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Welcome Calvary Reformed Bible Institute,

This is where you will find rich life changing, motivating truths which will guide you into finding heartfelt answers to many of life’s unanswered questions and keys for direction, guidance, motivation and assurance in these uncertain times which we all face. We have personally found God’s Word (The Holy Bible) to be totally reliable and an endless well of total sustenance for inner inspiration and victorious well being. The Bible is something that we have found we can rely on through out “all life’s” changing circumstances.

The Calvary Reformed Bible Institute will teach you Accelerated Bible Knowledge and at the same time strive to present additional devotional information as an added supplement (not part of the main course but made available as voluntary study material) which has the potential to greatly deepen and enrich the believer with a new found heart of love for their Savior. (And you can receive academic credit for it.)

The Bible Courses available from the Calvary Reformed Bible Institute are similar and in many cases the same used various Bible Colleges. They are reformed by denomination by definition but we will strive to offer additional points of view to give the student a choice in their personal beliefs. Although each student has his divine given right to his beliefs on certain issues we all serve One Lord and are made to Partake of One Spirit and Love is greater than these differences. We at Calvary Reformed Bible Institute encourage loving interactions in the body of Christ that we can all together unite to win the World for Jesus!

We have full confidence that you will receive a well balanced Bible Education at Calvary Reformed Bible Institute that will enable you to go into the Christian Ministry of your choice, it is our hope, joy and reward that each student will graduate with a greater joy, knowledge, faith in the Lord and dependence on His Word.

The Bible Course at Japan Bible Institute Ministries is Accredited by W.W.A.C. which is authorized by The Full Gospel of Christ Fellowship, Inc, which was founded in 1972 and has over 100 schools in the USA! Biblical Integrity, Quality Christian Education and Separation of Church and State are what set us apart and most other true Bible Schools like ourselves. Secular accreditation accredits secular schools where as Christian Accreditation Accredits Christian Schools. And never the twain shall meet because we are “Called Out” by Jesus to be Separate from the World, thus, Church and State are Separate. In Japan Church and State Are Separate and We are NOT associated or Accredited by any Authority in Japan. Please read more about Church and State under FAQ’s/Accreditation.

This is an Accelerated Bible School Education, May God Bless You as you begin the Leap of Faith into Greater Knowledge of our Lord and His Word and Serious Preparation for  Service in His Kingdom.

Rev. Dr. Ken Kovach

The Japan Bible Institute Ministries

End Time Bible Prophecy Institute

Over the past 40 years in and out of Japan I’ve worked with those who have used Music, Drama’s, Tracks, Seminars, English Schools, Street Ministries, Bible Studies, Homeless Ministries, Online Ministries, Volunteer Works, Home Churches, Churches, Bible Schools, Bible Colleges and you name it, for the purpose of helping others and winning souls to the Lord. And have now extended this Ministry Online through Several Websites. My Personal Bio: (Dr. Ken Kovach) I’ve been a Bible student and Bible Teacher for over 35 years. I have personally found God’s Word (The Holy Bible) to be totally reliable and an endless well of total sustenance for inner inspiration and victorious well being. The Bible is something that we have found we can rely on through out “all life’s” changing circumstances.

I enjoy ordering and studying Christians Books and CD’s each month as well as reading Biblical Topics online. I am presently active in Christian online forums, Writing and authoring a couple of Books. And I also keep a close eye on World News Events as to how they relate to Biblical Events and End time prophecy.

I received a Bachelor of Divinity in Bible studies from Canterbury University in 1994, Bachelors in Pastoral Counseling 2004, received a College Degree from Ames Christian University in Bible Studies. A Pastoral Certificate and OT/NT Certificates from ACS Bible Institute in 2005.

I received a Certificate for Biblical Counseling, Leadership Administration, Church Growth & Strategy in Advertising and Promotion from the International School of Divinity. I received a Master of Theology from Trinity Institute of Christian Counseling and a Doctor of Biblical Studies from Trinity Institute of Christian Counseling 7/2007.

Additional Certificates include: A Certified Professional Marriage Minister from American Theological Association. I received a Doctor of Bibles Studies from Hope Ministries Bible Church. And other outreach ministries have offered me their Honorary Doctors degree in various areas of achievements.

As mentioned earlier I am presently involved in writing a couple of books and working on this online Bible School for English speakers and Japanese Speakers. We hope these courses will be exciting and enlightening for you.

The Bible Course at Japan Bible Institute Ministries is Accredited by W.W.A.C. which is authorized by The Full Gospel of Christ Fellowship, Inc, which was founded in 1972 and has over 100 schools in the USA! Biblical Integrity, Quality Christian Education and Separation of Church and State are what set us apart and most other true Bible Schools like ourselves. Secular accreditation accredits secular schools where as Christian Accreditation Accredits Christian Schools. And never the twain shall meet because we are “Called Out” by Jesus to be Separate from the World, thus, Church and State are Separate. In Japan Church and State Are Separate and We are NOT associated or Accredited by any Authority in Japan. Please read more about Church and State under FAQ’s/Accreditation.

Our Doctrinal Statement of Faith

Please note that this is our Personal Doctrinal Statement of Faith and Slightly Differs from some of the Curricula in The Bible Courses available on this website. We have chosen to keep the Bible Courses as Non-Denominational as possible (as many are from Non-Denominational third party sources used in Bible Colleges) and we will only add additional Study Information where deemed necessary to balance out the Doctrinal Point of View to make these courses truly Non-Denominational.

1. The Holy Scriptures

We believe the Holy Bible to be the inspired Word of God. We believe that the Scriptures were written by holy men of old who spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, and that these writings are the divinely appointed standard and guide to our faith and that “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16)

2. God and the Trinity

We believe in the one true, eternal God who created and rules the universe and everything in it. We believe in the unity of the Godhead, that there are three distinguishable but inseparable Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

3. Gods Devine Creation

We believe the Biblical account of Creation as outlined in the book of Genesis, that God created the heavens and the earth. We believe that the first man and woman were created innocent by their Maker, but through the temptation of Satan they transgressed and fell from their sinless state and as result all mankind were born into this world a sinner by nature, and are unable to attain righteousness without the saving power of Jesus Christ.

4. Jesus Christ, the True Son of God

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, who was miraculously conceived by divine intervention and born of the Virgin Mary. He made a full atonement for the sins of the world by His death on the cross. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and mankind, and that He gave Himself as a ransom for sins. We believe in His physical resurrection and His bodily ascension into Heaven, His perpetual intercession for His people, and His soon coming personal visible return to the world in power and great glory, to set up His kingdom on Earth.

5. Salvation in Only by Grace

Justification by Faith Alone as the Reformers Believed

Justification by Faith Alone, as believed by the Reformers, is the belief that salvation is obtained solely through faith in Jesus Christ and not through any works or deeds. This is based on the Bible’s teaching that salvation is a free gift of God’s grace, and that it cannot be earned or deserved. It is the belief that a person is declared righteous before God solely on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning death on the cross. This belief is in contrast to the Catholic teaching of justification by faith and works.
Christs Imputed Righteousness like the reformers Believed

Christ’s imputed righteousness is the doctrine that the righteousness of Jesus Christ is credited to the believer’s account through faith in Him. This doctrine was a cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation, and it is still held by many Protestant denominations today. According to this doctrine, when a person believes in Jesus Christ, they are credited with the perfect righteousness of Christ. This righteousness is not something that the believer has earned or achieved, but rather it is a gift from God that is given to those who believe in Him. This imputed righteousness is what makes it possible for believers to stand before God without fear of condemnation, and to receive the full benefits of salvation.
Bible verses explaining Imputed Righteousness

1. Romans 4:3-5: “For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.”

2. Romans 5:17-19: “For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.”
3. 2 Corinthians 5:21: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

4. Galatians 3:6-7: “Just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”— know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.”
5. Philippians 3:9: “And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith.”

We are saved by believing in Jesus Christ and personally receiving Him into our hearts and lives, thus becoming spiritually regenerated or “born again.” “Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

Once saved, the believer is saved forever. We believe it is the privilege of all who are born again through faith in Jesus Christ to be fully assured of their salvation from the very day that they receive Him as their Savior. Just as the believer is saved by grace, he or she is sustained by grace: “Who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation” (1 Peter 1:5). “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28)

Although we firmly believe that Eternal Salvation is Gods free gift of eternal life and can never be lost, this is not a license for sin to the believer. Because God is a holy and righteous Father Who cannot overlook the sins of His children, if they persistently sin, He will chasten and correct them. Disobedience to a loving Savior can have serious consequences such as loss or heavenly rewards, blessing in this life and even death…..

6. The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit came forth from the Father to teach, instruct, inspire, and empower believers for their God-given mission. A believer receives a measure of the Holy Spirit when he accepts Jesus, but he can be filled to overflowing if he asks and desires to give himself more fully to the Lord. “Be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).

7. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

We believe that the baptism or complete filling of the Holy Spirit is a baptism of love, “for God is love” (1 John 4:8), and that it may be freely obtained by all believers who simply ask God for it, and that it is often given after the scriptural “laying on of hands” of other believers. The primary purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to empower the believer to witness the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me” (Acts 1:8). We believe that the Holy Spirit is also to guide the believer into all truth, to comfort the believer, to assist the believer in prayer and to help him understand God’s Word.

8. The Gifts of the Spirit

It is our belief that God gives different gifts to different people, according to their specific ministry and His particular plan for them. “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all” (1 Corinthians 12:4-5,7). All of these gifts of the Spirit are to be used in the congregation so that the body of believers may be strengthened, encouraged, and edified by them. We believe that Christians who are filled with the Holy Ghost should manifest the fruits of the Spirit as detailed in Scripture: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance (Galatians 5:22-23).

We believe prophecy is an important gift in the lives of Gods children. As we acknowledge the Lord and ask Him to guide our paths, leaning not to our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), we believe He speaks to us personally with instruction, guidance, and encouragement. “He who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men” (1 Corinthians 14:3).

9. Power of Prayer

We believe that prayer is the vital communication between every child of God and his or her heavenly Father. By prayer, we declare our love for God, our dependence on Him, our submission to Him, and our desire to cooperate with Him in the fulfillment of His purpose. Prayer and Gods Word are the means by which we as His children develop a spiritual relationship with Jesus and the Father and come to know Gods will for our lives.

10. The Lords Divine Healing

We believe that healing diseased and afflicted bodies was a major part of Jesus’ ministry while on Earth, and that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He still desires to restore health to the afflicted that come to Him in faith. Through Christ’s suffering on the cross, God has made provision not only for the salvation of the souls of all humankind, but also for the healing of physical infirmities, for “by His stripes (the wounds He received when He was beaten) we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Divine healing is a privilege available to all who believe. We believe that “according to your faith it will be done to you” and seeking medical help for illnesses may also be God’s path of healing for you.

11. The Lord’s Supper and Water Baptism

We believe that the Lord’s Supper, called “communion,” was instituted by Christ as a means for us to commemorate His death on the cross for our sins, and that partaking of its elements (the bread and wine) is a profession of the believer’s faith in Him to commemorate His sacrifice on Calvary “till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). And that Water Baptism is also and outward sign of an inward spiritual change and is a testimony to the new believers faith in Christ.

12. The Fellowship of Believers

We believe that great spiritual benefit can be derived from fellowship with other believers. The scripture exhorts us not to abandon “the assembling of ourselves together” (Hebrews 10:25). Thus, we should endeavor to follow the example of the Early Church and fellowship one with another in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). We believe that one denomination should not esteem itself greater than another for we are all the body of Christ and have be made to drink of the same Spirit. (This is my commandment that ye love one another as I have loved you.)

13. The Church

We believe that the Church is the collective body of believers. The Church is referred to as “the body of Christ” as well as “the bride of Christ.” Thus, it is not merely an ecclesiastical institution or organization. “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house” (1 Peter 2:5 KJV). “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). We believe the Church is the spiritual entity composed of all born-again persons, regardless of their affiliation with Christian organizations or denominations.

14. The Great Commission

We believe the Great Commission that Jesus has given to His Church is to evangelize the world: “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). We believe this should be the primary purpose in life of the born-again believer—to make Christ’s love known to the world and to seek to win others into God’s heavenly kingdom of love. Each believer may fulfill this goal in many different ways according to his individual abilities, talents, circumstances and gifts. Although each one may differ, his heart and attitude should reflect these goals of sharing the Lord’s Love with the Needy World for which He died.

15. Our Separation from the World

We believe that the Christians are called by God to “be not conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds” (Romans 12:2). Jesus prayed to his Father that He would not take them out of the world but keep them from the evil there of. (John. 16~17) The believer should try avoid the un-Christian worldly attitudes and unscriptural ways of thinking. How far and how much you adhere to these scriptures is “according to your faith be it done unto you”. A proper balance is suggested in this area.

16. Obedience to Governments

We believe that we are to submit to this worlds governments, “Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake” (1 Peter 2:13). “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the powers that exist are appointed by God” (Romans 13:1).

17. The Time of the End

According to the Bible and the scriptures that describe the signs of the times and events or the end time, we believe that we are now living in the time period known in Scripture as the “Last Days” or the “Time of the End,” which is the era immediately preceding the return of Jesus Christ and His Second Coming when He shall Rule and Reign on Earth.