Bible college conclusions

“Freely ye have received, freely give.”

As I have prayed and sought after the Lord’s will and direction in my life, He has seen fit to lay on my heart a teaching from His word. I see today somewhat of a hypocrisy among the brethren; and apparently not one the least bit aware of it. We preach about faith and trusting in God in all things. We preach consistency in the believer as ordered by the nature of God (1 Peter 1:15-16 / Hebrews 13:8) and against having double standards. We speak of fulfilling the role to which God has called you, yet there is something that seems to be hindering us.
A thing of a similar sort was last seen in 19th century England (as far as I’ve heard). In many small churches, and large as well, the preacher’s salary came from pew rentals; you would actually pay a fee and buy your seat in church, with the more costly seats being nearest the preacher. Can you find something scripturally wrong with this? One young preacher did and forthwith abolished this practice in his small church, totally cutting off his entire salary and livelihood. What followed was one of the roughest years of his ministry, as only the poor continued to support him and the rich left the church entirely. But for those who know the rest of George Muller’s story, you’ll remember that by acting in faith and taking an unwavering stance on God’s Word he allowed the Lord to work through him in many powerful ways. Through it all, the Lord met his every need.
I hear constantly things like, “We are not to be like the world,” “Trust in God to meet your needs,” “It is not the pastor’s job alone to witness,” and so on. Yet as I have fervently desired to be equipped to the service for which the Lord has been preparing me and I seek out Bible colleges, I find more and more the entire premise to be in violation of many key principles and in direct violation of Scripture. If I am wrong, I need to be corrected, but what I have found is as follows.


2 Corinthians 9:10 - 12(KJV) 10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
Titus 1:5(KJV) 5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: (Read whole book.)
It is the responsibility of the church and the elders therein to equip the saints for service.

Matthew 23:8(KJV) 8But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Do not seek the titles recognized by the world. We are to be set apart from the world. Yet many Bible colleges promote accreditation and titles such as BA, BS, PhD, etc. If a man should seek a worldly title through the study of God, his purpose is unworthy.

Matthew 10:8(KJV) 8Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. (In context)
Romans 12:1(KJV) 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
No minister of the Gospel should be paid for the administration of his duties. The Lord will provide the every need of a faithful servant. Every sinner saved by grace must be raised up and discipled fully. Every man should be in continual pursuit of christlike character resulting in the qualifications of eldership. The goal of raising children is to raise an adult able to raise a child to be an adult. A convert is to be fully discipled insomuch as they will then be able to fully disciple a convert. Such a life and devotion requires total sacrifice, submission, and dependence on God.


James 2:1 - 5, 9(KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?9But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
There is no faith or God dependence involved in compulsory giving. If anything, (especially in this case, tuition) that would be respecting the rich man and casting away the poor. Such is sinful!
while i have heard that some bible collages will allow you to sit in on classes without paying for the coarse you'll never receive credit nor recognition for having taken it. beside the fact that this situation is only available to those of us that live near a bible collage with plenty of time on your hands. but for those like me whose time is nearly exhausted securing provision barely sufficient for my family's needs, such situations are simply not available.

My Family
(Husband speaking)