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Through the prophet Ezekiel, God tells each of us in chapter 3, verse 10: Notice that in each translation, God is telling us to think, to pay attention, to take to heart all that He has revealed to humankind in His Word. What is our primary purpose or objective in designing these lessons? Of course, we want to be a blessing to those who may not have had opportunity to attend Bible College or Seminary or who just want to refresh their knowledge. But our primary objective is to create a renewed passion and hunger in each of us for the things of God. I know many of you have multiple advanced degrees. But really, can any of us say that we have attained perfect knowledge and understanding of the Most High God? Is there nothing left for us to learn? Or, would God still say to each of us today -- whether Doctors, Bishops, Apostles, Elders, Prophets, Pastors, Sunday School teachers, Worship Leaders, multi-lingual Evangelists, etc. -- "Pay close attention," "Listen carefully," "Think about it"? I think we all would agree that learning is a life-long process that doesn't stop after we achieve a certain certificate or degree. We should never feel we have "arrived" or we've learned all there is to know! In fact, after many years of study, one thing I've learned for sure is "the more I know, the less I understand." The Scriptures command and encourage you to "study to show yourself approved by God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightfully dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15). And we, not only as pastors and teachers, but as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, should always hunger and thirst for that which can only be found in God's Word and in drawing closer to Him. And that is the purpose of these lessons.
But what we have prayed and striven for most is that these lessons would lead each of us into a more intimate and worshipful fellowship with our God and Savior, Yeshua haMassiach (Jesus the Christ). If all we do is impart knowledge and award certificates, then we have failed in this most vital mission. Introduction to the School Like all of our other resources on the AOCI website and under the ABTI tab, the AOCI Bible Training Institute (ABTI) courses are offered free of charge to anyone wanting to improve their biblical and ministry knowledge. Simply click on the individual course name in the menu bars, and click the "Print" button If you are conducting training for other ministry workers, and if English is a second language, we suggest you print the lesson, translate it into your own language and make copies for your students, or you could try the Google Translate function located toward the bottom in the right-hand column of each AOCI page. Certificates and Diplomas If you want to further challenge yourself and increase your ministry knowledge, we encourage you to also study the lessons and articles listed in the "Extracurricular Studies" menu or the free PDF books listed under the "Online Books" tab. Please feel free to make as many copies of these lessons as you desire. The purpose of these courses is to provide a quick and fundamental working knowledge of the topics in order to be more effective in ministry. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you: and Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (emphasis added) We view these courses as another means of helping you to fulfill that commission. God bless you as you work on advancing your own learning or preparing other workers of the harvest to go out into the world to share the Word of God. Dr. Henry, B.B.S., M.Div, Th.D. ABTI Staff
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After you successfully complete a level by achieving a 65% or higher result on the exam, we will send to you by email an attractive Certificate of Completion for that level, which you can print and display. After you successfully complete the "Biblical Studies" levels, in addition to the Certificates of Completion for the three levels, you will be eligible to obtain a beautiful gold-embossed Diploma of Biblical Studies to frame and display in your home, office, or church. You may also be eligible to obtain the Diploma of Christian Ministry by successfully completing the fourth level of studies listed under the "Christian Ministry" tab.