[b:25af179b72]Patrick wrote:[/b:25af179b72]
I think an independent baptist or congregational church would fall short because of 2 and 3. But I think they may satisfy the requirements through some sort of association with other like mined churches.

I would agree that there may be a tendancy for these churches to fall short in these areas. That's been the case in my limited experience, especially number 2 (fellowshipping with other churches). The doctrine of separation was emphasized and we became very isolated from other believers in any other church. Reformed baptist churches may be different from independent baptist churches in that regard (?).

Bob

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Bob Howes
Framingham, MA

A reoccurring thought:

Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.