Epistle for September 5, 2003

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation September 5, 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 10:1-3
I Timothy 4:1-16
Degrees at PIAC
Joseph, Daniel, Mordecai, and Jesus
(Esther 10:1-3)

I. Concentration: on the greatness of Mordecai (vv. 1-3)
1. King Ahasuerus promoted Mordecai to second in command in the
Persian empire (prime minister).
2. He was great and well received by the multitude of his brethren, the Jews.
3. He continued to provide benefits to his people ("seeking the good").
4. He gave assurance and encouragement to them ("speaking peace to all
his countrymen").
II. Meditation: on Biblical characters who rose from slave to ruler
1. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prime
minister of Egypt, Genesis 41:38-43.
2. Daniel, who had been carried into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar, rose to
prime minister of Babylon, Daniel 2:47-48.
3. Mordecai, who began his life as the son of captives in exile, rose to prime
minister of Persia, Esther 10:2-3.
4. Jesus, Who took the form of a bond-servant, was highly exalted by God the
Father, Who gave Him "the name which is above every name, that at the name
of Jesus, every knee should bow . . . and that every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father," Philippians 2:7-11.
III. Revelation: on what these men all had in common
1. They lived blameless and holy lives before God.
2. They maintained their faith in God through times of extreme difficulty.
3. They faithfully persevered at the task assigned to them, in spite of
opposition and persecution.
4. Their lives brought glory and honor to God.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Live a life of righteousness and integrity before God, knowing that without
holiness, no one will see the Lord, Hebrews 12:14.
(When I do sin, I must repent and confess to receive God's forgiveness and
and cleansing through His mercy and grace, I John 1:9).
2. Live a life of faith, knowing that without faith, it is impossible to please God,
Hebrews 11:6.
3. Live a life of faithfulness, knowing that I will be judged by Christ on the basis
of my faithfulness, Matthew 25:21; Revelation 2:10.
4. Live a life of humble service which will bring glory and honor to God the Father,
Matthew 5:16; I Peter 4:16.

How To Be A Good Minister
(I Timothy 4:1-16)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul warned of a great apostasy coming in the latter times, characterized by
deceiving spirits, demonic teachers, and hypocritical liars who will forbid people
to marry, and order them to abstain from eating certain foods, vv. 1-5.
2. Paul urged Timothy to practice specific spiritual disciplines, vv. 6-8.
3. Paul taught that the Savior (Jesus) is the living God, vv. 9-11.
4. Paul told Timothy to take heed to his ministry, vv. 12-16.

II. Meditation: on a good minister's personal actions
1. Be nourished in the words of faith, v. 6.
2. Carefully follow the good (true) doctrine, v. 6.
3. Reject irreverent falsehoods (such as those listed above), v. 7.
4. Engage in regular spiritual exercises, striving toward godliness, vv. 7-8.

III. Meditation: on setting a good example (v. 12)
1. In speech (guarding what you say).
2. In life (watching your conduct).
3. In love (relating to people through love).
4. In Spirit (being Spirit-filled).
5. In faith (believing God's words).
6. In purity (having holy hands and heart).

IV. Meditation: on being a good minister
1. Lead in the public reading of Scripture, v. 13.
2. Preach faithfully the gospel of Christ, v. 13.
3. Teach believers to live growing, fruit-bearing lives, v. 13.
4. Cultivate your spiritual gift, conferred by the Holy Spirit, v. 14.

V. Revelation: on some visible indication of spiritual progress
1. Meditating on the things of God, v. 15.
2. Giving yourself entirely to things of the Spirit, v. 15.
3. Taking heed to yourself and to the doctrine you teach, v. 16.
4. Persevering in all these activities, v. 16.

VI. Applications: as a Christian minister (all believers are ministers), I need to . . .
1. Focus my attention on the truth of the Word of God.
2. Set an example of godly living for other believers.
3. Exhibit spiritual maturity beyond (and not related to) my age, v. 12.
4. Persevere faithfully in right living and in right teaching.

Pillsbury Institute's Advanced
Degree Program
M.A., Ph.D., & Psy.D.

