The Bible Doctrine Institute

Welcome to The Bible Doctrine Institute

The Bible Doctrine Institute is a theological seminary designed to assist and train those who have been called to the ministry. TBDI operates as a correspondence school, making it possible for ministerial students to earn a non-accredited, college level Theological Degree, and yet be active in their local church. It is not our desire to keep students from attending traditional schools. TBDI exists to train those for whom traditional school is not an option.

The Bible Doctrine Institute upholds the Bible as the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God (Proverbs 30:5). It is the position of this institute that the Holy Scripture (2 Tim. 3:15) has been preserved in the English Authorized King James Version, and are thereby "given by inspiration of God" (2 Tim. 3:16).

The Bible Doctrine Institute is overseen by the ministry of Bible Believer's Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, where the President Dr. David L. Peacock is the Pastor.

History of TBDI

TBDI began as "The Blue Ridge Bible Institute," founded in 1986 by the late Dr. James A. Lince.

He established it for the purpose of training men how to preach and teach the word of God.

Dr. Lince and President Dr. Peacock have helped establish similar institutes in the Philippines and Romania.

After Dr. Lince's passing, the institute was relocated to Jacksonville Florida under the ministry of Bible Believer's Baptist Church. The President of the institute is Dr. David L. Peacock, the Pastor of Bible Believer's Baptist Church. Since the relocation, the material has undergone thorough review for both substance and sound quality. Some new material has been added and the quality of the recordings has been enhanced. The name was changed to "The Bible Doctrine Institute" in order to underscore the school's emphasis on sound doctrine.

Why TBDI

The Bible says that a Christian, and specifically a preacher, is to "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness" (2 Timothy 2:15-16). These verses point out that there is only one way to understand the Bible: you must rightly divide it. All heresies and unscriptural movements fail to rightly divide the scriptures, and is simply vain babbling. If you complete the course of study with TBDI, you will learn Doctrine, and the correct way to divide the word of God. Remember the first application of scripture is doctrine.

The Bible Doctrine Institute is unique in that it:
1. Upholds the AV 1611 as the infallible word of God.
2. Lays special emphasis and instruction on expository preaching.
3. Implements involvement in a local independent Bible believing Baptist church.

What is Offered at TBDI

We offer a Diploma of Christian Studies: a one year program for men and women not called into the ministry, but desire a better knowledge of God's word.

We offer a Bachelor of Divinity: a three year ministerial program designed for men who are called by God to be preachers of the gospel.

We offer a Master of Theology: post graduate studies requiring extension work and in depth research.

We offer a Doctor of Theology: a two year program involving extension work, exhaustive research, and teaching.

For more information on our courses of study see the detailed description under each degree offered.