Epistle for August 29, 2003

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 29, 2003

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In 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 9:1-32
I Timothy 3:1-16
PIAC Degree Program

The Feast of Purim
(Esther 9:1-32)

I. Concentration: on the events of this chapter
1. On the 13th day of the twelfth month, the Jews throughout the Persian
empire defended themselves against their enemies who sought to
kill them and confiscate their property; a great victory was won with
the assistance of Mordecai and other government officials, vv. 1-11.
2. Upon Queen Esther's request, King Ahasuerus allowed the Jews one
additional day to fight against their enemies, vv. 12-17.
3. The Jews in the Persian capital city of Shushan celebrated victory on
the 15th, whereas in outlying areas of the empire, the celebration began
on the 14th day of the twelfth month; therefore, the "Feast of Purim" was
established as an annual celebration to be observed on both days, vv. 18-25.
4. These holidays, called "Purim" (meaning "lots" . . . dice which had been cast
by Haman to determine the best day to exterminate the Jews, Esther 3:7),
were permanently set into the Hebrew Sacred Calendar from the days of Esther
and Mordecai until the present, vv. 26-32.

II. Meditation and Revelation: on the spiritual implications of these events
1. God's people always will be subject to opposition and persecution.
2. The life of a believer is one of almost continual spiritual warfare being
waged against Satan and his hosts of darkness.
3. Victory by God's people is assured; the power of Almighty God will
overthrow and utterly defeat the forces of the devil.
4. God's people should regularly meet together to worship the Lord and
to recount with thanksgiving His mighty acts of deliverance.

III. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Expect to suffer for the cause of Christ, II Timothy 3:12.
2. Engage in spiritual warfare . . . daily put on the armor of God and
advance in intercessory prayer, Ephesians 6:10-18.
3. Rejoice in the assurance that spiritual victory already has been won
through Jesus Christ, Romans 8:31-37.
4. Remember God's mercy and grace, His forgiveness and cleansing,
His guidance and strength, His victory and deliverance . . . as I worship
and praise Him personally and in company with the body of believers,
the church, Hebrews 10:22-25.

Great Is The Mystery Of Godliness
(I Timothy 3:1-16)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul outlined the qualifications of a bishop (overseer; pastor), vv. 1-7.
2. Paul outlined the qualifications of a deacon, vv. 8-13.
3. Paul wrote that he expected to see Timothy soon; this letter contained
instructions in case he was delayed, vv. 14-15.
4. Paul quoted what may have been an early hymn or "confession", v. 16.

II. Meditation: on verse 16
"Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on
in the world, received up in glory," (I Timothy 3:16)

III. Observations: on mystery and godliness
1. Mystery = formerly hidden secret, now revealed.
2. Godliness = God-likeness; having divine characteristics.

IV. Revelation: on the incarnation (God in human flesh)
1. Manifestation: God appeared in a human body.
See Galatians 4:4; Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:30-35; Colossians 1:15-19.
2. Justification: Jesus was authenticated (vindicated . . . maintained as true
and correct) by the Holy Spirit's anointing at His baptism.
See Luke 3:21-22; 4:1, 14, 18; John 1:32-34.
3. Revelation: Events in His life were heralded and accompanied by angels.
See Matthew 4:11; 28:2-7; Luke 2:8-14; 22:43; John 20:10-14; Acts 1:10-11.
4. Proclamation: Jesus was preached among the nations.
See Acts 2:5-40; Mark 16:20.
5. Regeneration: New birth . . . Christ was believed on in the world.
See John 3:16; Acts 2:41-47.
6. Glorification: He was taken up IN glory (splendor) and INTO glory (heaven).
See Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-11.

V. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Watch for God's continuing manifestation of Himself in my world today.
2. Receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit with power to vindicate (authenticate)
my calling and mission of service in Christ's name.
3. Cultivate spiritual perception to be able to "see beyond sight" . . . into the
spiritual heavenly places.
4. Tell lost persons that "Jesus saves!"
5. Live in active faith, not only for salvation but also for my day-to-day walk.
6. Know with assurance that Christ was glorified and now sits in authority
at the right hand of God the Father, Ephesians 1:20; 2:6; Acts 7:55.

Pillsbury Institute Introduces New
M.A., Ph.D., & 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 (LCPA) or as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). More then 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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"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal!"
Quote from Henry Ford

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Was your goal to finish your degree or get a higher degree? Did you take your eyes off that goal?
Don't let obstacles get in your way. Contact us at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity to
further your degree!

