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RADIO BIBLE COURSES, Ltd. (RBC)
RBC is an independent Bible teaching ministry located in Baton Rouge, La. It was founded in 1986 by Dr. Nick Kalivoda at the suggestion of a Bible class member at the local Community Bible Church. The class provided the initial support for this 15- minute broadcast of expository teaching of the New Testament. The Radio Bible Course continued its growth reaching central Louisiana, New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf coast to Florida. This ministry evolved from Dr. Kalivoda's non-credit courses offered through the Louisiana State University Division of Continuing Education beginning in 1976.
Radio Bible Courses, Ltd. is a work of Christian laypersons supported by donations. It has no paid employees, nor does it pay benefits to anyone. It makes no solicitations for funds and is supported by friends, class members and listeners; gifts are tax deductible. It is administered by an independent Board of Directors and supported by many volunteers. Dr. Kalivoda serves as Chairman Emeritus. All of its officers, directors and volunteers in this ministry serve without pay.
This Bible teaching effort aims to prepare laymen for ministry in both evangelism and teaching. It attempts to do this through the following resources and activities:
- A radio ministry of Bible teaching conducted by Dr. Kalivoda
- Printed booklets, which can be downloaded without cost, and expository teaching recorded on cassette tapes and CDs (see list below).
- A weekly Bible class taught by lay ministers on the LSU campus.
- Promotes and financially supports other ministries and missionary efforts.
Additionally, to equip lay-persons for ministry, the RBC has offered extension seminary courses in Baton Rouge. These semester-long video courses were offered in cooperation with Western Seminary.
THE CAMPUS BIBLE CLASS
The Campus Bible Class is a weekly free 45-minute class each Sunday for the Baton Rouge community beginning at 9:15 a.m. The class meets in the LSU Faculty Club located on Highland Road opposite the LSU Memorial Tower. Most of its teaching is of an expository nature (verse by verse) as it promotes both fellowship and education centered on the Word of God. Dr Kalivoda has led the teaching and over the years encouraged and mentored other Christian laymen who also teach in the class. (See Teaching Schedule)
OTHER MINISTRIES SUPPORTED BY RBC
The RBC is a financial supporter of the following Christian ministries:
Voice of Martyrs missionary organization is a non-profit, interdenominational organization with a vision for aiding Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ. http://www.persecution.com.
The Cutting Edge Foundation is a medical missionary ministry which is building a hospital in Chad and assisting a new hospital in Sudan, Africa. It is directed by Dr. Bert Oubre, M.D., a former member of the RBC Campus Bible Class. http://www.cefoundation.net
Free Grace Alliance (FGA) seeks to unite leaders, churches, and organizations which affirm the gospel of grace. http://www.freegracealliance.com
Grace Evangelical Society (GES) aim is to promote the clear proclamation of God's free salvation through faith alone in Christ alone, which is properly correlated with and yet distinguished from issues related to discipleship. http://www.faithalone.org
LAMB Ministries (Labourers About The Master's Business International, Inc. ) is a Christian, evangelistic, Bible centered ministry guided in its thinking, planning with the clear purpose of outreach toward youth and their families by communicating by life and actions the inspired Word of God, concerning the saving grace of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The sharing of that Gospel is for the purpose of establishing and building up the young and their families through faith in Christ, being enlightened by the understanding of God’s inspired Word and its applications for the Christian life’s walk in faith. Those constantly involved in this is very active ministry literally touch the very lives of both the youth and their families in the New Orleans areas that are and have been the darkness for forgotten lives. It is an effective and courageous ministry for our Christ that fearlessly carries the light of God into that darkness. (For the most current information go to What's New & Ministry Reporting.)
About Dr. Nick Kalivoda
Dr. Nick Kalivoda earned a degree in Bible Archaeology at Wheaton College, a Master of Journalism degree at LSU, and studied at Dallas Theological Seminary. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree "for distinguished Christian service" as a layman by Western Seminary in 1994. Kalivoda had a career in public relations at Louisiana State University and served as Religion Editor of the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, 1981-83. Dr. Kalivoda was a lecturer in Bible and Bible Archaeology in LSU's Continuing Education program for more than 10 years and he is the author of booklets entitled "Grace" and "Heaven's Password", along with many Bible courses on cassette tapes and CDs (MP3 format only), MP 3 player required.
Audio Bible Courses by Dr. Kalivoda
Most of the audio courses listed on this web site are verse-by-verse exposition from the Bible and were produced to help believers understand the Word of God. Biblical words are defined, context is emphasized in interpretation and necessary historical and cultural background is supplied. These are quality audio cassette tapes, 45 minutes on each side. Courses come in an attractive vinyl album for easy storage on a bookshelf. Prices include the album and tax.
Teaching Tapes
We recommend beginning with Understanding the New Testament. This exciting course is unmatched in providing biblical understanding! People who have experienced just the first of the ten tapes have said, "Why didn't I hear this in church?" This course is a biblical treat. You will hear the Christian faith presented as never before, and it will change your orientation both to God and to the Bible. This course emphasizes the distinction between the two religions of the Bible, Judaism and Christianity. It will challenge you to re-examine the commonly held concepts that Christianity began with the birth of Jesus Christ, that Christianity is a supplement to Judaism, that the Ten Commandments are the basis for Christian behavior and that James taught that faith and good works together save the sinner. No tape course or book contains this unique material! Developed by Nick Kalivoda as a short course at Louisiana State University, these 15 hours of teaching give spiritual understanding and unfold a refreshing approach to the inspired Word of God. They give insight into the major biblical ages "which God has fixed," the promises of a kingdom, the meaning of faith, the law of love, and how to live by grace.
Campus Bible Class
Sunday Morning Class:
9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the LSU Faculty Club. Click the link below for a map showing the location of the Faculty Club.
http://www.lsu.edu/campus/maps/FACL01.html
Weekday Radio Bible Course Broadcasts:
7:45 a.m. (CST) on WSHO New Orleans - 800 KHz AM
9:00 a.m. (CST) on WLNO New Orleans - 1060 KHz AM
7:45 a.m. (CST) on KWDF Alexandria - 840 KHz AM
Internet on stream Broadcasts:
www.wsho.com 7:45 a.m. (CST)
www.wlno.com 9:00 a.m. (CST)
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