Here is what I am looking for can you help? I believe in the bible. ....?

Question

I am a bit conservative. Do not like fancy things or things that are for show in church. I don't believe that God wants us to be at war with one another (human beings against each other). Well, can you find me a church?

I do like my electricity.

Answer 1

Quaker or Menonite. I would start there.
Both a very conservative Protestant denominations who also happen to be passivists.

Answer 2

Maybe Brethren? They believe in traditional roles for men and women. I'm not sure if that's what you meant by conservative. There are also branches within the Mennonite denomination that live quite normally - electricity, etc. but hold to the Mennonite beliefs about peace, etc.
If you can't find anything like that in your area your best bet may be to try a church with an old building that has been around for a while. Newer churches are often less conservative. Older Presbyterian, Baptist or Methodist churches might work out. Those denominations aren't against taking up arms though.
What have you tried so far?

Answer 3

SOme of the Amish groups if you believe in wearing a head covering as your drawing depicts you, we practice such too. Also, "sacred name" groups. Also I would suggest the "SABBATH KEEPING DIRECTORY", where many groups are listed all over the world, though predominently in the U.S. which, yes observe a sabbath of some form or fastion, but are also generally more conservative, it varies dramatically.
We ourselves are radically conservative, and do not believe in the war in Iraq, however, we teach that a WAR is what we are in at this time in a Scriptural realm. It deals with more than just what one believes as well, it deals with the very genetic makeup of Yahweh's creation. I have friends which are off the grid and literally live much like it would be in the 1800's yet are not amish, and have left the confines of modern society for this life..... and do not regret it. We hope to soon do something similar while yet mantaining the ministry efforts.
I have friends that are Mennonite as well. There is a group around calling themselves "CHARITY" with several small meeting areas. Feel free to email me and I will see if I can find some contacts...it would be better if you gave some more details as to your faith.

Answer 4

Do not worry so much about the church you are at. But instead, concentrate on your personal relationship with Christ. The church is not a place to make a political statement for or against war. It is not a place for liberals or conservatives. But rather, it is a place to worship God in the presence of other believers, regardless of their political views. So my advice for you is check out a few churches and pick the one that you feel God wants you to be at. God will always put you in the right place.

Answer 5

There can be no church on earth with members who are not anymore struggling from their weaknesses. You often would see the liturgy, etc., alright at the start and later realize that they also have some weakness of their own.

A long time ago, I wished there was such a community of believers, and after long searching and observation, I finally accepted the reality that in our quest for a pure and simple life of faith, whom we are with do not matter anymore, for the end goal of religion is to establish an intimate, personal relationship with God.

Answer 6

Finding a church needs to be something you do for yourself hun. You have to start going to different churches and find the one that you feel most comfortable with. My family and I did that and went to a few different churches before we found one that was perfect for us. I always thought I would go to a Baptist church and even though my ideas are more aligned with those of the Baptist I currently go to an Assembly of God.

Answer 7

Salam

The best houses of the Lord are those who asscribe to peace and unity. We are all the lines of Adam and we have all know who Abraham is and know he was the first upright one that was granted religion and he was given a promise. So I beg you to find yourself with your book first and then find your church that meets you at you level, that includes the mosque and sinagogs and such. That is the best way is to find your comfortable place, read your books and learn and take your questions to those in peace without bias from any human element.

Answer 8

If you let God Himself --from His Word the Bible-- tell you what He wants, then you can concentrate on, & aim, for that. That is what the Bible encourages us to do, in order to make His truth, our own...

" The Be·roe′ans were noble-minded, for they received the word with the greatest eagerness of mind, carefully examining the Scriptures daily as to whether these things were so." Acts 17:10,11

"Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired expression, but test the inspired expressions to see whether they originate with God, because many false prophets have gone forth into the world... If anyone makes the statement: 'I love God,' and yet is hating his brother, he is a liar. For he who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot be loving God, whom he has not seen." --1 John 4:1 & 20

"Make Sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine."

The source articles listed are all Bible-based, & have Scripture references that are also links to each Scripture, in context, on-line. Please compare these to your own Bible.

Answer 9

Islam is your answer. We believe in jesus and peace in the world. We believe everybody will be accountable for there own deeds and nobody will be responsible for anybody else's deeds. Look into Islam there is a video on google which was made by PBS on Islam. What have you got to lose.

Answer 10

If you have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ....you ARE the church.

"But as many as received him (Jesus), TO THEM he gave the power to become the Sons of God, even to them that believe in his name, which were born.... not of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but were born of God"- (John 1:12)