1948-1949 Baptist Bible Institute Catalog

ru<l nc and faculty ha e been a great ble ing to many and ha e re ulte<l in the alvation and edification of many soul . The Bapti t Bible In titute of leveland is incorporated under the laws of the tate of Ohio. The purpose of said corporation are rated in the ar.ticle of incorporation as follows: 0 To conduct a school or institute for the training and teaching of hristian workers for the teaching and instruction of students in the fundamental truths of the Word of God; to distribute Gospel literature, conduct evangelistic meetings, worship services, and Bible conferences, and to engage in any activities for the further– ance of the Gospel; to receive, collect, and disburse funds, and to erect, acquire, own, manage or rent property, all in further– ance of the above purposes." In August, 1946, the Institute was officially approved for the training of veterans under the Service Men's Readjustment Act of 1944, Public Law 346. Full subsistence is granted to veterans who are enrolled under this veteran's training program. The Institute is also on the approved list of educational institutions of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, North. Although the present physical facilities are adequate, there is every indication that considerable expansion will be necessary to meet the rapidly increasing need of the Institute. Therefore, the school anticipates the time when it will possess a large campus with buildings and all essential equipment. Purpose The courses of the Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland are Bible-centered and Christ-centered, and designed primarily to give a thorough knowledge of the Word of God. Bible doctrine, sp~ritual life, and practical service are properly emphasized: Be– lieving that the servants 0£ Jesus Christ should have superior scholarship, spiritual power, broad vision and holy passion, the Institute endeavors to send forth those adequately trained to meet the challenge of the hour. Taking a positive stand against all denials of the faith once– for-all delivered to the saints, and teaching separation from all forms of religious apostasy and .error, the Institute places the infallible and inviolable Word of God at the ery center of its curriculum. The Courses offered by the Baptist Bible Institute have been carefully planned for the purpose of providing varied training for the following: 1. Persons planning to become full-time, life-service workers, witnesses, teachers, pastors, missionaries, or evangelists for Christ. Page Twelve