Full Gospel Bible Institute - Burning Lamp Yearbook (Eston, Saskatchewan Canada)

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It has been well said that faith is “a super knowledge”—that is, when man’s knowledge and understanding has reached its utmost then faith takes over. This is an age when faith must be an inseparable part of our way of life. Due to increased knowledge and scientific advancements of man, the world stands in peril. The only way that man can have peace in his heart is through faith in God... The way that this faith can be built up is by a thorough study of the Word of God. That is why I am attending Full Gospel Bible Institute. My prayer and aim is found on our Bible school pin, “To know the scriptures and the power of God.” Smith, Robert C. 707-28 Ave. N.W., Calgary, Jude writes to all Christians, “. . . that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude 3. This faith is the written Word of God that God gave to His people. If we are to effec¬ tively contend, or stand up, for this Word, we must have an unshakeable confidence in it, obtained only by a thorough and honest study of its holy pages. During my three short winters at F.G.B.I., I have dug into a large portion of this faith-strengthening Word. Now I must realize my respons¬ ibility to “earnestly contend” for the original Christian faith. Penner, Gary W. 5935-1A St. S.W., Calgary, Alberta. Christianity centered in Jesus Christ is a living religion. A heart with Jesus enthroned produces a life of victory, peace and joy in a world filled with defeat, sorrow and hate. Jesus ,said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. During the past three years I have come to know Jesus, not only as a Saviour from future damnation, but also as Saviour from the fears and hopeless confusion of this present world. Jesus said, “I have come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10. ‘ In Him I have found life with a purpose measured in eternal values. “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11. Stone, S. Robert Kathryn, Alberta. In this world of unrest and insecurity, I have a peace in my heart and a settled conviction that He who loved me enough to redeem me is also able to watch over my life. I am thankful that I learned to know and love the Lord as a young child, before hardness and doubts had a chance to establish unbelief in my heart. However, I must admit that I have not always appreciated the fullness of my salvation as much as I should. I can truly say that since I completely committed myself to the Lord and, took a definite stepby coming to Bible School my whole outlook on life has changed. The words of this chorus express the cry of my heart: I want to do my best for Jesus For He has done so much for me. No other one could be so worthy Cff all my love and loyalty. Penner, Virginia B. 5935-1A St. S.W., Cslssry Alb6rt3 James 4:14 asks the question, “What is your life?” As a young person: I have to admit I want to experience life at its best. Jesus said in John 14:6 that He is THE life. Herein lies the answer to every longing of the human heart and soul. Only as we allow His life to completely envelop ours can we know real peace and joy. No longer can I call my life MY OWN, for I have given it to God to use as He so desires. Bond, Dennice M. Box 742, Moose Jaw, Sask. Have your tools ready and God will find you work. 17

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How may I live in this modern space age? The Lord Jesus Christ gave me “life, and breath and all things,”—Acts 17:24. I want to enjoy life and get the most out of it, don’t you? God made me with a free will and it’s only reasonable that I give myself back to Him. “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”—Rom. 3:23. “By faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”—Rom. 5:1. I have accepted the Lord Jesus and have peace in ray heart. Have you? Metz, Dorothy L. Box 247, Sundre, Alberta. Man strives with his intellect to know what is in space. Seeking self- satisfaction, yet finding no peace, he says, “There is no God.” I know where true peace is found. Romans 5:1 .. . we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. The day I accepted Christ as my personal Saviour I found peace with God. Through my daily committment to Christ I can experience also “the peace of God which passeth all understanding,” and which keeps my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7. I praise God for this truth and many others which J have learned at F.G.B.I. Neumann, Violet L. Somme, Sask. John 15:16 tells me that I am chosen and ordained to go and “bring forth fruit.” To be chosen to do something for a great personality is a great honour and we would certainly try our very best to do the task well. How much greater is the privilege to be chosen by God to go forth and tell others of My prayer is that I may be faithful to my calling and try His bidding. I want to give my life to Him who gave Gammie, Mrs. Bea D. H. Box 579, Eston, Sask. His saving grace, my utmost to do Himself for me. Since the Lord has saved me, and enabled me to study His precious Word for three enjoyable years, my whole ambition has been that I may hold forth the Word of Life, so that, as Paul writes in Philippians 2:16, “I may rejoice in the Day of Christ, knowing I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” This was his foremost aim in living, for he writes in Phil. 1:20, “Christ shall be magnified in my body whether it be by life or by death.” Paul also writes, “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Phil. 1:21. Snyder, Roger L. Box 1248, Drumheller, Alberta. In John 14:15 we read, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Here we have the essence of love to Christ. If we love Him we will keep His commandments. I will keep His commandments, not because I am commanded, but because I love Him. This is the burden and desire of my heart, that I may love Him, and show my love to Him by keeping His commandments. If I love Him then I will be willing to follow Him wherever He leads. To love Him is to obey Him. Brock, clayton w Box 34, Abernethy, Sask. 16 God’s best gifts to us are not things but opportunities.

