The topic of “The Submissive Wife” came up recently and I planned on writing an article about it. Shortly thereafter I got an email from a reader about the very topic. My answer to her is what I planned to write about so I thought I’d just share the whole message for continuity sake. I […]
Category: Independent Fundamental Baptist Church
Bitterness Deception
If you’ve been around the IFB long enough, you’ll quickly realize that the phrase “you’re just bitter” or anyone of it’s variations is typically the IFBer’s first line of defense against logic and reason. I’ve noticed this more and more over the years that I’ve been away from the IFB and I’m not sure if […]
Is the IFB a cult?
The Independent Fundamental Baptist church could be defined as a cult given the multiple definitions of a cult and the characteristics of the IFB.
“Independent” Deception
The IFB teaches that they are “independent” and as such are exempt from general scrutiny and exempt from generalizations. They deny they are a denomination as a result. This post attempts to debunk this fallacy.
“Bible Believing, Bible Preaching” Deception
I don’t have much to say about this issue except to give my story of how I came to realize this deception from the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. The IFB are notorious for claiming the importance of attending a “Bible Believing, Bible Preaching” church. The implication, of course, is that you will be attending a […]
Arv Edgeworth Deception
Abusive email from IFB evangelist Arv Edgeworth
Intellectualization Deception
One of my favorite books is Love your God with all Your Mind: The Role of Reason in the Life of the Soul by J. P. Moreland. In his book, Moreland offers and encourages the use of tools for the believer to intellectually defend his/her beliefs. Tools such as logic and reasoning help us in […]
Discussion with ‘Me’
I’ve moved our discussions to a separate page so that I can feel free to share my thoughts without worrying about taking up space in the comments section. This will still be available for all to see. For those of you following along please see the IFB and KJV Deception pages to get background on […]
‘Sin Breaks Fellowship’ Deception
Does sin really break fellowship with God or does God pursue his children if they are separated from the flock due to sin? The idea that our sin breaks fellowship with God is a ridiculous misinterpretation of scripture.
‘Jesus and the Law’
John Piper on ‘Jesus and the Law’
IFB Commonalities
a list of common attributes of the Independent Fundamental Baptist belief system
Mental Health Deception
The dangerous teaching of the independent fundamental baptist church on mental health.