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Frank Bertinchamps posted an update: Lesson three of Power Principles discusses The […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:11:19 -0400

Lesson three of Power Principles discusses The Challenging Counterfeit, also known as Satan and his demons.

Satan and his ministers are so great at counterfeiting God’s power that they can be transformed into ” an angel of light”. 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 states, And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore, it…

Maria Gruda posted an update: This chapter, another amazing chapter, discussed […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:13:08 -0400

This chapter, another amazing chapter, discussed something new for me called emulations. This is referring to copying someone else’s work and ministry instead of seeking what the Lord has for us individually. I am definitely guilty of this, and it was nice to see light shed on this topic as I have not heard others talk about it before. My…

Leah posted an update: I never knew that the Old Testament aka the Hebrew Bible […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:52:21 -0400

I never knew that the Old Testament aka the Hebrew Bible was a collection of a collection! After the initial shock of absorbing all this new information(!) I realized that it makes total sense and actually brings more depth to the Old Testament. Fascinating how it’s broken out from oral traditions, to early written tradition, to early…

Noel Card posted an update: This session focused on parallelism in Hebrew poetry, […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:24:07 -0400

This session focused on parallelism in Hebrew poetry, going through several examples. The repetition between adjacent (or nearby) lines is intended to raise our attention to comparisons or analogy, to contrasts, or to complements. I appreciated the quote the instructor provided from Fokkelman: “Only those who look closely and have patience…

Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Doug teaches […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:41:37 -0400

In this sermon from Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Doug teaches about the identity of the followers of Christ – the salt of the earth, not a goal to achieve but a reality to embrace. I discovered three distinct ways in which salt influences the world:

1. It works quietly without drawing attention to itself, yet transforms everything it touches.…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Check out the latest Church […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:32 -0400

Check out the latest Church Encourager podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jzKgwH08ZE

James posted an update: And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:02:54 -0400

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?
And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
And he said unto them, Unto what then… Read more

James posted an update: The baptism of John the Baptist was baptism in […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:58:07 -0400

The baptism of John the Baptist was baptism in water connected with the message of repentance. John the Baptist was born miraculously to Zacharias and Elizabeth (Luke 1).

Before the time of John the people lived under the law. Prophets and priests served as spiritual leaders and interpreters of the law. Only the priests had access to the…

James posted an update: Faith means to believe and have assurance of something. […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:53:15 -0400

Faith means to believe and have assurance of something. To believe means to have trust. The words “faith, believe, and trust” all mean the same thing when we use them in relation to God.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I think it is really interesting that God wanted His […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:07:43 -0400

I think it is really interesting that God wanted His people to still have Kingdom Impact even while they were in exile.

Jeremiah 29:4 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says to all the exiles who were carried away from Jerusalem to Babylon: 5 “Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce. 6 Take wives and have…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the triunity of God as Father, […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:40:00 -0400

This lesson focuses on the triunity of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This is probably best depicted in Matthew 3:16-17 immediately after Jesus’s baptism where all three appear in the same scene simultaneously:

“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the prerequisites for enlisting […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:59:57 -0400

This lesson focuses on the prerequisites for enlisting in Gods army. First and foremost we must repent of our sins and turn to Jesus. Repentance alone as a mental exercise is not enough we must take physical actions to change our ways (i.e. be converted). The act of repentance and turning from our sinful past makes our relationship right…

Ade posted an update: This lesson gives an introduction to the concept […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:55:56 -0400

This lesson gives an introduction to the concept of spiritual warfare and the two spiritual kingdoms (of God and Satan). What struck me most was that considering the sheer size of this module in relation to others, spiritual warfare is one of the lesser taught subjects in church. Given the amount of Biblical content on the subject, it makes…

Roscoe Meeks posted an update: One of the most exciting aspects of Session 1 of Adam […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:10:20 -0400

