For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves, in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them. — ROMANS 2:14-15 … Read More
Croatia
Strong Assurance
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. — ROMANS 8:2 — Kristian Brackett: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Few statements draw a stronger response from a Croatian Catholic than, “I know when I die that I will go … Read More
God-Centered Salvation
I, even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, and I will not remember your sins. — ISAIAH 43:25 — Miroslav Balint-Feudvarski: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Yahweh is unlike all would-be or imagined gods. None fashioned by human imagination could ever abound with such glory and grace. Yahweh alone … Read More
Heavenly Wisdom
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. — James 3:17 — Branimir Plavsic: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia There are two, and only two, kinds of wisdom: earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. They have great differences. As James describes them, he desires his … Read More
True Love for Christ
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.” — John 14:23 — Filip Pintaric: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Modern Christian culture is often stubbornly anti-intellectual. It insists that we abandon … Read More
Until All are Formed
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. — Matthew 28:19 — Kristian Brackett: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Jesus’ final words to the disciples outlines a task that requires faithful service, substantial sacrifice, and supernatural help. The … Read More
Tastes and Sights
O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! — Psalm 34:8 — Kristian Brackett: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Croatia, like every country, has many great foods to taste and sights to see. God is good to give us sensory perception so that … Read More
Delight in Doing His Will
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart. — Psalm 40:8 — Daniel Herceg: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia This is a truth for all of God’s children! When our hearts are filled with His word, our delight is to do His will. The Lord’s will is … Read More
Great Is Your Faithfulness
The Lord’s loving-kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22–23 — Misko Horvatek: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Jeremiah was heartbroken over the tragedy of his nation and city, Jerusalem. His soul was shattered even though he understood why thousands of … Read More
Rejecting God’s Revelation
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper. — Romans 1:28 — Daniel Herceg: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Paul’s letter to the local church in Rome is a part of the general … Read More
Walking Contradictions
For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. — John 3:20 — Marko Petek: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Sin makes a person irrational. It turns someone into a walking contradiction. John the apostle explains that people do evil, love … Read More
Your Sins Are Forgiven
And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’?” — Matthew 9:4–5 — Misko Horvatek: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Several men brought a poor paralytic man to Jesus so that He would … Read More
Do You Not Know?
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. — Isaiah 40:28 — Branimir Plavsic: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia God often brings good news amid hard circumstances. The Jewish people were about to … Read More
Central Europe
Central Europe Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic European Bible Training Center | Germany/Austria/Switzerland Though it is the birthplace of the Reformation, Central Europe today is one of the most atheistic regions in the world. Only a return to God’s word can bring the people of these countries out … Read More
A Single Offering
For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. — Hebrews 10:14 — Ivan Mustac: Theological Biblical Academy | Croatia When reading this verse we must ask, “Of whom is the writer speaking?” Who is this figure that provided such a perfect offering? Through a careful reading of the context, we … Read More
A Lifeline for Croatia
Early this year, a ministry partner of TMAI in Croatia received an email that read like an SOS. Through his internet connection on his home island, 17-year-old Luka* reached out asking where he could attend a faithful church. And as Theological Biblical Academy (TBA) began to correspond with Luka, they discovered just how spiritually isolated he is.
A Student’s “Thank You” from Croatia
“Thank you for your generosity, through which you have had a direct impact on God’s work in Croatia—and on individuals like me. Your prayers and gifts enable the training of many and produce valuable resources for the church. Your sacrifice makes it possible for us to be better equipped in handling God’s Word.”
TMAI Distinctive #3: PRESENCE
What sets The Master’s Academy International apart? We think there are at least six elements that make this ministry model distinct. This time, we’re talking about distinctive #3: full-time presence—our commitment to theological education and life-on-life discipleship in the context of the local church.
