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Doctrines of OBC

By Joe Felim

There are three points of doctrine that immediately strike the eye when examining the statement of faith at the website of The Online Bible College.

First, it says that justification is through faith (”by simply believing”) PLUS something else: “acting out that faith through receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.” This is not “faith alone.” It is faith PLUS an action on your part. The statement also speaks the language of decision theology.

Second, under “Water Baptism” the website teaches contrary to what Paul writes in Romans 6:4 - “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Paul is speaking of a real event, something that actually happened to us in and through Baptism. The website says that “baptism is SYMBOLIC (emphasis added) of our death, burial, and resurrection with the Lord Jesus Christ….”

Third, the website speaks of the Lord’s Supper as an ordinance we should celebrate, but says nothing about what we receive in the Supper or how this Supper profits us.

An observation: We have never found a nondenominational ministry that does not make similar statements regarding the sacraments and very few that have not included some kind of “decision theology” in their statements on justification.

A recommendation: Go to the WELS website. Click “Faith.” Click “Bible.” Click “Bible Studies.” Click “Bible Study Basics” and/or “Explore the Bible.” Discontinue the course that will not build up and could well weaken your Lutheran convictions.

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Free Online Bible Courses

By Joe Felim

Looking for practical ways to apply the Bible to your everyday life? These free online Bible courses can help you reign victorious over the every-day battles that you face as a 21st century Christian.

God knew that living your life for Him was not going to be easy. In His infinite wisdom, He revealed the answers to questions you are facing right now thousands of years ago in His Word.

How do you deal with emotions like anger and fear? How can you balance work and family obligations? How will you ever get out of debt and gain control over your finances?

These free online Bible courses will not just help you to find those answers, but to live them out in your daily life.

God wants to be involved in every aspect of your life. Isn’t it time you invited Him in?

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Spirit Life Bible School

By Joe Felim

Taking over two years to produce, the Spirit Life Online Bible School curriculum has been been devised by Christian Outreach Centre to resource and equip pastors, leaders and hungry saints in the major themes and doctrines of the Bible.

It is a flexible resource and has been designed and priced so it can be used by individuals as well as in a formal ministry school situation. Each module purchased by a Bible student provides them with comprehensive notes and other materials covering the chosen subject. Each lesson has more than enough information to provide a thorough exploration of its subject, and also provides avenues for the motivated student to dig further into the Scriptures. The lesson plans are also written with practical application in mind, and designed to engage the student beyond mere reading.

David Martin, who conceived, designed and wrote the school, is an experienced student of the Bible himself, and a clear and insightful teacher of the Scriptures. With his wife Larna he has been in active ministry for over ten years planting and building churches within the Christian Outreach Centre movement. The Spirit Life Bible School is not a product of theoretical study alone, but hands on ministry. David’s graphic design background has also provided the necessary skills to produce a uniquely graphic-rich set of notes, moving typical Bible School material to another level of immediacy, excellence and interest.