Tripp Bible Institute

[Pax]

Originally Posted by Robb Lawson

When I read Pax's post, I thought he was quoting from the site when he said "bile." I don't know if that was intentional or not.

Actually, I was quoting the Tripp site. They said they have a "bile institute" (I guess they mail you the bile by Fed Ex) and claim to train you to minister to the in-firmed.

I have other concerns with their site:

a) what could be considered misleading claims about accreditation and seminaries

b) claims to prepare you to minister in settings that a Tripp diploma would not qualify you to minister in.

Someone noted that MCIBS will give you a second BA for one class. FYI...that is a problematic practice as well.

I am hoping you manage to locate some better options. Good luck.

[Robb Lawson]

Wow, Pax. I stand corrected, brother.

That is pretty bad.

[Robb Lawson]

Granted, I noticed that Nations has several misspellings in its program. I earned my MRS there and the work was still tough.

As of current I'm mainly trying to find something to do. I'm a shut-in and get cabin fever easily. Sure, I can always study Scripture but I like structure, you know?

In Christ,
Robb

[Sowak777]

TNARS is free and will keep you plenty busy (loads of writing):

http://www.tnars.net/academics.htm

TGSAT can be free through work scholarships (writing coursework) and will keep you plenty busy (loads of writing):

http://trinitytheology.org/?page_id=9

[Robb Lawson]

TNARS is far, far away from my theology. I'm Free Grace, they're not. I'm dispensational, they're not.

Trinity, on the other hand, is closer to my theology. That would be my first option if it didn't require that one send work via snail mail 'round the world. Even so, I think I will some day go to Trinity. I desire to go to Bethany first, though.

Thanks for your input, Fred.

God bless you!

Robb

[Sowak777]

TNARS is far from my theology, also; but learning an opposing system can serve to strengthen your theology. It causes you to carefully examine what you believe and why. I have already asked them, and I am certain that they will allow you to take non-Calvinistic positions, explore them, expound on them, and defend them. Trinity is reformed, also. I have asked, and they have said the same thing as TNARS about opposing views. Take a course and see what you think. It may be right up your alley. Take care of yourself.

[Robb Lawson]

Originally Posted by Sowak777

TNARS is far from my theology, also; but learning an opposing system can serve to strengthen your theology. It causes you to carefully examine what you believe and why. I have already asked them, and I am certain that they will allow you to take non-Calvinistic positions, explore them, expound on them, and defend them. Trinity is reformed, also. I have asked, and they have said the same thing as TNARS about opposing views. Take a course and see what you think. It may be right up your alley. Take care of yourself.

I used to be Reformed. TNARS' anti-dispensationalism and Lordship Salvation affirmations bother me. Nonetheless, I think I will take a course there.

Thanks, Fred.

Robb

[Judge Dredd]

Yes, it is a difficult decision as to whether or not one should start at a college/university that is not inline with one's own views. I went to one that was definitely a lot more liberal than my fundamentalist theology, many students mocked the fundamentalist position. I believe there were only about ten out of 160 who agreed with my view.

Those insitutions have a different way of teaching. I haven't changed my beliefs but I have a different approach from the normal fundamentalist.

The downside is that I don't quite fit in with the fundamentalist ways anymore although my doctrines do. I've been considering studying at a good accredited doctoral level but this time with a fundamentalist insitution.

[Sowak777]

I believe in progressive dispensationalism AND lordship salvation. TNARS uses a bunch of reformed materials, but TNARS also uses this program:

http://reclaimingthemind.org/ttp/courses

TTP is NOT reformed and teaches a variety of positions within each domain. I think you will enjoy it.

Originally Posted by Robb Lawson

I used to be Reformed. TNARS' anti-dispensationalism and Lordship Salvation affirmations bother me. Nonetheless, I think I will take a course there.

Thanks, Fred.

Robb

[Robb Lawson]

Michael Patton is a great guy.

I did the program in '06.

[Wilma]

I read in their material that Tripp Bible Institute is accredited through WWAA out of Virginia. Which is for Religious and Bible schools. Tripp does not offer secular studies that why they are not accredited with Agency of (DOE) Department of education.Tripp is a good school for Pastor's,Evangelist,Bible Teachers,Missionaries. Those called into ministry and desire to work in the Ministry.I'm to start studing with them shortly. I've been through Seminary and have a Master's in Theology and Hope to get my Doctorate in Biblical Counseling through Tripp. I've checked them out and they are legal and righteous to train others to live and teach according to scriptures. That pertains to life and godliness 2Peter 1:3. The WORD is there priority and thats what I love of them. PRAISE GOD! MAY GOD BLESS THEM,and grant them FAVOR with God and man.

[The Mentor]

Many of you seem to be too committed to "your" version of theology while you think that the others are in error.

This attitude, I strongly feel, has resulted in the young generation from Christian families to reject the Christian faith.

Classic dispensationalists say progressives are wrong, who say reformed are wrong, who say classic dispensationalists are wrong. We have done a very very good job of dividing theology and we are doing well in showing out pettiness by condemning all other (evangelical or conservative) schools of thought than out own.

Not only is this a sort of pettiness, this also shows a lack of understanding about the background which caused some of these (non existent) divisions to come up.

[Dennis Ruhl]

If I could suffer through a London School of Economics socialist teaching economics, I can handle theolgy from a Reformed point of view should a school otherwise catch my interest. The last time I heard 99.9% of the material was the same.

