Why Drums🥁 in Church May Not Be Advisable

1. Noise and Community Sensitivity

In densely populated areas, loud drum beats can disturb neighbors, create complaints, and hinder the church’s testimony.

Romans 12:18 — “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

2. Worldly Association

Drums are strongly associated with discos, concerts, bars, and worldly entertainment. When used in church, they can carry the same stereotype, causing outsiders (and even members) to see the service as entertainment rather than worship.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 — “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

3. Focus on Rhythm Instead of Message

The strong beat of drums tends to draw attention to the music itself rather than the lyrics and message of the song. Worship should lead the heart and mind to God, not just to physical excitement.

John 4:24 — “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”

4. Potential for Carnality

Heavy drumming often stirs the flesh (emotions and physical responses) more than the spirit. True worship is meant to be reverent, edifying, and Christ-centered.

1 Corinthians 14:15 — “I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.”

✅ Conclusion:

Drums themselves are not evil, but in densely populated communities and in the context of Christian worship, they can:

Create unnecessary offense,

Bring in the appearance of worldliness, and

Shift focus from God’s Word and message to the beat of the music.

Instead, churches should emphasize instruments and singing that uplift the spiritual message of the song and preserve the church’s testimony in the community.

10 𝕱𝖆𝖑𝖘𝖊 𝕯𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖔 𝕭𝖊𝖜𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝖎𝖓 𝕮𝖍𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖍

 10 𝕱𝖆𝖑𝖘𝖊 𝕯𝖔𝖈𝖙𝖗𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖘 𝖙𝖔 𝕭𝖊𝖜𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝖎𝖓 𝕮𝖍𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖍              

“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine...” (Ephesians 4:14)

1. The Prosperity Gospel

False Claim: God guarantees material wealth, health, and success if you have enough faith or give money ("sow a seed"). Biblical Truth: Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation” (John 16:33). Paul was poor, persecuted, and imprisoned — yet fully in God’s will (2 Corinthians 11:23–28). True riches are spiritual (Ephesians 1:3).

2. Universalism

False Claim: Everyone will eventually be saved — regardless of what they believe or how they live. Biblical Truth: “He that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:16). Jesus taught eternal punishment (Matthew 25:46). There is no salvation outside of Christ (John 14:6, Acts 4:12).

3. Hyper-Grace

False Claim: Since grace covers all sin, there's no need to repent or pursue holiness. Biblical Truth: “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid” (Romans 6:1–2). Grace teaches us to live godly lives (Titus 2:11–12). True salvation changes the heart.

4. Denial of Christ’s Divinity

False Claim: Jesus was a mere man or prophet, not God in the flesh. Biblical Truth: “The Word was God… and the Word was made flesh” (John 1:1,14). Jesus received worship (John 20:28) and claimed deity (John 10:30).

5. Works-Based Salvation

False Claim: You can earn salvation through good deeds, sacraments, rituals, or church membership. Biblical Truth: “For by grace are ye saved through faith… not of works” (Ephesians 2:8–9). Salvation is through faith alone in Christ — not baptism, money, law-keeping, or church rites (Galatians 2:16; Titus 3:5).

6. Salvation by Baptism, Money, or Membership

False Claim: Baptism, giving tithes, or joining a church automatically saves you. Biblical Truth: Salvation is through the finished work of Jesus Christ — not through water, wealth, or a religious title (John 3:16, Romans 10:9–10). Baptism is a symbol, not a savior (Acts 8:36–37).

7. The “No Judgment” Lie

False Claim: “Judge not” means Christians must never speak against sin. Biblical Truth: Jesus said, “Judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24). Matthew 7 warns against hypocritical, not righteous, judgment. Believers are called to lovingly correct sin and protect sound doctrine (1 Corinthians 5:12–13).

8. “God Wants You Happy, Not Holy”

False Claim: God’s primary goal is to make you feel good and comfortable. Biblical Truth: God’s desire is your holiness (1 Peter 1:15–16). Sometimes following Christ means suffering and sacrifice (Philippians 1:29). Joy comes through holiness, not selfish comfort.

9. Keeping the Ten Commandments to Be Saved

False Claim: Obeying the law or Ten Commandments can earn your way to heaven. Biblical Truth: “By the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified” (Romans 3:20). The law reveals sin; it cannot save (Galatians 3:24). Salvation is by grace, not law (Galatians 2:21). After salvation, believers obey God out of love, not obligation.

