What are…
Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches?
Independent fundamental baptist churches as the name suggests are churches that
- Are Independent from other churches (although will often have fellowship with like minded churches).
- Are Fundamental in nature by taking a strict separation from the world and any church not associated with the Independent Baptist name.
- Interpret the scripture literally. They claim to interpret based on the historical-grammatical context, but if a literal interpretation “makes good sense then that is the understanding they take from Scripture.
- Are conservative in their world view. Their women often wear gender specific clothing and below-knee-length skirts, and the men wear collared shirts.
- Sing from the traditional hymn books.
- Will often only use only the King James Version of the Bible.
What are doctrinal beliefs of Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches?
- The church is made up of saved, baptized believers. Membership in the local church requires first putting personal trust in Jesus, which produces regeneration, and baptism by immersion.
- The Bible is the authority in all matters of faith and practice. They get their doctrines solely from the Scripture and not based on tradition or denominational preference.
- The priesthood of believers. This means that each christian has the ability to interact with God on his or her own without the need of a priest or pastor.
- Separation of church and state. IFB churches believe that no one has authority over the church except Jesus Christ. The IFB rejects any governmental authority over the operation of the church.
How do I find Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches?
To find Independent Fundamental Baptist churches you can go on the following websites:
Respected Director,
Greetings from INDIA in the mighty name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. I praise the Lord for this wonderful opportunity to write to you who lives in the other part of the world.
My name is: Paparao and I am a Pastor here in India in New Life church. My self and my fellow pastors and evangelists are working to spread the living message of Jesus Christ by gospel tract distribution, conducting small street corner meetings, house to house visits, conducting street corner meetings, helping the people with food, medical aid, providing drinking water by digging bore wells, giving education to the less fortunate and backward class children etc. We are doing word and deed type of ministry to get souls for the kingdom of God.
Many are perishing with out knowing the name of Jesus Christ. God has given a burden to me and to my fellow pastors and evangelists to reach the unreached millions with the word of God. People are worshipping the creation and nature rather than worshipping the creator. It is our life’s commitment to reach the people to share the message of His Death and Resurrection. Many are receiving healing and they are accepting Jesus as their personal savior and God. God is answering our prayers.
In this connection, we request you for your prayers. We are believing that God will help us to continue this work more effectively to bring souls for His kingdom. If at all possible, Please visit india to share the word of God with our rural pastors and evangelists to encourage them to do more work for Jesus. Kindly pray as we have some social outreach programs to share the Love of Jesus Christ in reality like free schools, rural health camps, Drinking water to the rural poor, Food for the hungry children, medical help and food to the lepers and homeless.
Yours in Christ, Zella: ypaparao@yahoo.com
Pastor. Paparao