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 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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"You are the only person on this earth who can use your ability!" From "Good Stuff"

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Posted by: info <info@...>

E-pistle

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Dr. Curt Scarborough, President FreeWay Foundation September 5, 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 10:1-3
I Timothy 4:1-16
Degrees at PIAC
Joseph, Daniel, Mordecai, and Jesus
(Esther 10:1-3)

I. Concentration: on the greatness of Mordecai (vv. 1-3)
1. King Ahasuerus promoted Mordecai to second in command in the
Persian empire (prime minister).
2. He was great and well received by the multitude of his brethren, the Jews.
3. He continued to provide benefits to his people ("seeking the good").
4. He gave assurance and encouragement to them ("speaking peace to all
his countrymen").
II. Meditation: on Biblical characters who rose from slave to ruler
1. Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prime
minister of Egypt, Genesis 41:38-43.
2. Daniel, who had been carried into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar, rose to
prime minister of Babylon, Daniel 2:47-48.
3. Mordecai, who began his life as the son of captives in exile, rose to prime
minister of Persia, Esther 10:2-3.
4. Jesus, Who took the form of a bond-servant, was highly exalted by God the
Father, Who gave Him "the name which is above every name, that at the name
of Jesus, every knee should bow . . . and that every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father," Philippians 2:7-11.
III. Revelation: on what these men all had in common
1. They lived blameless and holy lives before God.
2. They maintained their faith in God through times of extreme difficulty.
3. They faithfully persevered at the task assigned to them, in spite of
opposition and persecution.
4. Their lives brought glory and honor to God.
IV. Applications: as a Christian, I need to . . .
1. Live a life of righteousness and integrity before God, knowing that without
holiness, no one will see the Lord, Hebrews 12:14.
(When I do sin, I must repent and confess to receive God's forgiveness and
and cleansing through His mercy and grace, I John 1:9).
2. Live a life of faith, knowing that without faith, it is impossible to please God,
Hebrews 11:6.
3. Live a life of faithfulness, knowing that I will be judged by Christ on the basis
of my faithfulness, Matthew 25:21; Revelation 2:10.
4. Live a life of humble service which will bring glory and honor to God the Father,
Matthew 5:16; I Peter 4:16.

How To Be A Good Minister
(I Timothy 4:1-16)

I. Concentration: on the contents of this chapter
1. Paul warned of a great apostasy coming in the latter times, characterized by
deceiving spirits, demonic teachers, and hypocritical liars who will forbid people
to marry, and order them to abstain from eating certain foods, vv. 1-5.
2. Paul urged Timothy to practice specific spiritual disciplines, vv. 6-8.
3. Paul taught that the Savior (Jesus) is the living God, vv. 9-11.
4. Paul told Timothy to take heed to his ministry, vv. 12-16.

II. Meditation: on a good minister's personal actions
1. Be nourished in the words of faith, v. 6.
2. Carefully follow the good (true) doctrine, v. 6.
3. Reject irreverent falsehoods (such as those listed above), v. 7.
4. Engage in regular spiritual exercises, striving toward godliness, vv. 7-8.

III. Meditation: on setting a good example (v. 12)
1. In speech (guarding what you say).
2. In life (watching your conduct).
3. In love (relating to people through love).
4. In Spirit (being Spirit-filled).
5. In faith (believing God's words).
6. In purity (having holy hands and heart).

IV. Meditation: on being a good minister
1. Lead in the public reading of Scripture, v. 13.
2. Preach faithfully the gospel of Christ, v. 13.
3. Teach believers to live growing, fruit-bearing lives, v. 13.
4. Cultivate your spiritual gift, conferred by the Holy Spirit, v. 14.

V. Revelation: on some visible indication of spiritual progress
1. Meditating on the things of God, v. 15.
2. Giving yourself entirely to things of the Spirit, v. 15.
3. Taking heed to yourself and to the doctrine you teach, v. 16.
4. Persevering in all these activities, v. 16.

VI. Applications: as a Christian minister (all believers are ministers), I need to . . .
1. Focus my attention on the truth of the Word of God.
2. Set an example of godly living for other believers.
3. Exhibit spiritual maturity beyond (and not related to) my age, v. 12.
4. Persevere faithfully in right living and in right teaching.

Pillsbury Institute's Advanced
Degree Program
M.A., Ph.D., & Psy.D.

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 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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"You are the only person on this earth who can use your ability!" From "Good Stuff"

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