10. Man-Made Doctrines and Another Gospel

False Claim: Church traditions or denominational teachings can override Scripture. Some teach “another gospel” by adding or subtracting from the Word. Biblical Truth: “In vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men” (Matthew 15:9). Paul warns, “If any… preach any other gospel… let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8–9). God's Word is the final authority — not councils, creeds, or culture (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

⚠️ Final Exhortation:

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine… but after their own lusts… shall turn away their ears from the truth” (2 Timothy 4:3–4).

Test all doctrines. Expose error. Stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.

“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21). “Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 1:3).

WARNING IN THE LATTER TIMES DEPARTURE

 END TIME ⚠️ WARNING IN THE LATTER TIMES DEPARTURE...

📖 1. The Bible condemns false doctrines.

a. False doctrines come from deceivers and demons.

> “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;”

— 1 Timothy 4:1

b. False teachers pervert the gospel.

> “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.”

— Galatians 1:6–7

📖 2. The Bible warns not to tolerate or fellowship with false teachers.

a. Avoid them.

> “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”

— Romans 16:17

b. Don’t receive them.

> “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.”

— 2 John 1:10–11

📖 3. The Bible commands believers to stand firm in sound doctrine.

a. Continue in the truth.

> “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

— 1 Timothy 4:16

b. Earnestly contend for the faith.

> “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”

— Jude 1:3

📖 4. Compromise with false doctrine is spiritual adultery.

a. Israel’s compromise was called spiritual whoredom.

> “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.”

— James 4:4

📖 5. The church is commanded to separate from those who teach heresy.

a. Reject a heretic.

> “A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;”

— Titus 3:10

b. Do not be unequally yoked.

> “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”

— 2 Corinthians 6:14

📖 6. God praises those who do not tolerate false doctrine.

a. Jesus praised the church at Ephesus.

> “I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:”

— Revelation 2:2

b. Warned them of leaving their first love.

> "Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent."

— Revelation 2:5

✅ Summary: The Bible’s attitude is clear — reject false doctrines, reject false teachers, do not compromise, stand firm in sound doctrine, and separate from error.

CTTO

“A Soldier of the Lord Jesus Christ: More Than a Name, A Lifelong Commitment”

 “A Soldier of the Lord Jesus Christ: More Than a Name, A Lifelong Commitment”

Key Text:

2 Timothy 2:3–4 (KJV)

"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier."

I. Not Just an Identity — A Calling

A. Chosen by Christ (John 15:16)

“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you…”

B. More than religious labels — it’s about relationship and belonging to the Lord’s army.

C. Example: Early Christians were known by their life, not just by name (Acts 11:26).

II. Not Just a Status — A Commitment

A. Commitment to Obey Orders (Matthew 28:19–20) — The Great Commission is the marching order.

B. Commitment to Endure Hardness (2 Timothy 2:3) — Hardships are part of spiritual warfare.

C. Commitment to Remain Faithful Under Fire (1 Corinthians 15:58) — “Be ye steadfast, unmoveable…”

III. Not Just a Symbol — An Advocacy

A. Advocate for Truth (Jude 3) — “Earnestly contend for the faith…”

B. Stand Against False Teachings and Paganism (Ephesians 5:11) — “Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness…”

C. Example: Paul confronted false teachers (Acts 20:29–31).

IV. Not Just a Credential — A Cause and Mission

A. We Fight for Souls (2 Corinthians 10:3–5) — Pulling down strongholds, winning souls.

B. Our Weapon: The Word of God (Ephesians 6:17) — Sword of the Spirit.

C. Our Mission: Ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) — Reconciling sinners to God.

V. Not Just Loyalty in Words — Loyalty in Life

A. Loyal to the Commander-in-Chief (Jesus) (Revelation 19:11–16).

B. Loyal in Purity and Separation (2 Corinthians 6:17).

C. Loyal in Service until Death (Revelation 2:10) — “Be thou faithful unto death…”

VI. The Soldier’s Pledge

A. Daily Surrender (Romans 12:1–2) — A living sacrifice.

B. Daily Armor (Ephesians 6:10–18) — Full armor of God.

C. Daily Battle (1 Timothy 6:12) — Fight the good fight of faith.

Conclusion:

Being a soldier of Christ is not about a title but a total life dedication.

It is a pledge to stand, to fight, to endure, to win souls, and to live for His glory alone.

Challenge:

Are you enlisted but AWOL? Return and report for duty!

Are you tired? Be strengthened by His Spirit.

Are you ready? Take up your armor and fight the good fight!

