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Our Short Course Series On Spiritual Warfare Prep Questions Are Available. It's on Lesson 7, The Shield Of Faith.

6/11/2018

Our next prep review questions are available for students at FBC, and those individually studying our Short Course series on " Spiritual Warfare ".

We also have a new course we are developing in our Christian Counseling program of study at the PhD level. We will begin posting the course and some of its contents for your consideration. I know we have folks studying for Christian Counseling degrees at different levels, whom might want to consider it for further study.

I do appreciate all the students, faculty and friends whom assist me at FBC. Dr. Boer, Dr. Tice and the FGRMC Council of Elders are all an encouragement to my soul.

Prep Review Lesson 7 The Shield of Faith.

Armed For Spiritual Warfare, Lesson 6 " Shoes Of Readiness "

5/10/2018

Our next audio lesson in the Short Courses series on " Armed For Spiritual Warfare " is available. It is on the " Shoes Of Readiness. " We talk about the importance of preparation in His service, and walking in the peace of God.

Short Courses Series Lesson 6 Prep Questions Ready. " The Shoes Of Readiness. "

5/3/2018

Prep Quiz " Shoes Of Readiness
The Shoes Of Readiness

New Audio Ready For Short Courses. The Breastplate of Righteousness, Lesson 5

4/30/2018

FBC Short Courses Series. Prep Questions For Lesson 5

3/14/2018

Prep Questions are available for study on Lesson 5 The Breastplate Of Righteousness. Enjoy your studies and thank you for your involvement in the Short Courses series at Focus Bible College.

Lesson 5 Prep Question The Breastplate Of Righteousness

Prayer, Revival and the YMCA

3/13/2018

Consider the Salvation of our city's and the righteous effort of some.

The “ Permanent ” movement
A meeting of clergymen and laymen took place, April 7th, at Spingler Institute, to devise means to perpetuate the present union of Christian effort among the various denominations of the city, to bring religion within the reach of the multitudes who are now practically excluded by their condition and habits from existing avenues. It was finally, after a protracted debate, resolved that the whole subject matter he referred back to the committee, Dr. Peck, chairman, by whom the present meeting had been called, for the presentation of a more definite plan of action before a fuller representation of the clergy and laity of the various denominations, at a meeting to be called again soon by the committee.

At the last meeting, held on the 7th inst., the committee previously appointed made a report, proposing that under the supervision of a committee of ministers and laymen from each of the denominations interested, “the churches be united in additional efforts for the salvation of souls, by opening and sustaining places of worship, where they are needed, for the benefit of the destitute; and it is recommended that the committee purchase and fit up a tent, which may be located, at different times, in such places as they shall deem best for the purposes specified; to provide preaching in such tent at least once on the Sabbath, by ministers of the different evangelical denominations, alternating as regularly as practicable; and establish Sunday Schools, and appoint Union prayer-meetings and other religious services.”

At a recent meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association connected with the North Presbyterian Church (Rev. Dr. E. F. Hatfield’s), corner of Ninth avenue and Thirty-first street, it was arranged to make a thorough canvass of the Sixteenth and Twentieth wards, with a view to aid in the promotion of the revival of religion manifesting itself in that portion of the city. Accordingly, about forty young men, members of that Association, entered into the work.

Spiritual Warfare Short Courses. Lesson 4 " Belt Of Truth "

3/13/2018

The Armor of God is a wonderful gift from God for the saints of God. However, so many times the Belt of Truth is not understood as the foundation element for the believer, or its importance in battle. Today we look at this in our lesson from our Short Course series on Spiritual Warfare.

This lesson and its message cannot be forgotten in our current culture of theological ignorance. We need to really take a fresh look at its importance. I believe the Lord has led me to charge our students and friends of FBC with an important message. I trust God ministers to you as you listen to the Word.

A Book You Might Want To Explore

3/1/2018

Faculty, students and friends. I wanted to challenge you to consider reading a particular book I have found quite interesting as well refreshing. I hope you will find it the same as I, it seems to be written in a spirit of healing to the Body. However, emphasizing the need for the work of the Holy Spirit in a powerful way.

Here is the publisher's introduction to the book.

