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Yep. Some do take it too far. They do not understand exactly what a translation is and therefore cannot understand how the KJV and NKJV (and NASC, etc) can all be the Word of God because they read differently in English.
But even here it is a weakness that shouldn't prevent us from uplifting a brother. They still hold God's Word when they hold the KJV (and are only ignorant that I also hold the infallible Word of God when I hold an NIV).
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get a tablet...:Biggrin
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LOL.....that is too funny!
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I use my phone. When I see someone notice I'm not on the KJV I jump up and yell "Darnet to Heck!!". That kind of language always gets 'em. :Biggrin
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That type of language
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Fellowship Baptist Church, Titusville. Pastored by my brother-in-law.
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In my opinion "Baptist" is a doctrinal identity and not a denominational name.
There are a lot of people and churches that claim the name of "Baptist" who/which are not.
And there are a lot of people and churches that don't claim the name "Baptist" who are.
It is not the name on the sign, it is the doctrine taught inside.
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In my opinion "Baptist" is a doctrinal identity and not a denominational name.
There are a lot of people and churches that claim the name of "Baptist" who/which are not.
And there are a lot of people and churches that don't claim the name "Baptist" who are.
It is not the name on the sign, it is the doctrine taught inside.
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Other than the obvious (believer's baptism) where do you think "Baptist" churches cease being Baptist (e.g., elder governance, satellite churches with no local church autonomy, etc.)?
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Other than the obvious (believer's baptism) where do you think "Baptist" churches cease being Baptist (e.g., elder governance, satellite churches with no local church autonomy, etc.)?
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1. Biblical Authority. Any church, regardless of the name on the sign, that does not accept the authority of the inspired, infallible written word of God is not Baptist.
2. Autonomy of the Local Church. Any church that is ruled from without is not a Baptist church.
3. Priesthood of the Believer. Any church that refuses to allow Priesthood of the Believer/Soul Liberty is not a Baptist church.
4. Two Ordinances. Any church that practices more than, or less than, two ordinances is not a Baptist church.
5. Individual Soul Liberty. See #3 above.
6. Saved, Baptized Church Membership. Any church that does not require every member to be both saved, by public profession of faith, and baptized, by immersion upon credible testimony of faith, is not a Baptist church.
7. Two Offices. Any church that has more, or less, than two offices is not a Baptist church.
8. Separation of Church and State. Any church that is an official State Church is not a Baptist church.
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1. Biblical Authority. Any church, regardless of the name on the sign, that does not accept the authority of the inspired, infallible written word of God is not Baptist.
2. Autonomy of the Local Church. Any church that is ruled from without is not a Baptist church.
3. Priesthood of the Believer. Any church that refuses to allow Priesthood of the Believer/Soul Liberty is not a Baptist church.
4. Two Ordinances. Any church that practices more than, or less than, two ordinances is not a Baptist church.
5. Individual Soul Liberty. See #3 above.
6. Saved, Baptized Church Membership. Any church that does not require every member to be both saved, by public profession of faith, and baptized, by immersion upon credible testimony of faith, is not a Baptist church.
7. Two Offices. Any church that has more, or less, than two offices is not a Baptist church.
8. Separation of Church and State. Any church that is an official State Church is not a Baptist church.
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Fine and dandy, however churches that operate outside these parameters are still considered Christian. Christ lives there as well.
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How do you know?
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I see how they operate outside of church.
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1. Biblical Authority. Any church, regardless of the name on the sign, that does not accept the authority of the inspired, infallible written word of God is not Baptist.
2. Autonomy of the Local Church. Any church that is ruled from without is not a Baptist church.
3. Priesthood of the Believer. Any church that refuses to allow Priesthood of the Believer/Soul Liberty is not a Baptist church.
4. Two Ordinances. Any church that practices more than, or less than, two ordinances is not a Baptist church.
5. Individual Soul Liberty. See #3 above.
6. Saved, Baptized Church Membership. Any church that does not require every member to be both saved, by public profession of faith, and baptized, by immersion upon credible testimony of faith, is not a Baptist church.
7. Two Offices. Any church that has more, or less, than two offices is not a Baptist church.
8. Separation of Church and State. Any church that is an official State Church is not a Baptist church.
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In #6, is there a cross examination or a test to determine if a person is truly regenerate?
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Who, from your local congregation, have you spent 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with, other than immediate family members?
And even as you observe them daily, can you see the heart and motives for such action?
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In #6, is there a cross examination or a test to determine if a person is truly regenerate?
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Have you considered asking them?
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Fine and dandy, however churches that operate outside these parameters are still considered Christian. Christ lives there as well.
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The criteria in question is not "Christian." The criteria in question is "Baptist."
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Who, from your local congregation, have you spent 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with, other than immediate family members?
And even as you observe them daily, can you see the heart and motives for such action?
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When they are screwing around with other peoples wives behind their wife's back.....is that what your referring to?
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Explain in more detail please?
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There are two kinds of Christians.....non-Bapists and correct ones
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