Erin
Dequincy, Louisiana

This class has done wonders for my soul and spirit. I cannot tell you how much this has changed things in my life. Many times, I would follow and listen to my Pastor's convictions with no arguments or complaints, but deep down in my heart, I could not understand it. Now I have complete scriptural reference for everything I needed. It is all embedded into my heart now and I don't want to take one-step back. I can't tell you how many times I have cried during this class because I have felt the power, grace and mercy of God while I was merely learning more about His word. Also, I learned ways for me to help others be stronger in their faith. As I said, it saddens me to see myself or other young people that I know personally falling in the area of holiness. Either we are purposefully doing it in a state of rebellion because we don't understand why it's wrong, it seems harmless, or we do without the knowledge, we are just following what our Pastor says. I am now just 1000 times more grateful for my Pastor and the stand that he takes. I love and appreciate him and his wife so much more than ever before, thanks to this class.

Gentry
Chico, California

This class has helped my personal and Spiritual life in so many different levels. My eyes have been opened to so many concepts that have been vague. It has given me a deeper insight to those concepts I thought I had mastered. This course has proven very helpful in the preparing for ministry. It has enabled me to help others. I have been more successful in Bible studies. I have been able to open others eyes to the same concepts my eyes have been opened to through these past weeks. My Spiritual life has gained a depth from this course that I feel God was calling me to. I feel I have a better handle on our mission here on earth. I was once told God can only take out of our hearts and minds what we have put in. It is my goal to fill my heart and mind with as much knowledge and understanding of Him so He can use me to a great capacity. I look forward to the course ahead. It is exciting to broaden your horizons by putting priceless knowledge of God in your heart. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me and all the other students!

Melanie
Pueblo, Colorado

Before this class began, I was sort of in a mess of confusion as to why we really believed what we did. A lot of it made sense and I had already had the convictions of being Holy and submissive a long time ago but it wasn't until this class that I realized the importance of the higher calling of God and what it means to be totally separate from the world. Since the beginning of this class I have found myself becoming more bold in my walk with God which has given me boldness to witness more and to be more confident in who I am in God. I have thrown out all my "shorter" skirts and I double-check myself before I walk out of the house. If I am not glorifying God then I am not leaving the house, period. It has also helped me to be able to have insight in deep discussions with the leaders in my home church and has provided an abundance amount of knowledge. I haven't quite gotten good at memorizing all the verses but it's such a delight to be able to have an "ideas" at least of what I am talking about and KNOWING that what I'm saying is correct. I have grown so much since the beginning of this class and I am so thankful for the opportunity. Even the leaders in my church have noticed a difference in me because I no longer am the same girl I was before I started this course. I have grown in my walk with God tremendously. It's hard not too when you're learning more about his word every day. My conversations lead always back to standards, Holiness, God, etc... I can't stop This class has been a prayer answered for many reasons. I am now giving a Bible study to one of my co-workers because of this class and the conviction I felt from it.

Michael
Calgary, Alberta

This class has really impacted the way that I view our standards in holiness and has strengthened me in all ways of obedience to pastoral authority, and has given me insight on the big question of "Why?" The content that has been taught over the past weeks has been a huge blessing not just in my life, but also in the lives of those who I encounter on a daily basis, friends, family, acquaintances and even strangers who I have been blessed with the opportunity to reach. I've learned that as God opens up my understanding he will also open up a door to apply that understanding to real life situation, and he will test us in it. As he gives it, I've learned, we need to constantly be sensitive to the spirit and look for the opportunity to apply new knowledge. As we move in this realm of understanding, God gives the “increase” and enlarges our territory with tangible knowledge, and with spiritual responsibility, but only if we apply it to the situation that he places in our path. For me, this has happened in the most realistic” in your face" way within the past 5 weeks. It seems that every time a principle is given week by week, God has opened a door to share it with an individual where they needed to hear that specific word. Most I've seen, some I missed, which made me realize the importance of being sensitive to the Spirit of God leading, and always be ready "in season and out" as Paul says to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2.

