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  • Philip Pagliari
  • Posted by Philip Pagliari
September 27, 2026

Why Consider a Reformed Baptist Church Over Other Options?

A decision framework for choosing between a Reformed Baptist church and other churches: the questions to ask any congregation, answered honestly, tradeoffs included.

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  • Philip Pagliari
  • Posted by Philip Pagliari
September 26, 2026

Grace, Forgiveness, and Acceptance at Reformed Baptist Church

At The Valley Remnant Church, forgiveness comes by grace through faith, not by self-improvement. Here is what that actually means for your past, your standing before God, and what the church expects of you now.

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  • Philip Pagliari
  • Posted by Philip Pagliari
September 21, 2026

Reformed Baptist vs Evangelical: Which Fits You?

Reformed Baptist churches are part of the evangelical world, not opposed to it, differing mainly in confessional doctrine, expository preaching, and how church membership and leadership are structured.

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  • Philip Pagliari
  • Posted by Philip Pagliari
September 20, 2026

How Strict Are Reformed Baptist Rules and Standards?

Reformed Baptist churches have no dress code, no required giving amount, and no rules on alcohol or entertainment, but members do commit to real, specific things.

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  • Phil Pagliari
  • Posted by Phil Pagliari
September 18, 2026

How Are Reformed Baptists Different From Regular Baptists?

On a Sunday, Reformed Baptists usually differ from other Baptists in the style of preaching, the way songs are chosen, how membership works, and the vocabulary used from the pulpit and in conversation.

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  • Phil Pagliari
  • Posted by Phil Pagliari
September 17, 2026

Can I Join a Reformed Baptist Church If I'm Not Reformed?

The constitution's actual standard for joining is general soundness in faith and a humble willingness to learn, not agreement with every point of Reformed theology.

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  • Phil Pagliari
  • Posted by Phil Pagliari
September 15, 2026

Why Should I Visit a Reformed Baptist Church?

From published doctrine to expository preaching to covenant membership, here are honest reasons to visit a Reformed Baptist church, and who probably will not enjoy it.

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  • Phil Pagliari
  • Posted by Phil Pagliari
September 13, 2026

Is a Reformed Baptist Church Welcoming to New People?

Yes, Reformed Baptist churches welcome visitors warmly, even though the room can feel close-knit at first. No interrogation, no giving required, and membership is a separate, later step.

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  • Phil Pagliari
  • Posted by Phil Pagliari
September 10, 2026

Is a Reformed Baptist Church Right for Me?

A Reformed Baptist church may fit you if you want expository preaching and confessional theology, and are willing to keep learning rather than arrive with it all figured out.

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  • Philip Pagliari
  • Posted by Philip Pagliari
September 7, 2026

Who Can Attend, and How Membership Actually Works

Attending and joining are not the same thing. Here is the real difference, and the four-step process The Valley Remnant Church actually uses for membership.

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