Lincoln Bible Institute - Lifeline Yearbook (Lincoln, IL)

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| e : P ’ | Le i a ae”. EG AP a) ee |e er. | Six busy and fruitful years have come and gone since the Lincoln Bible Institute enrolled its first student body in the autumn of 1943. The accomplishments of these years have surpassed our fondest dreams and expectations. From His bounty the Lord has poured generous blessings upon us, and His people have given liberally of their interest and substance to make possible this rapid progress. The flowering of our nation’s best youth has come to these halls and classrooms in search of the key to effective service in the Kingdom of God. All things have conspired to bring forth a rich vintage for the storehouse of our Lord. We praise and thank God for the accomplishments of the past. They are noteworthy. Dead churches have been revived, closed churches have been reopened, many congregations have been able to increase their service by securing an In- stitute preacher, and evangelism has begun to advance all along the line. Great as these accomplishments may be, and they are truly great, they are the achievements of students. They are an indication of what may be attained by a great host of Christian workers who have developed into well bal- anced personalities according to that four-fold standard set before us by our Lord and have grown spiritually, physically, intellectually and soci ally. The world awaits a great ministry which will carry the Word of God to the far ends of the earth and preach it and teach it faithfully and effectively to the hosts who perish without it. We have put our hands to the plow. Let us not turn back,

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THE PRESIDENTS Messabt Aswe look back over the year 1949-1950, we see a record of growth from a spiritual as well as a physical standpoint. This year willbe remembered because of the beginning of the building program of the Lincoln Bible Institute. Our students and friends joined hands to starta program to take care of the physical needs of the school. It is necessary to have adequate building, but we cannot forget our real purpose. We must always remind each other that the purpose of Lincoln Bible Institute is to train Chris- tian workers who can preach and teach the glorious Gospel of salvation. To be able to accomplish this purpose all must grow spiritually, physically, socially and mentally. For this reason the committee who planned this book is to be congratulated on the theme of this year’s Life Line. We cannot be true servants serving in the best possible way unless we develop a full-grown Christian character. Therefore, letus press on to be more like the Master that we be able to lead many to accept Christ as Lord and Savior, never forgetting that what the world needs is Jesus and that we have the priviledge and responsibility to give Christ to the lost. “Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with sogreata cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth soeasily besetus,and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath set down at the right hand of the throne of God”.

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nd Uesus advanced in WISDOM and stature, And in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52