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Free, high-quality biblical education for believers who want to grow deeper in Scripture and serve faithfully in their calling.
Free Biblical Education for a Global Community of Learners
Welcome to the Online Bible Institute (Jesus Moment Bible Institute and Seminary – JMBIS), a place where believers around the world can grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual formation, and ministry preparation. Our mission is to provide accessible, Christ-centered education that helps students deepen their understanding of Scripture and develop the confidence to live out their calling in everyday life and ministry.
In today’s fast-paced world, flexibility matters. That is why Online Bible Institute offers a virtual learning environment that allows students to study from anywhere at any time. Whether you are a pastor, church leader, ministry volunteer, working professional, parent, or simply someone who desires to know God’s Word more deeply, our online platform is designed to fit your schedule and support your spiritual growth.
Our curriculum includes Bible courses, ministry training, theology studies, church leadership development, and degree pathways that help students build a strong biblical foundation. From introductory courses on the Old and New Testaments to specialized studies in theology, pastoral ministry, ethics, and church history, our programs provide practical and academically sound instruction for learners at every stage of their journey.
Each course is developed by experienced pastors, theologians, and Christian educators who are passionate about helping others grow in faith and effectiveness. Through written lessons, videos, discussion opportunities, and practical ministry applications, students are encouraged to engage deeply with Scripture while becoming part of a supportive learning community.
Online Bible Institute serves a growing international network of students who desire personal enrichment, ministry preparation, leadership development, and academic advancement. Whether your goal is to strengthen your walk with Christ, prepare for ministry, or pursue formal biblical education, we are committed to helping you succeed.
Most importantly, we believe biblical education should be accessible to everyone. That is why all Online Bible Institute courses are offered completely free of charge. No hidden fees. No gimmicks. Our desire is simply to help believers deepen their knowledge of God’s Word while pursuing their calling through certificate programs, diploma programs, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees in ministry.
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Online Bible Institute is more than a collection of courses. It is a growing community of believers learning together. The Site-Wide Activity Feed is the heart of OBI, where students share lesson reflections, ask questions, discuss insights, and encourage one another as they grow in their understanding of Scripture and ministry. As you participate, you will connect with fellow students from around the world and discover that biblical education is not simply about gaining knowledge. It is about growing together in faith, wisdom, and discipleship. Registered students can participate in discussions, post lesson reflections, and become part of the OBI learning community.
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Online Bible Institute exists to make biblical education accessible, flexible, and practical for believers who want to grow in Scripture and serve faithfully in their calling.
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Kingdom Alignment Part 7
At Keys Vineyard Church, we are presenting a series called ‘Kingdom Alignment,’ which we post here on Online Bible Institute.
Last week in our Kingdom Alignment series we asked the question, “What do you truly hunger for?” We discovered that fasting has a way of revealing what is really ruling our hearts. When we temporarily give up something we enjoy, we often discover what we have been relying on for comfort, security, or satisfaction instead of God. This week, Jesus asks us a different but closely related question: “What do I truly value?”
Matthew 6:19–21 (NIV)
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Every one of us has treasures. Treasure is simply whatever we consider most valuable. It is what captures our attention, our time, our energy, and our resources. It may be money, but it can also be our careers, our reputation, our comfort, our family, our hobbies, our achievements, or even our dreams for the future. None of these things are necessarily wrong. The question is whether they have become the center around which our lives revolve.
Jesus gives us a profound spiritual principle: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That may surprise us because we often assume our spending and our priorities simply reflect what is already in our hearts. Jesus says it works the other way around. Our hearts gradually become attached to whatever we consistently invest in. Our investments shape our affections.
That is why Jesus reminds us that earthly treasures are temporary. Everything in this world has an expiration date. Possessions wear out. Technology becomes outdated. Investments rise and fall. Homes need repairs. Even our bodies grow older. These things may be blessings from God, but they were never designed to carry the weight of our ultimate hope.
Instead, Jesus invites us to invest in treasures that can never be lost. Every act of love, every expression of generosity, every moment spent serving others, every step of obedience, every word of forgiveness, every opportunity to share the gospel, and every choice to become more like Christ has eternal significance. These are investments that will never decay because they are part of God’s eternal kingdom.
This weekend at Keys Vineyard Church, we will discuss all this and more, so be sure to join us in person or online.
Steve Lawes is a pastor at Keys Vineyard Church and also the founder of the Online Bible Institute Network.
Kingdom Alignment Part 6
At Keys Vineyard Church, we are presenting a series called ‘Kingdom Alignment,’ which we post here on Online Bible Institute.
This week in our Kingdom Alignment series, we turn to another spiritual practice that helps us examine our hearts as we ask a very important question: What do you truly hunger for?
Matthew 6:16–18 (NIV)
16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
When many people hear the word fasting, they immediately think about giving up food. While fasting often includes abstaining from meals, Jesus points us to something much deeper. Fasting is ultimately not about skipping meals. It is about understanding our desires. It is about discovering what shapes us from the inside. It is about identifying what has become the master of our appetites.
This weekend our nation celebrates 250 years since Congress approved the final text of the Declaration of Independence. It is appropriate for us to be grateful. Grateful for the freedoms we enjoy. Grateful for those who sacrificed for those freedoms. Grateful for the opportunities we have been given as citizens of this nation.
As followers of Jesus, we also recognize that there is another kind of freedom we celebrate, not just on Independence Day, but every day. Christ came to set us free from the power of sin and from everything that seeks to take His rightful place in our hearts. It is possible to live in a free nation and still be captive on the inside. We can have political freedom while still being controlled by fear, anger, greed, pride, anxiety, comfort, approval, or unhealthy desires.
That is why Jesus includes fasting in the Sermon on the Mount. Fasting has a way of exposing what we depend on most. It reveals the things we instinctively turn to for comfort, security, and satisfaction. It uncovers the places where our appetites have quietly become our masters.
As we continue on in Matthew Chapter 6, we will discover that fasting is not about proving our spirituality or earning God’s favor. Instead, it is an invitation to greater freedom. As we willingly set aside something we desire, we create space for God to reshape our hearts, deepen our dependence on Him, and remind us that our greatest hunger can only be satisfied in His presence.
This weekend at Keys Vineyard Church, we will discuss all this and more, so be sure to join us in person or online.
Steve Lawes is a pastor at Keys Vineyard Church and also the founder of the Online Bible Institute Network.