Securing the next generation

🧒 Training Children to Be Godly, Modest Christians for the Next Generation

> “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

👧1. Start Early: Lay the Foundation in the Home and Church

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – Teach God’s Word diligently to children daily.

Begin teaching Bible truths at a young age through stories, songs, and memorization.

Encourage parents to have family devotions and prayer time.

👦2. Build a God-Centered Curriculum

Use Sunday School and Children’s Church to teach:

Who God is (Theology)

The Gospel (Salvation through Christ alone)

Godly Character (love, truthfulness, obedience)

The importance of the local church and baptism

👩3. Train Modesty and Purity Early On

Teach from Scriptures like:

1 Timothy 2:9 – “...women adorn themselves in modest apparel…”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.

Train both boys and girls about:

Proper dress and modesty

Respecting one another as God's creation

Guarding the heart and mind (Proverbs 4:23)

🤠4. Encourage Personal Walk with God

Teach children:

How to pray daily (Luke 11:1)

How to read and apply the Bible (Psalm 119:105)

How to stand for Christ in school and among peers (Romans 12:2)

Encourage them to bring their questions and struggles to God.

🙇‍♀️5. Discipline in Love and Truth

Correct lovingly and biblically:

Proverbs 13:24 – “He that spareth his rod hateth his son…”

Hebrews 12:6 – “Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth…”

Teach the difference between worldly behavior and Christian behavior.

👨6. Be Consistent Models of Faith

Adults in the church must live what they preach.

Titus 2:7 – “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works…”

Let children see godliness in action:

Serving others

Worshiping sincerely

Seeking forgiveness and humility

🙍7. Involve Them in Church Ministries

Train them to:

Sing in choir or special numbers

Help in Sunday school setup or clean-up

Join outreach or tract-giving with guidance

Make them feel they belong to the body of Christ, not just spectators.

🙇8. Protect Them from Worldly Influence

Guide parents and kids in choosing:

Christian literature and media

Modest fashion choices

God-honoring friendships

Teach them to say "no" to sin and peer pressure:

Ephesians 5:11 – “Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness…”

🧒9. Establish Mentorship and Discipleship

Assign mature Christians to:

Be spiritual mentors

Follow up with youth weekly

Encourage Scripture memory and spiritual growth

👩10. Pray and Depend on the Holy Spirit

Ultimately, only God transforms hearts.

Pray over the children constantly:

3 John 1:4 – “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”

Rely on the Spirit’s help to raise a righteous generation.

🙏BONUS: SAMPLE PRAYER FOR CHILDREN

> “Lord, make this child a vessel for Your glory. Let them grow in Your Word, walk in Your ways, and shine as a light in this dark world. Guard their hearts and use them mightily in the next generation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

🏋️Training children in the church to become godly, modest, and Christ-centered Christians for the next generation requires intentional, Bible-based teaching, loving discipline, and consistent modeling of the Christian life. Attention all Children Ministry teachers and leaders.

Masteral Program on the way...

We will be upgrading to Doctoral level soon, as God will allow.

Here are Masteral (Master’s-level) programs that we are building to be offered in MBSBBIIS, each with a specific focus but grounded in Missionary Baptist theology and practice:

1. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Flagship professional degree for pastors and leaders.

72–96 units

Prepares for preaching, teaching, counseling, and leadership

Includes Greek, Hebrew, preaching, theology, church history, and ministry practice

2. Master of Christian Education (M.C.Ed. or MACE)

Focuses on Christian teaching, discipleship, and educational ministry.

Curriculum includes curriculum design, educational psychology, discipleship methods, and Sunday school leadership

3. Master of Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.)

Designed for pastors focusing on practical ministry skills.

Covers pastoral counseling, homiletics, church management, leadership, and crisis care

4. Master of Mission Studies (M.Miss. or M.M.S.)

Emphasizes missions, evangelism, and cross-cultural ministry.

Global missions, church planting, contextual theology, evangelistic strategies

5. Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)

For those seeking theological depth without full pastoral training.

Suitable for teachers, writers, or lay theologians

Less ministry practicum, more doctrinal and biblical study

6. Master of Church Music (M.C.M.)

For music ministers and worship leaders.

Hymnology, choral conducting, music theory, worship theology, and Baptist musical traditions

7. Master of Biblical Counseling (M.B.C.)

For those called to counsel biblically within church settings.

Focuses on Scripture-based psychology, spiritual formation, and family counseling

8. Master of Apologetics and Evangelism (M.A.E.)

For those defending and sharing the faith.

