Epislte for August 15, 2003

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 15, 2003

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During this quarter Dr. Scarborough will be teaching from Esther 1-10 and Habakkuk in the Old Testament
and Galatians 1-6, I Timothy 1-6, and II John in the New Testament

In This Issue:
Esther 7:1-10
I Timothy 1:1-20
DEGREE PROGRAM

God's "Poetic Justice"
(Esther 7:1-10)

I. Concentration: on the events of this chapter
1. At the second banquet given by Queen Esther for King Ahasuerus and the
prime minister, Haman, the king once again encouraged the queen to make a
petition or request, which he promised to grant . . . "up to half the kingdom," vv. 1-2.
2. Esther asked that her life and the lives of her people (the Jews) be spared from
destruction, vv. 3-4.
3. The king demanded to know the name of the villain who had planned such evil;
Esther identified the adversary as Haman, and the king in wrath left the room to cool
off in the palace garden, vv. 5-7.
4. Haman threw himself across Esther's couch, begging for mercy; Ahasuerus returned,
caught him violating royal etiquette by approaching too closely to the queen, and ordered
Haman to be hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai, vv. 7-10.

II. Meditation: on the spiritual principles seen here
1. The king was ready, willing, and able to answer the queen's request . . . but she had
to ask for what she wanted.
2. Esther prefaced her petition by stating her hope and faith in the king's grace ("if I have
found favor in your sight") and by stating her submission to his sovereign will
("if it pleases the king"), v. 3.
3. Esther's petition was based on her knowledge of the king's love for her and his desire
to extend his mercy for her sake to those whom she cared for . . . her people, the Jews.
4. The irony of this story is striking: the king punished the wicked plotter by using his own
planned method of execution . . . this is "poetic justice."

III. Revelation and Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Realize that God waits for me to ask, to seek, and to knock, Matthew 7:7.
I should let my petitions be made known to Him, Philippians 4:6.
2. Recognize that God will give whatever I ask, if it is according to His will, I John 5:14-15.
I should ask, first of all, for wisdom and knowledge of His will, James 1:5.
3. Rely completely upon God's love and mercy, Romans 5:8.
I should ask the Father in Jesus' name to supply my needs,Philippians 4:19; John 16:23-24.
4. Receive God's providential watch-care and divine protection, I Peter 5:7.
I should stand with assurance, confident that God will work all things together for my good,
Romans 8:28.

To The King Eternal!
(I Timothy 1:1-20)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul wrote to his true son in faith, Timothy, whom he had appointed as the pastor
of the church of Ephesus, vv. 1-2.
2. Paul urged Timothy to remain true to his doctrine, writing, "Now the purpose
of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience,
and from sincere faith," v. 3-11.
3. Paul thanked God for putting him into the ministry; he glorified the King eternal, vv. 12-17.
4. Paul charged Timothy to fight the good fight, avoiding the sins of some other so-called
ministers, vv. 18-20.

II. Meditation: on the attributes of God (v. 7)
1. Eternal = without beginning or end in relation to time.
2. Immortal = exempt from death or decay.
3. Invisible = incapable of being seen; indiscernible in the physical realm.
4. Wise = having all knowledge and judgment, with capacity to use them.

III> Revelation: on the spiritual truths seen here
1. These characteristics belong to God alone . . . no one else (including the human race
and the good/evil angels) is eternal, immortal, invisible, and omniscient.
2. God offers these attributes to believers (v. 16) . . .
(1) Everlasting existence in God's presence (heaven)
(2) Resurrection to eternal life.
(3) Possibility of spiritual discernment . . . "seeing God's hand."
(4) Guidance into understanding . . . "knowing as we are known."
3. Believers who have obtained mercy through Jesus Christ should show long-suffering
(patience; endurance) as a pattern to others who are going to believe, v. 16.
4. The eternal, immortal, invisible, wise King of the universe deserves our honor
and glory forever and ever.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Recognize that God, the Creator, reigns supreme above all His creation.
2. Exercise faith in Jesus Christ, allowing God the Father to share a measure of His
character and abilities with me . . .
(1) Eternal life (including quality of life now and quantity of life in the future).
(2) Resurrection from the grave.
(3) Ability to see the invisible (discernment).
(4) Spiritual wisdom.
3. Exemplify God's character as a witness to unbelievers, because I have
received His mercy.
4. Respond to these great truths in praise and worship to God.

