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Reasons I Stayed: Loyalty, Obedience, Unity | Denominationalism Explained

Explore reasons for staying in a faith community based on personal preference, friendliness, moral purity, zeal, activities, objections, and opportunities. Learn the biblical perspective on loyalty to Jesus, obeying His commands, seeking His will, and rejecting traditions. Delve into the issue of denominationalism, its acceptability to God, and the importance of unity despite differences. Understand the origins and practices of Baptist churches versus the Church founded by Jesus. Discover the organizational structures, rules of faith, and worship practices that influenced the decision to leave a Baptist church.

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Reasons I Stayed: Loyalty, Obedience, Unity | Denominationalism Explained

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  1. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference

  2. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference • Friendliness and Associations

  3. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference • Friendliness and Associations • Moral Purity

  4. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference • Friendliness and Associations • Moral Purity • Zeal

  5. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference • Friendliness and Associations • Moral Purity • Zeal • Activities

  6. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference • Friendliness and Associations • Moral Purity • Zeal • Activities • Personal Offence

  7. Reasons I Did Not Leave • Personal Preference • Friendliness and Associations • Moral Purity • Zeal • Activities • Personal Offence • Personal Opportunities

  8. What Does It Mean To Believe In Jesus? • Loyalty to Jesus (Mt 6:24,33)

  9. What Does It Mean To Believe In Jesus? • Loyalty to Jesus (Mt 6:24,33) • Obeying His commands (Jn 14:15,21)

  10. What Does It Mean To Believe In Jesus? • Loyalty to Jesus (Mt 6:24,33) • Obeying His commands (Jn 14:15,21) • Seeking His will in everything! (1 Jn 2:3-5)

  11. What Does It Mean To Believe In Jesus? • Loyalty to Jesus (Mt 6:24,33) • Obeying His commands (Jn 14:15,21) • Seeking His will in everything! (1 Jn 2:3-5) • Refusing traditions (Mt 15:8-9)

  12. What Does It Mean To Believe In Jesus? • Loyalty to Jesus (Mt 6:24,33) • Obeying His commands (Jn 14:15,21) • Seeking His will in everything! (1 Jn 2:3-5) • Refusing traditions (Mt 15:8-9) • “Show me and I will do it!”

  13. What Does It Mean To Believe In Jesus? • Loyalty to Jesus (Mt 6:24,33) • Obeying His commands (Jn 14:15,21) • Seeking His will in everything! (1 Jn 2:3-5) • Refusing traditions (Mt 15:8-9) • “Show me and I will do it!” • I was taught these things as a Baptist!

  14. Is Denominationalism Acceptable to God? • What does the Bible say? (Eph 4:4-6)

  15. Is Denominationalism Acceptable to God? • What does the Bible say? (Eph 4:4-6) • Can we have our own creeds and gospels? (Gal 1:6-10)

  16. Is Denominationalism Acceptable to God? • What does the Bible say? (Eph 4:4-6) • Can we have our own creeds and gospels? (Gal 1:6-10) • Does it matter if we have different churches? (Eph 1:22-23)

  17. Is Denominationalism Acceptable to God? • What does the Bible say? (Eph 4:4-6) • Can we have our own creeds and gospels? (Gal 1:6-10) • Does it matter if we have different churches? (Eph 1:22-23) • Can we be one and ignore our differences? (Jn 17:20-23)

  18. Is Denominationalism Acceptable to God? • What does the Bible say? (Eph 4:4-6) • Can we have our own creeds and gospels? (Gal 1:6-10) • Does it matter if we have different churches? (Eph 1:22-23) • Can we be one and ignore our differences? (Jn 17:20-23) • Denominationalism=Division

  19. Baptist Churches Origin: Founded by John Smith in London England, 1607 . Why I Left The Baptist Church

  20. Baptist Churches Origin: Founded by John Smith in London England, 1607 Church Jesus Built Origin: Founded by Jesus in Jerusalem in 33 AD Why I Left The Baptist Church

  21. Baptist Churches Origin: Founded by John Smith in London England, 1607 Name: Church and members called Baptist Church Jesus Built Origin: Founded by Jesus in Jerusalem in 33 AD Why I Left The Baptist Church

  22. Baptist Churches Origin: Founded by John Smith in London England, 1607 Name: Church and members called Baptist Church Jesus Built Origin: Founded by Jesus in Jerusalem in 33 AD Name: Church of Christ (Rom 16:16) Church of God (1 Cor 1:1-2) Christians (Acts 11:26; 1 Cor 1:10-13) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  23. Baptist Churches Organization: Local – Pastor, board of deacons Universally – Conventions and colleges . Why I Left The Baptist Church

