Teaching the will of God Through the Word of God
Western Sydney Bible School
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Dec
Evening Bible School
Tuesday Nights
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Live on Zoom or
Face to Face
ABOUT US
Welcome to Western Sydney Bible School
Western Sydney Bible School sets no formal entry requirements for students, other than the confession of faith in Christ Jesus as their personal Saviour. Western Sydney Bible School is primarily intended to equip and encourage believers, although
WSBS
HISTORY
WSBS STATEMENT
OF FAITH
- 1. In the word-by-word inspiration and divine authority of the Holy Scriptures.
- 2. In one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- 3. In the Lord Jesus Christ as true God and true man, His virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, present advocacy, High Priestly ministry, and personal, imminent, bodily, visible, and pre-millenial return.
- 4. In the fall of man, resulting in his total and universal depravity, and his need of salvation.
- 5. That the Lord Jesus Christ died and shed His blood as a sacrifice for the sins of whole world.
- 6. That salvation is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ, entirely apart from merits or works; that every person is responsible to receive or reject salvation by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; that a soul once truly saved can never be lost.
- 7. That the Holy Spirit regenerates with divine life while personally indwelling and empowering the believer upon his faith in Christ for salvation and sanctification.
- 8. In the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved.
- 9. In the unending life of the saved with the Lord, and the unending punishment of the unsaved.
- 10. In the responsibility of each believer, motivated by the love of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, to witness for Christ and to live sacrificially for the proclamation of the Gospel into all the world.
WSBS STATEMENT
OF FAITH
- 1. In the word-by-word inspiration and divine authority of the Holy Scriptures.
- 2. In one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- 3. In the Lord Jesus Christ as true God and true man, His virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, present advocacy, High Priestly ministry, and personal, imminent, bodily, visible, and pre-millenial return.
- 4. In the fall of man, resulting in his total and universal depravity, and his need of salvation.
- 5. That the Lord Jesus Christ died and shed His blood as a sacrifice for the sins of whole world.
- 6. That salvation is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ, entirely apart from merits or works; that every person is responsible to receive or reject salvation by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; that a soul once truly saved can never be lost.
- 7. That the Holy Spirit regenerates with divine life while personally indwelling and empowering the believer upon his faith in Christ for salvation and sanctification.
- 8. In the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved.
- 9. In the unending life of the saved with the Lord, and the unending punishment of the unsaved.
- 10. In the responsibility of each believer, motivated by the love of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, to witness for Christ and to live sacrificially for the proclamation of the Gospel into all the world.
WSBS HISTORY
In 1957, New Tribes Mission commenced its training programme in Australia with the establishment of a Missionary Training School at Plumpton in Sydney, New South Wales. A Bible College was later started on the same campus. From 1971, the campus grounds housed the Bible College, Missionary Training School, Language School, and the Australian headquarters of New Tribes Mission. With the continuing growth of urban Sydney, it became necessary for New Tribes Mission to relocate its training facilities. Laurieton, near Port Macquarie, became the new base for New Tribes Mission in Australia in 2001. New Tribes Mission did not,however, wish to see all of its Bible training programmes in Sydney cease, and so a number of their lecturers and long-term students established Western Sydney Bible School, which commenced operation in 2002. Several other lecturers associated with New Tribes Mission have since taught with Western Sydney Bible School.
Although there is no obligation for our students to undertake certificated studies, Western Sydney Bible School currently offers four levels of unaccredited certification, at certificate and diploma level, details of which are included in this prospectus. The reasons for non-accreditation can be found in our Principles of Operation. Western Sydney Bible School’s Principal and the Academic Dean are available to advise on and supervise all courses and programmes offered, and to provide help in designing a personalised programme of study, if a student requests such assistance.
Late in 2004, the Plumpton campus was closed and evening classes re-commenced at Bethel Christian School, Mt Druitt, Sydney. The Mt Druitt campus became unavailable from the beginning of 2009 and, for a term, students were taught at the home of one of our committee members. Powerhouse Church, Doonside, Sydney, then offered the use of its facilities, and Western Sydney Bible School classes commenced there at the beginning of the second term, 2009.
