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Faith Mission Bible College
For more than 110 years the Faith Mission Bible College has been equipping men and women from all over the world for a wide variety of Christian ministries. As well as those who go on to work within The Faith Mission itself, others are serving with mission organisations and in local pastoral ministry.
We believe that preparation for Christian work needs to be unashamedly based on the Bible, God’s Word, and our course is thoroughly biblical and theological, providing – an overview of the Bible, detailed exegesis of individual books, Biblical and systematic theology, Church history, Christian ethics, world religions, missiology, homiletics.
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Have you ever wondered whether God might be calling you into gospel ministry?
Our Exploring Ministry & Mission course is designed to help you think and pray that through.
Over five online evenings, we’ll explore:
📖 The Mission of God
🎁 Discerning Your Gifts
❓ How Do I Know If I’m Called?
🌍 The Varieties of Gospel Ministry
🎓 Training Pathways
There’ll be Bible teaching, discussion, practical exercises and the chance to hear from people serving in different areas of ministry.
📅 Tuesdays, 17 November–15 December
⏰ 7:00–8:15pm
💻 Live online
💷 Completely FREE
📍 Open to Christians across the UK & Ireland
Applications close 10 November.
Find out more and apply at fmbiblecollege.org.uk/EMM
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What subject could possibly be greater than God Himself?
As a new term approaches, we can’t wait to get back to studying the great truths of God’s Word with new and continuing students at The Faith Mission Bible College.
Spurgeon was right: there is no greater subject for the mind, heart and soul than God Himself — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — and Christ crucified.
The quote is from Spurgeon’s sermon, The Immutability of God.
Read the full sermon here:
www.spurgeon.org/sermons/the-immutability-of-god
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How Does the Holy Spirit Guide Disciples of Jesus? 1 – By revealing the meaning of what HE has said – in the written word – the Bible. Stop looking for a vision – look for a verse. Stop looking for a sign – look for a Scripture. 1 Corinthians 2 verse 14 – “The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.” I need the Holy Spirit to understand the Bible. He is the author of this book and HE gives us a live commentary too. John 15 verse 26 - "The Helper will come – the Spirit, who reveals the truth . . .” 2 – He reminds me of what Jesus said. He reminds us of TRUTH. John 14 verse 26 – “The Helper will teach you everything and will CAUSE YOU TO REMEMBER all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit . . .” The more BIBLE you put into your mind the more HE has to remind you of! How did the disciples remember all that Jesus taught and said? II Peter 1 verse 20 – the Holy Spirit directed them and reminded them. 3 – He reminds us by giving us nudges and confirmations - Romans 8 verse 16 “- God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are.” Every time you have that nudge to do something good or positive – do it. That can be the Holy Spirit. What can help us to be led by God? 1 – Pause and be quiet. Psalm 37 verse 7 - “Be still and know that I am God.” Isaiah 30 verse 15 – “In quietness and confidence will be your strength.” 2 – Humbly ask the Holy Spirit to be with you. Psalm 25 verse 9 – “God guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” Psalm 27 verse 11 – “Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and lead me down the right path.” 3 – Be willing to do what HE says before HE tells you! John 7 verse 17 – “Whoever is willing to do what God wants and chooses it will know if what I teach comes from God.” 4 – Look to God’s Word – Psalm 119 verse 105 – “Your Word is a lamp to guide me, and a light for my path.” Psalm 119 verse 133 – “Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by any evil.” 5 – Expect His Guidance in Faith – James 1 verses 5 and 6 – “If you want to know what God really wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; but . . . be sure that you really expect him to tell you . . . If you don’t ask in faith, don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.” God desires to help and guide those who call upon Him – He longs to do this. 6 – Wait for God’s response “God does speak – sometimes one way and sometimes another – even though people may not understand it.” Most of these confirming and reassuring verses are given to disciples of Jesus Christ – who may need to be encouraged and reassured. Remember these words of Derek Prince which I found so helpful – “Make friends with the Holy Spirit”. “Our gracious generous loving heavenly Father – You have given us so much – we thank You for every good and perfect gift – and as we serve, we realise how we need each gift - knowing that You only give good gifts to your children. As we consider these matters – as we pause and read these verses – as we pray and tell You what is on our hearts and minds, hear us and help us – we pray in Jesus’ name.” Amen. (This week's "Word from Scotland" - previous articles may be found at Studylight - every prayerful blessing, in Christ Jesus.)
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2,000 years. One story.
The history of the Church is the story of Christianity spreading across nations and cultures, of Christians wrestling with the Scriptures, and of the people and movements that have shaped the Church we know today.
This autumn, there are three ways to study Church History with The Faith Mission Bible College:
⛪ Introduction to Church History
📍 In person at FMBC, Edinburgh
🗓 Tuesdays, 15 September–24 November 2026
⏰ 9.30–10.30am
💷 £125
🌍 Global History of Christianity
📍 In person at FMBC, Edinburgh
🗓 Wednesdays, 16 September–25 November 2026
⏰ 9.30am–1.00pm
💷 £350
💻 Explore Church History
Join us live online for a shorter introduction to the story of the Church.
🗓 Thursdays, 29 October–26 November 2026
⏰ 7.30–9.30pm
💷 £125
Whether you want to get your first overview of Church History, dig deeper into the global story of Christianity, or join us for a shorter course online, choose the option that works for you.
