Epistle for August 1, 2003

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 1, 2003

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During this quarter Dr. Scarborough will be giving lessons 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 5:1-14
Galatians 5:1-26
MA, PhD, PsyD Degrees

Up To Half The Kingdom!
(Esther 5:1-14)

I. Concentration: on the events of this chapter
1. Esther put on her royal robes and entered the throne room, v.1.
2. The king extended his scepter toward her (a gesture of acceptance) and asked what she wanted . . .
offering to give her anything, even up to half the kingdom, vv. 2-3.
3. She merely invited him and Haman to a banquet, at which time she invited them both back to another
feast the following day, vv. 4-8.
4. Haman, joyful over the queen's flattering invitations, passed by Mordecai, who refused to bow, filled with
hatred over Mordecai's disrespect, Haman told his wife, who suggested that he build a tall gallows upon
which to hang Mordecai, vv. 9-14.
II. Meditation: on the words of King Ahasuerus to Queen Esther
1. "What is your wish? (desire; longing) . . . it shall be given to you," v. 3.
2. "What is your request? (formal asking) . . . it shall be granted you," v. 3.
3. "What is your petition? (earnest pleading) . . . it shall be done," v. 6.
4. The progression here is similar to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:7 . . . Ask and receive; seek and find;
knock and it shall be opened . . . even "up to half the kingdom, vv. 3, 6.
III. Revelation: on the spiritual lessons in this chapter
1. Esther appeared before the king clothed in royal robes. We are welcome into God's throne room only
if we are clothed in the righteousness of Christ, Hebrews 4:14-16.
2. For three days previously, Esther and others had prayed and fasted. The more difficult the problem or
issue, the more we need to fast and pray, Matthew 17:21.
3. The golden scepter symbolized the unlimited power and authority of the king of Persia. The Lord Jesus
Christ has all power and authority, which He makes available to those who follow Him,
Matthew 28:18-20.
4. The king held out his scepter to Esther; she went over and touched it. God offers the power of the Holy
Spirit to us, but we must personally draw near and touch (experience) His anointing power in our
lives, James 4:8.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Be clothed in the righteousness of Christ as He exchanges my sinful garments with His robes of holiness,
II Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 4:22-24.
2. Practice regularly the twin disciplines of prayer and fasting, I Corinthians 7:5.
3. Worship the Lord God Almighty, and obediently serve Him with reverence and fear, Ecclesiastes 12:13.
4. Be continually being filled with the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 5:18.

Walking in the Spirit
(Galatians 5:1-26)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul taught the Galatians to stand fast in their Christian faith, vv. 1-6.
2. Paul wrote that love fulfills the law, vv. 7-15.
3. Paul encouraged them to walk in the Spirit, vv. 16-18.
4. Paul contrasted the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, vv. 19-26.

II. Meditation: on walking in the Spirit
1. It means living a Spirit-filled life, not fulfilling the lust of the flesh, vv. 16, 19-21, 24-15.
2. It means being led (guided, directed) by the Spirit, v. 18.
3. It means living in freedom from legalism (a yoke of bondage), vv. 1, 3, 18.
4. It means producing the fruit of the Spirit, vv. 22-23.

III. Observations: on the clusters of the fruit of the spirit (vv. 22-23)
1. Inwardly - love, joy, peace.
2. Outwardly - long-suffering, kindness, and goodness.
3. Upwardly - faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
4. These match the Beatitudes (#'s 4, 5, 6) in Matthew 5:6-8: (1) Those who hunger
and thirst after righteousness experience love, joy, and peace; (2) Those who are
merciful exhibit long-suffering (patience), kindness, and goodness, (3) Those who
are pure in heart exemplify faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

IV. Revelation: on these inward, outward, and upward dimensions
1. The fruit is "of the Spirit" . . .
(1) The Spirit originates the fruit.
(2) The fruit comes from Him exclusively.
(3) The fruit is varied in its nature, properties, and maturity-level.
(4) The fruit cannot be produced truly outside the work of the Spirit.
2. Fruit-bearing begins with a believer receiving the Spirit of Christ at salvation (Romans 8:9)
. . . resulting inwardly in love, joy, and peace.
3. Fruit-bearing produces a Godly relationship and fellowship with others . . . as a believer exhibits
the outward characteristics of long-suffering, kindness, and goodness.
4. Fruit-bearing culminates in a proper relationship and fellowship with God, evidenced by faith in
God and faithfulness to Him, gentleness (yieldedness, brokenness), and self-control (keeping
the flesh in subjection to the Holy Spirit) . . . the upward dimension.

V. Applications: as a Christian (one born of the Spirit), I need to . . .
1. Be filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18.
2. Be led by the Spirit into freedom, not into bondage.
3. Be gifted and empowered by the Spirit for God-honoring service and effective ministry.
4. Be continually producing the fruit of the Spirit.

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.

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"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another
without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Have you helped yourself by getting your degree? Can you be of help to others?
Contact us to further your education at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity.