Pillsbury Institute Introduces New
M.A., PhD., & Psy.D. Degree Programs

M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credit hours - $3,000)
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credit hours - $4,000)
Psy.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling *(42 credit hours - $3,150)
*(Only available for persons who already hold an earned doctoral degree)

Students at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity (PIAC) now may receive pastoral counseling training using the curriculum and distance learning format developed by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) of Sarasota, Florida. These high quality materials consist of 41 courses in ten academic tracks, and also include advanced studies, clinical supervision (internship), practicum, thesis and examination, plus licensing and certification in eight possible specialty areas.

Important Notice: The successful completion of all academic requirements using NCCA curriculum and the conferring of the MA, PhD, or PsyD degrees by PIAC does not include membership in NCCA, nor does it qualify the graduate to receive any certification or licensing from NCCA.

Upon graduation, the student will be issued a degree diploma (MA, PhD, or PsyD) and a complete transcript of the NCCA studies completed at PIAC. The student has the option of presenting this official transcript to NCCA to show the courses completed at PIAC. The student then may choose to apply for membership in NCCA and to apply for acceptance into an advanced program of study designed to qualify him or her for NCCA certification and licensing as a Christian pastoral counselor. Small fees are charged by NCCA for both of these options.

NCCA has several additional requirements for the licensing process, including:
(1) a supervised practicum plus thesis for MA graduates (dissertation for PhD and PsyD graduates),
(2) the obtaining of ministerial credentials (if the applicant does not have such documentation already,
and
(3) an ethical examination posed by NCCA's National Licensing Board of Examiners.

Each successful candidate receives NCCA Board Certification as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) or as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). More than 1,700 persons in the United States have been trained and certified by NCCA as licensed Christian counselors, making it the largest such credentialing agency in the nation.
(Over 4,000 counselors have been licensed world-wide by NCCA)

The NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) certification is not the same as a State's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land,
or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." Helen Keller

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Don't be pessimstic about getting your degree. Earn it today from Pillsbury Institute of Applied
Christianity by distance learning. Our program is made to fit into your busy life of serving the
Lord.

Posted by: info <info@...>

E-pistle

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 15, 2003

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

During this quarter Dr. Scarborough will be teaching from Esther 1-10 and Habakkuk in the Old Testament
and Galatians 1-6, I Timothy 1-6, and II John in the New Testament

In This Issue:
Esther 7:1-10
I Timothy 1:1-20
DEGREE PROGRAM

God's "Poetic Justice"
(Esther 7:1-10)

I. Concentration: on the events of this chapter
1. At the second banquet given by Queen Esther for King Ahasuerus and the
prime minister, Haman, the king once again encouraged the queen to make a
petition or request, which he promised to grant . . . "up to half the kingdom," vv. 1-2.
2. Esther asked that her life and the lives of her people (the Jews) be spared from
destruction, vv. 3-4.
3. The king demanded to know the name of the villain who had planned such evil;
Esther identified the adversary as Haman, and the king in wrath left the room to cool
off in the palace garden, vv. 5-7.
4. Haman threw himself across Esther's couch, begging for mercy; Ahasuerus returned,
caught him violating royal etiquette by approaching too closely to the queen, and ordered
Haman to be hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai, vv. 7-10.

II. Meditation: on the spiritual principles seen here
1. The king was ready, willing, and able to answer the queen's request . . . but she had
to ask for what she wanted.
2. Esther prefaced her petition by stating her hope and faith in the king's grace ("if I have
found favor in your sight") and by stating her submission to his sovereign will
("if it pleases the king"), v. 3.
3. Esther's petition was based on her knowledge of the king's love for her and his desire
to extend his mercy for her sake to those whom she cared for . . . her people, the Jews.
4. The irony of this story is striking: the king punished the wicked plotter by using his own
planned method of execution . . . this is "poetic justice."

III. Revelation and Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Realize that God waits for me to ask, to seek, and to knock, Matthew 7:7.
I should let my petitions be made known to Him, Philippians 4:6.
2. Recognize that God will give whatever I ask, if it is according to His will, I John 5:14-15.
I should ask, first of all, for wisdom and knowledge of His will, James 1:5.
3. Rely completely upon God's love and mercy, Romans 5:8.
I should ask the Father in Jesus' name to supply my needs,Philippians 4:19; John 16:23-24.
4. Receive God's providential watch-care and divine protection, I Peter 5:7.
I should stand with assurance, confident that God will work all things together for my good,
Romans 8:28.