Christian apologetics, philosophy, evangelism, and world religions

9. Master of Leadership in Ministry (M.L.M.)

Specialized for Christian leadership and administration.

Church leadership, change management, strategic planning, and Baptist polity

10. Master of Theology (T.M.) (Advanced, often post-M.Div.)

Academic and research-focused, often leading to doctoral work.

❤️ We will announce soon.

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR BACHELORS DEGREE

GOOD NEWS!!!

Missionary Baptist Seminary of Bethel Baptist Institute of International Studies (MBSBBIIS)

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Placement Assessment Program

Program Description

The Bachelor’s Degree Completion Placement Assessment Program is a specialized academic and doctrinal evaluation designed by the Missionary Baptist Seminary of Bethel Baptist Institute of International Studies (MBSBBIIS) to recognize, validate, and assess the biblical knowledge, doctrinal soundness, and spiritual maturity of individuals who have previously studied in Scriptural New Testament Church-sponsored seminaries, Bible institutes, or who are actively serving in ministry roles.

This program is primarily intended for qualified Church Workers, Deacons, Sunday School Teachers, Assistant Pastors, and other Faithful Ministers of the Gospel who desire to complete their Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) or similar biblical degree through placement testing, rather than repeating foundational training already received.

Purpose

The purpose of this placement program is:

To assess the individual’s mastery of biblical doctrines and theological understanding.

To determine eligibility and academic readiness for higher-level coursework in the Bachelor's degree program.

To provide an accelerated pathway to graduation for seasoned laborers in the Lord’s vineyard who are “approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

To discern those who are spiritually mature, doctrinally sound, and apt to teach, as expected of leaders and teachers in the New Testament church.

Format and Structure

The Placement Assessment Test consists of 500 items designed to comprehensively measure biblical literacy, theological understanding, ministry competence, and Scriptural discernment. The test items are developed from a Missionary Baptist doctrinal perspective and emphasize key areas necessary for effective ministry.

Subject Areas:

1. Bibliology (The Doctrine of the Bible)

2. Theology Proper (Doctrine of God the Father)

3. Christology (Doctrine of Christ)

4. Pneumatology (Doctrine of the Holy Spirit)

5. Anthropology (Doctrine of Man)

6. Hamartiology (Doctrine of Sin)

7. Soteriology (Doctrine of Salvation)

8. Ecclesiology (Doctrine of the Church)

9. Angelology (Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons)

10. Eschatology (Doctrine of Last Things)

11. Missions and Evangelism

12. Ministerial Ethics and Christian Living

13. Church History and Baptist Distinctives

14. Old and New Testament Survey

15. Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation

16. Doctrinal Controversies and Cult Awareness

17. Teaching and Leadership Skills in the Church

Question Types:

Multiple Choice

True or False

Fill-in-the-Blanks (selected sections)

Matching (selected topics)

Short Exegetical Evaluations (optional, for qualitative assessment)

Eligibility

To qualify for the placement assessment, the applicant must:

1. Be a saved, baptized member in good standing of a New Testament Baptist Church.

2. Have previously studied in a Scriptural church-sponsored seminary or Bible institute.

3. Be currently or formerly engaged in recognized church ministry (e.g., worker, deacon, teacher).

4. Submit a Letter of Endorsement or Recommendation from their Pastor.

5. Submit academic records or certificates from previous theological training (if available).

EMAIL TO: mbsbbiis@gmail.com, johnbaptistph@yahoo.com 

Evaluation and Credit Awarding

Upon completion of the 500-item Placement Assessment:

A minimum score of 80% is required to review his assessment, to determine where he made mistakes, to be corrected and re evaluated for full credit recognition.

Partial credits may be awarded for lower scores based on subject performance.

Based on the results, the Academic Board will determine which courses, if any, the student may skip or replace with electives or advanced study.

Students who qualify will proceed directly to higher-level coursework or thesis completion as required for the B.Th. degree.

Certification

Those who pass the Placement Assessment with distinction may be awarded a Certificate of Doctrinal Competency and be admitted into the final year or final phase of the Bachelor of Theology program, subject to thesis or practicum requirements.

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION CHALLENGE 📝500 items

📝Part 1 OT Survey 100 items👉 Click this link to take the test 1

📝Part 2 Church History 100 items👉 Click this to link to Test 2 

📝Part 3 Missionary Baptist Distinctives👉 Click this to link to test 3 

📝Part 4 Basic Doctrines👉 Click this to link to test 4 

📝Part 5 Advance Doctrines👉 Click this to link to test 5