One of the most exciting aspects of Session 1 of Adam to Noah is the emphasis on understanding Scripture through the perspective of the biblical authors rather than simply through our own modern assumptions. This session highlights that everyone approaches Genesis with preconceived ideas and personal questions, much like people who visit the…

Kevin and Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney are now connected

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:46:08 -0400

Andrea posted an update: HOW TO GLORIFY GOD In lesson 6 we learn that […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:47 -0400

HOW TO GLORIFY GOD

In lesson 6 we learn that believers glorify God through faith, repentance, confession, humility, and abiding in His presence. God is glorified when you trust His promises, turn from sin, confess Jesus as Lord, and present your life as a living sacrifice. His glory is revealed as you endure suffering with the right…

Andrea posted an update: THE PURPOSES OF GOD'S GLORY In lesson 5 we learned […]

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:12:43 -0400

THE PURPOSES OF GOD’S GLORY

In lesson 5 we learned God reveals His glory so that all nations may come to know Him, but His glory also serves many personal purposes in the life of every believer. His glory provides for natural and spiritual needs, strengthens you for ministry, and fills you with joy. It brings liberty from bondage, gives…

Leah posted an update: There's so much to review in this section but I'll say […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:34:10 -0400

There’s so much to review in this section but I’ll say the part that stood out to me is Isiah 8:11-17 and not to fear what others fear and the “conspiracy” wording – in a world that is so polarized, so political with “conspiracies” that turn out to be fact but then of course some aren’t – here we have ancient texts indeed living and breathing…

Andrea posted an update: THE GLORY OF GODIn lesson 4 we learn that God’s glory is […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:19:46 -0400

THE GLORY OF GOD

In lesson 4 we learn that God’s glory is His revealed excellence, His beauty, majesty, power, holiness, and divine nature. Scripture declares that this glory rises upon God’s people (“the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee”-Isaiah 60:1). God alone is the source of glory, and His glory is eternal, unique, powerful, and…

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: Reading Psalm 19 again was quite interesting. One thing […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:44:41 -0400

Reading Psalm 19 again was quite interesting.

One thing that got me thinking was the fact that the Law of the Lord brings joy to the heart. Just reading it, this sounds like the opposite of the reality most of the time. We often see God’s instructions as a burden. This may be true for many, but also for many, it is even more true that joy…

Christopher posted an update: Lesson twelve was on chapter study. Somewhat similar to […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:06:42 -0400

Lesson twelve was on chapter study. Somewhat similar to the previos lessson, book study, yet getting deper in study. Chapter study is exactly what it says, studying the Bible by chapter. Each chapter will have a title. Then the paragraphs will be divided. You will see this in study bibles and most non study bibles. The divided paragraphs wil…

Shadrack posted an update: The lesson examined the origin of the Bible from […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:45:16 -0400

The lesson examined the origin of the Bible from a historical point of view. The Bible’s divinity and authority doesn’t negate the human processes that brought it into existence. The Hebrew Bible is a collection of collections made up of preexisting textual materials from different periods of Israel’s history, assembled through a multistep…

Aaron House posted an update: Foundations of Faith Chapter-8 For the believer, the […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:42:08 -0400

Foundations of Faith

Chapter-8

For the believer, the belief in the resurrection of Jesus plays a very

important role in salvation. Through faith we believe that Jesus died

on the cross and was resurrected to life. This represents the situation

of the new believer who repents of their sin, has died to sin and is born

again and raised to walk…

Shadrack posted an update: In this lesson, we focused on what the prophets say […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:40:03 -0400

In this lesson, we focused on what the prophets say about the origin of the Bible. We discussed that the Hebrew Bible originated from a faithful prophetic minority within Israel, stemming from Moses, who preserved covenant texts amid widespread national apostasy. Israel repeatedly abandoned Yahweh after Joshua’s death, forcing God to work…

Leah posted an update: In Session #8 we learn that there are mentions of […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:28:21 -0400