Gloriana
Hutchison, Kansas

This class has been such a blessing in so many ways! It has given me new insight into the doctrine and the teaching of the word of God. I am so blessed and privileged to know this great truth; this class has only taken me into deeper water! After taking this class it is impossible not to be changed, it rather forces you to go higher in Christ! During these last couple of weeks, while I deepen my knowledge on why we believe what we believe, I love how God also gave me some new revelations of the subjects. In the first week, when we studied about the Holy Ghost, the thing that has been branded on my brain is that in the book of Corinthians when it talks about that not all speaks with tongues it’s referring to the gift of Tongues. The gift of tongues is never evident in the Book of Acts whereas the baptism of the Holy Ghost is a prominent event in the Book of Acts. I loved our study on the Oneness of God. Every time I hear about Paul’s journey to Damascus, when he found out that Jesus Christ of the New Testament is the Lord God Jehovah of the Old Testament, I can’t help but smile. God is so good to us!! I just love how he blesses our small efforts. Once we start to take steps to get to know him better, he matches it forty times over!!

Andrew
Redlands, California

It has given me the tools I need to defend my doctrine. Holiness and separation is one of the key issues under attack today in the church. These beliefs are not only under attack by forces outside the church, but now very much so from within the church. Us Apostolics have to hold on to the doctrine of the Bible and disregard the teachings of those that claim that Bible doctrine should be adjusted for relevance. Doctrine cannot be adjusted for it mirrors the pattern of the church that was laid before the foundation of the world. Holiness and separation is one of the doctrines of the church and it is still as important now in the 21st century as it ever was. The knowledge and tools provided in this class will prove useful to my ministry for years to come

Kyle G.
Elk Grove, CA

This class has been a real blessing to me because of many reasons. I have gained a better understanding of what I have "believed" and lived for all these years. I now have proof and a confidence, which wasn't there before this class. I can now also share this with others, which may be questioning true holiness as I use to. I believe this will help me grow and is definitely vital to what I will do on a ministerial level. It has given me a stronger footing so it will be easier for me to hang on when friends, family, and even leaders are being led astray from true holiness and separation. In a world that is falling apart, it is so important that we KNOW without any doubt what we believe and how we should live. This class was definitely worth the work and time we all put into it. This class is also giving me more motivation to dig deeper into the things of God and to not look back no matter what may happen in this twisted world. Many things will change but there is only one thing that will last forever which is the word of God.

Rebecca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

This course has been such a power packed refresher on all the basic knowledge that I grew up hearing. However, I think that I assumed that I knew these tenets of our faith much better than I actually did. In each class during in this course, the detailed scriptural knowledge and anointed lectures imparted new and lasting meaning to each subject. I feel that when questioned on anything that has been taught, I can back up my beliefs with scriptures that I have committed to memory, as well as logical reasoning. Not that I was struggling with any of my beliefs before, just know I definitely feel like I have a “stronger footing.” Moreover, in these last days, a strong footing is vital. A watershed moment for me was when Brother Wilson was talking about legalism, it seems like I have heard that accusation so often, and he used his marriage as an example... It's not the law that keeps him from breaking his wedding vows but love. What an amazing example, and one that I have used since I heard it. I don't obey our doctrine, teachings, and standards because I'm scared of the law... I obey because I am head over heels in love with Jesus, and I want to be as close to Him as possible and do whatever would please Him.

Holley
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

We all have our lives to lead in this world. Often, it’s impossible not to get caught up with what we are doing. Because of that, I have been so thankful for a haven that I can get lost in that will actually mean something. Firstly, this class has bolstered my faith in our doctrine; sometimes it’s easy just to rely on the answer “well, my pastor says so.” I am grateful that we have something real and grounded to put our faith in. It’s so formidable to have a doctrine based on thousands of years of study and history. For this to have survived the questions of others over the centuries there has to be something very real behind it. This class has also been an incredible boost to my knowledge base. For years, I have gone back to the same scriptures repeatedly to prove a point. Now I am well able to answer many questions in more than one way. This has given me confidence in witnessing and more able to embrace my stance instead of possibly avoiding those questions I didn’t know how to answer. Lastly, I have to say that the section in Brother Baumeister’s lecture about foolish questioning made me smile. It is so nice to know that I am not the only one who has encountered this type of anti-Christian bullying!! Thank God for a firm foundation and a supportive body of believers.