[Sowak777]

If Arminians are right, then Calvanists are wrong, and vice versa. There is no problem with that. Believing you are right and other people are wrong is simply part of life in general. There is not a problem with that, either. The problem is getting puffed up in pride, being rude and snobby, and failing to take time to carefully examine what you and others believe.

I believe hundreds of things, and I believe I can substantiate my beliefs using the Scriptures and Bible-based logic. At the same time, I continue to study my system and other systems, and I attempt to remain very open, honest, and humble concerning the knowledge of the truth.

I am not sure if I understand your question due to the language barrier, but which divisions would you say are non-existent?

Originally Posted by The Mentor

Many of you seem to be too committed to "your" version of theology while you think that the others are in error.

This attitude, I strongly feel, has resulted in the young generation from Christian families to reject the Christian faith.

Classic dispensationalists say progressives are wrong, who say reformed are wrong, who say classic dispensationalists are wrong. We have done a very very good job of dividing theology and we are doing well in showing out pettiness by condemning all other (evangelical or conservative) schools of thought than out own.

Not only is this a sort of pettiness, this also shows a lack of understanding about the background which caused some of these (non existent) divisions to come up.

[Jabbezzz]

Originally Posted by Sowak777

If Arminians are right, then Calvanists are wrong, and vice versa.

I know what a CALVINIST is, but what is a CALVANIST?

[AdjunctInstructor]

I have never laughed so hard in my life as when I read these posts regarding 'Bile'

[Judge Dredd]

There certainly is some kind of limit in the kinds of theology that should be accepted. Nevertheless, acceptance of a person's entitlement to believe a differrent theology is a different matter. The Bible teaches us to love others, therefore dialogue can remain open with those who disaagree with our version. I have determined to be a non-impositional fundamentalist.

The thing that assists in accepting the views of others is realising that it took the church hundreds of years to discover that the Book of Revelations should be part of the New Testament. If something of such great importance can take such a long time to be accepted, who are we to insist that someone else change from the error of their theology in minutes or even on the basis of our correct views.

I, as a premillennielist, went to an amillennielist bible college. I stated to the lecturer who chose to mock my views the following:

a) In order for the antichrist to take root the whole of the Christian world would need to be unprepared because if we all believed the premillenniel view, there would be too many people preventing the antichrist from taking hold of power.

b) Premillenielists have been privileged in being able to see the unfolding of the ages.

c) the worst enemy of the premilleniel theology is the premillenielist who makes thoughtless predictions.

Therefore, when picking the institute at which you are going to study you don't need to agree with the theology in everyway. In fact, when going to a "disagreeable" institution you will be challenged to think through your own theology.

J.Dredd

[Sowak777]

A Calvanist is a person that has no life other than is pathetic attempts at starting arguments on message boards. They are a small, but vocal, group of Internet miscreants.

Originally Posted by Jabbezzz

I know what a CALVINIST is, but what is a CALVANIST?

[Jabbezzz]

Originally Posted by Sowak777

A Calvanist is a person that has no life other than is pathetic attempts at starting arguments on message boards. They are a small, but vocal, group of Internet miscreants.

When supposedly educated persons (educated in matters of religion) incorrectly spell very basic religious/theological terms (repeatedly, not typos), one wonders as to the rigor of their education.

[Wilma]

Why dont we that are true born again belivers in the Lord Jesus Christ just stick to the word of God and live by Christ example and not argue because all it does is gender up strife between the schools of thought. Let God be the one that teaches us what to believe according to the truth of His word,and do the work Christ commanded and that is to preach the Gospel and win souls to him. For those that preach the gospel must also live the gosple according to the teachings of the word of God. It's not our job to judge,criticize,argue or condem,anyone,thats the work of the Holy Spirit, we are commanded to love one another and if anyone be overtaken in a fault ye which are spiritual restore him in the spirit of meekness lest ye be tempted.That means lest ye fall into the same temptations.My bible teaches that LOVE covers a multitude of sin.We all grow in the knowlege which is an act of grace and God knows how to teach us truth if we truely desire to know it for He promised that the Holy Spirit would guide us into all truth and that no MAN would have to teach us. Cause I have come to the conclusion that man will mislead you and fault you just cause to dont agree with him but we all have to be accountable to the word of God and are accountable for what it teaches us and it all is a process day by day as we seek after the things of God,For God know us individually and know where each one of us is in our walk of faith and knowlege of Him.He knows exactly what we need to know and learn.My bible teaches that 'who is wise among you,and endued with knowlege,let him shew out of agood conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.But if you have bitter envey and strife in your heart ,glory not,and lie not against the truth.This kind of words thats of envy,strife,and wanting to cause disunity is not of God.That kind of wisdom is earthly,senual,and devilish.Cause where there is envy and strife and confusion,its of evil work.Satan loves to cause disruption and break unity among the brethen.But Gods wisdom is first pure,peaceable and gentle,easy to be intreated,full of mercy and good fruit without partiality and hypocrisy,and the fruit of RIGHTEOUSNESS is sown in PEACE and them that make peace. Be Real stick to the truth and buy the truth and sell it not as it saids in the Proverbs and Psalms. I'll be praying for all y'all okay. I love you all in the Lord Jesus Christ. Stay Humble and have a good day my friends.

[Jabbezzz]

Originally Posted by Wilma

Stay Humble and have a good day my friends.

Thank you!

I humbly implore all who purport to have a religious education to please, in all humility, spell correctly...................