To The King Eternal!
(I Timothy 1:1-20)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul wrote to his true son in faith, Timothy, whom he had appointed as the pastor
of the church of Ephesus, vv. 1-2.
2. Paul urged Timothy to remain true to his doctrine, writing, "Now the purpose
of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience,
and from sincere faith," v. 3-11.
3. Paul thanked God for putting him into the ministry; he glorified the King eternal, vv. 12-17.
4. Paul charged Timothy to fight the good fight, avoiding the sins of some other so-called
ministers, vv. 18-20.

II. Meditation: on the attributes of God (v. 7)
1. Eternal = without beginning or end in relation to time.
2. Immortal = exempt from death or decay.
3. Invisible = incapable of being seen; indiscernible in the physical realm.
4. Wise = having all knowledge and judgment, with capacity to use them.

III> Revelation: on the spiritual truths seen here
1. These characteristics belong to God alone . . . no one else (including the human race
and the good/evil angels) is eternal, immortal, invisible, and omniscient.
2. God offers these attributes to believers (v. 16) . . .
(1) Everlasting existence in God's presence (heaven)
(2) Resurrection to eternal life.
(3) Possibility of spiritual discernment . . . "seeing God's hand."
(4) Guidance into understanding . . . "knowing as we are known."
3. Believers who have obtained mercy through Jesus Christ should show long-suffering
(patience; endurance) as a pattern to others who are going to believe, v. 16.
4. The eternal, immortal, invisible, wise King of the universe deserves our honor
and glory forever and ever.

IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Recognize that God, the Creator, reigns supreme above all His creation.
2. Exercise faith in Jesus Christ, allowing God the Father to share a measure of His
character and abilities with me . . .
(1) Eternal life (including quality of life now and quantity of life in the future).
(2) Resurrection from the grave.
(3) Ability to see the invisible (discernment).
(4) Spiritual wisdom.
3. Exemplify God's character as a witness to unbelievers, because I have
received His mercy.
4. Respond to these great truths in praise and worship to God.

Pillsbury Institute Introduces New
M.A., PhD., & Psy.D. Degree Programs

M.A. in Christian Counseling Psychology (40 credit hours - $3,000)
Ph.D. in Christian Counseling Psychology (54 credit hours - $4,000)
Psy.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling *(42 credit hours - $3,150)
*(Only available for persons who already hold an earned doctoral degree)

Students at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity (PIAC) now may receive pastoral counseling training using the curriculum and distance learning format developed by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) of Sarasota, Florida. These high quality materials consist of 41 courses in ten academic tracks, and also include advanced studies, clinical supervision (internship), practicum, thesis and examination, plus licensing and certification in eight possible specialty areas.

Important Notice: The successful completion of all academic requirements using NCCA curriculum and the conferring of the MA, PhD, or PsyD degrees by PIAC does not include membership in NCCA, nor does it qualify the graduate to receive any certification or licensing from NCCA.

Upon graduation, the student will be issued a degree diploma (MA, PhD, or PsyD) and a complete transcript of the NCCA studies completed at PIAC. The student has the option of presenting this official transcript to NCCA to show the courses completed at PIAC. The student then may choose to apply for membership in NCCA and to apply for acceptance into an advanced program of study designed to qualify him or her for NCCA certification and licensing as a Christian pastoral counselor. Small fees are charged by NCCA for both of these options.

NCCA has several additional requirements for the licensing process, including:
(1) a supervised practicum plus thesis for MA graduates (dissertation for PhD and PsyD graduates),
(2) the obtaining of ministerial credentials (if the applicant does not have such documentation already,
and
(3) an ethical examination posed by NCCA's National Licensing Board of Examiners.

Each successful candidate receives NCCA Board Certification as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) or as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). More than 1,700 persons in the United States have been trained and certified by NCCA as licensed Christian counselors, making it the largest such credentialing agency in the nation.
(Over 4,000 counselors have been licensed world-wide by NCCA)

The NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (LCPC) certification is not the same as a State's Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land,
or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." Helen Keller

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Don't be pessimstic about getting your degree. Earn it today from Pillsbury Institute of Applied
Christianity by distance learning. Our program is made to fit into your busy life of serving the
Lord.