  24. Baptist Churches Organization: Local – Pastor, board of deacons Universally – Conventions and colleges Church Jesus Built Organization: Elders, deacons, and members (1 Pet 5:1,2; Acts 20:28; 14:23) Jesus is head! Why I Left The Baptist Church

  25. Baptist Churches Organization: Local – Pastor, board of deacons Universally – Conventions and colleges Rule of Faith: No difference in OT + NT Creeds used Church Jesus Built Organization: Elders, deacons, and members (1 Pet 5:1,2; Acts 20:28; 14:23) Jesus is head! Why I Left The Baptist Church

  26. Baptist Churches Organization: Local – Pastor, board of deacons Universally – Conventions and colleges Rule of Faith: No difference in OT + NT Creeds used Church Jesus Built Organization: Elders, deacons, and members (1 Pet 5:1,2; Acts 20:28; 14:23) Jesus is head! Rule of Faith: The NT of Christ (Col 2:14-17; Heb 8:6-8; 9:16) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  27. Baptist Churches Worship: Tithing Women lead Instrumental Music Communion seldom observed . Why I Left The Baptist Church

  28. Baptist Churches Worship: Tithing Women lead Instrumental Music Communion seldom observed Church Jesus Built Worship: Giving (1 Cor 16:2) Men lead (1 Cor 14:34) Singing (Eph 5:19) Communion observed every Sunday(Acts 20:7) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  29. Baptist Churches Worship: Tithing Women lead Instrumental Music Communion seldom observed Work of Church Spiritual, physical, and social Church Jesus Built Worship: Giving (1 Cor 16:2) Men lead (1 Cor 14:34) Singing (Eph 5:19) Communion observed every Sunday(Acts 20:7) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  30. Baptist Churches Worship: Tithing Women lead Instrumental Music Communion seldom observed Work of Church Spiritual, physical, and social Church Jesus Built Worship: Giving (1 Cor 16:2) Men lead (1 Cor 14:34) Singing (Eph 5:19) Communion observed every Sunday(Acts 20:7) Work of Church Spiritual Work (Eph 4:11-12) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  31. Baptist Churches Membership: Saved by faith alone and then baptized into the Baptist church Church Jesus Built Why I Left The Baptist Church

  32. Baptist Churches Membership: Saved by faith alone and then baptized into the Baptist church Church Jesus Built Membership: Faith, repentance, confession + baptism for salvation (Acts 2:38; 9:3-11; 22:16) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  33. Baptist Churches Membership: Saved by faith alone and then baptized into the Baptist church Apostasy: Once a man is saved he can never be lost. Church Jesus Built Membership: Faith, repentance, confession + baptism for salvation (Acts 2:38; 9:3-11; 22:16) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  34. Baptist Churches Membership: Saved by faith alone and then baptized into the Baptist church Apostasy: Once a man is saved he can never be lost. Church Jesus Built Membership: Faith, repentance, confession + baptism for salvation (Acts 2:38; 9:3-11; 22:16) Apostasy: We must be faithful (Gal 5:1-4) Why I Left The Baptist Church

  35. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered

  36. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.”

  37. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.”

  38. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.” • “I do not know anyone.”

  39. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.” • “I do not know anyone.” • “But I have been baptized already!” (Acts 2:38; 19:1-6)

  40. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.” • “I do not know anyone.” • “But I have been baptized already!” (Acts 2:38; 19:1-6) • The man of faith would ask: “What would Jesus do?”

  41. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.” • “I do not know anyone.” • “But I have been baptized already!” (Acts 2:38; 19:1-6) • The man of faith would ask: “What would Jesus do?” • What should I do about the consequences?

  42. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.” • “I do not know anyone.” • “But I have been baptized already!” (Acts 2:38; 19:1-6) • The man of faith would ask: “What would Jesus do?” • What should I do about the consequences? • The same as Moses (Heb 11:24-26)

  43. Difficult DecisionsThat I Faced • There were several excuses I considered • “I have been sincere.” • “All of my family is Baptist.” • “I do not know anyone.” • “But I have been baptized already!” (Acts 2:38; 19:1-6) • The man of faith would ask: “What would Jesus do?” • What should I do about the consequences? • The same as Moses (Heb 11:24-26) • There were consequences, but no regrets! (Phil 3:8-9)

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