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'''Independent Baptist''' churches, sometimes called '''Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB)''' churches, are [[Christian]] churches which generally adhere to [[fundamentalist]] [[conservative]] [[Baptist]] beliefs and specifically do not join any of the Baptist denominations. | '''Independent Baptist''' churches, sometimes called '''Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB)''' churches, are [[Christian]] churches which generally adhere to [[fundamentalist]] [[conservative]] [[Baptist]] beliefs and specifically do not join any of the Baptist denominations. | ||
| − | + | Independent Baptist churches make up a small number of the Baptist churches in the [[United States]] and a small number of people who consider themselves Baptists belong to an Independent Baptist church. They are strongest in the American South. | |
| − | + | ==Key Beliefs and Practices== | |
| + | IFB churches are almost universally supporters of [[Biblical inerrancy]] and [[Young-Earth creationism]]. | ||
| − | Independent Baptists include [[John R. Rice]], [[Peter Ruckman]], Bob Jones Jr., Bob Jones, III, [[J. R. Church]], [[Ross Spencer]], [[Kevin O'Brien]], [[Buck Hatfield]], [[Jimmy G. Tharpe]], and [[Don Ohm]]. [[Jerry Falwell]] began his ministry as an Independent Baptist, but later joined the Southern Baptist Convention. Numerous Bible [[colleges]], including [[Pensacola Christian College]] in Pensacola, [[Florida]], are affiliated with this denomination, and [[Bob Jones University]] is sometimes associated with the movement despite its official non-denominational status and its founding by a [[Methodist]]. | + | They are generally Armenian on salvation except they hold to the doctrine of eternal security. They also oppose Pentecostalism and charismatic teachings. |
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| + | Historically they have not hesitated to practice Biblical separation from groups and persons not holding to similar views: many churches either broke away ''en masse'' from other Baptist denominations or split off from them. However, this practice has waned in recent years among larger congregations which have, in some cases, joined or rejoined denominations (an example being Thomas Road Baptist Church, which was originally independent but later joined the Southern Baptist Convention). | ||
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| + | They tend to be highly conservative in lifestyles, shunning alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, along with movies and television. Dress is highly conservative: women are discouraged from wearing pantsuits, and it is extremely rare for the pastor not to wear a coat and tie while preaching. [[Homeschooling]] is quite prevalent among IFB's; where a family sends their children to a [[Christian school]] it is almost always one sponsored by an IFB congregation. | ||
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| + | A key characteristic of IFB churches is their general adherence to the [[King James only]] position on the Bible; a significant number specifically state in their official doctrinal statements that no other translation will be used in their teaching. Others may allow the use of alternate translations only to show how they differ from the KJV and why they consider the KJV the superior translation. A very few do not hold to the KJV only position. | ||
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| + | ==Notable Independent Baptists== | ||
| + | Independent Baptists include [[John R. Rice]], [[Peter Ruckman]], Bob Jones Jr., Bob Jones, III, [[J. R. Church]], [[Ross Spencer]], [[Kevin O'Brien]], [[Buck Hatfield]], [[Jimmy G. Tharpe]], and [[Don Ohm]]. [[Jerry Falwell]] began his ministry as an Independent Baptist, but later joined the Southern Baptist Convention. | ||
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| + | ==Notable Independent Baptist Institutions== | ||
| + | Numerous Bible [[colleges]], including [[Pensacola Christian College]] in Pensacola, [[Florida]], are affiliated with this denomination, and [[Bob Jones University]] is sometimes associated with the movement despite its official non-denominational status and its founding by a [[Methodist]]. | ||
Many Independent Baptist Bible colleges are small institutions operated by a local church, like Landmark Baptist College in Haines City, Florida. These colleges serve usually to teach pastors and other church leaders for IFB ministry positions, and do not have comprehensive offerings like Pensacola Christian or Bob Jones. | Many Independent Baptist Bible colleges are small institutions operated by a local church, like Landmark Baptist College in Haines City, Florida. These colleges serve usually to teach pastors and other church leaders for IFB ministry positions, and do not have comprehensive offerings like Pensacola Christian or Bob Jones. | ||
Revision as of 19:52, January 23, 2018
Independent Baptist churches, sometimes called Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) churches, are Christian churches which generally adhere to fundamentalist conservative Baptist beliefs and specifically do not join any of the Baptist denominations.
Independent Baptist churches make up a small number of the Baptist churches in the United States and a small number of people who consider themselves Baptists belong to an Independent Baptist church. They are strongest in the American South.
Key Beliefs and Practices
IFB churches are almost universally supporters of Biblical inerrancy and Young-Earth creationism.
They are generally Armenian on salvation except they hold to the doctrine of eternal security. They also oppose Pentecostalism and charismatic teachings.
Historically they have not hesitated to practice Biblical separation from groups and persons not holding to similar views: many churches either broke away en masse from other Baptist denominations or split off from them. However, this practice has waned in recent years among larger congregations which have, in some cases, joined or rejoined denominations (an example being Thomas Road Baptist Church, which was originally independent but later joined the Southern Baptist Convention).
They tend to be highly conservative in lifestyles, shunning alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, along with movies and television. Dress is highly conservative: women are discouraged from wearing pantsuits, and it is extremely rare for the pastor not to wear a coat and tie while preaching. Homeschooling is quite prevalent among IFB's; where a family sends their children to a Christian school it is almost always one sponsored by an IFB congregation.
A key characteristic of IFB churches is their general adherence to the King James only position on the Bible; a significant number specifically state in their official doctrinal statements that no other translation will be used in their teaching. Others may allow the use of alternate translations only to show how they differ from the KJV and why they consider the KJV the superior translation. A very few do not hold to the KJV only position.
Notable Independent Baptists
Independent Baptists include John R. Rice, Peter Ruckman, Bob Jones Jr., Bob Jones, III, J. R. Church, Ross Spencer, Kevin O'Brien, Buck Hatfield, Jimmy G. Tharpe, and Don Ohm. Jerry Falwell began his ministry as an Independent Baptist, but later joined the Southern Baptist Convention.
Notable Independent Baptist Institutions
Numerous Bible colleges, including Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, are affiliated with this denomination, and Bob Jones University is sometimes associated with the movement despite its official non-denominational status and its founding by a Methodist.
Many Independent Baptist Bible colleges are small institutions operated by a local church, like Landmark Baptist College in Haines City, Florida. These colleges serve usually to teach pastors and other church leaders for IFB ministry positions, and do not have comprehensive offerings like Pensacola Christian or Bob Jones.