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IF Not A Baptist, Which Church Would You Be Attending?
- Thread starter JesusFan
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Any church that was baptistic in doctrine. Around here, there are a number of churches that are Baptist churches but just don't have it in the name. There are no less than 3 churches that I'd be happy to be a part of within a short distance of my home (within 20/30 minutes) who do not have "Baptist" in the name but are absolutely rock solid.
FR7 Baptist
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United Methodist.
I don't know how different it is down there but there's no way I'd attend a UM church up here in NY. It's so liberal and ungodly, it's incredible.
Non Denoms are getting big here too Ann. But what I find is marked attention to the lost particuallry the RC's. Since our tri state are (Connecticut, NJ & NY) have the biggest populations of Catholics in the country.
Where I live we have the choice of RC, Anglican, Oneness Pentecostal....Weslyan is relatively close as are pentecostal and Free Methodist.
Since my background was Church of England, I have little difficulty attending the Anglican....Interestingly enough, they also baptize adult converts by immersion, upon request. This church is also evangelical. I used to lead a Bible study there, and preached on occasion. I was Anglican up to 1958....At the time, all military chaplains were Anglican.
Cheers,
Jim
Since my background was Church of England, I have little difficulty attending the Anglican....Interestingly enough, they also baptize adult converts by immersion, upon request. This church is also evangelical. I used to lead a Bible study there, and preached on occasion. I was Anglican up to 1958....At the time, all military chaplains were Anglican.
Cheers,
Jim
I know we've discussed this before but I believe that's why some drop the Baptist name. But yes, we have a large number of non-denoms around here too and most of them are very good.
DiamondLady
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Christian Church, Bible Church, here even Church of God borders on many of the same teachings. I would probably, however, contact the HMB and ask them about a church plant, or even start my own church.
Would attend a Free methodist before that one!
have attended Evangeical Free Church, seemed almost like a "free will" Baptist Church!
Intersting decision around here!
Would be either Evangelical Free Church, except they seem to be like "free will" baptist!
or a conservation presby church, streong DoG, but infant baptism and a mil eschatology!
Or A Charasmatic Church practicing Gifts, but also with some heretical teachings!
if NOt a Baptist. "Pick your poison!"
We've lived where there are no baptist churches.
And where the non denoms were all word/faith charismatics.
My first "second choice" would be a good presbyterian church.
Next would be to check out the local Nazarene church.
And I'd give the United Methodist a look/see. Some are quite liberal, but some are very evangelical, use some baptist material, and generally generic evangelical.
editted to add: evangelical free church can be quite good also.
And where the non denoms were all word/faith charismatics.
My first "second choice" would be a good presbyterian church.
Next would be to check out the local Nazarene church.
And I'd give the United Methodist a look/see. Some are quite liberal, but some are very evangelical, use some baptist material, and generally generic evangelical.
editted to add: evangelical free church can be quite good also.
I'd definitely go with a PCA - not a PCUSA.
Probably a non-denom, or Evangelical Free Church.
1. Non-Cal
2. Preaches repentance/faith and eternal security
3. Baptism by immersion for believers only
4. Lord's supper as ordinance, not sacrament
Tom Butler
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If there is an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, check it out. It is the most conservative of the Presbyterian groups.
I don't agree with TULIP (only the 'P') and evangelical Bible preaching non-cal churches aren't necessarily Arms, and they're not necessarily teaching "losing your salvation." That's just another (of the many) strawmen that cals construct to criticize non-cals.
I consider Baptists, at least the ones I associate with, as Biblical. I don't consider those that baptize by pouring or sprinkling, for example, as being Biblical. So why should I join with them.