New Lessons Available
Fellow Bible Students, Click to see latest lessons Check out newly website-posted lessons by clicking on the picture. There are more coming so check the website page often (https://basictraining.org/all-audio-messages/):
The Declaration of Dependence – 4 July 2024
>>>For a printable version click here<<< Click to play “…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and [...]
Two Heroes Enter the Gates of Glory — 16 June 2024
“A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of deaththan the day of one’s birth.” Ecclesiastes 7:1 “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit,“that they may rest from [...]
Updated Video Christmas Greetings and Year End Report 2023
The Confirmation of ProphecyChristmas 2023 “Blessed us the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people, and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, as He spoke [...]
The Sound of Freedom
To all our faithful subscribers and fellow soldiers, I highly recommend that each of you go to see the Jim Caviezel movie, "The Sound of Freedom". As many of you know, I have tried to alert believers to pray for [...]
Memorial Day Remembrance
On this memorial day my mind goes back to 1968. I had a very good friend named David DeLaughder, who lived just across the field from our place. We spent a lot of time together, doing what kids did back [...]
“After These Things” conference video and more
Fellow Bible Students, Enjoy the latest audio and video lessons posted recently:
Check out the new Video “Shorts” – 1 minute or less each
Click to see the entire video SHORTS list HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMm9w9i0TZ4e1R0fSVIPe8g https://youtube.com/shorts/66G6_LBtNL8?feature=share
Christmas Greetings
Greetings in the matchless grace of God! "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking [...]
New Video Playlists for these End Times
The following video playlists are posted and available to view in sequence. The purpose of them is to edify current saints before the soon-coming of our Lord and Tribulation saints afterwards, to give The Gospel clearly, and to rightly divide God's Word in these end times.
Recent Lessons Available
Time is short. Consider sharing, with an unbelieving friend, one of the following short evangelistic videos from the Gospel of John.
Help spread Good News — Subscribe to BTBM’s YouTube and give The Gift
Fellow Bible Students, Time is short; people are hungry for Biblical answers. Both before and after the Rapture of the Church, non-Christians need a clear Gospel message and warning about God's prophesied Wrath. Christians currently need encouragement about God's plan [...]
The Gift — a new evangelism booklet
Fellow Saints, Basic Training Bible Ministries is pleased to offer a new booklet (4.5 x 6.5 inch) by Nan Cunningham, which is now available 1) on-line to read or download, share electronically (foward this email to a friend), or ordered [...]
Website Demos for PCs and Phones
Hello Web Users, Here are two demos to how you the basics of using our website. PC Website Demo with narration While we don't have an app for phones, the website is mobile friendly and this iPhone demo shows how [...]
The Romance of Redemption
The Romance of RedemptionLuke 1:26–38 “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son,and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be calledthe Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will [...]
Incense on the Altar
Dear Friends, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord,And to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High; To declare Thy lovingkindness in the morning,And Thy faithfulness by night,With the ten-stringed lute, and with the harp;With resounding music upon the lyre.For [...]
New BTBM Podcasts are available
Search for "Basic Training Bible Ministries" in your podcast software. Fellow Bible Students, You may not know this, but you can listen to old and new Basic Training Bible Ministries audio lessons as podcasts on your mobile device or PC. [...]
2020 Christmas Greeting
>>>>Click here for a printable version of this letter<<<< Christ-mas GreetingDecember 2020 “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day [...]
Election Day Psalm
Rise up, O Mighty Warrior! Go in Splendor and might before Your holy ones. Let Your shield and sharp two-edged sword be our defense and security. Let Your battle-cry echo across the plains and through the mountains. Stir your army [...]
A Saint Goes Home
Greetings Prayer Warriors, I would like to inform you of the heavenly promotion last month of our dear fellow-soldier Claudia Dideum, who played a valued role in our publication department. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. [...]
Stand firm in these perilous times (updated)
In the interest of keeping you informed, both for your life-decisions and for effective, specific prayer, I would encourage you to consider the following posts (updated link included): The YouTube video, “Out of the Shadows - The Great Awakening” had [...]
