Epistle for June 13, 2003

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation June 13, 2003

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In This Issue:
Nehemiah 11:1-36
Hebrews 11:1-40
Counseling Degrees at PIAC

Men Who Willingly Offered Themselves
(Nehemiah 11:1-36)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Under Nehemiah's resettlement program, the leaders of the people dwelt in
Jerusalem, and lots were cast to select one out of ten of the rest of the
people to move into the city, v. 1.
2. "The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves
to dwell at Jerusalem," v. 2.
3. The families who moved into Jerusalem are listed, vv. 3-24.
4. The families who lived in villages outside Jerusalem are listed, vv. 25-36.

II. Meditation: on other men who willingly offered themselves
1. "My heart is with the rulers of Israel who offered themselves willingly
with the people," Judges 5:9. (Deborah's song of victory)
2. "Amasiah . . . who willingly offered himself to the Lord, and with him
200,000 mighty men of valor," II Chronicles 17:16. (One of King Jehoshaphat's
military officers)
3. "According to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely
willing . . . that we sould receive the gift . . . not only as we had hoped,
but they first gave themselves to the Lord," II Corinthians 8:3-5.
(Paul about the Macedonian church)
4. "Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take
it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself," John 10:17-18.
(Jesus Christ about His coming crucifixion)

III. Revelation: on the spiritual implications of these examples
1. Persons who willingly offer themselves contribute to spiritual victory through their
good influence which causes others also to enlist in God's righteous cause.
2. Persons who willingly offer themselves can be used by the King as courageous
leaders in the battle against the forces of evil.
3. Persons who willingly offer themselves are the generous, dependable supporters
who contribute most significantly to underwrite financially the missionary and
charitable enterprises of the kingdom of God.
4. Persons who willingly offer themselves are following the example of the Lord
Jesus . . . in sacrificial service.

IV. As a Christian, I need to willingly offer myself . . .
1. As a worthy example (good influence) for other believers to follow.
2. As a courageous warrior engaged in spiritual warfare.
3. As a faithful, generous financial supporter of God's work.
4. As one who exhibits the submissive, sacrificial spirit of Jesus Christ.

Pleasing God Without Faith: Impossible!
(Hebrews 11:1-40)

I. Concentration: on the grounds of faith
1. Faith is seeing the invisible, Hebrews 11:6, 27. Faith is the evidence of things not seen, v. 1.
Faith says, "GOD EXISTS."
2. Faith is understanding the impossible, v. 3. Faith is accepting the fact that by God's word,
the universe was formed. Faith says, "GOD CREATED."
3. Faith is embracing the future in the present . . . in the "now," V. 6. Faith is the substance of
things hoped for, v. 1. Faith says, "GOD REWARDS."
(This chapter lists persons in the Bible's "Faith Hall of Fame," vv. 4-40.)

II. Meditation: on the types of faith
1. Intellectual faith involves the mind. I know that God is able to do anything I request, Ephesians 3:20.
2. Emotional faith involves the heart. This is what, with all my heart, I really want God to do!
"He shall give you the desires of your heart," Psalm 37:4 . . . if you "delight yourself in the Lord."
3. Volitional faith involves the will. A person chooses to believe a promise of God and acts as if it
already were an accomplished fact, I John 5:14-15.

III. Revelation: on the activities of faith
1. First, God shows man His plan and man believes. Elijah (I Kings 18:1-2) and Jesus
(John 5:19-20; 8:28-29) followed this pattern.
2. Secondly, man acts on God's revealed plan and confesses (testifies to what God is going to do),
I Kings 18:41 and Mark 11:22-24.
3. Thirdly, man perseveres until God acts, I Kings 18:42-46. Between God's promised blessings
and our receiving of them, there always is a testing time. Elijah prayed seven times before
the tiny cloud appeared! (See II Corinthians 1:20 and Hebrews 10:23, 45-46.)

IV. Applications: as a Christian, what is my level of faith? (ISaiah 43:1-4)
1. RED SEA FAITH. This type of faith first sees God's miraculous power at work, then moves out.
Exodus 14:21-22 illustrates "kindergarten" faith.
2. JORDAN RIVER FAITH. This type hears God's word, believes, steps out in faith, and then sees
God's miraculous power at work. This is "elementary school" faith, as illustrated in Joshua 3:15-17.
Red Sea faith sees God act, then moves; Jordan River faith hears God and moves, then sees God act.
3. FIERY FURNACE FAITH. This highest type of faith is illustrated in the story of the three Hebrew children
in the fiery furnace, Daniel 3:16-18. They said, "God is able to deliver us," (intellectual faith). Further,
"God is going to deliver us," (heart or emotional, "desiring" faith). Then the three Hebrews hit the
pinnacle of true faith, saying, "But even if God does not deliver us, we will remain true to Him!"
This is volitional ("will") faith . . . the faith level of spiritual maturity.

