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If Not Baptist, then what?

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by 12strings, Nov 11, 2011.

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  1. 12strings

    12strings Active Member

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    Joey's thread sparked me to think this:

    If you could not attend a baptist church, what type of church would find the most agreement with?


    I'll start. I have come in contact with a few Grace Brethrens, and I think I could accept the tripple-dipping baptism and footwashings.

    Also, a solid Bible church would Probably be Ok, esp. if it were like James McDonald's Harvest Bible Chapel.

    Your thoughts?
     
    #1 12strings, Nov 11, 2011
  2. Ruiz

    Ruiz New Member

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    I would be a Presbyterian
     
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  3. Herald

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    If I could not attend a Reformed Baptist church, I would look for a Baptist church that teaches the DoG. If I could not find a Baptist church that teaches the DoG I would look for a Reformed church that is evangelical in nature. In my area that would probably be an OPC or PCA Presbyterian church; but I would still be a Baptist in my convictions.
     
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  4. Jerome

    Jerome Well-Known Member
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    Are we talking merely attending a Brethren/Presbyterian/Independent church or actually being a Brethren/Presbyterian/Independent?

    I know this is all just theoretical of course:laugh:
     
    #4 Jerome, Nov 11, 2011
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    Tom Butler New Member

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    My first thought is Presbyterian, but not all Presby churches are the same. I think a conversation with the pastor would be in order first.
     
    #5 Tom Butler, Nov 11, 2011
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    Probably an Evangelical Free church or a non-denominational church that is wholly Baptist except in name only. Either way it would need to be non-Cal and solid in Bible teaching and preaching.
     
    #6 InTheLight, Nov 11, 2011
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    Another non-denominational church with Free church ecclesiology.
     
    #7 preachinjesus, Nov 11, 2011
  8. JesusFan

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    would probably be able to attend an Evangelical Free Church, even though they espouse "free grace" doctrine!

    As I would find it easier to "swallow hard" and under stand that non Cals have some really good theology IF can "ignore" their sotierology!

    AS I would see their eschatology/church govt /believers baptism/freedom in spiritual Gifts etc!
     
    #8 JesusFan, Nov 14, 2011
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