Promise of the Father: Healing the Christian Legacy of Segregation and Denominationalism
Miller, J. R.Over the past hundred years, ambiguous teaching regarding baptism in the Holy Spirit has contributed to problems in the church today. Born out of his own experience in the Pentecostal and charismatic movements of the church, Miller’s Promise of the Father takes a critical look at the history of denominationalism, separates fact from fiction, and paves the way for healing the division in the church.

Afraid Of Lost Stature. Jesus Wasn't.

2/28/2018

41 Isaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory; he spoke about Jesus. 42 Even so, many leaders believed in him, but they wouldn’t acknowledge their faith because they feared that the Pharisees would expel them from the synagogue. 43 They believed, but they loved human praise more than God’s glory.

John 12:41-43 CEB

We all like to have human praise, or folks liking us. Whether its on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, our jobs, church etc., etc., it’s appreciated and makes us feel good. However, if liking us, or working to be liked is the ultimate fix in our lives. Its probably not going to please our Saviour that much. For He came into the world, and world ” knew ” him not ( John 1:10-12 ).

The Messiah society was looking for couldn’t be this Jesus they thought. Because he didn’t have the right theological approach, and his personal call to holiness was not the kind of outward addressing message the Pharisees had been ascribing to. He just didn’t fit the religious expectations of the day, and His message starkly contrasted that of the Judaism that the Scribes and Pharisees were embracing. His message was personal, convicting, hope filled and talked of such intimacy with God. This couldn’t be true religion they thought, but this was exactly the cure for the vain religion that had become the norm of the day.

Jesus the Light of the World came on the seen and exposed the present day ills, the culture of greed, and the sins of the leadership of the nation. He taught a revolutionary message of hope and redemption. Where people could be set free from the burdens of sin and have a renewed and personal relationship with God. What he shared and the ministry he expressed saw signs and wonders follow every step it seemed. With the dead raised, the lame walking, the deaf talking and inner healing and hope. This message and the messenger brought life, and he helped bring about a revival of true faith, which would utterly shake the then known world.

Authorities tried to stop it and persecute the Christian believers. Whether the religious institutions of the day, or the governments in power, they tried everything to silence this Christian message. This message about ” setting the captive free “, it just didn’t fit with the culture of the times. Authoritarian regimes brutalized the church, but the church ” grew “, these Christians saw hope in a resurrected Lord, whom appeared unto them for many days after His death. These Christians practiced love and obedience to a Lord who would heal, cleanse and work in miraculous ways through faith in His name. Being ” liked ” wasn’t their main goal. Giving people hope through the ” Bread of Life ” Jesus was.

I know its not always comfortable to ” live ” the message of Christ. To embrace his teachings and to truly come to grips with the true message of the gospel. Modernizing and or ” Americanizing ” the gospel to our culture, and presenting it like 1% homogenized milk is much more to our liking. However, the truth be told. We need the life giving message of the cross more than ever. We need living epistles whose lives can be read by all, and we need them to be true to the cause of Christ.

The Light ( Jesus ) came into the world, but they knew him not, that doesn’t mean it stopped there. He bore the message, he shared the Father’s love and many came to embrace the message Jesus preached. The light he shone revealed the hypocrisy of the religion of the day. It made many rebel, and some look to kill him from the onset of his ministry. However, Jesus didn’t come to be ” liked ” he came to set the captives free.

Have you ever seen people shocked when they have been set free? Its amazing the varied responses. Some just can’t accept it and run from it. Some hide in a corner not knowing what to think. However, as time moves on and the change is seen, many rise up to be counted with those whom have been redeemed. The oppression, the pain, the hurt, the brutality, the heartache. Well, it turns to hope and light begins to shine, and new dreams are dreamed and new opportunities come to life. Jesus knew it wasn’t going to be easy and not everyone would like him. However, he knew there would be those who would choose to love him, and that outweighed all the personal feelings he might have had in his life. It took him to an old rugged cross, and he gave himself away for those who liked him, hated him, loved him or ignored him. He just simply gave.

FBC And New Promotions.

2/19/2018

FBC And New Promotions.
February 19th, 2018

FBC will be introducing some new promotional options to try to make it more flexible for you to become a student at FBC, but still get all the benefits of a traditional student. We are desiring to see those whom for whatever reason have held off their educational pursuits become a part of FBC. Taking advantage of the many courses, programs and graduate studies available at Focus.

Stay tuned and contact the office if you'd like to receive the information as soon as its made available.