messengers said “no.” That’s right, they said “no.” Eleven years later, this issue will be brought to the floor once again. 10:47). 1:10). One-time donations can be made through PayPal. Mark 16:16 - "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Bruce Gerencser, 63, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 42 years. The Baptist Church was started by the wrong person, at the wrong time, and at the wrong place to be the New Testament church. You have to He can forsake the right way (2 Pet. It is because of this belief of separation and exclusivism that they teach that Christians should be as completely separate from the world as possible. He can depart from the faith (1 Tim. 15:1-3). (Luke 7:29); people reject the counsel of God when they refuse to be baptized (Luke 7:30); to be baptized is to be born of water (John Ditto politicians and bureaucrats – left, right & center. and propagated by the Baptist Church is also wrong. If one should do all of these things would he still be saved? We are saved by Spirit but some may do despite unto it (Heb. Bruce Gerencser, 61, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 40 years. everlasting destruction. Baptist Doctrine contradicts the Bible in fact. The roots of Southern Baptist history go back to the Baptist churches established in the American colonies in the 17th century.By 1891, the SBC formed its own Sunday School Board, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Once again we can see that the Bible is wrong every time it mentions these matters, or the Baptist Church is wrong every time they 10:29). as a believer (Acts 16:30-34). He can be led away with error of the wicked (2 Pet. baptism is for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38); baptism is to wash away sins (Acts 22:16); people justify God when they are baptized You have been warned. Oh, yeah, and homosexuality is still bad too.”. concerning the final security of the believer. The Holy Spirit is no match for sexual desire, especially with sex that has a bit of danger attached. 5:19). anger of the Lord was kindled against him and He smote him that he died. In the end, it’s all about power and control. Stick around and read a bit Gigi. And of course, since the New Testament Church was to be built in Jerusalem, (Isa. The record says they We are saved by hope but some may be moved away from the hope (Col. 1:23). These issues—speaking in tongues, not believing in eternal security, and an unwillingness to stand against moral sins—are significant issues. 10:22). Let us notice these three things: We are saved by faith but some may depart from the faith (1 Tim. The Baptist Church ignores every thing the Bible says about what a child of God can do. Acts 2:38 - "Then Peter said unto them, repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, 3:14-18). "Deadly Contrast" which I have drawn. This is plain Let me quote what the Bible says about your behavior:“ Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.” Proverbs 18:13. The Baptist Church Is Unknown To The Word Of God. both ends. That's right, the Bible doesn't mention the Baptist Church. 10:29). There is another thing on which the Baptist Church is wrong. We are saved by God but some may depart from God (Heb. enough to be understood by all. So it becomes a matter of whom we shall believe. The Baptist Church fails to take into consideration that salvation is conditional and depends upon what we do about the matter. Mark 16:16 God's way: Believe - Baptize - Saved, Acts 2:38 God's way: Repent - Baptized - Remission, Rom. 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