DOCTRINAL STATEMENTS
1. We believe in the LITERAL INTERPRETATION of the Bible in all passages except where allegory, metaphor, and other literary methods are clearly taught.
2. We believe the BIBLE consisting of both Old and New Testaments, is the inerrant, accurate historically and scientifically, the verbally inspired Word of God, and is God’s complete revelation of Himself to mankind. We endorse the King James Version in our studies as the Word of God (II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:21).
3. We believe the TRIUNE GOD has eternally existed in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God as FATHER reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of human history according to the purpose of grace and sovereign will. He is all powerful, all loving, and all wise. (Gen. 1:1; 2:7; Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; I Cor. 8:6; I John 5:7).
4. We believe that Jesus Christ was virgin-born to be the visible image of the invisible God; He took upon Himself human nature that He might die on the cross as our substitutionary sacrifice; He arose victoriously from the dead; and He ascended into Heaven as our Great High Priest (Matt. 1:18-25; Col. 1:15; Phil. 2:5-8; Luke 24; Heb. 4:13-16).
5. We believe the HOLY SPIRIT of God has a present ministry of convicting man of his sins, saving a sinner, and indwelling the believer for a life of service to Christ (John 16:7-11; Eph. 1:12-17; Rom:81-27).
6. We believe in the FALL OF MAN to a sinful state after he was originally created in the image of God; that except a person repents of his sins, he will perish in a place of eternal punishment called Hell (Gen. 3; 1:26, 27; Luke 13:3-5; II Thess. 1:7-10).
7. We believe that SPIRITUAL SALVATION occurs only when one believes in Christ; accepts Him personally as Lord and Saviour, and repents of his sins; then God forgives his sins, gives him eternal life, and adopts him into His heavenly family (Acts 6:31-32; Rom. 10:9, 10; Acts 3:19; I John 1:9; John 3:15; Eph. 1:1-5).
8. We believe that Jesus Christ will RAPTURE His Church to Heaven before the GREAT TRIBULATION period; after that, He will return at His second coming to earth with His saints for His MILLENNIAL REIGN then following Satan being loosed for a season, God will raise the unsaved for the GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT, where He will cast all unsaved sinners into the ETERNAL LAKE OF FIRE; then He will bring all His saints into the NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH for all eternity (I Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 24:21; I Thess. 3:13; Acts 1:11, Matt. 25:31; Rev. 20:3, 12-15; 21:1-6).
9. We believe that Jesus has established LOCAL CHURCHES, comprised of His believers, who have been scripturally baptized by water immersion, and have been called to preach the Gospel among all nations (Matt. 16:18; Acts 2:38-47; Matt. 28:19-20).
10. We believe that Christians are God’s holy temples on earth and that each should live a SEPARATED LIFE from worldly living and all appearances of evil (I Cor. 6:19-20; Rom. 12:1; II Cor. 6:17; I Thess. 5:22).
GENERAL INFORMATION
STRICTLY NON-SECULAR
The American Bible College(A.B.C.), as its name implies, is definitely NOT a secular institution, but it is strictly a fundamental Baptist College and should not be confused with secular schools. The awards given upon satisfactory completion of the courses do not in any way represent qualifications for service in any secular field. The A.B.C. trains only for Christian service. Although the A.B.C. was the first college listed by Florida’s State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities in 1973, it does not seek secular accreditation for the aforementioned reasons.
HISTORY
The American Bible College was originally founded in August, 1913 in the State of Oregon and later moved to the State of Michigan. On September 2, 1942, the A.B.C. was relocated to Chicago under the direction of Dr. Guy W. Hyatt. Then on August 16, 1960, the A.B.C. made its final move to its oceanfront campus on Pine Island, Florida. The A.B.C. is believed to be the oldest fundamental Christian correspondence college in America. During World War II and later, the A.B.C. was used to train service personnel and working laymen who needed Christian training to fill vacant pulpits due to military enlistment of clergy. Throughout its history, the A.B.C. has offered a viable option to Christians who could not afford a traditional campus education. Also, the A.B.C. has been advantageous to full-time Christian workers desiring to further their Christian education although they were too distant for daily class commuting. Likewise, the A.B.C. has had great success in its prison ministry. In the past 80 years, the A.B.C. has trained thousands of Christian workers as Sunday School teachers, missionaries, evangelists, Christian school instructors, and ministers. Today, truly the sun never sets upon the graduates of the American Bible College, for its work had circled the globe.