Posted by: info <info@...>

E-pistle

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

Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation August 29, 2003

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

In 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 9:1-32
I Timothy 3:1-16
PIAC Degree Program

The Feast of Purim
(Esther 9:1-32)

I. Concentration: on the events of this chapter
1. On the 13th day of the twelfth month, the Jews throughout the Persian
empire defended themselves against their enemies who sought to
kill them and confiscate their property; a great victory was won with
the assistance of Mordecai and other government officials, vv. 1-11.
2. Upon Queen Esther's request, King Ahasuerus allowed the Jews one
additional day to fight against their enemies, vv. 12-17.
3. The Jews in the Persian capital city of Shushan celebrated victory on
the 15th, whereas in outlying areas of the empire, the celebration began
on the 14th day of the twelfth month; therefore, the "Feast of Purim" was
established as an annual celebration to be observed on both days, vv. 18-25.
4. These holidays, called "Purim" (meaning "lots" . . . dice which had been cast
by Haman to determine the best day to exterminate the Jews, Esther 3:7),
were permanently set into the Hebrew Sacred Calendar from the days of Esther
and Mordecai until the present, vv. 26-32.

II. Meditation and Revelation: on the spiritual implications of these events
1. God's people always will be subject to opposition and persecution.
2. The life of a believer is one of almost continual spiritual warfare being
waged against Satan and his hosts of darkness.
3. Victory by God's people is assured; the power of Almighty God will
overthrow and utterly defeat the forces of the devil.
4. God's people should regularly meet together to worship the Lord and
to recount with thanksgiving His mighty acts of deliverance.

III. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Expect to suffer for the cause of Christ, II Timothy 3:12.
2. Engage in spiritual warfare . . . daily put on the armor of God and
advance in intercessory prayer, Ephesians 6:10-18.
3. Rejoice in the assurance that spiritual victory already has been won
through Jesus Christ, Romans 8:31-37.
4. Remember God's mercy and grace, His forgiveness and cleansing,
His guidance and strength, His victory and deliverance . . . as I worship
and praise Him personally and in company with the body of believers,
the church, Hebrews 10:22-25.

Great Is The Mystery Of Godliness
(I Timothy 3:1-16)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul outlined the qualifications of a bishop (overseer; pastor), vv. 1-7.
2. Paul outlined the qualifications of a deacon, vv. 8-13.
3. Paul wrote that he expected to see Timothy soon; this letter contained
instructions in case he was delayed, vv. 14-15.
4. Paul quoted what may have been an early hymn or "confession", v. 16.

II. Meditation: on verse 16
"Without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit,
seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on
in the world, received up in glory," (I Timothy 3:16)

III. Observations: on mystery and godliness
1. Mystery = formerly hidden secret, now revealed.
2. Godliness = God-likeness; having divine characteristics.

IV. Revelation: on the incarnation (God in human flesh)
1. Manifestation: God appeared in a human body.
See Galatians 4:4; Matthew 1:20-23; Luke 1:30-35; Colossians 1:15-19.
2. Justification: Jesus was authenticated (vindicated . . . maintained as true
and correct) by the Holy Spirit's anointing at His baptism.
See Luke 3:21-22; 4:1, 14, 18; John 1:32-34.
3. Revelation: Events in His life were heralded and accompanied by angels.
See Matthew 4:11; 28:2-7; Luke 2:8-14; 22:43; John 20:10-14; Acts 1:10-11.
4. Proclamation: Jesus was preached among the nations.
See Acts 2:5-40; Mark 16:20.
5. Regeneration: New birth . . . Christ was believed on in the world.
See John 3:16; Acts 2:41-47.
6. Glorification: He was taken up IN glory (splendor) and INTO glory (heaven).
See Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-11.

V. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Watch for God's continuing manifestation of Himself in my world today.
2. Receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit with power to vindicate (authenticate)
my calling and mission of service in Christ's name.
3. Cultivate spiritual perception to be able to "see beyond sight" . . . into the
spiritual heavenly places.
4. Tell lost persons that "Jesus saves!"
5. Live in active faith, not only for salvation but also for my day-to-day walk.
6. Know with assurance that Christ was glorified and now sits in authority
at the right hand of God the Father, Ephesians 1:20; 2:6; Acts 7:55.

Pillsbury Institute Introduces New
M.A., Ph.D., & 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 (LCPA) or as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (LCCC). More then 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.

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

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal!"
Quote from Henry Ford

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

Was your goal to finish your degree or get a higher degree? Did you take your eyes off that goal?
Don't let obstacles get in your way. Contact us at Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity to
further your degree!