Christmas Blessings 2019
“For there is born unto you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Born unto you The greatest event in human history was the coming of the Creator of all things [...]
Thanks be to God
Greetings to all of our friends and fellow-soldiers, “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” – 2Cor.2:14 Paul reminds us that every [...]
The Gratitude of God — Thanksgiving 2019
“Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And He said to them, ‘This is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many.’” [...]
Update on The Basic Book Revised Edition Printing
The Basic Training Bible Ministries staff would like to thank you for your orders and interest in the 2019 revised version Basics Book. We have not not only updated the book, but also changed printing companies. Unfortunately, we've learned that [...]
Christmas Greetings, December 2018
Christmas Greetings, December 2018 “And you, O tower of the flock, the stronghold of the daughter of Zion, to you shall it come, even the former dominion shall come, the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem … But you, Bethlehem [...]
Our new web site is operational!
You may know… the Basic Training Bible Ministries staff has been working on a new web site since late last year. Some of you have contributed to our development costs, and many have provided suggestions that we have implemented. Well [...]
As 2017 comes to a close …
As 2017 comes to a close … “This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope; The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail, They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is [...]
Thanksgiving 2017
“Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy … Oh, that men would give thanks [...]
Veterans’ Day – November 11, 2017
How It BeganOn the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I officially ended. The day was originally memorialized as Armistice Day. In 1954, this was changed to Veterans’ Day to honor all who served [...]
The Commonplace Christmas
Christmas: God Celebrates the Miracle of the Commonplace “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and [...]
Prayer Request
Greetings in the matchless grace of God,To all our friends, supporters, and fellow-soldiers. Just this afternoon I received a call from my long-time friend Nick Bacon. Many of you have heard of Nick and know that he is a Congressional [...]
Spiraling into Apocalypse
Spiraling into Apocalypse "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars, see that you are not Troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and [...]
Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring4 July, 2008 “Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed in Him, ‘If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth [...]
Memorial Day
Memorial DayLet’s all keep in mind as we enjoy the peace and freedom of this Memorial Day weekend that our service men and women are far from home and in harms way. We urge each of you to remember them [...]
Military Prayer Update
Military Prayer Update On April 1, his 23rd birthday, our son Cody entered Marine Recon School. The day before had been devoted to entrance activities, including a PFT (personal fitness test). Of the entering group, four were dropped at this [...]
Australia Prayer Update
Australia Prayer UpdateMarch 2008 “Let the heavens, the earth, the waters with all their creatures and all those here present witness that I, Captain Pedro Fernandez de Quiros…in the Name of Jesus Christ…hoist this emblem of the Holy Cross [...]
The Power of His Resurrection
"But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ....that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection" - Phi.3:8&10 On this resurrection weekend, I will be teaching in Lighthouse Point, Florida. Our [...]
Throw away the cane!
Dear Friends, Gene is out of surgery and the news is good! Thanks so much for praying! Just a little while ago they brought him back to our room from surgery and the post op recovery room. When they brought [...]
Walking, leaping, and praising God!
Walking, leaping, and praising God March 6, 2008 I am home now in Arizona, and feel very much like the lame man healed by Peter (Act 3:1-10). While I am not yet leaping (much to the relief of many, I am [...]
Passover 2016 Message
Passover 2016April 22–30, 2016 “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!” Luk 24:5b–6a On Friday evening, April 22, the Jewish Passover begins. The Feast of Unleavened Bread will run [...]
Christmas with Isaiah – Christmas 2015
Christmas with IsaiahChristmas 2015 “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isa 7:14 We are in Australia at present to enjoy [...]
A Prayer for Your Thanksgiving
“Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” Psa 50:14–15 As we gather with family and friends during [...]
The Divine Price Tag: A Study in Proverbs 31 by Nancy Cunningham
Ladies, Proverbs 31 is a beautiful passage of Scripture. Its verses encourage us, as women, to be transformed by wisdom into women of excellence: for our heavenly Husband, our earthly husband, our family, and the Body of believers surrounding us [...]
The Praise and the Pain of Christmas – Christmas 2014
“Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a [...]
Urgent Call to Prayer and Action!
Urgent Call to Prayer and ActionTo all fellow believers, We are watching dangerous events developing around the world, while our political elites golf, fund-raise, and attend lavish dinners. Our so-called leaders will not lift a finger to support people [...]
The Need for a Spiritual D-Day, June 6, 2014
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing on Normandy beaches, June 6, 1944. As reported today by WorldNet Daily in an article entitled, “D-Day Chaplain Carried No Weapons, Led Men Off Landing Craft,” the story of LtCol George [...]
Honoring the Body of Christ
A Homosexual Jesus film? Recently, a reader and listener sent an urgent report, warning of a soon-to-be-released film depicting Jesus as a homosexual. As always, I try to check things out before making any comment. Here is what I [...]
The First Christmas: Principles of Spiritual Warfare
Providence Fulfills Prophecy—Luk 2:1–7 “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered …” Luk 2:1 The Bible declares that Jesus came into the world “in the fullness of the time” [...]
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah 2013
Coincidence or Providence? A Strange Convergence This Thursday, November 28, 2013, Americans will celebrate our traditional Thanksgiving holiday. In a strange historical alignment, this day also begins the eight-day Jewish festival known as Hanukkah. Generally, Hanukkah falls closer to [...]
Are You Content with Your Lot?
Are You Content with Your Lot?“O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.” Psa 16:5–6 David [...]
A Declaration of Dependence – July 4, 2013
America’s Greatest Need “O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” 2Ch [...]
Signs in the Heavens
Looking Ahead and Looking Up in 2014 “Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven.” Mat 16:1 Willful Spiritual Blindness This incident occurred following the feeding [...]
There is an appointed time for everything …
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under Heaven … A time to give birth and a time to die …” Ecc 3:1, Ecc 3:2a We thank God for the recent [...]
Shall We All Sing Louder in 2013?
Dear Supporters and fellow soldiers, As we bid the last year adieu and greet 2013, I want to thank all of you for your interest, prayers, and support of Basic Training Bible Ministries. I speak in behalf of all the [...]
Immanuel – Christmas 2012
Immanuel “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Mat 1:23 The Age-Old Question In light of the recent savage and demonic [...]
Is Hannukah the Real Christmas?
“I am the light of the world … Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter.And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.” Joh 9:5b, Joh 10:22 The Feast of Hanukkah In [...]
Thanksgiving USA – 2012
I can think of no greater Thanksgiving message, nor a greater warning to the USA on this day: Without radical repentance and correction on the part of God’s people, the Church, we may have to learn to be thankful for [...]
The Foundation of Independence
The Foundation of IndependenceJuly 4, 2012 "We have heard with our ears, O God, Our fathers have told us, the deeds You did in their days, in days of old ... For they did not gain possession of the [...]
The National Anthem
Greetings, Fellow Believers, I found the following article, which I want to pass on as a post 4th of July question. I pray that each of us, and by God's grace, our whole nation, might spend the time to seriously ponder, [...]
New Years Greeting 2012
New Year’s Greetings “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’ Be hospitable [...]
The Eisegesis of Stubby Pringles Christmas!
The Eisegesis ofStubby Pringle's Christmas A short story by Jack Schaefer In sending out this simple story, I anticipated some aggravated feedback from some along the lines of, “What does this have to do with the Bible?” or “Where [...]
Stubby Pringle’s Christmas – A More Selfless Christmas
Christmas Greetings everyone, I first read the following story about 30 years ago. If you read it like a parable, it gives many subtle lessons, and, like the parables Jesus told, the hero is, like the good Samaritan, the least [...]
Christmas Greetings 2011
Christmas Blessings 2011 “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, Who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 [...]
Thanksgiving 2011
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies [prophetic utterances, i.e., divine revelation]." 1Th 5:16–20 "O foolish ones, [...]
What do the current events mean in the Middle East?
What we see occuring across the Middle East today is setting the stage for the end time events of Biblical prophecy. God is at work to wean Israel from her age-old dependance on other nations, instead of relying on the [...]
Christmas 2010
The True Spirit of Christmas “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luk 2:11 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only [...]
Thanksgiving 2010
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift...”“Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 2Co 9:15; 1Th 5:17–18 Jesus Christ is the gift of a loving heavenly Father [...]
Let Them Know You Are With Them
Let Them Know You Are With Them “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints and for me, that utterance may be given to [...]
The Eighth Sign of Jesus
“Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did.” Joh 2:23 The Gospel of John is a unique record of the Person and [...]
Ministry Report, April 2010
Basic Training Bible Ministry Report 2 April, 2010 Weekend Bible Conferences The weekend conferences held in Florida and Virginia are now history. We enjoyed them a great deal, seeing old friends and meeting quite a few new students [...]
Thanksgiving for Christmas
Thanksgiving for ChristmasGiving the Greatest Gift “Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them…And [Anna] coming in that instant she gave thanks to the [...]
Back From the Mountains
Back From the Mountains Our Sierra Trek Gavin and I have been back from the Sierras for over a week now. We planned the trip as a “coming of age” before Gavin’s 21st birthday, and it was a great time [...]
Victorious Celebration
Victorious Celebration “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” 1Pe.1:3 Our Living [...]
The Miracle of Immanuel
The Miracle of Immanuel “ ‘And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.’ ” Mat 1:21 The message of the angel to Joseph explained [...]
Israel Tour 2008
Israel Tour Nov 22-Dec 1, 2008 The Israel tour is now history, and what a tour it was. We experienced a great “pilgrimage” through the land of the Bible. How blessed we were to share it with so many friends and [...]
Who is your Commander-in-Chief?
Who is your Commander-in-Chief? "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus... No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as [...]
BTBM Ministry Update October 2008
Ministry Update, 30 October 2008 “ And this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is [...]
A Call to the Unseen Army
A Call to the Unseen Army26 Sept. 08 “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and [...]
The Mind of Christ
Christmas Greetings from Basic TrainingDecember 2007 “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of [...]
Peace on Earth … When?
Peace on Earth ... When?The Silence of the Stable, Under the Shadow of the Cross “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luk 2:14 “Do not think that I came to bring peace [...]
Missions Conference
Missions ConferenceWestside Bible Church, Glendale, Az October 5-7, 2007 I would like to recruit as many as possible to be in prayer for our upcoming missions conference. I truly believe, as Oswald Chambers stated, “Prayer is not preparation for [...]
The Story of Mr. Eternity
The Story of Mr. EternityThere is nothing so effective in teaching valuable lessons of life like a good and true story. Many of Jesus’ greatest lessons began with the words, “A certain man (or king, or householder)”, which indicated that [...]
Thoughts on Independence
Thoughts on Independence “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” (Gal 5:1) As we celebrate Independence Day it is good for us [...]
Whatever Happened to “Peace on Earth”?
Whatever Happened to “Peace on Earth”?(Christmas 2006) “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of [...]
Thanksgiving- a lifestyle, not a day!
Thanksgiving – a lifestyle, not a day! 1Th 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” The giving of thanks, especially to God, is the [...]
Forgiveness
Forgiveness: A Living Object Lesson “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors….For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your [...]
9/11 In Retrospect (audio lesson available)
9/11 In Retrospect ( Audio lesson)Five years ago on this day my family and I were living in Perth, Western Australia, serving as missionaries to Cross Road Bible Church. I will never forget the call that came from a friend [...]
July Newsletter
Prayer ChallengeBefore leaving Australia, we had been studying the prayers in the New Testament. We found that in almost every epistle, Paul actually includes prayer excerpts built around the doctrines he is expounding. Take Ephesians as an example. In the [...]
BTBM April/May 2006 Newsletter
BTBM Newsletter April-May 2006 Keep Yourselves in the Love of God “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our [...]