"In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil." Ephesians 6:16 (NLT)
The shield represents our faith. Faith is what holds us firm when everything else is falling apart. Faith is what keeps us steady when the world is shaking. At Bishop’s School of Ministry we intentionally pursue the increasing of our faith and our ability to deploy it in our daily lives.
"Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them." Acts 2:3 (NLT)
The flame reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit and our passion for the intentional pursuit of His work in our life. We believe in the present day works of the Holy Spirit. We are NOT cessationist!
"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires." Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
The sword is a reminder of how powerful the Word of God is. It is the primary weapon against the enemy of our soul. At Bishop’s School of Ministry, we place great emphasis on devoting the written Word to memory.
"Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." Romans 12:2 (NLT)
The butterfly is symbolic of the transformation that takes place in our life, heart, and mind as we pursue a relationship with God our Father. As we transform and become the people God has called us to be, we are able to better pursue the works He has created for us.
"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you." John 14:16-17 (NLT)
Bishop’s School of Ministry believes in the Trinity. We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We are trinitarian in doctrine.