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XploreNations Bible College
Student Handbook
MISSION STATEMENT
THE METHOD
A NOTE FROM DR. RUSS
COLLEGE HISTORY
1. To provide students with the opportunity to complete successfully the program of study provide:
a. All students – including those from socio-economically or spiritually oppressed or disadvantaged backgrounds – are able to gain admission and begin the course of study.
b. All students will have the opportunity to earn the 4-year program certificate.
2. To offer a curriculum that promotes the development of Christian knowledge, skills, and values, as well as application of those to daily living. This will include courses in three main areas:
a. Theology – study of the Bible and its truth.
b. Ministry Operations – study of practical side of ministry.
c. Relationships – study of relationships from a 360 degree perspective.
3. To provide a Christian faculty:
a. Who are committed to leading by example.
b. Who are committed to effective teaching.
4. To manage the College in a way that:
a. Reflects sound financial stewardship.
b. Realizes efficient operations and effective management practices.
5. To use assessment and evaluation in such a way that:
a. Outcomes continually confirm purposes, goals, and objectives.
b. The mission and vision are furthered as a result
COLLEGE ORGANIZATION
STATEMENT OF FAITH
- We accept the Scriptures as the revealed Will of God, the all sufficient rule of faith and practice, and for the purpose of maintaining general unity.
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the living, infallible, and everlasting rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12)
- The triune Godhead is comprised of 3 separate and distinct personalities, The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit, who are eternally self existent, self-revealed and function as one entity. Jesus Christ, who is God manifested in the flesh, is the second member of the Godhead, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and The Holy Spirit. (John 1:1-5, 10-14; Matthew 28:18-20)
- Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness.” But, man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ the Son of God. (Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 4:12-21)
- Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:24; John 3:3) On the cross, Jesus became sin and sickness providing both salvation and divine healing for all mankind (Psalm 103:3), being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ
- Jesus. For by grace we are saved through faith (Ephesians 2:8) ‘The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart; that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.” (Romans 10:8-10)
- The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:18-19, 24) The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness. ‘You will know them by their fruits.’ (Matthew 7:16-20)
- Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ and not by human works; however, our works will determine the rewards in eternity. (Ephesians 2:8-10; Galatians 2:16; 2 Corinthians 5:10)
- The ordinance of baptism by a burial with Christ should be observed as commanded in the Scriptures by all who have truly repented and in their hearts have truly believed on Christ as Savior and Lord. In so doing, they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus and that they have also been raised with Him to walk in newness of life. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Acts 10:47-48)
- The Lord’s Supper as demonstrated in Scripture. “And when He had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’ Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.’ (1 Corinthians 11:24-25,28)
- All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect and earnestly seek, the promise of the Father, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 2:38) With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. (Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). This wonderful experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16).
- The full consummation of the Baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and by the subsequent manifestation of spiritual power in public testimony and service (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:2, 6; 1:8; Galatians 5:16-26)
- The church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and church of the first born, whose names are written in Heaven. (Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23)
- There is total prosperity spiritually (3 John 2; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21), mentally (2 Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3), physically (Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24), Financial (Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15; Deuteronomy 28:1-14), and socially (Proverbs 3:4;p Luke 2:52; Esther 2:15)
- Jesus is coming again to gather all His Saints to ever be with Him. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)
- Those who have not accepted the redemptive work of Jesus Christ will suffer eternal separation from the Godhead. The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and anyone whose name is not found written in the Book of Life, shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire which burns with brimstone. The is the second death, the lake of fire. (Revelation 19:20; 20:10-15)
- The Scriptures promise the return of our Lord Jesus Christ with His saints from heaven to rule and reign for one thousand years on earth (2 Thessalonians 1:7; Revelation 19:11-16; 20:1-6) After this, there shall be a new heaven and a new earth. (Rev 21)
ACCREDITATION STATUS
STUDENT POLICIES & GUIDELINES
- The non-refundable registration fee is due upon the submission of your application. Applications not accompanied with a registration fee, will not be processed.
- Tuition is due as scheduled for the campus you will be attending. If tuition is not paid by the end of the 2nd week, attendance in future session will be compromised.
- The promotional/graduation fee, where applicable, is due by the last day of the month prior to graduation. If it is not paid, students will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
- Live teachings are available for purchase on digital media. Payment is due prior to receiving the materials ordered.
- In the event that a student decides to withdraw from the school, where tuition is paid monthly, they may withdraw at any time. There will not be a tuition refund in this case. Where tuition is paid annually, if 10% or less of the classes have been taught & attended, then a full tuition refund will be given. Beyond that point, no refund will be issued.
Here at XploreNations, we always want to dress with respect for the anointing on the Word of God and on the calling the Lord has placed on us. With that in mind, we observe a professional casual dress code.
b) Pants: Slacks, jeans (NO holes, tears, ect.), khaki’s. NO shorts.
c) Shoes: Dress or casual shoes, tennis shoes (clean, not torn/ripped). NO flip-flops or beach sandals.
b) Pants: Slacks, * dresses/skirts not required but welcome. (* Must come below the top of the knee). Jeans,
(NO holes, tears, etc.), khaki’s. NO shorts.
c) Shoes: Dress or casual shoes, tennis shoes (clean, not torn/ripped). NO flip-flops or beach sandals.
Appendix A
4 Year Course Plan
Appendix B
Media Library
- http://www.biblehub.com
- Free
- Many translations – click on the flag at top for the translation you need
- Very diverse site – offers lessons, topics, commentaries, etc.
- http://www.chabad.org
- Free
- 100% Jewish perspective
- Very helpful for Old Testament
- Includes access to Talmud and Midrash teaching
- Has online sermons from some rabbis
- NOT a Christian site
- http://www.logos.com
- This is a software application that costs ~ $500 to download all the resources
- Nearly 500 books online including all major commentaries and history books
- 5 lexicons and transliteration resources
- Includes an iPhone app for basic use
- http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-Version-NIV-Bible
- Basic site for all common translations
- This site has a button to toggle between English and Spanish
- http://www.sermoncentral.com/
- $100 fee
- Good for illustrations
- Has thousands of sermons from hundreds of pastors from all denominations)
- Has some great classic sermons from Spurgeon and other legendary preachers
- http://www.enduringword.com/
- Free
- Good basic commentary
- Sometimes strays too far from the basic interpretation (my personal view)
- http://www.getabstract.com
- ~$150 fee (?)
- Secular business resource
- Provides an abstract of popular and highly-rated business books on a wide variety of business and leadership topics
- Saves valuable time by giving the salient points
- http://www.visualthesaurus.com/
- $20 fee
- Excellent for word research
- http://www.pleaseconvinceme.com/
- Free
- Apologetics
- http://www.desiringgod.com/
- Free
- Online ministry of John Piper (one of my favorite teachers)
- http://www.thehighcalling.org/
- Free
- Supports family, faith and business issues