In the wake of the 2019-2021 pandemic, we commenced Zoom-based classes and, in 2021, shifted our base of operations to Minchinbury. Currently, our classes are conducted in dual mode, with some students on-site and others joining via Zoom.
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Western Sydney Bible School sets no formal entry requirements for students, other than the confession of faith in Christ Jesus as their personal Saviour. Western Sydney Bible School is primarily intended to equip and encourage believers, although evangelism is both encouraged and engaged in by staff and students. Western Sydney Bible School is inter-denominational and non-profit. The school exists to promote and proclaim the Word of God for no other reason than the glory of God Himself. Western Sydney Bible School has no other associated activities or ministries. Western Sydney Bible School is purely a teaching ministry.
Western Sydney Bible School is presently affiliated with New Tribes Mission [Australia]. Successful completion of Western Sydney Bible School courses will allow entry into the missionary training programmes of New Tribes Mission. Western Sydney Bible School is not presently otherwise accredited with any public or private agencies or associations. This is a deliberate choice, intended to allow flexibility in our programmes and independence from possible constraints arising from such connections.
Western Sydney Bible School has its own reference library facility, containing numerous commentaries, Biblical studies, lexical materials, and theological resources of various kinds. As much as possible, all of our titles are from a conservative, evangelical perspective. Students are welcome to make use of the library in preparing their assignments or for background studies. Lecturers form an additional resource that students should avail themselves of as they immerse themselves in the Word of God. Western Sydney Bible School staff are active members of their respective churches.
All lecturers with Western Sydney Bible School have many years of experience in teaching and pastoral care in a variety of contexts. On the basis of Galatians 1:9-24, Philippians 3:2-16, Hebrews 11:6 and such like passages, we do not expect that our lecturers necessarily possess, or be working towards, academic qualifications. We do expect that
(i)they have a real and living and fruitful relationship
with the indwelling Godhead: Father, Son and Spirit [John 14, Galatians 5:22-25], and
(ii)they fulfill the requirements inherent in Matthew 3:8, 1
Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 3:14-18, and Jude 20-23.
Western Sydney Bible School provides presentation and graduation ceremonies when appropriate, encouraging but not expecting students to undertake formal assessments. The management committee of Western Sydney Bible School meets regularly for the purpose of prayer and planning.
TOPIC: "WORTHY IS THE LAMB"
SYNOPSIS: WORTHY IS THE LAMB – The Career of the Lamb before Genesis through Revelation and beyond
Behold the Lamb of God.’ That was the message of John the Baptist in introducing Jesus. We need to Behold or see the Lamb of God in all is Glory and follow Him.
TOPIC: "Looking for Home: Book four of the Psalms"
SYNOPSIS: Books three and four of the Psalms give voice to the experience of exile, helping those cut off from home to express their anxieties and their longing to be with the LORD in the place of His choice. Book four collects songs from the people, rather than temple musicians and songwriters. In this series of discussions, we will explore the songs of book four and how they help God’s people in the present day to come to Him in their difficulties and share their reasons to worship Him for who He is. Join us as we share in these songs of grief, joy, doubt, delight, desperation, and destiny, and come to glory in God Himself.
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Individual-$150/month
Couples-$150/month
Concession-$150/month
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Discover the timeless wisdom and practical teachings of the Bible like never before in our comprehensive Bible study program! Join us on a transformative journey through the sacred texts of both the Old and New Testaments, where you'll gain a deep understanding of the Bible's rich history, powerful stories, and spiritual insights.
Whether you're a seasoned scholar or new to the scriptures, our courses offer a welcoming and an inclusive environment to explore the profound lessons and enduring truths contained within every book of the Bible. Dive into the divine narratives, engage in meaningful discussions, and foster a stronger connection to your faith. Join us and embark on a spiritual adventure that will enrich your life and strengthen your relationship with the word of God.