Latest revision: September 11, 1998.
Constitution
– Article I – Name
– Article II – Nature
– Article III – Purpose
– Article IV – The Landmarks of Faith
Article I: Name
Section I – The name of this Church is: “The International Bible Baptist Church”, IBBC for short.
Article II: Nature
Section I – The International Bible Baptist Church was established as a Bible-Believing, Independent, Fundamental, Missionary-Minded Baptist Church that takes a firm stand on Separation from worldliness and from Ecumenical and Interdenominational movement which sees to unite all religions into a “one-world Church”.
Article III: Purpose
Section I – The purpose of IBBC is to carry out the Great Commission set forth in Matthew 28:19-20:
a. By making disciples through the New Birth;
b. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;
c. Teaching them the whole counsel of God and to observe all things that are commanded by Christ.
Section II – It is the desire of IBBC to promote Christian fellowship based on Scriptural grounds and to faithfully administer the Biblical ordinances of Scriptural Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Closed Communion).
Section III – IBBC is also a Mission Base and Clearinghouse to spread the good news of the Gospel worldwide and to facilitate the financial support of missionaries approved by its Mission Board: the “International Bible Baptist Fellowship & Missions” (IBBFM).
Article IV: The Landmarks of Faith
Section I – As a general rule, IBBC accepts the Bible Baptist Fellowship Articles of Faith which state:
“A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a Supernatural Bible, which tells of a Supernatural Christ, who had a Supernatural Birth, Who speaks Supernatural Words, Who performs Supernatural miracles, Who lived a Supernatural life while on earth, Who died a Supernatural death, Who rose in Supernatural power, Who ascended in a Supernatural splendor, Who now intercedes as a Supernatural Priest and Who will one day return in Supernatural glory to establish a Supernatural Kingdom on earth.”
Section II – BIBLE BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES: These are the Doctrinal Positions and Convictions of the IBBC.
a. THE BIBLE AS THE PLENARY AND VERBALLY INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. It is the only complete and final revelation of God’s will to man and the only basis of Faith and Practice. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21; Psalm 119).The Holy Bible attests to its Divine Authorship:
1. It is inexhaustible and always fresh. It is like a spring of water that never runs dry.
2. The Bible is unique in its treatment with the history and biographies of men. The writers are incredibly honest.
3. The character of its teaching is divine. It speaks only of God and gives glory to God.
4. It has fulfilled and continues to fulfill all prophecies. (Isaiah 41:21-11; II Peter 1:19).
5. Its typical significance is the person and works of the Lord Jesus Christ.
By-Laws
– Article I – Membership
– Article II – The Church Officers
– Article III – General Matters
– Article IV – Church Business Meetings
– Article V – Emergency Administration
– Article VI – Amendments
– Article VII – Effectivity
– Article VIII – Dissolution of the Church as a Corporation
– Article IX – The Church Constitution and By-Laws
– Article X – The Holy Scriptures
Written by Dr. J Hernes M. Abante on January 23, 1989.
First Revision – October 14, 1993 by Pastor Abante
Last revision – September 11, 1998 by Pastor Abante. Accepted unanimously by the Main Congregations at a special meeting held on October 4, 1998 at 4:00 pm.
These Constitution and By-Laws were confirmed and ratified unanimously by the International Bible Baptist Church in assembly on October 26, 1993 in the city of Alameda, California, U.S.A.
Constitution
– Article I – Name
– Article II – Nature
– Article III – Purpose
– Article IV – The Landmarks of Faith
Article I: Name
Section I – The name of this Church is: “The International Bible Baptist Church”, IBBC for short.
Article II: Nature
Section I – The International Bible Baptist Church was established as a Bible-Believing, Independent, Fundamental, Missionary-Minded Baptist Church that takes a firm stand on Separation from worldliness and from Ecumenical and Interdenominational movement which sees to unite all religions into a “one-world Church”.
Article III: Purpose
Section I – The purpose of IBBC is to carry out the Great Commission set forth in Matthew 28:19-20:
a. By making disciples through the New Birth;
b. Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost;
c. Teaching them the whole counsel of God and to observe all things that are commanded by Christ.
Section II – It is the desire of IBBC to promote Christian fellowship based on Scriptural grounds and to faithfully administer the Biblical ordinances of Scriptural Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Closed Communion).
Section III – IBBC is also a Mission Base and Clearinghouse to spread the good news of the Gospel worldwide and to facilitate the financial support of missionaries approved by its Mission Board: the “International Bible Baptist Fellowship & Missions” (IBBFM).
Article IV: The Landmarks of Faith
Section I – As a general rule, IBBC accepts the Bible Baptist Fellowship Articles of Faith which state:
“A Bible Baptist is one who believes in a Supernatural Bible, which tells of a Supernatural Christ, who had a Supernatural Birth, Who speaks Supernatural Words, Who performs Supernatural miracles, Who lived a Supernatural life while on earth, Who died a Supernatural death, Who rose in Supernatural power, Who ascended in a Supernatural splendor, Who now intercedes as a Supernatural Priest and Who will one day return in Supernatural glory to establish a Supernatural Kingdom on earth.”
Section II – BIBLE BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES: These are the Doctrinal Positions and Convictions of the IBBC.
a. THE BIBLE AS THE PLENARY AND VERBALLY INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. It is the only complete and final revelation of God’s will to man and the only basis of Faith and Practice. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21; Psalm 119).The Holy Bible attests to its Divine Authorship:
1. It is inexhaustible and always fresh. It is like a spring of water that never runs dry.
2. The Bible is unique in its treatment with the history and biographies of men. The writers are incredibly honest.
3. The character of its teaching is divine. It speaks only of God and gives glory to God.
4. It has fulfilled and continues to fulfill all prophecies. (Isaiah 41:21-11; II Peter 1:19).
5. Its typical significance is the person and works of the Lord Jesus Christ.
By-Laws
– Article I – Membership
– Article II – The Church Officers
– Article III – General Matters
– Article IV – Church Business Meetings
– Article V – Emergency Administration
– Article VI – Amendments
– Article VII – Effectivity
– Article VIII – Dissolution of the Church as a Corporation
– Article IX – The Church Constitution and By-Laws
– Article X – The Holy Scriptures
Written by Dr. J Hernes M. Abante on January 23, 1989.
First Revision – October 14, 1993 by Pastor Abante
Last revision – September 11, 1998 by Pastor Abante. Accepted unanimously by the Main Congregations at a special meeting held on October 4, 1998 at 4:00 pm.
These Constitution and By-Laws were confirmed and ratified unanimously by the International Bible Baptist Church in assembly on October 26, 1993 in the city of Alameda, California, U.S.A.