Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Dr. Dean Taylor explores the depth and richness of the Gospel, emphasizing its transformative power in the lives of believers. Dr. Taylor challenges listeners to embrace their role in sharing this life-changing message with the world.

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John 21:7

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Dr. Taylor’s message serves as a reminder of the centrality of the Gospel in every aspect of life. He encourages believers to live out their faith boldly and to become disciplemakers despite being broken disciples themselves.

Dr. Doug Brown unpacks the profound truths of Psalm 8, highlighting humanity’s place in creation and God's ultimate plan for restoration through Jesus Christ. He connects Psalm 8 to its fulfillment in Hebrews 2, emphasizing the role of Christ’s incarnation, death, and resurrection in restoring humanity's dominion and glory.

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Psalm 8 calls believers to praise and magnify the name of the Lord for His plan to restore humanity through Jesus Christ. The psalm's refrain, “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth,” serves as a powerful reminder of God’s majesty and grace.

Andrew Young reflects on God's unending loving-kindness, exploring how it compels us to worship. He highlights God's creative beauty, deliverance, faithfulness, and provision.

Young emphasizes that God's loving-kindness is not just a historical fact but a present reality that should lead to praise and a deeper trust in God's ability to deliver and provide for His people.

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Dr. Jim Tillotson passionately defends the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of Christian faith. He explains the personal consequences of the resurrection, emphasizing how crucial it is for salvation and eternal life.

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The resurrection of Jesus is not only foundational to the Christian faith but also personally transformative. The choice to believe and repent determines eternal destiny.

Brian Trainer examines the principle of selfless surrender as the pathway to fruitful living, focusing on John 12. Using Christ’s sacrifice as the ultimate example, Dr. Trainer contrasts two approaches to life—clinging to earthly desires versus releasing them for eternal significance.

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Through Christ’s example and the lives of faithful believers, we are reminded that a truly fruitful life comes through selfless surrender. Each decision to release our personal desires for God’s glory leads to eternal significance and a legacy of faith.

Dr. Jim Tillotson emphasizes the importance of being passionate about serving God and His people, particularly through active participation in the local church. He stresses that a genuine love for the church is essential, as is the need to serve one another, and to hold fast to the confession of hope as the return of Christ draws near.

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The church is not a place for passive attendance but a body where each member plays a crucial role. As believers, we must have a passion for God’s people, a willingness to serve, and a deep love for the local church. Serving in the church is an expression of our love for God, and we must be intentional in making the church a place where people thrive, serve, and grow in their faith.

Dr. Jim Tillotson addresses students during a day of prayer, emphasizing the biblical command to give thanks to the Lord and make known His deeds among the people. He encourages students to publicly praise God for what He has done in their lives during their time at Faith Baptist Bible College.

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Psalm 105:1-3; Psalm 106:1-3; Psalm 107:1-3

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The message was structured as a testimony time where students shared how God had worked in their lives during their time at college. Students testified about:

• God's faithfulness through difficult circumstances and personal growth
• The impact of faculty members who modeled godly leadership
• The importance of being involved in local churches during college
• Personal devotions and time in God's Word as keys to spiritual growth
• Learning to forgive and show kindness to others
• God's provision and guidance through various challenges and life changes

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Dr. Tillotson emphasized that the faculty at Faith are genuine people who really believe what they teach and practice it in their lives, encouraging students to continue walking with God wherever He leads them.

Dr. Jim Tillotson addresses students at the end of the school year, acknowledging the many church problems he has encountered in his travels and emphasizing the importance of not becoming arrogant after graduation. He focuses on the destructive nature of bitterness and the biblical alternative of kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness.

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Ephesians 4:31-32

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1. Put Off Bitterness - Bitterness is harbored hurt that becomes a smoldering resentment and brooding, grudge-filled attitude. The Bible commands us to put away all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking with all malice.
2. Put On Kindness - Kindness involves thinking of others before ourselves and doing something for someone when we won't get anything back, as demonstrated by students' care for the Stearns family during Robin's illness.
3. Put On Tenderheartedness - Being moved with compassion rather than just having sympathy, which always moves us to action to help those who are hurting.
4. Put On Forgiveness - Forgiving others as God in Christ has forgiven us, making a choice to remember it no more and not judging motives but only responses.

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Students must choose to live by verse 32 rather than defaulting to verse 31, as this will help them have great marriages, great church experiences, and great lives by avoiding the destructive power of bitterness.

Dr. Jim Tillotson explains that everyone wants success, which can be found in the even verses of Proverbs 3:1-10, but the odd verses provide the directions for how to achieve what God promises in the even verses.

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Proverbs 3:1-10

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1. An Admonition (verse 1) - Don't forget God's law by turning your back on what you know is true, and let your heart keep His commandments by moving from "I ought to" (mind) to "I have to" (will) to "I want to" (heart).
2. An Assurance (verse 2) - Those who honor their parents and the Lord generally experience length of days, long life, and peace.
3. An Appeal (verses 3-4) - Bind mercy and truth around your neck and write them on your heart to find favor and high esteem with God and man.
4. A Trust Issue (verses 5-6) - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will direct your paths. Put confidence in the Lord, do things God's way and get God's results.

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God will ask students to do some things that humanly make no sense, but without faith it is impossible to please Him, and trusting God's way leads to the incredible life that those like Noah, Naaman, and Joshua experienced.

Dr. Rob Boyd addresses the difficult topic of abortion, acknowledging it as a divisive issue while emphasizing his role as a pastor to teach the totality of Scripture. He expresses care for those who may have experienced abortion while maintaining the need to speak biblical truth.

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Psalm 139:13-16

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• Why Talk About Abortion - Because the stakes are so high with 1.5 million children's lives taken through abortion each year, making it one of the biggest takers of life in history.
• When Does Life Begin - Both the Bible and modern science agree that life begins at conception. The Bible teaches God knew us in the womb, and ultrasound technology confirms scientific evidence of life from conception.
• What Makes Life Meaningful - All people, including those in the womb, are made in the image of God and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We cannot play God in deciding who lives and who dies.
• What Should Christians Do - Wake up to understand the issue, stand up for those who cannot stand for themselves, speak up with biblical truth, and pray up for our country, leaders, and those affected by this issue.

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Christians must choose to celebrate and protect life because God is the author and sustainer of life, and we must let God be God in determining when life begins and ends.