Doing that old “what denomination are you” badgering again ey?
Your papers; please.
If you read the Scriptures carefully, not every believer was "baptized" in water (the thief on the cross, Publius, et al). Immersion was certainly practiced and several of our congregation have been immersed at various gatherings. No commonality. But, the real "baptism" is that which places the believer into the Body of Christ. Has the Holy Spirit of God done this to you?
" 2.Which general faith group do or did you last regularly assemble with, tithe to, and accept spiritual authority from at an elder/presbyter/bishop level ?
Our gathering is not incorporated, nor does it carry an organizational name. We don't avail ourselves of the tax benefits of the 501(c)(3) advantages. We find this absent in the gatherings found in the Scriptures. So, the only name we might recognize is the Name which is above all names, the One who by His grace Rescues undeserving, broken men/women/children from their sins, clothes them in His righteousness and preserves them by His power...Jesus of Nazareth, the Lion of Judah, the Son of God, the Holy One of Israel, El Shaddai, Yahweh, our Lord and Savior. He is, if you will, the Name of our congregation.
Would you like to fellowship with us? If so, we are not like those groups which advertise "All welcome". Not everyone is welcome, just as Paul wanted the Corinthian gathering to "put the man out." We will vet you to see if you understand the Gospel clearly. If not, one of the men will meet with you privately for any period necessary (days, weeks, months) until we are convinced that you are not a disruptive influence in the body. If you are teachable, committed to the Scriptures, understanding what being rescued is about, then we will include you in the fellowship. Depending upon how God gifts you, you may become a teacher or one who cares for the needs of the body.
If you stubbornly cling to the Romanist cult of self-manufactured religion, built on man-made traditions and errant doctrine, you will never see the inside of our congregation. We will patiently work with you, awaiting that God decides to open your eyes, remove the scales, and grant you repentance...if He does at all. But, we understand the decision is in His hands, not yours, not ours.
Compare this to the Roman cult wherein gold, ornamentation, money, armies, temples, sacerdotalism, popery, gowns, hats, chantings, and every other form of idolatry continues without question. If you find their Pharisaical version of man-made religion more to your liking, you will understand why we are outside of the gate with the Savior.