If I could start again…that is a thought that we’ve all entertained at one point or another. For many, the realization that they need a fresh start is brought about by godly sorrow (2 Cor. 7:10) or a traumatic event (cf. Job 1-2) or burning in their bones (Jer. 20:9) or a spiritual realization (Acts 19:18-20). These types of experiences have one thing in common, they make us look to our Creator and give thought to our latter end (cf. Ecc. 12:1-14). In times like these, an individual has an opportunity for an exponential growth because his heart has been cultivated in humility and is prepared to “take heed how you hear” (Luke 8:18).
However, faith can only grow through the knowledge of God’s Word (Rom. 10:17) because it is through the Word of God’s grace that one is built up (Acts 20:32). It is the gospel that gives us stability to grow and progress (Rom. 16:25). That is the ground that we need for a fresh start, stable ground where we can root down and produce fruit (Col. 2:6-7). There is a New Testament principle that one must be care how they build on that foundation (cf. 1 Cor. 3:10). This is where a faithful Bible School like SWSBS can come into play. Are you looking for a fresh start? Is there someone you know who wants a career change to one with eternal benefits? Can you think of a brother or sister who would like to grow exponentially in their knowledge and faith by dedicating two years of their lives to the full-time study of the Scriptures? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, reach out to me. I can’t think of a better fresh start than enrolling in SWSBS.