Why Smith Bible Institute

Smith Bible Institute (SBI) is a non-accredited online Bible institute dedicated to the certification, licensing, and ordination of both men and women called to ministry or those seeking a deeper understanding of the Word of God. We recognize that only God can call an individual to this significant vocation; however, we are here to equip those called.

In Ephesians 4:11-12, it is stated that God gave some to be "Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers for the work of the ministry and the perfecting of the saints." Our goal is to teach the Word of God so that it brings revelation, illumination, and transformation into the lives of our students, leading them to the abundant life found in our Lord Jesus Christ.
As you prepare to study the Word of God, we emphasize the importance of continual prayer, daily devotion to scripture reading, meditation, and walking in the Spirit. It is essential for the man or woman of God to "study to show themselves approved unto God, a workman that does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth."
We understand that life presents challenges to us all, but as you continue your journey toward your high calling in Christ Jesus, SBI will stand by you through both good times and bad. Our staff will consistently hold you up in prayer.
We invite you to join us in this great calling as we share the greatest news about the greatest person, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who made the greatest sacrifice and showed the greatest love. Click the “Get Armed For The Call" button to begin your journey today.

Vision

We aim to cultivate a compassionate community of devoted followers of Jesus Christ, transformed by the power of His Word and empowered the Holy Spirit to make a meaningful impact in their church, communities and the world for His glory.

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Our Mission





Impact the lives of men, women, and churches through online instruction in the Word of God and providing life-changing opportunities in ministry, by encouraging them to go and make disciples for the Kingdom of God.

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We will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your professional field.
Learn to use all the related tools, walk into a job and be a rockstar from day one.

Guiding Principles

We are guided by these principles:

God’s original intent for mankind: Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that [h]moves on the earth.” (Genesis 1:28)
Love: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35)
Commitment: Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. (Psalm 37:5)
Communication: Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. (Colossians 4:6)
Faithfulness: Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Romans 12:10-13)
Generosity: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)
Goodwill: But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, (Matthew 5:44)
Honesty: Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31)
Hope: For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. (1 Timothy 4:10)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3, NASB)
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13, NASB)
Humility: Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
Innovation: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)
Joy: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)
Kindness: And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
Knowledge: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)
Perseverance: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [b]direct your paths. (Provebs 3:5-6)
Quality: Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. (1 Corinthians 3:12-14)
Righteousness: And he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. (Genesis 15:6)
Success:
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success., (Joshua 1:8)
Trustworthy: His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ (Matthew  25:23)
Wisdom: Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. (Provers 4:7)
Greater Works: “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you [c]ask anything in My name, I will do it. (John 14:12-14)

What We Believe

The Bible is the inspired word of God. It is the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. We accept the New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (II Timothy 3:16; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:21).

THE GODHEAD
Our God is one, but manifested in three persons – God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Philippians 2:6; Matthew 3:16-17).

MAN HIS FALL & REDEMPTION
Man is a created being made in the likeness and image of God. Through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world. “All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” Jesus Christ, the Son of God was manifested to undo the work of the devil. He gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God  (Romans 5:12; Romans 3:23; Romans 3:9-10; I John 3:8; Galatians 3:13-14).

SALVATION IS THE GIFT OF GOD TO MAN
It is separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and produces works acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:8).

ETERNAL LIFE AND NEW BIRTH
Man’s first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when it is fulfilled, it produces eternal life (II Corinthians 7:10; I John 5:12; John 3:3-5).

WATER BAPTISM
Baptism in water is by immersion and is a direct commandment of our Lord. It is for believers only. This ordinance is a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8: 36-39). The following recommendation regarding the Water Baptismal formula is adopted: “On the confession of your faith in the name of in Jesus. Amen”


BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST
The baptism in the Holy Ghost and with fire is a gift from God and promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation, and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit, Himself, gives utterance (Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:3-4).

SANCTIFICATION

The Bible teaches that without holiness, no man can see the Lord. We believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite progressive work of grace, which commences at the time of regeneration and continues until the consummation of salvation (Hebrews 12:14; I Thessalonians 5:23; II Peter 3:18; II Corinthians 3:18;Philippians 3:12-14; I Corinthians 1:30). DIVINE

HEALING
Healing is for the physical illness of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by laying on of hands. It is provided for by the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (Mark 16:18; James 5:14-20; I Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53: 4-5).  

RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND RETURN OF OUR LORD
The angels said, “this same Jesus… shall so come in like manner.” His coming is imminent. When he comes, “… and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air.” (Acts 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:16-17) Following the tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings and Lord of lords and together with His saints who shall be kings and priests. He shall then reign a thousand years (Revelation 20:6; Revelation 19:16; Jude 14).

HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION
The one who physically dies in his sins, without Christ, is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire, and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the gospel or for repentance. The lake of fire is literal. The terms “eternal” and “everlasting” are used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire. These terms carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in noting the duration of joy and ecstasy of the saints in the presence of God (Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 19:20; Hebrews 6:1-2).  

COMMUNION
We partake of the Lord’s Supper to show the Lord’s death till He comes (I Corinthians 11: 23-31). The bread symbolizes the Lord’s broken body (Isaiah 53:5; I Corinthians 11:24). The cup represents the new covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God (Hebrews 9; I Corinthians 11:25).

LAYING ON OF HANDS
This is the simple belief that the power and anointing, or any other necessary quality, can be transmitted by one person touching another. Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16as a blessing, and it is our procedure for baby dedication instead of baptism. We also practice laying on of hands for: healing (Mark 5:22-23; Acts 28:8); to receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 8:16-18); to believe words spoken, to receive anointing and to cultivate the anointing (I Timothy 4:14); for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools (I Timothy 4:14).

Commitment & Dedication

We’re dedicated to our shared vision and mission: to empower students, support partners, and work together to make a collective impact.

Students come first

When we prioritize our students, we make decisions and take action based on the needs of our students and the best interests of students overall

Continuous Learning

We are committed to continuous learning and growth. We are constantly expanding our knowledge, improving and experimenting in our work.

Respect for others

We believe in making decisions that have the greatest possible impact on individuals and society. 
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