The Open Bible Bulletin - September, 2020

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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, visit our website or call us closer to the time of each event for further updates and cancelations.

CHAPEL SPEAKER September 22-23...........................Frank Roe Crossworld

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FAMILY FILE May 16, 2020 - to Joe (ABM/B.Th. ’15) and Jamie (Reid, ABM ’15) Thibault, a daughter, Mackenzie Elaine Marie.

Middle floor gutted

June 11, 2020 - to Candace (Rushton ’09) and Sam Stranks, a girl, Sophie Christine.

Dorm rooms painted

June 29, 2020 - to Amos (Assoc. ’14) and Megan (Rushton, Assoc. ’14) Grant, a son, Emery Ethan.

Alex Matthews, graduate of 1996, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2020. Please pray for his wife, Kathy, and the family.

UPDATE ON COMMENCEMENT

BY MATTHEW LITTLE

It has been a year of firsts at NBBI. The developments of the past few months have meant that we could not hold a Spring Conference and, for the first time, could not celebrate, along with our students, their accomplishments at a Commencement Ceremony.

Our students have accomplished so much and we were sad that the celebration needed to be cancelled. We are

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confident that God is still in control and He has a plan in all of this. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” At this point we don’t know how God is working this all together for good; we just have the confidence from His Word that He is. With this in mind, we have decided to establish another date for our Commencement. If all goes well, we will be holding a special celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2020. We are inviting you to join us for this special day. Dr. Ron Blue will be joining us to challenge our graduates and guests. The

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BY MATTHEW LITTLE

You’re Invited!

What: Ladies of Grace Conference When: October 23 & 24, 2020 Where: New Brunswick Bible Institute

We are so excited to be moving forward, in faith, planning for our next Ladies of Grace Conference! Would you move forward with us and plan on joining us for a wonderful time of refreshment, focus and fellowship?

Paula Dunn Engel will be joining us as our guest speaker and singer! For the past 32 years, Paula has been using her dynamic voice and her unique story to encourage, challenge, and inspire. Paula began performing concerts at the age of 14 and has released 12 solo albums.

She is a graduate of Liberty University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and a Master’s degree in counseling. While at Liberty, Paula sang every weekend, across the 2

It is in keeping with man’s prideful fallen nature to think he can somehow ascend to God or bring God down to his level. Did not Lucifer himself say, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High” Isaiah 14:14? It is this egregious sin of “ascending” that has plagued man from the beginning.

Consider the events of Genesis 11.

Mankind is in defiance of God who ordered them to disperse throughout the whole earth. Instead, mankind in Genesis 11:4 says, “Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.” It is like they were proclaiming, “God thinks He is so high and mighty, we are going to bridge the gap.”

BY LARRY RUSHTON Top Grades for 2020

Our High God! Without a doubt, the greatest thing our finite minds can contemplate is the infinite God who created us. Yet, man in his arrogance, is uncomfortable with the positions that both God and he occupies. This is not only the grievous sin of the unsaved for A. W. Tozer suggested, “It is my opinion that the Christian conception of God current in these middle years of the twentieth century, is so decadent as to be utterly beneath the dignity of the most high God and actually to constitute for professed believers something amounting to a moral calamity.” (What might Tozer have said if he were alive to see the state of affairs today?)

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What does God think of such attempts? Genesis 11:5a says, “And the Lord came down.” Here we have it.

Where was God after all of the collective efforts of humanity? He was still infinitely higher than they could ever imagine.

So what is our response? First, thanksgiving to God for Jesus Christ, the only One who could bring us to God. Second, a genuine humility and brokenness that come from contemplating just how great God is and how fallen we are. Paul had it right when he said, “Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power ever lasting.

Amen!”

2020 has been a strange year so far.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it many struggles and incoveniences but God has enabled us to continue on. Even though our commencement excerises have not taken place yet, classes were completed in the Spring, exams written and marks recorded. I thought, seeing that this has been such an odd year, it would be good to honour those who ranked highest academically in their classes.

A big congratulations goes out to all of our students who struggled through the last months of their semester and completed the task!

JUNIORS From the junior class, the highest marks for the 2019-2020 school year were earned by Hannah Swanson with an average of 98.26 and a 3.96 GPA. Hannah is from Sackville, New Brunswick.

ADVANCED BIBLICAL MINISTRIES From the ABM class, the highest marks for the 2019-2020 school year were earned by Bethany Gordon with an average of 99.79 and a 4.0 GPA. Bethany is from Flesherton, Ontario.

In second place is Hannah Heald with an average of 99.68 and a 4.0 GPA. Hannah is from Caribou, Maine.

United States and overseas, as well as appearing weekly on Dr. Jerry Falwell’s, Old Time Gospel Hour national broadcast.

In second place is Brittney Weber with an average of 97.27 and a 3.93 GPA. Brittney is from Kincardine, Ontario.

Paula’s singing was born out of a desire to help those who are hurting. Her personal story of triumph over tragedy allows Paula to relate to audiences of all ages and backgrounds as she shares of growing up with a father in prison, drugs and alcohol in the home, and a mom dying of cancer when she was 11 years old. However, she also shares of God’s grace and His sovereign hand which reached down to save and rescue her as a young girl.

Paula is an energetic and motivational singer and speaker who communicates from the depths of her soul and touches the hearts of those around her. For the past 10 years, in addition to concerts, Paula has been a sought-after speaker at women’s retreats, conferences, and banquets. With her unique story and her Master’s degree in counseling, Paula has been able to incorporate Biblical counseling and life-experience princi-

In third place is Emma L’Hebreux with an average of 97.85 and a 3.98 GPA. Emma is from Levi, Quebec.

In third place is Zachary Foster with an average of 97.11 and a 3.90 GPA. Zachary is from Peel, New Brunswick.

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ples to address women’s issues. Paula has a real love and passion for ministering and states that with all the craziness and busyness of life, it is crucial for women to take time to rejuvenate and renew their hearts, minds, and relationships.

Save these dates, Ladies!!! Can’t wait to see you!!

From the freshman class, the highest marks for the 2019-2020 school year were earned by Evelyn Nanninga with an average of 98.36 and a 4.0 GPA. Evelyn is from Mount Forest, Ontario.

In second place is Kyleigh DeMerchant with an average of 98.30 and a 4.0 GPA. Kyleigh is from Caribou, Maine.

From the senior class, the highest marks for the 2019-2020 school year were earned by Jonathan Aliprandi with an average of 98.32 and a 3.99 GPA. Jonathan is a married student from Buxton, Maine. During his schooling, he lives on our campus.

In second place is Robert Martin with an average of 97.23 and a 3.96 GPA. Robert is from Grafton, New Brunswick.

In third place is Joshua Gerrior with an average of 96.70 and a 3.94 GPA. Joshua is from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

In third place is Lydia Boyd with an average of 99.47 and a 4.0 GPA. Lydia is from Buxton, Maine.