Our Position & Statement of Faith
The New Brunswick Bible Institute is a Non-denominational, Fundamental, Missionary, Independent School. In stating this we do not want to convey a proud and haughty separatist spirit, but we do want to honestly set forth our position so that you will not be under any false assumptions concerning our doctrinal policies and practices.
Fundamental
By Fundamental we mean that we adhere to the following statement of faith.
Non-denominational
By Non-denominational we mean that we are not aligned with any denomination, but receive students on the basis of their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and their compliance with our requirements for entrance.
Missionary
By Missionary we mean that we believe that it is the task of the Church to become involved, on an individual basis and through joint effort with those of similar goals and objectives, in the ministry of World Evangelism. By World Evangelism we refer to the reaching of lost souls with the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ as defined in I Corinthians 15. Our students are exposed to Faith Missions in chapels, classes and conferences.
Independent
When we refer to ourselves as Independent we mean that we are governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors. We are not affiliated with any other organization in any official capacity. Thus the school is not influenced or controlled by an outside body.
We are, however, incorporated according to the Laws of the Province of New Brunswick as a “School for Training young men and women to do the work of the ministry.” An audited financial report is published each year and available to the public upon request.
New Brunswick Bible Institute recognizes the dangers that are inherent in Neo-Evangelicalism which is that philosophy which believes the end justifies the means. We therefore repudiate this philosophy.
New Brunswick Bible Institute does not co-operate in any manner whatsoever with ecumenical groups, including the World Council of Churches and its agencies, and/or any Evangelical efforts sponsored by those who do not hold to the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith.
Statement of Faith
The Scriptures
The verbal, plenary inspiration of the Old and New Testaments. By this is meant God’s superintendence of the human authors so that, using their own individual personalities, they composed and recorded without error God’s revelation to man in the words of the original manuscripts. (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16)
The Trinity
The Trinity of the Godhead. There is one living and true God existing eternally in the three equal persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 28:19; compare Romans 1:17; Hebrews 1:8; Acts 5:3–4)
The Lord Jesus Christ
The deity of Jesus Christ. From all eternity Jesus Christ was God the Son. He came into humanity by the virgin birth and today is the God-Man in glory. (John 1:1; Hebrews 1:8; John 20:28)
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the personality and deity of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity by whom believers are called, baptized into Christ, indwelt, sealed, guided, taught, witnessed to, sanctified, aided and filled for service. (John 14:16–18; 1 Corinthians 8:19–20; 12:12–13; Ephesians 1:13–14; 5:18)
Man
Man is created in the image of God but due to the fall is totally depraved and spiritually lost. He is by practice and by nature a sinner and in need of regeneration by the Holy Spirit of God. (Ephesians 2:1–3)
Salvation
There is only one plan of salvation and that is by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ. (John 3:5; 14:6; 20:30–31) This salvation has been purchased solely through the blood of Christ. (1 Peter 1:18–19; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8–9; Revelation 1:5; Hebrews 9:22)
Resurrection, Ascension and Intercession of Christ
Christ arose bodily from the grave. He ascended to Heaven to carry on a ministry of intercession for the saints. (John 2:19–22; Luke 24:36–43; Hebrews 7:25)
Return of Christ
The imminent and premillennial return of Jesus Christ, at which time the dead in Jesus Christ will be raised, and then the living saints will be translated. The Church, which is the body of Christ, will be raptured. (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:14–18; 1 Corinthians 15:50–52; 1 Thessalonians 5:9)
Resurrection of All Humans
The bodily resurrection of all men: the saved to everlasting joy and bliss; the lost to everlasting damnation in Hell. (Job 19:25–27; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Matthew 25:41, 46)
Satan
Satan, one of God’s created cherubim, fell through pride and since then has been in constant warfare with God. He is the prince of the present world system and will ultimately be confined to torment in the lake of fire. (Ezekiel 28:12–19; Luke 10:18; Revelation 20:10; Isaiah 14:12–14)
Eternal Salvation
All who, by grace thru faith, receive Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and therefore are children of God and eternally saved, and that the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer to enlighten him in life, testimony and service. (John 3:5; 1 Corinthians 2:9–14)
Spiritual Gifts
God gave spiritual gifts to all believers for the building up of the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12)
Tongues and Healing (Sign Gifts)
The sign gifts were authenticating signs to confirm the teaching of the apostles. Thus, they were foundational gifts and not needed today because we have the complete revelation of God in the Scriptures. Therefore, we cannot commend or support the modern Charismatic Movement. (Ephesians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:4; Acts 2:43)
Divorce
Divorced men or men married to divorcees, while they ought not to be excluded from membership, should not assume the position of Pastor or Deacon in a local church. (1 Timothy 3:2)
Ecumenical Movement
The Board of Directors at the New Brunswick Bible Institute does not cooperate in any manner whatsoever with the Ecumenical Movement.