Unscriptural Practices
(Examination of a few practices that our forefathers in the faith considered
unscriptural and would not accept in their churches)
In my short pilgrimage in Canaan's land (The Church Kingdom),
things have changed greatly. The zeal and adherence to scriptural principles
that I first admired in the fathers and mothers I observed in Israel has in
many cases turned to untempered mortar.
Many good soldiers of the cross have passed on and their stations have
been taken over by men that seek changes in the Old Baptist Church. Many of the
lambs in Canaan's land which do not have the strength of their own to withstand
the sly and cunningness of those wolves in sheep’s clothing need the strength,
boldness and steadfastness of faithful soldiers of the cross. Where are you
standing in this perilous time? Are you so fearful of rocking the boat that you
will remain silent, as the future generation is being lead captive into Egypt?
To hear the cry `peace, peace` when there is no peace only confuses the flock.
True love for Christ and his Kingdom (the Church) is shown by being bold and
faithful in standing for the faith once delivered unto the saints.
The statement that false practices will lead to false doctrine is just as true as the statement that false doctrine will lead to false practices. The older order of Baptists held to the principle that the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God and is the only rule of faith and practice. This being true then we should be able to judge a practice by the word of God and either accept or reject it on the basis of that word.
Elder Claude McKee
Religious Youth Camps Although many people that go by the name Baptist incorporate functions such as Youth Camps into their church, the true followers of Christ have never supported or had such in their churches.
Sunday Schools/Bibles study groups This is another practice that is common among those calling themselves Baptists but which is a relative new practice. The first Sunday School was started in 1781 by Robert Raikes of England. In Fifty years among the Baptists, a book published in 1860 by the Baptist historian David Benedict you will find the following statement, "Sunday Schools and Bible Classes, and all the other institutions of modern times, for objects of Christian benevolence and moral reform, which are now in such successful operation with us, and other communities in the land, were wholly unknown in my early day." You will notice that he puts Sunday Schools and Bible Classes in the same category as they should be. Some of late have tried to separate the two but they are the same practice with slightly different implementation.
Tithing. An old testament law service practice, not sanctioned in the new testament church
Salaried Ministry Are we obligated by the scriptures to pay a salary to the God Called Minister? Should a minister expect a salary for preaching the Gospel or accepting the pastoral care of a church?
Modern Missionary societies The modern mission movement which culminated in a division of the Baptists in 1832 is once again being introduced among the Primitive Baptists of America. This movement is attempting to further divide the Old order of Baptists in promoting missions to the Philippines and India.
Secret Societies. A review of the stand that Primitive Baptist have taken in opposition to their members holding membership in secret societies.
Sermon outlines/Expository sermons Should a Baptist minister use sermon outlines in his preaching?
Ministerial Training Changes in the Baptist regarding ministerial training.