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The Magnifiers, from an original total of thirty-five students in First Year, com¬ pletes their three year course as a class of ten. Being smaller in number than most of the previous graduating classes, we feel more like a family than a class. As we study God’s Word, we can sense very strongly a unity and oneness among us. The Psalmist, David, in Psalm 34:3, exhorts, “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His Name together.” This scripture inspired us to choose the name of MAGNIFIERS. Now as we graduate, it is evident that the aim and purpose of each one in the class is “to magnify and exalt the Lord.” We know God’s purpose in the creation of mankind was that mankind would glorify Him. It is our wish and prayer that we, the MAGNIFIERS, will truly live up to our name, and proclaim His goodness to the ends of the earth. ROBERT C. SMITH (Curriculum THE THIRD YEAR COURSE Theology: Ecclesiology—a study of the Pauline Revela¬ tion of the Church. Eschatology—second coming, prophecy, Heaven and Hell. Rev. R. T. Wilson Bible Construction: Daniel, Matthew—Revelation. A comprehensive study of each book of the Bible, emphasizing the outline purpose and main mes¬ sage of each with special emphasis on Daniel and Revelation. Typology: A stud y centred around the Mosaic Taber¬ nacle, showing how the Person and the work of Christ is revealed in the types and shadows of the Old Testament. Rev. G. S. McLean Homiletics: A course on the preparation and delivery of sermons. Rev. L. O. Pritchard Pastoral Theology: Studies in the life, problems, and labours of a Pastor and Missionary. Rev. R. T. Wilson Rev. L. O. Pritchard Gospel of John: Verse by verse study of Chapters XV to XXI. Rev. A. D. Marshall Book of Acts: Verse by verse study of Chapter XVI to XXI. Rev. R. T. Wilson Christian Education: Sunday School Administration. How to arrange and operate a successful Sunday School. Opportunities are given for practical work in Sunday Schools, Bible Clubs, Bible Camps, and Vacation Bible Schools. Rev. W. E. Crowder Church History: The history of the Christian Church from the time of Martin Luther, 1500 A.D. to the present day. Rev. A. D. Marshall Biblical Introduction: A study of the history of our English Bible. Rev. A. D. Marshall Modern Tools for Ministers: An elective course in organization and filing. Rev. L. O. Pritchard Journalism: Basic techniques in writing organized Christian material in keeping with the standards of our day. Rev. I. W. Ellis —English: A general course in basic language skills of expression, comprehension, and appreciation. Mrs. Edith A. Dodds, B.Sc. —Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit, and other inspirational subjects are taught by visiting faculty. Rev. F. J. Kosick Rev. E. L. McRae Rev. A. E. Sheppard —These subjects are taught to all three classes. It has been our purpose since the beginning of F.G.B.I. to keep as near to the Bible as is possible. For this reason other subjects are kept at a minimum. We continue to feel that it is our responsibility to keep “other things,” even good things, from crowding out Bible time. 18 God’s house is a hive for workers, not a nest for drones.