Although our alma mater offered its final classes over a dozen years ago, the bonds that were created by the common experience of attending such a unique school continue to hold us together in profound and meaningful ways. Stretching over four decades, on four different campuses in south and central Florida, Florida Bible College was unique among like institutions due to its consistent commitment to specific biblical values and distinctives. As an alumni association we are committed to perpetuating these values in and through our members so that they can be passed on to future generations (2 Timothy 2:2). Excerpts from the college's statement of faith illustrate the following distinctives:
"The true child of God is not under the Law but under grace; he is saved by grace and disciplined by grace."
"Man is saved by undeserved mercy through faith and nothing of man enters into his salvation; it is a free gift. Man's efforts, regardless of how good or well intended, before or after salvation, have nothing to do with it. Salvation is by the finished work of Christ and nothing can be added to it. Every true child of God possesses eternal life and is, therefore, safe and secure for all eternity, being justified by faith, sanctified by God, and sealed by the Holy Spirit; he cannot lose his salvation. Salvation is not the result of what we do, but is by receiving what God has done for us. Man can be certain of his salvation now, and his salvation cannot be lost because eternal life is eternal."
"It is every Christian's privilege and duty to make clear God's plan of salvation wherever and in whatever vocation he or she may be."
"It is a tragedy that many Christians live shallow Christian lives. FBC is dedicated to the task of training Christian men and women in the importance of total dedication and making Jesus the Lord of their lives not to be saved but because they are saved."
The FBC Alumni Association exists to promote and encourage mutual support among alumni by prayer, encouragement, and communication. We also seek to support and promote education at institutions that share these distinctives through grants, gifts, scholarships, and conferences. And finally, we are working to support alumni-related missions and ministries that continue to exhibit a commitment to these distinctives. If you are a graduate, former student, or former faculty member of FBC, please sign in at "Join Our Email List" to the left and then take some time to browse the site and reminisce. Check out our Bible conference and reunion schedule on the "President's Page" and plan to join us as we gather regularly to celebrate and perpetuate the legacy of grace, clarity, evangelism, and faithfulness that were the hallmarks of Florida Bible College.