Modules can also be audited with a 10% discount.
⏳ Applications for Semester 1 close 31 August.
Find out more and apply:
fmbiblecollege.org.uk/modules
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Choosing the Right Guide If you visited Jerusalem, how are you going to get around – and know about Jerusalem – just walk around, with no input? You would see some interesting things but miss a lot, just drifting through the city. You can get a map – and it will be more helpful to you – let’s go there – let’s go see that. You could get a guidebook describing the best places to visit and see. But the best of all is to hire a personal guide – to avoid the tourist traps. Guides know the best spots – and the places which are most interesting and the most fulfilling – someone who has lived there all their lives – they will know the history – the background – this is the best way of all. This is the same for our lives – wander through life – a map – a guidebook – or have a personal guide. God has given us a guidebook, the Bible – and a personal guide – the Holy Spirit. Many go through life and miss what life is all about. Does God really care for me? The scriptures help in so many ways. Consider various passages dealing with Job, or Joseph, or Jeremiah or Peter and Paul. The fire in Jeremiah’s heart and bones was stronger than his doubts! Why did Jesus go back to heaven? If Jesus had remained here, we could go and follow him personally and ask him to answer our questions. No, I will return to my Father – and I will send the Holy Spirit – who can be with disciples in Nairn and Nairobi – and everywhere. “The Father will give you another HELPER who will be with you forever! That Helper is the SPIRIT OF TRUTH. The world cannot accept him, because it doesn't see or know him. But you know him, because he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14 verses 16 and 17. God is no longer limited to one location. What does the Holy Spirit do – how do I receive the guidance – how does he guide me – how do I let him guide my life – what are the benefits? This is one of the most important lessons we can learn in life. Romans 8 - The mark that you are child of God is that you are led by the Spirit. How does the Holy Spirit help me? 1 – He will help me to know what I need to know. There are things we need to know – and there are things we do not need to know. We need the truth – the information about what we need to know – and he helps us in that moment when we need it – at the very moment we need it. Have you ever read a Bible passage – even a verse – and you needed that word today – it has been there for two thousand years – but God knows that you need that today – or you will need it tomorrow – and God gives it to you today. Sometimes he gives this to you for your benefit – but sometimes it is for someone else’s benefit. John 16 verse 13 - “When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will lead you into all Truth.” Luke 2 verse 26 - “It had been REVEALED to Simeon by the Holy Spirit . . .” 2 – As I listen to the Holy Spirit, he will help me to get to where I need to go. We let the Holy Spirit guide us and lead us. “The Spirit led Simeon TO GO to the Temple.” He was not sitting at home in his easy chair wasting his time. Acts 8 verse 29 - “Then the Spirit told Philip, "Go, catch a ride with that chariot. Philip sees a man – with a book in his hand – what are you reading – it is a book called Isaiah! This is a high official from Ethiopia. That man became a believer in Jesus, was baptised in water, and took the Christian Faith to Africa. In Jerusalem, if you visit the Ethiopian church, they will read this passage to you – but you can read it today in your Bible. A surfer will wait for the right wave – then paddle out – and ride that wave – and keep riding that wave without falling off – ride the wave of the Holy Spirit without falling off or falling away. Surfers know they cannot make a wave! Only GOD can create a wave. 3 – As I listen to the Holy Spirit, He will help me say the right things. Mark 12 verse 36 – “The Holy Spirit led David TO SAY . . .” Matthew 10:19-20 “. . . do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time, you will be given WHAT TO SAY, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” In certain situations, we do not need to say any more – or, these people do not really need to know that. 4 – As I know the Holy Spirit, He will help me wait for God’s perfect timing. Galatians 5 verse 5 – “We are led by the Spirit TO WAIT, in the confident hope of righteousness through faith.” God tells you what HE is going to do – or God tells you HOW to do it – and that is usually the opposite to what we thought should have happened – and there is the WHEN. Joseph had to wait 14 years. Peter had to go through a 3-year discipleship school. Jesus was 18 years from that visit to Jerusalem at the age of 12, until he was baptised by John in the Jordan River at the age of 30. God always gives the best to those who leave the choice to HIM! 5 – As I listen to the Holy Spirit, he will help me resist things I cannot normally resist. Galatians 5 verses 17 and 18 - “The desires of self-indulgence are always in opposition to the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are in opposition to your self -indulgence . . . which keep you prevented from doing the things that you want to. But when you are led by the Spirit, you are not in bondage to the Law.” The Holy Spirit’s power is much stronger than will power. We will continue to be tempted – but an attraction is not an action. 6 – As I listen to the Holy Spirit, he will help me avoid dangers and mistakes. God warns us and cautions us and corrects us – as well as encouraging us. I am most likely to hear the Holy Spirit when I am relaxed – rather than when I am fearful or anxious or worrying. One of the most helpful and significant lessons I learned from Derek Prince on this matter is – “Make friends with the Holy Spirit”. “Loving Father, thank You for giving us a guide who can be with us at all times. Thank you Lord Jesus, for breathing the Holy Spirit into us and for pouring out the Holy Spirit in that remarkable way on the day of Pentecost. Thank You Father, for the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Fill us and flood us – enabling us to remain faithful to Jesus and the Scriptures.” Amen (This week's "Word from Scotland" - previous articles may be found at Studylight - warmest greetings, in Christ Jesus.)
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