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Not Just a Rope of Sand

Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Salty, Jun 1, 2022.

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  1. Salty

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    In the past I have started a thread about the "Rope of Sand"
    Which refers to Baptist churches - in that we have unity but
    not to the point of being controlled.by a denomination.

    'ROPE OF SAND'

    Well, Today, I was looking at the Independent Assembly of God
    (kinda like the AOG version of IFB)

    Credentials | IAOGI

    That have a statement that says:
    1. We recognize autonomy of the local church, however, it is not an island and is expected to serve in unity and fellowship.
    I think I like that statement - and that it does apply to our Baptist churches.

    What say you?
     
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    I like the rope of sand better. I grew up hearing it. "The SBC is a rope of sand and if they try to control us, they can go pound sand.". Something like that anyway.
     
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    But is the New Testament a rope of sand?
     
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    Is the denomination The Church?
     
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    If you mean the body of Christ as a whole, I do not think so.
    Since Baptist churches are autonomous, each Baptist church is effectively a denomination in and of itself.
     
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    A lot of IFB do act as thought they are an Island!
     
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    So when some churches are so independent - that they do not want to fellowship
    with other churches - even of "like faith" - would that be good or not good for that local church
     
    #7 Salty, Jun 10, 2022
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