Posted by: info <info@...>

E-pistle

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 1, 2003

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During this quarter Dr. Scarborough will be giving lessons 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 5:1-14
Galatians 5:1-26
MA, PhD, PsyD Degrees

Up To Half The Kingdom!
(Esther 5:1-14)

I. Concentration: on the events of this chapter
1. Esther put on her royal robes and entered the throne room, v.1.
2. The king extended his scepter toward her (a gesture of acceptance) and asked what she wanted . . .
offering to give her anything, even up to half the kingdom, vv. 2-3.
3. She merely invited him and Haman to a banquet, at which time she invited them both back to another
feast the following day, vv. 4-8.
4. Haman, joyful over the queen's flattering invitations, passed by Mordecai, who refused to bow, filled with
hatred over Mordecai's disrespect, Haman told his wife, who suggested that he build a tall gallows upon
which to hang Mordecai, vv. 9-14.
II. Meditation: on the words of King Ahasuerus to Queen Esther
1. "What is your wish? (desire; longing) . . . it shall be given to you," v. 3.
2. "What is your request? (formal asking) . . . it shall be granted you," v. 3.
3. "What is your petition? (earnest pleading) . . . it shall be done," v. 6.
4. The progression here is similar to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:7 . . . Ask and receive; seek and find;
knock and it shall be opened . . . even "up to half the kingdom, vv. 3, 6.
III. Revelation: on the spiritual lessons in this chapter
1. Esther appeared before the king clothed in royal robes. We are welcome into God's throne room only
if we are clothed in the righteousness of Christ, Hebrews 4:14-16.
2. For three days previously, Esther and others had prayed and fasted. The more difficult the problem or
issue, the more we need to fast and pray, Matthew 17:21.
3. The golden scepter symbolized the unlimited power and authority of the king of Persia. The Lord Jesus
Christ has all power and authority, which He makes available to those who follow Him,
Matthew 28:18-20.
4. The king held out his scepter to Esther; she went over and touched it. God offers the power of the Holy
Spirit to us, but we must personally draw near and touch (experience) His anointing power in our
lives, James 4:8.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Be clothed in the righteousness of Christ as He exchanges my sinful garments with His robes of holiness,
II Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 4:22-24.
2. Practice regularly the twin disciplines of prayer and fasting, I Corinthians 7:5.
3. Worship the Lord God Almighty, and obediently serve Him with reverence and fear, Ecclesiastes 12:13.
4. Be continually being filled with the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 5:18.

Walking in the Spirit
(Galatians 5:1-26)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul taught the Galatians to stand fast in their Christian faith, vv. 1-6.
2. Paul wrote that love fulfills the law, vv. 7-15.
3. Paul encouraged them to walk in the Spirit, vv. 16-18.
4. Paul contrasted the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit, vv. 19-26.

II. Meditation: on walking in the Spirit
1. It means living a Spirit-filled life, not fulfilling the lust of the flesh, vv. 16, 19-21, 24-15.
2. It means being led (guided, directed) by the Spirit, v. 18.
3. It means living in freedom from legalism (a yoke of bondage), vv. 1, 3, 18.
4. It means producing the fruit of the Spirit, vv. 22-23.

III. Observations: on the clusters of the fruit of the spirit (vv. 22-23)
1. Inwardly - love, joy, peace.
2. Outwardly - long-suffering, kindness, and goodness.
3. Upwardly - faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
4. These match the Beatitudes (#'s 4, 5, 6) in Matthew 5:6-8: (1) Those who hunger
and thirst after righteousness experience love, joy, and peace; (2) Those who are
merciful exhibit long-suffering (patience), kindness, and goodness, (3) Those who
are pure in heart exemplify faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

IV. Revelation: on these inward, outward, and upward dimensions
1. The fruit is "of the Spirit" . . .
(1) The Spirit originates the fruit.
(2) The fruit comes from Him exclusively.
(3) The fruit is varied in its nature, properties, and maturity-level.
(4) The fruit cannot be produced truly outside the work of the Spirit.
2. Fruit-bearing begins with a believer receiving the Spirit of Christ at salvation (Romans 8:9)
. . . resulting inwardly in love, joy, and peace.
3. Fruit-bearing produces a Godly relationship and fellowship with others . . . as a believer exhibits
the outward characteristics of long-suffering, kindness, and goodness.
4. Fruit-bearing culminates in a proper relationship and fellowship with God, evidenced by faith in
God and faithfulness to Him, gentleness (yieldedness, brokenness), and self-control (keeping
the flesh in subjection to the Holy Spirit) . . . the upward dimension.

V. Applications: as a Christian (one born of the Spirit), I need to . . .
1. Be filled with the Spirit, Ephesians 5:18.
2. Be led by the Spirit into freedom, not into bondage.
3. Be gifted and empowered by the Spirit for God-honoring service and effective ministry.
4. Be continually producing the fruit of the Spirit.

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.

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

"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another
without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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

Have you helped yourself by getting your degree? Can you be of help to others?
Contact us to further your education at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity.