The Christian Warrior, TX Conference, March 31– April 2, 2023
CLICK TO REGISTER Fellow Bible Students, On March 31st through April 2nd, 2023, Basic Training Bible Ministries and Red River Cowboy Church in Sherman, TX will present “The Christian Warrior: His Calling, Combat, and Coronation” — based on 2Peter 1:10-11 [...]
Please Pray for West-Central Africa
We have just received news of a disaster unfolding in West- Central Africa from a fellow worker in Malawi. Due to a huge cyclone, severe flooding has taken the lives of many, destroyed homes, farms, and businesses. We are including [...]
STREAMING: “After these things …”, 2023 East Coast Combined Conference, 14-16 April
CLICK FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER Fellow Bible Students, Please join Basic Training Bible Ministries and Fairview Bible Church in a combined weekend 2023 East Coast Conference on April 14th through 16th. Gene Cunningham will teach "After these things ...": [...]
New lessons available
Fellow Bible Students, Enjoy the latest audio and video lessons posted this week:
Streaming: Prepare for Persecution, AR Conference, 3-5 March 2023
CLICK TO REGISTER Fellow Bible Students, Join Grace Bible Church of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Basic Training Bible Ministries on 3–5 March 2023 for a weekend Bible Conference. Gene Cunningham will teach “Prepare for Persecution: Five Stages of Growth and [...]
New Details: AR, TX, East Coast Conferences
Fellow Bible Students, Please join us for a Weekend Bible Conference in early 2023. You can register for them at the links below if you plan on attending: Hot Springs, Arkansas — March 3–5, 2023 Some details may change, but [...]
“He that has an ear” — Revelation Chapter 3
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO In this video, we finish the message to the last three of the seven churches. Sardis—Revelation 3:1–6 The word “Sardis” means “remnant” or “those who escape.” This church has a name that it is “alive” but [...]
“He that has an ear” — Revelation Chapter 2
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO As we study the message of Christ to the seven churches, we will do well to keep in mind four interpretation aides given by Dr. C. I. Scofield: Local meaning—these are seven actual churches existing in [...]
Revelation 1:10-20
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Notes for Revelation lessons are >>>HERE<<< The original, complete audio for Revelation Chapter 1 can be found >>>HERE<<< John was banned to the Island of Patmos and was given a vision in which he was told [...]
Revelation 1:1-9
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO >>>Notes for Revelation can be found HERE <<< The three-fold outline of the book Revelation one is found in verse 1:19. Notice that Jesus says, talking to John, “Write the things that you have seen, the [...]
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 [...]
What Does Jabez’ Prayer have to do with Jesus’ birth?
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO This video was extracted from original audio "The First and Last Christmas" We rightly love the Christmas Story. We know that God arranged the whole scene, but few know the connection to Jabez’ prayer nearly two [...]
A Hero, a Maiden, and a Dragon
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO “In every great story, there are three things: a hero, a maiden, and a dragon.” G.K. Chesterton. The Maiden In Luke 1:26-29, Mary has had an appearance of an angel that calls himself Gabriel and tells [...]
The Gifts of the Magi — Christmas 2022
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO It's Christmas time again—the time when we commemorate the birth of our Lord with celebration and the giving of gifts. Matthew 2 gives us the account of the Magi that visited Jesus as a baby; [...]
“Blessed are you among women”
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO You might not believe it, but Luke Chapter One is one of the most theologically, doctrinally, and prophetically packed passages anywhere in Scripture. To thoroughly exegete it would involve going from book to book, passage to [...]
If Christmas is pagan, should Christians be involved?
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Should Christians get involved in supporting or celebrating Christmas? Have you ever heard that argument? Why in the world would Christians want to get involved in something that was really a "pagan holiday," that we the [...]
“Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” — Mission Forgotten
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“I will bless those who bless you” — Mission Forgotten
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO This video was posted on YouTube. Please watch it, give it a "Thumbs Up" and subscribe to the YouTube channel to increase its visibility and impact. This video and the previous two describe the context and [...]
News about 2022 Fall Bible Conferences
Fellow Bible Students, There is one remaining fall 2022 Bible Conference event. Please register now for Idaho if you plan on attending. Get more detail by clicking on the poster. Please also enjoy the lessons from previous conferences list below. [...]
“until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in”
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO This video is a follow-up to the previous “Rapture of the Church: Goodness and Severity.” These two videos, along with the next, discuss a little-studied rapture passage found in Romans 11:11 through Romans 12:2. References to [...]
The Rapture — Goodness and Severity
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Most people would never look at Romans Chapter 11 to find the rapture of the church, but it's there and we learn a great deal by considering it within the context of the passage. We find [...]
Biblical Meditation Revisited — Deary, Idaho 19-20 Nov 2022
CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS Fellow Bible Students, Join Basic Training Bible Ministries at Deary Community Bible Church in Deary, Idaho on Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20, 2022 for “Biblical Meditation Revisited“. Deary Community Bible Church is located at 4981 Highway [...]
COME UP HERE
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Revelation 4:1 begins, “After these things.” This is exactly the phrase that is used in Revelation 4:19, giving the outline. It refers to a specific time, namely, after the church age. So, after the church age, [...]
Immortality
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO 1st Corinthians 15:45 says, “the first man, Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.” Aren't you glad that you can step out of Adam into Christ? Can you imagine that the [...]
The Hands of God
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO OR SEE LISTING BELOW Does God really have hands? No. God, is Spirit. This is an anthropomorphism, a big word. That just means we ascribe human qualities to God in order to better understand Him. You [...]
Jesus’ Roadmap for the Future
CLICK TO SEE ALL VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES This series of short lessons attempts to detail Jesus' Roadmap for the Future. It starts with the last lessons Jesus gave the disciples on the Mount of Olives, and ends with teachings [...]
When God Judges a Nation
“Why do you show me iniquity, and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention arises.” Hab. 1:3 >>>>Click here for printable Conference Notes <<<< Highlights of Habakkuk These are the [...]
Degrees of Eternal Rewards
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Why Strive for Rewards? Believers often question the mention of rewards as a basis for motivating us to live faithfully/ victoriously. However, remember in Revelation 4:4, 10–11, the twenty-four elders, who represent those believers who have [...]
Eternal Reward: Seated with Christ
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO 1. All who are believers in Jesus Christ are overcomers by virtue of union with Christ (John 16:33; Rom. 8:37; 1 John 5:4–5). 2. All unconditional promises made to “overcomers” in the message to the seven [...]
Eternal Reward: A Named Pillar
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO 1. All who are believers in Jesus Christ are overcomers by virtue of union with Christ (John 16:33; Rom. 8:37; 1 John 5:4–5). 2. All unconditional promises made to “overcomers” in the message to the seven [...]
Eternal Reward: Walk in White with Jesus
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The Church of Sardis, Revelation 3:1–6 • Commendation—none! Both Sardis and Laodicea are without any commendation! • Rebuke/Correction, vv. 1–3 Rebuked for spiritual deadness, imperfect works, called to be watchful (spiritual wake–up), strengthen what remains, remember [...]
Eternal Reward: Co-ruler with Christ (corrected links)
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The Church of Thyatira, Revelation 2:18–29: • Commendation, vv. 18–19 Good works, love, service, faith, patience—greater than before • Rebuke/Correction, vv. 20–24 Tolerance of Jezebel, sexual immorality, unrepentance by her followers, certainty of judgment unless they [...]
Eternal Reward: A New Name
CLICK TO ADD VIDEO The question arises, based on what has been written above: Do the promises to the overcomers then belong to all Christians, or only to those who actively overcome? To which the answer is: “Yes.” The Church [...]
Eternal Reward for Suffering
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The Church of Smyrna, Revelation 2:8–11:• Commendation, vv. 8–9 Good works, suffering, poverty (spiritually rich), resistance to the Synagogue of Satan • Rebuke/Correction—none! • Promise to Overcomers, vv. 10–11 Please note carefully that a challenge and [...]
Eternal Reward: Tree of Life
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Since our study has to do specifically with eternal rewards, we cannot deal with all the points made to each church. We will try to hit the high-points and zero in on the promises to the [...]
Eternal Rewards for Overcomers
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO When we come to the seven churches of the Revelation, our theological “sacred cow” will inevitably affect our interpretation. This is critical in regard to our identification of the “overcomer.” We will either see the “overcomer” [...]
Eternal Rewards for Endurance
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The theme of “holding fast to the end” and of “patient endurance” runs through the book of Hebrews (3:6, 14; 4:14; 6:12–15; 10:35–39; 12:1–3). Time and space do not allow us the ability to cover this [...]
Eternal Rewards Acquired Today
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The Challenge to “Enter into His Rest” (Hebrews 4:1–16) This passage is worthy of careful consideration lest we fail to grasp what “rest” means. In chapter 3, it spoke of failure to enter into Canaan. In [...]
A Rewardable Life
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO The warning sections of the book of Hebrews set forth the truth that how we live our lives after our initial salvation will result either in eternal gain, or in eternal loss. The examples of both [...]
Eternal Rewards for Faithfulness Here
CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO Believers often question the mention of rewards as a basis for motivating us to live faithfully/ victoriously. However, remember in Revelation 4:4, 10–11, the twenty-four elders, who represent those believers who have gained crowns, cast [...]
Gain Grace?
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO Lewis Sperry Chafer in his systematic theology tells us that there are three essential factors that relate to the grace of God. Three things about the grace of God that we need to keep in mind. [...]
I know, I know!
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO In John 11:17, the focus changes from the disciples to Martha. "So when Jesus came,He found that he had already been in the tomb for four days." If Jesus was 20 miles from Bethany, it would [...]
Seven Expressions of Love from the Cross
CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO All seven of Jesus’ last words on the cross are anticipated in Psalm 22. It's quite interesting when Jesus cried out on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” He was [...]
This and That
CLICK TO SEE THE VIDEO I have never personally watched a dead person come to life, but I have watched multitudes that were dead in their trespasses and since enter resurrection life; That's even a greater miracle. In Ephesians two, [...]
Condemned by Choice
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24 [...]
Life, Love, Light
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO John 3:16 explains that God the Father sent His Son, Jesus, into the world out of His love for all mankind. His promise is "that whoever believes in Him would not perish" in judgment "but" would [...]
Never, Never
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give himwill become in him a fountain of [...]
Should Not Perish
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO In the beginning of John Chapter three, we find that Jesus is in a nighttime interview with a very prominent and a very important man by the name of Nicodemus. It starts out in John [...]
These are Written
CLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO John's gospel was written with the primary purpose of leading people into a saving knowledge of Jesus and through faith, introducing them into the family of God. But he tells us here in John Chapter [...]
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.
Two Little Hobbits
Perilous Times Primer #47August 13, 2022Two Little Hobbits “The battle for helms deep is over. The battle for Middle Earth is about tobegin. All our hopes now lie with two little hobbits, somewhere inthe wilderness.” – Gandalf >>>CLICK HERE FOR [...]
Are You Ready to Go Down?
Perilous Times Primer # 46July 22, 2022 Are You Ready to Go Down? >>>If you'd like a printable version of this click here<<< We (Nan and I) had an interesting readiness test on our flight back from Montana camp. I’ll [...]
Kansas Prairie Pastors’ Retreat – May 17–20, 2022
We were finally able, in May of this year, to organize and execute a plan that had been in my mind for about ten years: To bring together young pastors and their wives, for a relaxing retreat away from the [...]
Recent Lessons Available
Time is short. Consider sharing, with an unbelieving friend, one of the following short evangelistic videos from the Gospel of John.
By-verse Notes on NT Compilation–Part 2
Click here if you cannot see the entire document >>>This paperback book will be deliverable mid-July, but is now orderable HERE<<< PREFACEWhile I was teaching in Myanmar/Burma in March 2019, some of my long-term, advanced students suggested that I go [...]
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 [...]
By-verse Notes on Ephesians
If you cannot see the entire document, click here INTRODUCTIONThe epistle to the Ephesians has been both a blessing and a “mystery” to many Bible students and scholars through the ages. Some have called it “the Queen of the Epistles,” [...]
Streaming — AR Conference, 13-15 May, 2022
Fellow Bible Students, Join Grace Bible Church of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Basic Training Bible Ministries on 13 – 15 May, 2022 for a weekend Bible Conference. Gene Cunningham will teach “The Power of Biblical Meditation” based on Psalm 1:1-2. [...]
By-verse Notes on NT Compilation–Part 1
Click here if you cannot see the entire document >>>This paperback book is now orderable HERE<<< PREFACE While I was teaching in Myanmar/Burma in March 2019, some of my long-term, advanced students suggested that I go through the New Testament [...]
By-verse Notes on Philemon
Click here if you do not see the entire document INTRODUCTION The little personal letter that we know as Philemon is one of the great prison epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon). Even though he was in a Roman prison [...]
Bible Conference Video, Audio available
Fellow Bible Students, If you missed them, or would just like to review the latest Bible conferences, they are posted now. Just click on the title: Virginia April 8-10 "As you see the Day approaching: What day are you looking [...]
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 Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross — Fairview, PA Conference, April 14–16, 2022
Greetings Bible Students, Starting Thursday night April 14–16, 2022 Basic Training Bible Ministries and Fairview Bible Church in Fairview PA will present "The Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross". Please register as soon as possible. CLICK HERE OR ON [...]
Streaming “As You See the Day Approaching” — VA Conference April 8-10, 2022
Greetings Bible Students, Register now if you plan to attend in person at the conference location! On April 8–10, 2022 Basic Training Bible Ministries will present "As you see the Day approaching: What day are you looking for?" — from [...]
Tremble Before God/Triumph in Disaster
Perilous Times Primer #45 March 31, 2022 Tremble Before God/Triumph in Disaster “Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor the fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; [...]
Register for BTBM Bible Conferences in 2022
Friends, Consider attending these future conferences. Click to see details and register: Red River Cowboy Conference, TX- April 1-3Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, VA- April 8-10PA Conference, Erie, PA- April 14-16Arkansas Conference, Hot Springs, AR- May 13-15Uniown, PA Conference- Oct 7-9Arizona Conference, [...]
By-verse Notes on Galatians
Click here if you do not see the entire document INTRODUCTION Paul had first preached the Gospel to the Galatians on his first missionary journey with Barnabas, in the cities of Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe (Acts 13:13–14:31). These [...]
The Battle for Middle Earth
Perilous Times Primer #44March 18, 2022 The Battle for Middle Earth “Sauron’s wrath will be terrible, his retribution swift. The battle for Helms Deep is over.The battle for middle earth is about to begin. All our hopes now lie withtwo [...]
2022 Texas Conference April 1-3
Words of Warning to an Apostate Generation “Therefore, as The Holy Spirit says; Today, if you will hear His voice,do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Heb 3:7,8 Fellow Bible Students, Join Basic Training Bible Ministries and Red [...]
Southern California Men’s and Ladies Retreat March 18-20, 2022
Fellow Bible Students, Basic Training Bible Ministries invites you to attend the Men‘s and Ladies Retreat, March 18-20, 2022 hosted by Church of Hope, Aliso Viejo, California. The Men’s Retreat theme is "Stand in the Gap" Ezekiel 22:30. Men's teachers will [...]
Faith is the Victory
Perilous Times Primer # 43 January 5, 2022 Faith is the Victory “By this I know that You are well pleased with me, Because my enemy does not triumph over me.” Psalm 41:11 “But the people who know their God [...]
By-verse Notes on Romans
Click Here if You Don't See the Full Notes Below Paul’s epistle to the Roman church is considered by many to be one of his most difficult works, particularly because of the arguments in chapters 9–11. Other scholars consider this [...]
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 [...]
By-verse Notes on Colossians
Click here if you do not see the entire document The town of Colosse, about one hundred miles east of Ephesus, was a small and insignificant place at the time of this its writing. Yet, it was significant—especially to Paul—because [...]
Around the World In Prayer –Christmas 2021
Around the World in Prayer Christmas 2021 “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us …” Isaiah 9:6a This promise of a child given to the world is a promise both of deliverance [...]
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 [...]
Fall Bible Conference Update
Fellow Bible Students,The Idaho conference details are below. The AZ and PA Conference recordings can be found on the website here: >>>Conference Recordings<<< Click for Details The Mystery of Godliness2021 Idaho Conference Deary Community Bible Church4981 Highway 8Deary, IdahoNovember 12-14, [...]
By-verse Notes on Philippians
Click here if you do not see the entire document No church of the early Christian era was more in tune with the theology and spirit of the Apostle Paul than were the Philippians. His letter to them is unlike [...]
By-verse Notes on Acts
Click here if you do not see the entire document Luke wrote the book of Acts as part two of his Gospel story. If we read Luke 1:1–4 with Acts 1:1–3 we see that both were addressed to “Theophilus.” The [...]
By-verse Notes on John
The Gospel of Matthew was written primarily for the Jewish reader. The record in Mark had the Roman reader in mind. Luke was prepared for a wider audience—the Greek-speaking world. But the Gospel of John has a wider focus than [...]
Agenda Update: The Simplicity of The Gospel, Buchanan Dam, TX, May 14-16
On May 14–16, 2021 Basic Training Bible Ministries and Cross and Spurs Church in Buchanan Dam, TX will present "The Simplicity of the Gospel" a weekend conference with its theme taken from Jesus' words in Matthew 18:3. There will be an public concert Saturday night. Come join us!
Zoom Seize the High Ground! — VA Conference, April 9–11, 2021
Click poster for registration and details Greetings Bible Students, Join us live on Zoom or in at the conference location. On April 9–11, 2021 Basic Training Bible Ministries will present "Seize the High Ground!" — the third conference in a [...]
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. [...]
Out of the Shadow of Death into the Light of Life
Perilous Times Primer #42January 25, 2021Out of the Shadow of Death into the Light of Life >>>Click here for a printable version of this<<< “But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letter that this wicked plot which [...]
By-verse Notes on Luke
The Gospel According to Luke The Gospel of Luke, like Matthew and Mark, is written to a particular audience. Whereas Matthew wrote specifically for a Jewish audience and Mark for the Roman reader, Luke is written to the Greek-speaking world. [...]
By-verse Notes on Mark
The Gospel According to Mark INTRODUCTIONIt is important for us to understand that the authors of each of the Gospels had a particular audience in mind when they wrote. They therefore presented Jesus in a specific way that would appeal [...]
“MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN”
Perilous Times Primer #41January 9, 2021“MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN” >>>Click here for a printable version of this<<< “And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN …God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it … You have [...]
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 [...]
The LORD of Hosts Rides on the Storm
Perilous Times Primer #40 Click here for a printable version of this “And when you see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb; and the hand of the Lord will be known toward His [...]
By-verse Notes on Matthew
The Gospel According to Matthew While I was teaching in Myanmar/Burma in March 2019, some of my long-term, advanced students suggested that I go through the New Testament and provide basic notes, which they could then be able print as [...]
Post 2020 Election Blues?
Perilous Times Primer #39 “Why do the heathen rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, ‘Let us break [...]
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 [...]
The Message of Jesus to the Seven Churches
Uniontown, PA Conference, Oct 23-25: "The Message of Jesus to the Seven Churches" Fellow Bible Students, Abundant Life Church of Uniontown, PA and Basic Training Bible Ministries hosted the annual conference "The Message of Jesus to the Seven Churches" 23 [...]
Prayer Request September 2020
Dear Friends, As life in the USA creeps back towards normal (maybe!) our brothers and sisters around the world are still being adversely affected by Covid and the government controls that come with it. We just heard this morning [...]
Dark Days and Difficult Times
Perilous Times Primer #38 “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”Psalm 11:3 What to Do in Dark Times The question above seems to be a common theme for many believers today. It is easy to see why. [...]
The Beauty of Submission – Kansas Ladies Retreat 2020
Ladies, "We are designed for submission to submit is to participate in the plan God has for us. But we are designed for so much more! We are designed to beautify the gospel message and the Person of the Gospel [...]
2020 VA Conference Videos
Fellow Bible Students,Enjoy the videos of the 2020 Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference this past weekend. The first two have bad audio, but hopefully are listenable. Plain audio of the conference will be available on the website soon. To follow along [...]
Zoom Instructions: Pressing On for the Prize — Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference – July 3-5, 2020
Fellow Bible Students, Many have expressed interest in using Zoom to attend our 4th annual Shenandoah Valley Conference for July 3-5, 2020. Live video sessions will be streamed via Zoom per the schedule below, and also recorded for posting on [...]
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. [...]
UPDATE: Pressing On for the Prize — Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference – July 3-5, 2020
Fellow Bible Students, There is still time to register for our 4th annual Shenandoah Valley Conference for July 3-5, 2020. Missionary-pastor Gene Cunningham will teach "Pressing on for the Prize: An Overview of the Doctrine of Eternal Rewards" using the [...]
The Beauty of Submission — Women’s Retreat, 31 July – 1 Aug, 2020
Women's Retreat 2020, X4 Ranch, Mayetta, Kansas Ladies,Food, fellowship, and digging deep into God's Word! What more can you ask for? Join the X4 Ranch and Basic Training Bible Ministries a weekend women's retreat starting Friday 31 July, 2020. Nan [...]
No Turning Back – Arkansas Bible Conference, 12-14 June, 2020
"No Turning Back" T-Shirts Available! Fellow Bible Students, Join Grace Bible Church of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Basic Training Bible Ministries on 12 - 14 June, 2020 for a weekend Bible Conference. "No Turning Back," based on Hebrews 10:38, will [...]
CANCELED — Orange County Conference 2020
Fellow Bible Students, The May 22-24, 2020 Orange County California Bible Conference HAS BEEN CANCELED. Questions contact Karen Smith (email: keepsurfing007@gmail.com)
Part 7: The Sabbath of the Soul
Simplicity Series #47Sabbath Series—Part 7 The Sabbath of the Soul “For we who have believed do enter that rest … Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.” Hebrews 4:3, [...]
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 [...]
Part 6: The Kingdom Age Will Be a Millennial Sabbath
Simplicity Series #46Sabbath Series—Part 6 The Kingdom Age Will Be a Millennial Sabbath Review In every Sabbath celebration from the weekly observance to the Year of Jubilee, there are certain themes that are repeated. The first is that of rest. [...]
PA Retreat 2020
Conference audio and notes are available the annual PA Men’s and Women’s retreat, hosted by Fairview Bible Church- Erie, PA March 13-15, 2019. For the general session and men’s classes, Gene's topic was “Redeeming the Time” – which comes from [...]
Around the World in Prayer: Spring 2020
“Even those I will bring to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be acceptable on My altar; For My house will be called a house of prayer [...]
Part 5: The Sabbaths Reveal God’s Power to Restore What was Lost
Simplicity Series #45Sabbath Series—Part 5 The Sabbaths Reveal God’s Power to Restore What was Lost “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 The Year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:8–17, 23–34) [...]
Coronavirus Update
Perilous Times Primer #37 Let me start off by saying that I am not (obviously) a health professional. The information that I pass on is “for what it is worth.” Consider and respond as you are led by the Holy [...]
Coronavirus in Perspective
Perilous Times Primer #36 “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you [...]
Part 4: The Sabbath Reveals the Providential Care of God
Simplicity Series #44Sabbath Series—Part 4 continued The Sabbath Reveals the Providential Care of God In our previous three posts we have seen how the weekly Sabbath reveals the love and grace of God, and how the seven annual Feasts/Sabbaths [...]
Part 3: The Sabbath Reveals the Redemptive Plan of God
Simplicity Series #43Sabbath Series—Part 3 continued The Sabbath Reveals the Redemptive Plan of God As we saw in the last post, the seven annual feasts in Israel were designed to reveal and anticipate the plan of redemption through Jesus [...]
Part 2: The Sabbath Reveals the Redemptive Plan of God
Simplicity Series #42Sabbath Series—Part 2 continued The Sabbath Reveals the Redemptive Plan of God The Seven Feasts of Israel Not only did God give to Israel the seventh-day Sabbath, He also gave to them seven Sabbath-feasts. The seven feasts [...]
Part 1: The Sabbath Reveals the Love and Grace of God
Simplicity Series #41Sabbath Series Part 1 The Sabbath Reveals the Love and Grace of God “For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Matthew 12:8 “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the [...]
Save the Date for the Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference April 3-5, 2020
Fellow Bible Students, Save the date for the annual Shenandoah Valley Conference, "Pressing on for the Prize: An Overview of the Doctrine of Eternal Rewards." Gene Cunningham will teach, using the key verse: “I press toward the goal for the [...]
Register now for the PA Men’s and Women’s Retreat – March 13-15, 2020
Greetings Bible Students, Join us for the annual PA Men's and Women's retreat, hosted by Fairview Bible Church- Erie, PA March 13-15, 2019. The theme for men's classes will be "Redeeming the Time" - which comes from Eph 5:15-16 "See [...]
The Sabbath Reveals the Glory of God
Simplicity Series #40 The Sabbath Reveals the Glory of God “Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested [...]
Run with the Horsemen—Part 3
The Never-Ending Battle Perilous Times Primer #35 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage …” Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) It is crucial to note [...]
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 [...]
India Mission Report December 2019
“So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 God, in His faithfulness [...]
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.’” [...]
An Appeal for Faithfulness in an Age of Apostasy – PA Conference 2019
Gene Cunningham and Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA presented "An Appeal for Faithfulness in an Age of Apostasy – The Five Warning Passages from The Book of Hebrews" at the Annual Basic Training Bible Ministries Western PA Bible Conference [...]
Run with the Horsemen—Part 2
Gene has recently updated Perilous Times Primer #33 (Run with the Horsemen—Part 1), to exemplify the kind of spiritual battles we are facing today. You can read those updates here. Perilous Times Primer #34 Like Jeremiah, we need to learn [...]
Updated: Run with the Horsemen—Part 1
Perilous Times Primer #33 “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” Jeremiah 12:5 Question: Are you ready to run with the horses? Thesis: If you are weary of [...]
Register now for the PA Conference – Oct 25-27, 2019
Greetings Bible Students, On October 25th – 27th, 2019 Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA will present “An Appeal for Faithfulness in an Age of Apostasy – The Five Warning Passages from The Book of [...]
Shedding Ancient Light on the Outer Darkness Controversy – Arizona Conference – AZ 2019
Gene Cunningham presented "Shedding Ancient Light on the Outer Darkness Controversy - Arizona Conference" at the 4th Annual Basic Training Bible Ministries Cowboy Capital of Arizona Bible Conference on September 7-9, 2018.
Around the World in Prayer: Fall 2019
“Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications! Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness!” Psalm 143:1 We just finished up the Fourth Annual Arizona Cowboy Conference and were blessed by the truth of God’s Word and [...]
Pressing On — 2019 Kansas Women’s Retreat Audio and Notes
On 28 and 29 June, 2019 at the X4 Ranch in Mayetta, Kansas, Nan Cunningham taught using the key verse is "So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord" (Hosea 6:3). These are the notes/handout and [...]
Register for the 2019 Arizona Bible Conference
Announcing the 4th Annual Basic Training Bible Ministries Cowboy Capital of Arizona Bible Conference September 6–8, 2019 You are invited to join us in Prescott, Arizona as Gene Cunningham teaches "Shedding Ancient Light on the Outer Darkness Controversy - Arizona [...]
Eshet Chayil – Woman of Honor
If you'd like a hardcopy of the 2019 version this book, it can be ordered HERE.
A Place of Worship — Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)
“A Place of Worship -- Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)” is a visual aide matching the coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Worship
“A Place of Worship” is a coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Learning — Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)
“A Place of Learning -- Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)” is a visual aide matching the coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Learning
“A Place of Learning” is a coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Healing — Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)
“A Place of Healing-- Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)” is a visual aide matching the coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Healing
“A Place of Healing” is a coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Forgiveness — Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)
“A Place of Forgiveness -- Visual Aide (Colored Artwork)” is a visual aide matching the coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
A Place of Forgiveness
“A Place of Forgiveness” is a coloring book and part of the At the Feet of Jesus -- Mary of Bethany Series, and is appropriate for children ages 4-12.
The Basics Book – Revised Edition
If you'd like a hardcopy of the 2019 version this book, it can be ordered HERE.
Entering into His Rest
Simplicity Series #39 Entering into His Rest “Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in [...]
The Elements and Ingredients of Culture and the Revolutionary Power of the Gospel
Simplicity Series #38 The Elements and Ingredients of Culture and the Revolutionary Power of the Gospel What is Culture? “For as [a man] he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7 Culture is the outward expression of [...]
The Five Essential Elements of the Gospel in Romans
Simplicity Series #37 The Five Essential Elements of the Gospel in Romans “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and [...]
Around the World in Prayer: April – June 2019
“O Lord, I beseech You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and prayer of Your servants who delight to revere Your name …” Nehemiah 1:11 We will soon be departing for ministry in Asia: Gene [...]
The Gospel and Culture
Simplicity Series #36 The Gospel and Culture In May, I will be speaking at a large Theological Conference in Asia, and I have been asked to present a series on the impact of the Gospel message on culture along three [...]
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 [...]
The Olivet Discourse — VA 2019
The third annual Shenandoah Valley Basic Training Bible Ministries Conference was held on March 15–17, 2019, where Gene Cunningham taught “The Olivet Discourse: The Prophecies and Parables of Jesus Regarding His Return.” The key verse is Matthew 24:37, “But as [...]
Five Theological Threads in Romans — Tucson, AZ 2019
On February 1st through 3rd, 2019, Tucson Bible Church and Basic Training Bible Ministries presented "Five Theological Threads of Romans".
Register for 2019 Bible Conferences
Fellow Bible Students, Details, points of contact or registration forms are now posted for upcoming Basic Training Bible Ministries conferences: March 8-10: PA Men's and Womens Retreat: Theme for Men’s Classes: “The Light that Shines Through The Darkness" (Men), and [...]
Around the World in Prayer: January / February 2019
Around the World in Prayer January/February 2019 As we enter the New Year, we encourage you to follow the will of God for your life. “Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for [...]
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 [...]
Around the World in Prayer and Thanksgiving! December 2018
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” 2 Corinthians 9:15 You have joined us many times this year as we have journeyed together “around the world in prayer.” Our hearts are filled with appreciation for your faithful prayers and [...]
Living Thankfully
Simplicity Series #35 Living Thankfully “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service [worship]. And do not be conformed to this [...]
Seated in the Heavenlies – PA 2018
October 26th - 28th Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church presented "Seated in the Heavenlies: The Christian's Position and Power in Christ". The theme comes from Ephesians 2:6 "(He) raised us up together and made us sit together [...]
Please Pray for Kurt and Sheri Johnson
Dear Family, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are [...]
Update: “Seated in the Heavenlies” – PA Conference – Oct 26-28, 2018
Greetings Bible Students, Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA will present "Seated in the Heavenlies: The Christian's Position and Power in Christ." The theme comes from Ephesians 2:6 "[He] raised us up together and made us [...]
Around the World in Prayer: Fall 2018
Around the World in Prayer Fall 2018 “Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue. [...]
Election, Predestination, and the Plan of God – AZ 2018
Gene Cunningham presented "Election, Predestination, and the Plan of God: The Biblical Case Against Calvinism, Lordship Salvation, and Replacement Theology" at the annual conference in Prescott, Arizona, September 7th through 9th. Gene's teaching refutes Calvinism (Romans 9), Lordship Salvation (Romans [...]
The Glory Road and the Path of Victory
Simplicity Series #34 The Glory Road and the Path of Victory “For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life [...]
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 [...]
This Grace in Which We Stand
Simplicity Series #33 The Grace in Which We Stand (Romans 5) Our Security and Blessedness in the Love of God Introduction Paul has carefully laid out his teaching in Rom. 3:21–4:25 on the doctrine of justification. As we have seen, [...]
The Father of Believers and the Focus of Faith
Simplicity Series #32 The Father of Believers and the Focus of Faith “Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus … Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness … For [...]
What of Those Who Have Never Heard?
Simplicity Series #31 The Gospel for the Nations What of Those Who Have Never Heard? “I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise, so as much as is in me, I am [...]
Around the World in Prayer: August/September 2018
Around the World in Prayer August/September 2018 “Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.” Psalm 105:1 “Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather [...]
The Glorious Message of the Gospel
Simplicity Series #30 The Glorious Message of the Gospel “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God, which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, concerning His Son [...]
Faithful Living in Perilous Times
Faithful Living in Perilous Times “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it [...]
The Mystery of Godliness — VA 2018
Gene Cunningham presented "The Mystery of Godliness" May 11–13, 2018 in Winchester, Virginia. The statement of Paul in 1 Timothy 3:16 declares that “without controversy great is the mystery of godliness.” The “mystery” began with the birth of Jesus Christ, [...]
The Victorious Homecoming of the Saints
The Victorious Homecoming of the Saints Hebrews 12:22–24 “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God … to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant …” In Memoriam This post is dedicated to [...]
The Miraculous Life-2018-Erie, PA
The Miraculous Life-2018-Erie, PA Gene presented The Miraculous Life at the Men's Retreat in Erie, PA in March 2018.
Nagaland Mission Report 2018
This video was presented at the 2018 VA Bible Conference.
Pakistan Mission Report 2018
Faisal John presented these reports at the 2018 VA Conference
India CBS 2018
Nan Cunningham gave this verbal report and provided videos at the 2018 VA Conference. Verbal Report Orphanage India CBS 2018
Urgent Prayer Request
Urgent Prayer Request President Trump is considering moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, in recognition of "The Eternal Capitol of Israel." If he does this, it will be the MOST SIGNIFICANT decision he has made thus far as President of [...]
Behold, the Beauty of the Lord-2018-Erie, PA
Nan Cunningham presented Behold the Beauty of the Lord to the ladies in Erie, PA in March 2018; Behold the Beauty of the Lord -- 2018 PA Women's Retreat
Around the World in Prayer: Spring 2018
Spring 2018 “For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with [...]
Prayer Points from PNG Mission
Prayer Points from PNG Mission We would love to have you join us in prayer for some of the needs we came across on our recent mission in PNG. Again, I urge you to pray for Taylor and his work [...]
Papua New Guinea Mission Report – Part Two
January/February 2018 Jungle Missions, PNG Style After the first week of classes in Numba village were complete, Nan, Rich, and I set off with a team of approximately 16 of our former students and graduates for a week of trekking [...]
Papua New Guinea Mission Report
January/February 2018 “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” Joh 20:21 Ese Bible Institute Nan and I had the privilege of serving once again to the students of Ese Bible Institute in the [...]
Friend and Pastor Needs Prayer
Friends, Please pray for Nick Cook, a friend and pastor of Abundant Life Church in Uniontown Pennsylvania. Nick has recently been a car accident, has been diagnosed with a concussion and now has fainting spells. He is not driving temporarily, [...]
Ese Bible Institute
Numba Village, Papua New Guinea Graduation Day Ceremony January 13, 2018 Greetings from Numba Village, Today, we graduated the seventh group of Ese Bible Institute students. What a great day of celebration and giving of honor to the Lord Jesus [...]
Nagaland partner needs prayer
To all prayer warriors, Our contact in Nagaland, Throngji Him, has been suffering from brain tumors for some time. He is now in hospital, undergoing Radiation treatment for 30 days. Throngji, and his wife Ayangla, run the Bethel Children's Home, [...]
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 [...]
Around the World in Prayer: Winter 2018
Around the World in Prayer Winter 2018 “As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.” Psalm 16:3 Please pray for the majestic saints of Papua New Guinea! We [...]
Urgent Prayer Request
Dear Prayer Warriors, Please read the attached article about the weekly Bible studies being held in the White House. This gives me more confidence and encouragement than anything that has happened since the election. We are in a raging spiritual [...]
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 [...]
Around the World in Prayer Update Fall 2017
November 2017 “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Col 4:2 We are always thankful for your faithful and consistent prayers, and for the grace of God that encourages us to come boldly before [...]
The Gospel According to Paul- October 2017, Uniontown, PA
1st Corinthians 15:3-4 says "For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according [...]
The Gospel According to Jesus – September 2017, Prescott, AZ
The Second Annual Cowboy World Conference ... The Gospel According to Jesus -- Arizona 2017
Around the World in Prayer: Fall 2017
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls. And prosperity within your palaces.'” Psalm 122:6–7 Today we leave for our “Lord of Battle” tour of Israel, visiting many of the [...]
The Resurrection of Christ and the Vanity of Pascal’s Wager
The Resurrection of Christ and the Vanity of Pascal’s Wager “And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile, you are still in your sins! … If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are [...]
Prayer Update
Greetings, Fellow-Soldiers in Christ! We want to thank all who joined us in prayer for Faisal. Our latest word is that he has experienced nothing less than miraculous recovery. He is forging ahead with the work that was planned for [...]
Prayer Request
Greetings, Fellow Soldiers in Christ,Nan and I are in Perth, Australia for a Bible conference next weekend. Just this morning we learned that my nephew, Monte Jones, has died suddenly and unexpectedly. Details are scant at this time, but Monte [...]
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 [...]
Building for Eternity
Simplicity Series #26 Building for Eternity “If anyone’s work which he has built on it [the “foundation,” v. 11] endures, he will receive a reward.” 1Co 3:14 Review from Simplicity Series #25 We each choose to be either a [...]
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 [...]
India Children’s Ministry-2017 Video
Dear Subscribers, Here is the link to a wonderful video on the 2017 India Children's Ministry. Please view it [HERE]. By grace alone, BTBM
India Children’s Ministry-2017
Often, while I am in India for the Children’s Ministry, the pastor asks me to share some Scriptures with his congregation. This year, I spoke with them from Psalm 138—a psalm of thanksgiving from the heart of David. Verse [...]
Prayer Requests
To all prayer warriors, This morning, I received sad news from India. Pastor Jayraj and his wife Lalitha have a daughter named Karyuna, who has suffered from epilepsy for some years. She grew into a lovely young lady and married [...]
Building the House of the Soul
Building the House of the Soul “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Mat 7:24 I recently taught this class in [...]
Ministry Prayer Requests
Greetings Prayer Warriors, Nan and her team are in Asia teaching Children’s Bible School programs. The pastor of the church they are in was approached yesterday by members of an unfriendly religious group, asking why they were promoting a [...]
Six Principles of Spiritual Power
Six Principles of Spiritual Power “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring; the rain also covers it with [...]
You Shall Call His Name Immanuel
You Shall Call His Name 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 An Ancient Sign to Israel (Isa 7:10–17; [...]
The Gospel According to Moses – 2017 Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference
Gene presented The Gospel According to Moses at the first annual Shenandoah Valley Bible Conference held April 21-23, 2017 in Winchester, Virginia. This series is intended to demonstrate that the Gospel message, focusing on the Person and work of Jesus [...]
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 [...]
The Shepherd-King
The Shepherd-King “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, that I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; a King shall reign and prosper, and execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will [...]
Last of the Headhunters
Many of you know that we have made many mission trips into Nagaland. I thought you might enjoy the following article published in the April 4, 2017 issue of the U.K. Sun—GeneLAST OF THE HEADHUNTERS by Mark McConville Meet India’s [...]
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 [...]
Mexico Mission Report – March 2017
Mexico Mission Report—March 2017 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation …” Isa 52:7a We recently returned from an [...]
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 [...]
Around the World in Prayer: Spring 2017
Around the World in PrayerSpring 2017 “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, in view of your participation in the gospel from the first [...]
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 [...]
Urgent Prayer Request
Dear Friends and Family, Please pray for Faisal and Carrie John. Pastor Faisal is currently in Pakistan and has contracted Typhoid Fever. He is on medication and resting at this time. Please pray for: The merciful Lord would heal [...]
The Free Gift of God—An Insult to Man’s Pride
The Free Gift of God—An Insult to Man’s Pride “… being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Rom 3:24 The Righteousness of God The basic theme of the book of Romans can [...]
Your Battles Belong to the Lord
Your Battles Belong to the Lord “Then all of this assembly shall know that the LORD does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give you into our hands.” 1Sa 17:47 [...]
Prayer Update
Dear Friends, Below is a quick email from Gene regarding the prayer request we sent out yesterday: “We made it, but no chopper. We made record time, eleven and a half hours. Please send out thanks to all who [...]
Complete in Christ?
Simplicity Series #18 Complete in Christ? “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” Col 2:9–10 A Faulty Conclusion Many believers [...]
Greetings from Singapore!
Greetings from Singapore!Nan and I have just enjoyed two wonderful weeks with our extended clan in Australia. It is always wonderful to catch up with our Aussie family, and see how much the grand-kids are growing and developing. We always [...]
Urgent Prayer Request – December 7, 2016
Dear Friends, Just had a text from the Asia team. They have arrived safely in Nagaland. They are scheduled to fly out on the helicopter into the village area in about 15 hours but the helicopter has technical problems. Please [...]
Around the World in Pictures 2016 – update
Friends, By God’s grace, your prayers and giving, we were privileged to have ministry in Nagaland, India, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Australia and the USA this year. We also were able to support ministries in Burma, Peru, Nepal, Zambia and [...]
Around the World in Prayer: December 2016
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Eph 1:3 One of the greatest of our spiritual blessings “in Christ” is the [...]
Sauntering Through the Land, Looking to Eternity
Sauntering Through the Land, Looking to Eternity “Lift your eyes now and look … northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever … Arise, walk in the [...]
Eating and Drinking in the Kingdom of God
Eating and Drinking in the Kingdom of God “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber [drunkard, NASB], a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by [...]
The Gospel According to Noah-2016-PA Bible Conference
The Gospel According to Noah Uniontown, PA Bible Conference October 28-30, 2016 This conference was held October 28-30, 2016 in Western Pennsylvania. The Abundant Life Church and Gene Cunningham presented "The Gospel According to Noah. " Hebrews 11:6-7 says [...]
Are You Living in the Kingdom of God?
Are You Living in the Kingdom of God? “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Rom 14:17 A Kingdom Not of this World Paul is addressing [...]
The Gospel According to Abraham-2016-Arizona Bible Conference
The Gospel According to Abraham Arizona Bible Conference September 2–4, 2016 “And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, ‘In you all the nations shall be blessed.’ So then [...]
The Hour of Trial or the Tribulation?
Simplicity Series #12 The Hour of Trial or the Tribulation? “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who [...]
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 [...]
We Serve a God Who Hears
Perilous Times Primer #32 - We Serve a God Who Hears “May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you … Call upon Me in the day of trouble; [...]
The Foolishness and the Weakness of God
The Foolishness and the Weakness of God “We preach Christ crucified … because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” 1Co 1:23–25 The Divine Comedy, 1Co 1:23 Whenever man, [...]
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 [...]
Around the World in Prayer: Fall 2016
“The LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; and His song will be with me in the night, a prayer to the God of my life.” Psa 42:8 This verse reminds us of the ever-present grace of God [...]
Beware of the Billionaire Preppers
Perilous Times Primer #31 - Beware of the Billionaire Preppers “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” Mar 8:36 Billionaire Bunkers I have read a number of articles recently [...]
Spiritual Warfare in Heavenly Places
Spiritual Warfare in Heavenly Places An Urgent Call to Arms “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age …” Eph 6:12 The Tale of Two [...]
The Question that Rattles the Gates of Hell
The Simplicity Series #10 The Question that Rattles the Gates of Hell “But who do you say that I am?” Mat 16:15 The Contradiction of Eternal Consequence Jesus and the disciples had crossed over Galilee and traveled north for about [...]
Around the World in Prayer: June 2016
Summer 2016 “Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song [...]
The Gospel According to David-2016-Rocky Mountain Bible Conference
The Gospel According to David Rocky Mountain Bible Conference May 27–29, 2016 In Psalm 32 David declares, "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute [...]
Biblical Standards and Divine Institutions
Perilous Times Primer #29 - Biblical Standards and Divine Institutions It is a pleasure for me to post this guest article by Ken Buck, offered as the next installment in our Perilous Times Primer series. Ken has been involved in [...]
Spiritual Rebellion and a Hate-Filled Generation
The Simplicity Series #9 Spiritual Rebellion and a Hate-Filled Generation “And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because lawlessness will abound, [...]
Grasping onto Glory in Times of Suffering-2016 Austin Bible Church Ladies’ Retreat
Grasping onto Glory in Times of Suffering-2016 Austin Bible Church Ladies' Retreat. Nancy Cunningham lead the ladies in learning to suffer in the steps of Jesus.
Christ Reigns in the Midst of His Enemies
Christ Reigns in the Midst of His Enemies The Real Peril in Perilous Times “The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool’ … rule in the midst of Your enemies.” [...]
Around the World in Prayer: April/May 2016
Around the World in PrayerApril–May 2016 “Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my groaning. Heed the sound of my cry for help, my king and my God. For to You I pray.” Psa 5:1–2 At the [...]
Peace in the Midst of the Storm
The Simplicity Series #8 Peace in the Midst of the Storm “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever …” Isa 26:3–4a This passage is [...]
The Gospel According to Isaiah-2016-Northern Virginia Bible Conference
The Gospel According to Isaiah “The Evangelist of the Old Testament Anticipates the Coming of the Savior” Northern Virginia Bible Conference April 1-3, 2016 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed [...]
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 [...]
The Sower and the Botanist
The Simplicity Series #7 The Sower and the Botanist “Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed … fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who [...]
2016-Fairview, PA Ladies’ Retreat – From the Inside Out
Nancy Cunningham led the March 2016 Ladies' Retreat in Fairview, Pennsylvania. “... for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Phi 3:13 PA Women's Retreat 2016 [...]
Asia Mission Report – March 2016
A Cautionary Tale On our return from Asia, we received the following story, which confirms what I have been trying to warn people about. I will abbreviate for the sake of both time and space. The story concerns [...]
The Commission We Have Not Kept
The Simplicity Series #6 The Commission We Have Not Kept “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them [...]
Mid-Journey Mission Report
Nagaland—January 2016 “I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness ... For as the earth brings [...]
Around the World in Prayer: January/February 2016
Dear Friends and Family, As we are in transit to Asia, we write to ask you once again to join us in prayer over the next five weeks as we travel and minister in some more remote corners of the [...]
Setting the Boundaries of the Gospel Message
The Simplicity Series #5 Setting the Boundaries of the Gospel Message “Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said ‘Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as [...]
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth-Part Three
Perilous Times Primer #27 Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth—Part Three In our last post we used the article, The Student, the Fish, and Agassiz, as an example of the law of critical observation. Anyone who has ever puzzled over [...]
The Critical Role of the Father in the Home and Nation
The Simplicity Series #4 The Critical Role of the Father in the Home and Nation “And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” Eph 6:4 The [...]
Around the World in Prayer: November/December 2015
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with [...]
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 [...]
Rivers of Living Water-2015-Uniontown, PA
Gene Cunningham presents Rivers of Living Water, the Ministry of the Holy Spirit Contrasted in the Old Testament and the New Testament at the October 23-25, 2015 Bible Conference at the Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, PA. He asks: How [...]
Around the World in Prayer: August/September 2015
“The potency of prayer has subdued the strength of fire; it has bridled the rage of lions, hushed the anarchy to rest, extinguished wars, appeased the elements, expelled demons, burst the chains of death, expanded the gates of heaven, assuaged [...]
Ecuador Mission Report – August 2015
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye.” Psa 32:8 Stay or Go? This was our quandary as we decided to leave Ecuador. Following the conferences [...]
Peru Mission Report – Part 2: Saramariza
“Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another ...” 1Th 5:11Welcome to Saramariza … a little Peruvian town sitting on the banks of the Maranon River. When we were planning our trip into Peru, we prayed for guidance as [...]
Peru Mission Report – Part 1: Tambogrande
These are the brothers and sisters you prayed for. They send their love with thankful hearts! Thanks to your prayers and God’s amazing grace we have finished the first Peru conference in Tambogrande! As we arrived on the [...]
Jeremiah 29-Kansas Bible Conference – August 21-23, 2015
Kansas Bible Conference August 21–23, 2015 “For I know the thoughts [plans] that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts [plans] of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jer 29:11 The [...]
The Privilege of Persecution-Kansas Bible Conference-Aug 2015
The Privilege of Persecution “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness ...” Mat 5:10b At present, many men, women, and children around the world are facing persecution. Many more will face it in the [...]
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth-Part Two
Perilous Times Primer #26 Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth—Part Two In my last post, I listed twelve principles or laws of biblical interpretation. One thing I should have added to the Law of Context (#9) is the importance [...]
Thanksgiving in Perilous Times
Thanksgiving in Perilous Times “In the LORD I put my trust; how can you [the unbeliever] say to my soul, ‘Flee as a bird to your mountain’? For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow [...]
The Biblical Meaning of Community – May 2015 – Brisbane AUS Bible Conference
Gene Cunningham presented The Biblical Meaning of Community at the Brisbane Bible Conference.
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth-Part One
Perilous Times Primer #24 Preparing for Persecution Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth—Part One This is being presented as part of our “Perilous Times Primer” series in the hope that it will aid each of you in your personal Bible [...]
Ministry Report, June 2015
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” Nah 1:7 The above verse has been a source of strength and comfort to me in many places and conditions. Someone [...]
Are You Ready for Legalized Persecution?
Perilous Times Primer #23 Are You Ready for Legalized Persecution? “When the wicked increase, transgression increases; but the righteous will see their fall.” Pro 29:16 NASB Governmental Corruption Complete In this last week, we have seen the stage finally set [...]
India Children’s Bible Schools – May 2015
“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul will make its boast in the LORD; the humble will hear it and rejoice. O magnify the LORD with me, and let [...]
Cry … Abba, Father – 2015 Northern Virginia
"Cry ... 'Abba, Father'" Learning to Live in the Spirit of Adoption "For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, 'Abba, Father.'" Romans 8:15 [...]
What Difference Can One Person Make?
Perilous Times Primer #22 What Difference Can One Person Make? “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psa 11:3 The Question Today, I see many who are asking, in essence, this very question. There is no doubt [...]
Asia Mission Report – March 2015
Mission ReportMarch 2015 From the Mountains of South Asia We have returned from an amazing journey into the mountain villages of southern Asia, where India, Burma, and China crowd together. These are tribal people—still headhunters up until the 1960s. [...]
Around the World in Prayer: February-March 2015
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you. By this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, And so prove to be My disciples.” [...]
Courage in Crisis-2015-Buchanan Dam, TX – Women’s Conference
Nan Cunningham led a Women's Conference in Buchanan Dam, Texas at the Cross and Spurs Cowboy Church on February 21, 2015. “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces [...]
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 [...]
Courage in Crisis-2015-Buchanan Dam, TX
Gene Cunningham lead a men's study at the Cross and Spurs Cowboy Church on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He also gave the message "Courage According to the Savior" on Sunday morning at the church. "When I am afraid, I will [...]
Under the Shadow of the Almighty – Lessons from the Tabernacle
"Under the Shadow of the Almighty" is a study that Gene enhanced from the 2014 Canberra Bible Conference, which was called, "In the Secret Place of the Most High." "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High [...]
Asia Mission Report – January 2015
The Greatest of These is Love “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1Co 13:13 Unexpected Invitations and Opportunities It seems that our lives are filled with many expectations, [...]
At the Feet of Jesus
At the Feet of Jesus is a study that Nan Cunningham has written featuring Mary of Bethany. Picture yourself at Jesus' feet with the forgiveness of God making all things new in your life. Mary has much to teach us about [...]
The Secret Place of the Most High-2014-Canberra, AUS
Gene taught "The Secret Place of the Most High" May 3–4, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. This study is intended to use the Tabernacle of the wilderness as an object lesson of the Person and work of Christ. Each article of [...]
Peru Mission Report-December 2014
Dear Friends, We would like to share this recent letter and pictures from our contact in Peru that you might be encouraged to know your prayers and support are being blessed. Please remember us in your prayers as we begin [...]
Around the World in Prayer: November/December 2014
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces.” Psa 122:6–7 This verse is a fitting reminder for us in light of the recent attacks [...]
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 [...]
The Word Became Flesh-2014 Texas Conference
The Word Became Flesh Bible Conference was held in Buchanan Dam, Texas November 28–30, 2014. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God ... And the Word became flesh and [...]
The Effective Prayer of a Righteous Man
Commentary and Mission Report “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Jam 5:16b What a tragedy it is that in modern Christian thinking, the greatest power ever entrusted to men by God is both misunderstood and [...]
Around the World in Prayer: September/October 2014
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, And His faithfulness to all generations.” Psa 100:3–4 We are privileged to serve [...]
Open Doors for Overcomers
Perilous Times Primer #21 Open Doors for Overcomers “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not [...]
Esther – 2014-Western Pennsylvania
The Book of Esther The Hidden Hand of God God Standing in the Shadows "... if I perish, I perish." Est 4:16b The book of Esther never mentions the name of God, but His hand is seen in everything that [...]
Delivered from What?
Perilous Times Primer #20 Delivered from What? “Because you have kept the message of My perseverance, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the [...]
The Daniel Project – 2014 Iowa Bible Conference
The Iowa Conference hosted the first planning session of The Daniel Project, designed to organize a group of spiritually motivated young people to reach their generation with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. The key verses are: " ... [...]
Survive or Thrive?
These notes were presented by Nan at the 2014 Iowa Bible Conference. Survive or Thrive? Ladies Class 2014 Iowa Bible Conference
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 [...]
Expanding Ministry Through Missions
As described in the Book of Acts and expanding on Bruce Wilkinson's book, The Prayer of Jabez, Gene addresses how missions can expand ministry. After an extensive study of the book, a Baptist pastor who was the featured speaker at a [...]
Pain is Temporary, Victory is Eternal! Healing a Broken Heart
These notes are from the Women's Class that Nan taught at the 2014 Arkansas Youth Camp.
In the Imitation of Christ – 2014-Alaska
In the Imitation of Christ To Learn, Do, and Teach “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1Co 11:1 Alaska Bible Conference August 7–9, 2014
The Hour is Upon Us!
Perilous Times Primer #19 The Hour Is Upon Us! “That very hour the word was fulfilled …” Dan 4:33 “… but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits. And those of the people [...]
The Anchor of the Soul-2014-Colorado
These lessons were presented May 23–24, 2014 at the Rocky Mountain Bible Conference in Denver, Colorado. At this conference, Gene teaches on passages from the book of Hebrews including the following subjects: ► Hope as an "anchor of the soul" ► Eternal security [...]
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 [...]
India Children’s Ministry – May 2014
One of the passages I taught my senior class in India this year was Isaiah 9:6: “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His [...]
Preparing a Biblical Message – Jumonville, PA 2014
Gene presented this class at the CCCA Allegheny Section Camp in Jumonville, PA in February 2014.
Faithful Living in a Faithless Generation-Jumonville, PA Feb 2014
Gene presented this class at the CCCA Allegheny Section Camp in Jumonville, PA in February 2014.
Ten Disciplines of Victorious Christians
Gene presented this class at the CCCA Allegheny Section Camp in Jumonville, PA in February 2014.
2nd Corinthians – Knowing God – 2014 – Northern Virginia
Knowing God—A Study in 2nd Corinthians Moving Beyond Knowledge into Experience— Igniting the Tinder of Truth by the Fire of the Spirit This conference was presented in Northern Virginia February 28–March 2, 2014. “For it is the God who [...]
Watchman, What of the Night?
Perilous Times Primer #18 Watchman, What of the Night? “Watchman, what of the night?” Isa 21:11 “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned, and the sword comes [...]
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 [...]
Psalm 119-The All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ – 2013 – Western PA Conference
As a follow-up to Gene's book Psalm 119, the Western Pennsylvania Conference focuses on "The All-Sufficiency of Jesus Christ."
1st Corinthians – In Pursuit of the Character of Christ – 2013 – Southern California
This study was presented in the August 2013 Bible conference in Southern California. Though Corinth was a “problem church” for Paul, how thankful we ought to be for them, for without their problems and questions, we would not have the [...]
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 [...]
Jude – Contending for the Faith Erie Youth Camp, 2013
These are the notes from the Erie Youth Camp - Summer 2013.
Summer 2013 Mission Report
“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. [...]
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 [...]
Taking the Enigma Out of Paul’s Mystery-2013-Colorado
This conference was held in the spring 2013 in Colorado. It complements the two previous Bible conferences held in Arkansas and Northern Virginia. In addition to being styled "an apostle to the Gentiles" (Rom 11:13), Paul could also be called [...]
India Children’s Ministry – May 2013
“For God, who said, ‘Light shall shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this [...]
The Rapture: Our Blessed Hope – 2013 Northern Virginia
The Rapture: Our Blessed Hope Paul exhorts all believers to be “looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” Tit 2:13. Gene presents an historical, dispensational and textual examination of [...]
The Purpose of the Church – Reclaiming our Biblical Roots – 2013 – Arkansas
This Spring 2013 conferene held in Arkansas is the first of a trilogy dealing with the role and purpose of the Church, the Rapture—our blessed hope, and staking the enigma out of Paul's "mystery." "For the Lord has created a [...]
Mission Report, Newsletter – March/April, 2013
“And they shall take of the blood [of the lamb] and put it on the two doorposts and on the lintel of the houses … it is the Lord’s Passover … For the Lord will pass through [the land] [...]
Faith is the Victory
Faith is the Victory, written by Nancy Cunningham, focuses on the five Hebrew words for faith: amen, batach, chasah, yaqal, and qawah and five women in the Bible who epitomized these qualities: Abigail, Hannah, Sarah, Ruth, and Mary. "For whatever is born [...]
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 [...]
The Most Critical Element in Prayer
Perilous Times Primer #17 The Most Critical Element in Prayer “Far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way ...” [...]
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 [...]
Be Advised, and Be Wise!
Perilous Times Primer #16 Be Advised, and Be Wise! “Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? ... Hear instruction and be wise, and do not disdain it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching [...]
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 [...]
Israel Tour Report – November 2012
Sanctified Sauntering At one point, I shared with our fellow travelers the roots of the concept of “sauntering.” Though the etymology of the word is uncertain, there are two ideas that definitely related to our Israel tour. The [...]
Never Quit!
Perilous Times Primer #15 Never Quit Recently, I have received several emails asking for guidance and direction. These questions relate to the recent election, what the future may hold, and how we can prepare for the uncertainty of the future. [...]
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 [...]
Hosea – The Transforming Power of Forgiveness – 2012-Uniontown, PA Conference
The book of Hosea is divided into two unequal sections: The first (Chapters 1–3) uses the relationship between Hosea and Gomer, to set the stage for the second (Chapters 4–14), which deals with God's complaint against Israel and the coming [...]
Around the World in Prayer: September/October 2012
“Blessed be the Lord, because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Therefore, my heart exalts and with song I shall thank [...]
Who Is That Woman and Why is She Screaming?
Perilous Times Primer #14 Who is That Woman, and Why is She Screaming? “Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the [...]
Does Preparing for Perilous Times Demonstrate a Lack of Faith?
Perilous Times Primer #13 “Does Preparing for Perilous Times Demonstrate a Lack of Faith?” I recently received a very polite question on our website from a lady who was concerned regarding the above issue: Is it evidence of a lack [...]
Missionary Methods of Apostle Paul-2012-Brisbane, AUS
Some may ask, “Why should we study the missionary methods of Paul? Surely, in all this time, we have grown beyond his old ways and have found better ways of accomplishing ministry.” To this I would say, look around at [...]
Judges-Lessons on Liberty from an Age of Anarchy-2012-Orange County, CA
This study is from the August 2012 Bible Conference held in Orange County, California on the Book of Judges. “And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether [...]
Peru Mission Report – July/August 2012
Peru Mission ReportJuly/August 2012 "And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the Word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia [...]
Omnous Warnings
Perilous Times Primer #12 Omnous Warnings “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near … looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and savior [...]
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, [...]
Mission Report April-July 2012
“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Jdg 17:6 The book of Judges is a solemn warning to any nation that rejects divine revelation and the absolute standards [...]
Learn to Discern – 2012 – Denver, CO
Just as accurate Bible teaching produces spiritual maturity and the ability to discern good and evil (Heb 5:14), so false or muddled teaching will lead into evil. Learn to discern by discovering the necessity and means of sharpening spiritual faculties. [...]
India Children’s Bible Schools 2012
We recently completed our 12th consecutive year of Children's Bible Schools in Southern India—by God's grace! At one point, I looked out on a sea of faces composing the children in my senior class—children between the ages of 10 and [...]
The Mountaintops of Scripture – 2012 – Northern VA
The 2012 Northern Virginia Conference was on The Mountaintops of Scripture, giving a dispensational overview of the Bible. The goals of this study are three-fold: first, to help the Bible student “think through” the Bible story along the lines of [...]
Asia/Australia Mission Report January/February 2012
Asia/Australia Mission ReportJanuary/February 2012 “Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy [...]
2nd & 3rd John – In the Fellowship of the King – 2012 Clearwater, FL
IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING A Study in 2nd and 3rd John In the epistles of John we see a common theme of a fellowship shared by believers and the Lord. This fellowship is forged in conflict, against dark [...]
Micah – Seven Signposts of the End Times – 2012 – Canberra, AUS
Micah gives the time of writing as “in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah,” (Mic 1:1). This places his ministry from about 740 to 710 B.C. This book of his prophecies was likely compiled around 700 [...]
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, [...]
Africa 2011 Part Two – Lessons from My Sisters!
When we leave for a mission trip, our heads and hearts are filled with truths from God's Word that we are excited to share with our brothers and sisters across the seas. Since 4% of the world's population [...]
Africa 2011 Part One
Greetings, prayer warriors and supporters, I apologize for the delay in sending out a report on our recent ministry in Africa. Since returning home, we have had some big problems with our computer server company hindering our [...]
Africa Missions Continue/Prayer Requests – September 2011
We are currently in the airport in Joburg waiting for our flight to Zambia. We had a wonderful time of ministry in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and since these people are so fresh in our mind, we will start with prayer requests for this [...]
In Africa-August 2011
Dear Family and Friends, Thank you for your prayers for ministry in Zimbabwe. We have been so refreshed by our time with believers here and will give you a more thorough report next week. Pastor Ken Mawire is our [...]
Philemon – A Living Parable of God’s Redemption – 2011 – Southern CA
“A Living Parable of God’s Redemption,” this study of the book of Philemon was presented at the Southern California Bible Conference in August 2011.
Jude – The How and Why of Contending for the Faith – 2011 – Denver
The little book of Jude is seldom read, and rarely preached—much to the loss of the Body of Christ. Whereas today many messages and ministries are trumpets giving an uncertain call (1Co 4:8), this small book is a clear call [...]
Papua New Guinea and Australia Mission Report – July 2016
A Time for Praise and Prayer! We recently returned from travel to Papua New Guinea for ministry in Numba Village, followed by a Bible conference in Australia. We praise God for your prayers and support that continue to make [...]
1st Timothy – Fight the Good Fight – 2011 – Phoenix, AZ
The theme for the Spring 2011 Bible conference in Phoenix is found both at the beginning and end of the book (1Ti 1:18, 1Ti 6:12). In each reference, different words and phrases are used. In the first, Paul speaks of [...]
2nd Timothy – The Good Soldier of Jesus Christ – 2011 – Northern Virginia
The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His [...]
Fasting as a Means to Spiritual Power
Perilous Times Primer #11 Fasting as a Means to Spiritual Power “This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” Mat 17:21 The Effects of Spiritual Inconsistency At first, it may seem a long stretch to [...]
Papua New Guinea/Australia – April 2011
What Have You Deposited for Eternity? For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed [...]
Titus – Living in Light of the Cross – 2011 – Canberra, AUS
The life of faith is a spiritual journey beginning at the moment of new birth (regeneration) through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, and continuing onward and upward from spiritual infancy—through the stages of spiritual growth— into maturity and [...]
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 [...]
India/Australia – January/February 2011
India/AustraliaMission Report January/February 2011 And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal ... on to Bethel ... on to Jericho - 2Ki [...]
Malachi – The Choice of a Nation – 2011 – Florida
The prophet Malachi ministered to the Jews who returned from exile. In 586 B.C., Jerusalem was utterly destroyed (see Lamentations), and the final deportations of captives were taken to Babylon. Some captives (about 50,000) began to return under the leadership [...]
Christmas 2010
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Habakkuk – The Just Shall Live By Faith – 2010 – Orange County, CA
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Ephesians – Positions of Privilege in the Household of God – 2010 – Denver, CO
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Recent Conference News-Fall 2010
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Ministry Report, April 2010
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Heirs of the Kingdom – 2010 – Northern VA
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A Seat of Honor – Report from PNG 2010
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Beauty For Ashes – 2010 – Florida
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Papua New Guinea Update
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Asia Mission Report (Sept. 2009)
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Peru Mission Report
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Asia Mission Report
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Womens Ministry Report May 2008
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Asia/Pakistan Mission Report
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Philippians – Profiles in Providence – 2008 – South FL
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1st John – The Transforming Power of Abiding in Christ – 2007 – Northern VA
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10 Principles of Warfare
10 Principles of Warfare Objective (Luk 19:10; Phi 3:8-10). Why are we fighting and what it is we are supposed to win? We are fighting in the cause for which Jesus Christ came to earth—to seek and to save that [...]
God is Able, God Is Faithful
God is Able Behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me? (Jer 32:27) With God all things are possible. (Mat 19:26) God is able to save forever those who believe (Heb [...]
Present Session of Christ
Present Session of ChristAs Christians, we never have to face the enemy alone. We have a defender who has promised "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you" (Heb 13:5). He who keeps us never sleeps (Psa [...]