The mission of the Institute of Biblical Studies (Chicago) is to edify, equip, and enable, all who seek to further their understanding of God our heavenly Father and thereby affirm a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ and His visible kingdom; the New Testament Church. Our goal is to provide teaching that transcends, contends, and ascends above the rationale of secular thought. We therefore commit ourselves to rejoice in God’s grace of reconciliation and His faithfulness in salvation which the Lord Jesus Christ has affixed in the cross of redemption.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Institute of Biblical Studies (Chicago) is to develop individuals who will hear the voice of God, understand the principles of the Bible, and allow the Holy Spirit to apply these principles to the various disciplines of life. We will guide our students in building a Bible-based paradigm for discovering truth. They will discern their God-given motivations and giftedness, and how to allow the voice and vision of God to flow through these gifts so they will become evident in areas which they work and minister.
It is also the purpose of the Institute of Biblical Studies (Chicago) to develop a community of New Testament believers empowered by God’s Spirit, growing in God’s grace, practicing God’s ministry, and serving with God’s love. Education alone does not and cannot force Christian commitment upon an individual. But it can nurture an environment in which godliness is enhanced. The alternative is an ungodly environment in which wickedness flourishes.
Unity and Diversity
We ask for unity in the essentials of New Testament doctrine and practice and we encourage diversity in the non-essential matters of opinion. We believe our growing in the “faith once delivered” and our interpretation of theological dogma must be consistent with the revealed Word of God which is the Bible. We are sensitive to those who disagree with our doctrinal positions, yet, without becoming disagreeable.