Has anyone attended an Apostolic College? - Page 6

n david · #51 10-07-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Esaias

I was simply quoting an article by a Baptist giving some reasons against 'Bible college'.

Not saying I agree or disagree with him.

Ah, ok.

I don't disagree with the opinion that local assemblies should lead with biblical instruction. I was raised during a time when if you wanted to be involved in ministry, you pretty much had to attend a Bible School. I don't agree with that; you don't have to go to a Bible School to be involved in ministry. I just disagree that Bible School is wrong because it's "not what the early church did."

My Pastor recently mentioned his desire to create a curriculum for people wanting to be involved in ministry, using local elders and others. Hopefully that will be launched next year.

navygoat1998 · #52 10-07-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by n david

Ah, ok.

I don't disagree with the opinion that local assemblies should lead with biblical instruction. I was raised during a time when if you wanted to be involved in ministry, you pretty much had to attend a Bible School. I don't agree with that; you don't have to go to a Bible School to be involved in ministry. I just disagree that Bible School is wrong because it's "not what the early church did."

My Pastor recently mentioned his desire to create a curriculum for people wanting to be involved in ministry, using local elders and others. Hopefully that will be launched next year.

Have you pastor look at this: http://www.cstisandiego.com/ministries.php?id=4254&

n david · #53 10-07-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by navygoat1998

Have you pastor look at this: http://www.cstisandiego.com/ministries.php?id=4254&

I would...but I see a problem already. They charge a fee! $1,580 for 4 years of learning God's word!? 'Tis sacrilege!

navygoat1998 · #54 10-07-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by n david

I would...but I see a problem already. They charge a fee! $1,580 for 4 years of learning God's word!? 'Tis sacrilege!

Buy the truth and sell it not

renee819 · #55 10-07-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by navygoat1998

Buy the truth and sell it not

That scripture always puzzled me.

Where are you going to buy the Truth, if those that have it are not supposed to sell it.

And again, I don't believe we are to sell the Truth. Am I missing something?

navygoat1998 · #56 10-07-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by renee819

That scripture always puzzled me.

Where are you going to buy the Truth, if those that have it are not supposed to sell it.

And again, I don't believe we are to sell the Truth. Am I missing something?

Sister Renee, It was the favorite scripture of my wife's old pastors and they attached it to the Acts 2:38 message.

When I give my wife a hard time I will tell her now Sister Julie "lets buy the truth and sell it not" of course I get a smack in my head.

n david · #57 10-07-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by renee819

That scripture always puzzled me.

Where are you going to buy the Truth, if those that have it are not supposed to sell it.

And again, I don't believe we are to sell the Truth. Am I missing something?

It doesn't mean literally buying or selling truth; there is no price which could be attached to it.

IMO it just means we're to sacrifice whatever we must to have the truth of the word of God, and not give it up for anything. Give up what we must to get it, and never "sell" it for fame, riches, etc.

renee819 · #58 10-07-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by navygoat1998

Sister Renee, It was the favorite scripture of my wife's old pastors and they attached it to the Acts 2:38 message.

When I give my wife a hard time I will tell her now Sister Julie "lets buy the truth and sell it not" of course I get a smack in my head.

And you probably need a smack.

By the way, I love your byline,...

Scripture is its own interpreter. Nothing can cut a diamond but a diamond. Nothing can interpret Scripture but Scripture" Thomas Watson

It also reminds me of "iron sharpens iron"

navygoat1998 · #59 10-07-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by renee819

And you probably need a smack.

By the way, I love your byline,...

Scripture is its own interpreter. Nothing can cut a diamond but a diamond. Nothing can interpret Scripture but Scripture" Thomas Watson

It also reminds me of "iron sharpens iron"

You are correct I do need a smack.

I to love that byline.

Disciple4life · #60 10-07-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabby

I graduated from a 3 Year unaccredited Apostolic bible college. It was closed in the mid 80s.

Reasons for going?

ETS'ed from the Army overseas (Did not have a "home" church in the states)
The alma mater of my pastor.
Reputation of being missions oriented.
Excellent Old Testament History course.
Opportunities for ministry practicum in the local area.
Networking.

Randy, it was called a Bridal college too!

Disadvantages?

Offered only Diploma for three years.
Unaccredited (Used up my GI Bill to attend)
Did not teach Greek OR Hebrew.
Older Facility located in an Industrial District.
Did not offer practical courses that would be useful for missionaries
School did not contain its own church (ie: CLC)

Would I do it again? Yes, if it was accredited. No, if it was unaccredited (but maybe for the first year).

I learned more through two pastors in three years than I did in 3 years combined of compressed study, graduating w/a double major: Ministerial/Christian Education.

Thank You for your input!

This is what I wanted to know the pros and cons of attending a bible college and if you would do it again.

I was not trying to start a debate on the validity of bible colleges.