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Spiritual, Biblical Edification is like the body’s process of digestion which transforms food eaten into
physical energy for the body.

Learning is essential for deciding what things are least and most important, and for making intelligent
choices in your everyday life. Much of your present lifestyle has been shaped by everything you’ve
learned since birth.

Education is the important act of passing along the accumulated knowledge from preceding
generations to the next one, without which we would be plunged back into the fears and superstitions of
the dark ages of pre-history. Getting a degree just proves that you did your part in conveying the torch of
truth to tomorrow’s youth.

Ideas rule the world of men, and new ideas have changed the course of history. Our generation has been
dubbed, “The Information Age.” But today’s scientific technology may be outdated tomorrow.
Therefore, the Church must rise to the occasion and meet the demands of a high-tech and rapidly
changing society.

The True Hope Bible Institute views Christian education as a necessity and ministerial training as an
urgency.

The secular realm knows the need for training for their varied occupations, so why should anyone suppose
that evangelists and pastors need no special training? An untrained person is usually considered an
amateur.

Ignorance is not stupidity - - it’s merely a lack of knowledge! The worst type of ignorance is the refusal to
gain needed knowledge! A lack of education should not hold you back! All other things being equal, a
smarter Christian can do better than an ignorant one.
The True Hope Bible Institute holds the old, but ever fresh Holy Bible as the Manufacturer’s
Handbook and the Universal Answer Book. The Word of God never changes, but our means of
communication does. All Christians need a good solid foundation upon which to build their faith and life:

• Basic Biblical studies are for foundation.

• Systematic Theological studies are for indoctrination.
• Ministerial studies are for practical application.

Taking our courses not only involves the acquisition of Divine data, but the cultivation of mental
discipline and promotion of spiritual growth. Our object is not only to spiritually illuminate men and
women, but to motivate them in a life of usefulness for the glory of God.

In the Christian, natural and spiritual knowledge is integrated, as they both come from the same
Source. The better our understanding, the better we can take advantage of our opportunities in life.
Our training courses will increase your effectiveness in any ministerial project you undertake is only
true if you apply yourself to learning and understanding. There is an old saying: “We can teach all day
long, but only the student can learn!”
The best teachers teach because they love to teach, and the best students study because they love to
learn.

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