WHAT'S A BIBLE CHURCH?
The IFCA (Independent Fundamental Churches of America) answers this way.
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"A Bible Church gives a sense of identity, reveals character, and offers a sense of security in the presence of multiple
options."
Bible Churches identify themselves with the conservative movement within Christianity.
They align themselves with high standards of morality and ethics that are taken from the Bible.
Bible Churches constantly teach the Word of God to a world in need.
In the midst of shifting sands of popular opinion, the Word of God provides personal spiritual stability. Bible Churches seek to measure the experiences of life by God's
standard as revealed in the Bible. Thus it is God's Word that is at the core of preaching in Bible Churches, whether on Sundays, at funerals, or socials.
Bible doctrine is the strength of Bible Churches.
Each church determines its own organization and government. There is no denominational structure to bring outside interference
or control.
Bible Churches are balanced churches. They adhere to the fundamentals of faith while addressing contemporary issues. They want to
honor God by living according to the Bible. They utilize the strength of Biblical doctrine in shaping of a social consciousness
and Sensitivity.
Bible Churches are not perfect churches but a fellowship of churches committed to God and to one another.
They love the Lord, therefore, they love all who belong to Him."
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