Are there any balanced non-denominational Bible teaching Churches with diversity near chicago North Burbs?

Question

I'm praying for the Lord to direct me to a God Fearing Church in Illinois. Most of the churches I've come across are very cold, dogmatic, and superficial, or they are so liberal, that scriptures are twisted to fill the church and attract members.

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The Churches are very cliquish, in the sense that they lack diversity. So you must fit a certain ethnic group, dress style, or income bracket to be accepted. I'd prefer a non-denominational Church which stresses the teaching of God's Word, but I'm open to denominations if they follow ALL of God's Word(haven't found any yet).

No Word of Faith, or other prosperity led churches, that teach Christians that God is to be "used" for our purposes. I'm willing to pass mega and/or popular churches to find a Bible Based church. I don't care what the church looks like, or how many members it has....only that it's in agreement with scripture and the Lord.

I'm near the Northwest Suburbs, but open to areas that are far North or West. Thanks.

Answer 1

Try looking into some of the LC-MS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) congregations in your area. I can't promise the people there won't have all the faults you mention, because unfortunately the church is made up of humans and we are a sin full bunch.

Answer 2

I recommend trying an Evangelical Free Church. This is a denomination of 1300 churches, with a number of locations in Northern IL. They have a similar feel to many nondenominational churches. http://www.efca.org/about/ I think they meet all the points of interest you listed. In my observation, they are very welcoming to people of diverse backgrounds.

I am not sure that I catch all of what you mean by "I'm open to denominations if they follow ALL of God's Word(haven't found any yet)." I know that EV Free pastors are taught to preach the entire scriptures...

EV Free Churches vary somewhat, so you might want to visit a few. For instance, some may have "seeker" style Sunday morning services, but most don't.

I would describe their theology as compatable with Billy Graham's. They are not bound by old traditions as some old denominations are, however, they are respectful of traditions and are informed by them. An Ev Free seminary is located in Deerfield IL.

I'm not a member and don't regularly attend an Ev Free church. However, I do visit them when travelling and think they are wonderful.

Answer 3

Welcome to the New Testament apostate church of the end times. Seriously it is really difficult any more to find a good church like you are talking about. I know there are several Brethren Assemblies in your area. They are very strong on Bible teaching but they always keep their churches very small. If they get more than a couple of hundred people they will set up a second church rather than become too big and lose the personal touch. If Interested their Bible College is in the west of Chicago, called Emmaus Bible College. They could tell you where all the churches are located.

Answer 4

You want a church that teaches all the Bible? What do you want taught in all the bible? There are many churches that will accommodate you. They will teach:

Don’t be like Adam who took and eat what was not his. Be like Able who offered a better sacrifice then Cain. Be like Abraham who believed God. Be like David who was a man after God’s own heart and who slew Goliath.

Most of what you get out there is law (Do this and you shall live). I was searching for the same thing but I was shown that all of scripture are not life lessons for “Christian living” but all the scriptures spoke of Jesus as He said You search the scriptures because you think in them you find life but these are they which testify of me.. He is the substance of all that was hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. All the promises find their yes and amen in Him. He is the author and finisher of our faith. Most importantly He is given to us. It is the Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom. He is Given to us in specific base elements. Really given, not just some understanding comprehended where we finely “Get it”. Really and truly He is for us where the Father has placed Him. Just as the servant of the Prophet told Namann go dunk in the Jordan; no other river would do. It may all seem the same but God had placed His word in that water. Not in the understanding or mere comprehension of a concept or idea but in physical tangible and very wet water.

So I would say “Be like” The woman with the issue of blood who violently made her way through the multitude of clickish hypocrites, doctrinal zealots, liberal nuts and all the other sinners to get where Christ was and even if, like her you get just the hem of is garb you can you have not a part but the whole Christ when you think your just getting crumbs you find He gives you the whole loaf (Manna).

So where has God placed Him for us? In the preaching of the Gospel, In the Bread and Wine of the communion table and in the Water of baptism, here Christ is given to you. So many say the same thing as those in the wilderness who were given the manna from heaven, which was a type of the true manna, “Our soul loathes this worthless bread “ and so God gives them (and us) what we want, meat. But this “meat” makes sick and kills many who eat it. That’s what we have today churches of quail.

I would agree with a previous poster who pointed you to a LCMS Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Try many out they are not all the same but in many Christ is preached and given in both Word and Sacrament

Good link

http://www.kfuo.org

Answer 5

Try the IDMR website Institute of Divine metaphysical Research Inc, and look for a bible school near you