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
The mission of the American Bible College is to bring honor and glory to the Lord Jesus Christ by training men and women to evangelize the world and to edify these Christians. The College endeavors to accomplish this mission by helping its students to develop self-discipline, spiritual growth, a knowledge of God’s Word, and their spiritual gifts.
LOCATION
The American Bible College is located on Pine Island in the southwest Florida community of Pineland. Pineland is located on the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles northwest of Fort Myers.
Online Catalog
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IMTC 1008
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Studies In Genesis
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2
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This is an expository study of the beginnings of the universe, earth, mankind, sin, society and the Hebrew nation. It deals with the scientific aspects of the beginnings.
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IMTC 1053
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Studies In John's Gospel
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2
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This is an expository study of the fourth Gospel with a special emphasis on Passion Week. It portrays the Gospel of John as the book of “believe.”
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IMTC 1050
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Studies In Mathew's Gospel
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2
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This gospel was originally written to the Jews and presents Christ as the Son of David and the Son of Abraham. Its main thrust is the presentation of Jesus Christ as the bona-fide, manifested and rejected King of Israel.
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IMTC 1012
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Studies In Deuteronomy
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2
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This course begins with a survey of the early history of Israel, then restates, explains and elaborates on the Mosaic Law and concludes with a series of prophecies of Israel down to their final return to Palestine.
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IMTC 1056
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Studies In Romans
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2
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This course examines the circum-stances surrounding the writing of Romans, then looks at the nature and content of this book from a doctrinal standpoint.
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IMTC 1023
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Studies In Isaiah
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2
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The Book of Isaiah is here dealt with from both a historical and more importantly from a prophetic perspective as fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah.
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IMTC 1072
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Studies In Bible Doctrines I
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2
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This course deals with man’s relationship to God by examining the doctrines of God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Man, and Salvation.
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IMTC 1073
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Studies In Bible Doctrines II
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2
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This course deals with man’s relationship in the Christian life by examining the doctrines of the Church, Scriptures, Angels, Satan. Last Things and others.
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IMTC 1028
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Studies In Amos
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2
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Examines God’s judgment and justice on the sin of Israel, Judah and the surrounding nations; God’s plea for His people to repent and return unto Him; and God’s future restoration of Israel.
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IMTC 1070
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Studies In Hermeneutics
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2
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This is a study of deter-mining the meaning of Biblical passages by ascertaining four things: the meaning of words (lexicology), the form of words (morphology), the function of words (parts of speech), and the relationships of words (syntax).
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IMTC 1065
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Studies In Hebrews
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2
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This study reveals confirmation to the Jewish believers that Old Testament Judaism had come to an end through Christ’s fulfillment of the Old Testament Levitical system.
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IMTC 1027
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Studies In Jonah and Nahum
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2
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These studies sequentially explain the cause and effects of God’s impending judgment upon Israel and the Assyrian Empire.
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IMTC 1057
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Studies In I Corinthians
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2
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In every chapter, Paul condemns and corrects this carnal church for its abuse of Christian liberty. This study examines each chapter from Paul’s corrective standpoint.
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IMTC 1074
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Cult Religions - Part One
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2
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This is a study of major false religions in Christianity. It deals with their history and doctrinal deviations from the Word of God along with the correct interpretation of pertinent passages.
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IMTC 1075
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Occult Religions - Part Two
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2
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This is a study of major false religions apart from biblical Christianity. It deals with their history and doctrinal deviations from the Word of God along with the correct interpretation of pertinent passages.
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IMTC 1020
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Studies In Psalms
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2
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This is a chapter by chapter study with emphasis being placed on the outline, major words and Messianic emphasis.
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IMTC 1029
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Studies In Hosea
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2
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This study examines Gomer’s unfaith-fullness, an indictment and following prophetic retribution by god upon Israel. It concludes with God’s unceasing love and Israel’s future restoration.
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IMTC 1076
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Studies In Missions I
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2
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This study examines the initial needed missionary preparations and the beginnings on the mission field. It is the conclusions drawn from a successful missionary on the field for many years.
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IMTC 1077
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Studies In Missions II
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2
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This study examines the life and work of the missionary. These two courses on Missions is a must for any student considering service as a missionary. They real the challenges, hardships, and means for success of missionary service.
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IMTC 1024
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Studies In Jeremiah
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2
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This is an examination of the Book of Jeremiah through the scholarly work by Dr. Charles L. Feinberg. It begins with an outstanding historical introduction and is followed by an exegetical study of the entire book.
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