FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCHES
BibleTruthForToday Concerns regarding this denomination:
Listed below is what this denomination believes.
Tithing Requirement
"Both the Old and New Scriptures teach tithing" (Source - Chapter XVI - FWB Treatise www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf )
Please see our link regarding Tithing
Strict Observance of the "Christian Sabbath"
""The Lord’s Day - This is one day in seven, which from the creation of the world God has set apart for sacred rest and holy service. Under the former dispensation, the seventh day of the week, as commemorative of the work of creation, was set apart for the Lord’s Day. Under the Gospel, the first day of the week, in commemoration of the resurrection of Christ, and by authority of Christ and the apostles, is observed as the Christian Sabbath. On this day all men are required to refrain from secular labor and devote themselves to the worship and service of God." (Source - Chapter XIV - FWB Treatise www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf )
According to their Articles of Faith, #15: "The Christian Sabbath. The divine law requires that one day in seven be set apart from secular employments and amusements, for rest, worship, holy works, and activities, and for personal communion with God." (Source - FWB Treatise, Part III, Articles of Faith, #15 - www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)
Please view our link regarding the Lord's Day/Sabbath
Ordinances of the Church are (1) Baptism, (2) Lord's Table and (3) Footwashing
According to their Articles of Faith, #13: "Gospel Ordinances. BAPTISM, or the immersion of believers in water, and the LORD’S SUPPER, are the ordinances to be perpetuated under the Gospel. FEET WASHING, an ordinance teaching humility, is of universal obligation, and is to be ministered to all true believers."(Source - FWB Treatise, Part III, Articles of Faith, #15 - http://nafwb.net/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)"3. Washing the Saints’ Feet. This is a sacred ordinance, which teaches humility and reminds the believer of the necessity of a daily cleansing from all sin. It was instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ, and called an “example” on the night of His betrayal, and in connection with the institution of the Lord’s Supper. It is the duty and happy prerogative of every believer to observe this sacred ordinance."(Source - Chapter XVIII - FWB Treatise www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)
Please see our links regarding: Footwashing, Lord's Table, Baptism
No Assurance of Salvation
"Since man, however, continues to have free choice, it is possible because of temptations and the weakness of human flesh for him to fall into the practice of sin and to make shipwreck of his faith and be lost." (Source: www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)
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Information about this denomination
Denomination Home Page: www.nafwb.org
Related Colleges & Seminaries
Free Will Baptist Bible College https://welch.edu/
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Links by others about this denomination
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Will_Baptist
BibleTruthForToday Concerns regarding this denomination:
Listed below is what this denomination believes.
Tithing Requirement
"Both the Old and New Scriptures teach tithing" (Source - Chapter XVI - FWB Treatise www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf )
Please see our link regarding Tithing
Strict Observance of the "Christian Sabbath"
""The Lord’s Day - This is one day in seven, which from the creation of the world God has set apart for sacred rest and holy service. Under the former dispensation, the seventh day of the week, as commemorative of the work of creation, was set apart for the Lord’s Day. Under the Gospel, the first day of the week, in commemoration of the resurrection of Christ, and by authority of Christ and the apostles, is observed as the Christian Sabbath. On this day all men are required to refrain from secular labor and devote themselves to the worship and service of God." (Source - Chapter XIV - FWB Treatise www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf )
According to their Articles of Faith, #15: "The Christian Sabbath. The divine law requires that one day in seven be set apart from secular employments and amusements, for rest, worship, holy works, and activities, and for personal communion with God." (Source - FWB Treatise, Part III, Articles of Faith, #15 - www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)
Please view our link regarding the Lord's Day/Sabbath
Ordinances of the Church are (1) Baptism, (2) Lord's Table and (3) Footwashing
According to their Articles of Faith, #13: "Gospel Ordinances. BAPTISM, or the immersion of believers in water, and the LORD’S SUPPER, are the ordinances to be perpetuated under the Gospel. FEET WASHING, an ordinance teaching humility, is of universal obligation, and is to be ministered to all true believers."(Source - FWB Treatise, Part III, Articles of Faith, #15 - http://nafwb.net/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)"3. Washing the Saints’ Feet. This is a sacred ordinance, which teaches humility and reminds the believer of the necessity of a daily cleansing from all sin. It was instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ, and called an “example” on the night of His betrayal, and in connection with the institution of the Lord’s Supper. It is the duty and happy prerogative of every believer to observe this sacred ordinance."(Source - Chapter XVIII - FWB Treatise www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)
Please see our links regarding: Footwashing, Lord's Table, Baptism
No Assurance of Salvation
"Since man, however, continues to have free choice, it is possible because of temptations and the weakness of human flesh for him to fall into the practice of sin and to make shipwreck of his faith and be lost." (Source: www.nafwb.org/files/images/FWBTreatise.pdf)
Please see our links regarding Arminianism and Assurance.
Information about this denomination
Denomination Home Page: www.nafwb.org
Related Colleges & Seminaries
Free Will Baptist Bible College https://welch.edu/
Related Publishing Companies
Related Publications
Related Entities
Links by others about this denomination
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Will_Baptist