Tag Archives: IFB

The Woman at The Well and Organized Religion

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Jerry Kaifetz

In the story of the Woman at the well, we see a classic contrast between the will of God and the practices of organized religion. And by the way, unless your church lines up with the hierarchical principles, the locus … Continue reading →

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God’s Command to Pursue Righteousness, by Jerry D. Kaifetz, Ph.D.

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Jerry Kaifetz

There are a few places in the Bible where we find a concise summary of God’s laws or requirements. Jesus’ two great commandments to love God and man in Matthew 22 is a prime example of such a place. Another … Continue reading →

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The Observations and Indictments of the Prophet Amos — Still Relevant to Today’s Church 2,765 Years Later

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Jerry Kaifetz

The French have a saying, “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.” The more things change, the more they remain the same. As I was recently studying the prophet Amos, I realized how much his comments on the Temple … Continue reading →

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Pastor Phil Owens of Santee, CA Destroys His Own Parents

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Jerry Kaifetz

Pastor Phil Owens — Prospect Avenue Baptist Church, Santee, CA is a good example of an Independent Fundamental Baptist preacher who will crush anyone who gets in the way of his church agenda, position, or pastoral career. Here is an … Continue reading →

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The Unworthy Vessels That Stay Afloat

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Jerry Kaifetz

Occasionally I hear someone say that I have unfairly slandered all IFB churches and painted them all with the broad brush of criticism. When I hear that, I know that they have probably not read “Profaned Pulpit,” for there I … Continue reading →

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Why I Left the DR-HAC Group

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jerry Kaifetz

I left First Baptist Church of Hammond in 1989.  I had graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1986 and from Hyles-Anderson Seminary in 1988.  I was a rather high profile individual in this institution since shortly after my arrival there in … Continue reading →

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Jonah

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Jerry Kaifetz

The Mediterranean has always been one of my favorite places in all the world.  I love the water, the reefs, and particularly how the Alps come right to the coast in France and Italy.  There is a Bible character, however, … Continue reading →

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Jack Schaap & The First Baptist Church of Hammond

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jerry Kaifetz

I have had long conversations with Eddie Wilson this week; he is the media spokesman for FBC Hammond. As I said to him, he has been put on the front lines by Schaap armed with a pea shooter while Schaap … Continue reading →

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