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 sepcialty 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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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation June 13, 2003

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In This Issue:
Nehemiah 11:1-36
Hebrews 11:1-40
Counseling Degrees at PIAC

Men Who Willingly Offered Themselves
(Nehemiah 11:1-36)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Under Nehemiah's resettlement program, the leaders of the people dwelt in
Jerusalem, and lots were cast to select one out of ten of the rest of the
people to move into the city, v. 1.
2. "The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves
to dwell at Jerusalem," v. 2.
3. The families who moved into Jerusalem are listed, vv. 3-24.
4. The families who lived in villages outside Jerusalem are listed, vv. 25-36.

II. Meditation: on other men who willingly offered themselves
1. "My heart is with the rulers of Israel who offered themselves willingly
with the people," Judges 5:9. (Deborah's song of victory)
2. "Amasiah . . . who willingly offered himself to the Lord, and with him
200,000 mighty men of valor," II Chronicles 17:16. (One of King Jehoshaphat's
military officers)
3. "According to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely
willing . . . that we sould receive the gift . . . not only as we had hoped,
but they first gave themselves to the Lord," II Corinthians 8:3-5.
(Paul about the Macedonian church)
4. "Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take
it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself," John 10:17-18.
(Jesus Christ about His coming crucifixion)

III. Revelation: on the spiritual implications of these examples
1. Persons who willingly offer themselves contribute to spiritual victory through their
good influence which causes others also to enlist in God's righteous cause.
2. Persons who willingly offer themselves can be used by the King as courageous
leaders in the battle against the forces of evil.
3. Persons who willingly offer themselves are the generous, dependable supporters
who contribute most significantly to underwrite financially the missionary and
charitable enterprises of the kingdom of God.
4. Persons who willingly offer themselves are following the example of the Lord
Jesus . . . in sacrificial service.

IV. As a Christian, I need to willingly offer myself . . .
1. As a worthy example (good influence) for other believers to follow.
2. As a courageous warrior engaged in spiritual warfare.
3. As a faithful, generous financial supporter of God's work.
4. As one who exhibits the submissive, sacrificial spirit of Jesus Christ.

Pleasing God Without Faith: Impossible!
(Hebrews 11:1-40)

I. Concentration: on the grounds of faith
1. Faith is seeing the invisible, Hebrews 11:6, 27. Faith is the evidence of things not seen, v. 1.
Faith says, "GOD EXISTS."
2. Faith is understanding the impossible, v. 3. Faith is accepting the fact that by God's word,
the universe was formed. Faith says, "GOD CREATED."
3. Faith is embracing the future in the present . . . in the "now," V. 6. Faith is the substance of
things hoped for, v. 1. Faith says, "GOD REWARDS."
(This chapter lists persons in the Bible's "Faith Hall of Fame," vv. 4-40.)

II. Meditation: on the types of faith
1. Intellectual faith involves the mind. I know that God is able to do anything I request, Ephesians 3:20.
2. Emotional faith involves the heart. This is what, with all my heart, I really want God to do!
"He shall give you the desires of your heart," Psalm 37:4 . . . if you "delight yourself in the Lord."
3. Volitional faith involves the will. A person chooses to believe a promise of God and acts as if it
already were an accomplished fact, I John 5:14-15.

III. Revelation: on the activities of faith
1. First, God shows man His plan and man believes. Elijah (I Kings 18:1-2) and Jesus
(John 5:19-20; 8:28-29) followed this pattern.
2. Secondly, man acts on God's revealed plan and confesses (testifies to what God is going to do),
I Kings 18:41 and Mark 11:22-24.
3. Thirdly, man perseveres until God acts, I Kings 18:42-46. Between God's promised blessings
and our receiving of them, there always is a testing time. Elijah prayed seven times before
the tiny cloud appeared! (See II Corinthians 1:20 and Hebrews 10:23, 45-46.)

IV. Applications: as a Christian, what is my level of faith? (ISaiah 43:1-4)
1. RED SEA FAITH. This type of faith first sees God's miraculous power at work, then moves out.
Exodus 14:21-22 illustrates "kindergarten" faith.
2. JORDAN RIVER FAITH. This type hears God's word, believes, steps out in faith, and then sees
God's miraculous power at work. This is "elementary school" faith, as illustrated in Joshua 3:15-17.
Red Sea faith sees God act, then moves; Jordan River faith hears God and moves, then sees God act.
3. FIERY FURNACE FAITH. This highest type of faith is illustrated in the story of the three Hebrew children
in the fiery furnace, Daniel 3:16-18. They said, "God is able to deliver us," (intellectual faith). Further,
"God is going to deliver us," (heart or emotional, "desiring" faith). Then the three Hebrews hit the
pinnacle of true faith, saying, "But even if God does not deliver us, we will remain true to Him!"
This is volitional ("will") faith . . . the faith level of spiritual maturity.

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 sepcialty 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.