In Session #8 we learn that there are mentions of writing the Bible IN the Biblical manuscript and then we learn the three reasons for the Bible are 1. It is the documentation of how God rescues his people, 2. it is the the covenant document inviting God’s rescued people into relationship and 3. reveals the failure of God’s chosen people -…

Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Luke 18:31-3, Pastor Steve explores […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:38:28 -0400

In this sermon from Luke 18:31-3, Pastor Steve explores the 8th Beatitude, which says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. (Matthew 5:10). I discovered that Kingdom living creates tension because its values directly oppose cultural values. For instance, while the world promotes…

Christopher posted an update: Lesson eleven was on Book study or survey. The lesson […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:30 -0400

Lesson eleven was on Book study or survey. The lesson broke down how to do your own study Bible. Most believers own at least one study Bible, usually more. My first study Bible was the old Scofield. This study method is deeply involved and requires reading the same book multiple times. A book study is in two parts, synthetic which is a study as…

Christopher posted an update: Chapter ten covered devotional Bible study. So […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:15:21 -0400

Chapter ten covered devotional Bible study. So many believers have read daily devotionals without fully understanding its purpose. Devotional Bible study is a method that increases dedication and consecration to God. Its more than just knowledge, its application. Chapter ten broke down the method into six steps so that the individual can…

Damaris Wahu posted an update: An overview and history of God's word.It's […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:38:57 -0400

An overview and history of God’s word.It’s quite interesting to understand how new and old testament are interconnected.They both describe how man is brought back to God,The old testament talks of restoration through animal blood shedding(hebrews 9:22 there is no restoratio without shedding of blood) while new testament one final sacrifice of…

Frank Bertinchamps and Alexander Rittenhouse are now connected

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:57:02 -0400

Pieter van der Merwe posted an update: The lesson looks at the various approaches to meaning […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:45:51 -0400

The lesson looks at the various approaches to meaning that interpreters of Scripture have taken throughout the centuries. Objective approaches tend to locate meaning solely within the Scriptures themselves, subjective approaches that tend to locate the meaning of Scripture in the viewpoints of its readers, and dialogical approaches,…

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: I like this:Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:39:42 -0400

I like this:

Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Come, Lord Jesus!

Leah posted an update: In this session, we continue the teaching about God […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:07:26 -0400

In this session, we continue the teaching about God working through humanity, not despite humanity. It is helpful for us to study the original intent of the author and the historical context, but that doesn’t preclude us from applying the significance to our situation or lives today. Scripture is the living, breathing Word of God – and Jesus…

Brain Tanko posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: The video on Justice was particularly significant for […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:56:44 -0400

The video on Justice was particularly significant for me today.

The call to justice and righteousness is one that the world has almost deliberately chosen to ignore. We see this everywhere. In governments, churches, families, everywhere, even right here, deep in our hearts. We either celebrate, encourage, or participate in various forms…

Aaron House posted an update: Jail and Prison Ministry Chapter-12 In this final Lesson […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:34:26 -0400

Jail and Prison Ministry

Chapter-12

In this final Lesson how to relate to an inmate is discussed.

To me, one of the important things to learn and remember

is not to have the attitude of “Look what this prisoner has

done, I am so glad I am not like them”. This is not the proper

attitude of someone who is involved in prison ministry to have.

All…

Aaron House posted an update: Foundations of Faith Chapter-7 One of the most […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:17 -0400

Foundations of Faith

Chapter-7

One of the most powerful things that a believer can do in ministry

is the laying on of hands. I have referred to this in other postings,

but I think it would be good to mention again that we have Holy Ghost

power. The Lord has given the believer the supernatural ability to

lay hands on the sick and see…

Thomas Hackman posted an update: Different tools to help guide us through the bible. It […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:53:41 -0400

Different tools to help guide us through the bible. It was great to be reminded of all the various books to help understand Gods word fuller. It was awesome for myself about learning the Hebrew Dictionary for The Old Testament and the Greek for the New Testament never knew that before. I was curious and wanted to look around so I picked the…

Alexander Rittenhouse posted an update: Hello, my name is Alex. I will be joining you all in […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:45:19 -0400

Hello, my name is Alex. I will be joining you all in this journey of higher education and a better understanding of the word and a close relationship to God so far I like what I see. I hope you all are having a blessed day and I look forward to speaking with you in the future.

Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers: This Psalm is so filled with praise. I love the […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:48:24 -0400

This Psalm is so filled with praise. I love the opening verses:

Psalm 18:1 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and…

Tope posted an update: The Man and the Woman as One Flesh – S15 In Gen 2, the […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:46:17 -0400

The Man and the Woman as One Flesh – S15

In Gen 2, the two becoming one flesh in Genesis 2:24 is only the first example of a pattern of unity within a diverse humanity. Often our differences create division and strife. When a diverse humanity is bound together in committed unity, we catch a glimpse of the Genesis 1:27 ideal. When humans fail,…

Frank Bertinchamps posted an update: The Source of PowerI like the following Scripture: […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:46:49 -0400

The Source of Power

I like the following Scripture: Psalms 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that therein. I think it serves as a good reminder that we are all stewards of what God has given us, and we should use His resources responsibly to glorify His name.

God not only owns all of creation, but He…

Shadrack posted an update: It was made clear from this class session that the […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:46:13 -0400

It was made clear from this class session that the first mentioning of writing in the Torah set the purposes of the Bible: it is a salvation message, an invitation into the covenant, and a testimony of failures and hope. I understood that the Bible was not delivered by God as a set of rules, but rather as a living story. The Bible tells of God’s…

Shadrack posted an update: In this lesson, we explored the inspiration of Scripture […]

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:29:38 -0400

In this lesson, we explored the inspiration of Scripture as a genuine divine-human partnership, illustrated by Escher’s “Drawing Hands.” The lesson revealed that Biblical authors wrote in full possession of their faculties, not in a trance, with the Spirit empowering rather than overriding their human agency, much like Moses, David, and…

Andrew posted an update: This lesson deals with the Theological Method. Meaning […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:10:18 -0400

This lesson deals with the Theological Method. Meaning the doctrine of God. They gave a long list of different doctrines. I was given the Eschatology, the study of last things. My study was narrowed in I and II Thessalonians. Which dealt with preparing us for Christ’s second coming. And really it was what is to take place at the point when…

Thomas Hackman posted an update: Actually a bit of a eye opener. What needs to be done […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:26:44 -0400

Actually a bit of a eye opener. What needs to be done and our responsibility to move from the Milk to Meat. As I’ve stated before what was missing from my walk prior to back sliding. None of this was taught to me just told read the bible that was it. Thought I was growing but I can see now I really wasn’t. This time I definetly will take my…

Kristyn Mains posted an update: The discussion of dictionary versus encyclopedia truly […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:18:28 -0400

The discussion of dictionary versus encyclopedia truly led me to have a better visual of word discussion and explanation. A dictionary is a simple definition, without multiple attributes that can attempt to vary that same word among other cultures. Looking at an encyclopedia and the paragraphs and pages dedicated to a particular word or…

Kristyn Mains posted an update: I am very interested in the aspects of this class. The […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:10:34 -0400

I am very interested in the aspects of this class. The use of the poem “Jabberwocky” and the first 6 verses of Genesis 1 to compare understanding was a great idea. The creation of fake words in Jabberwocky did not stop the understanding of the poem. On the other hand, the knowledge of the words in Genesis 1 did not make the understanding…

Shadrack posted an update: This lesson connects Psalms 1 and 2 to the larger theme […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:37:31 -0400

This lesson connects Psalms 1 and 2 to the larger theme of Scripture’s divine-human origin. Psalm 1 portrays a righteous person who meditates on the Torah, while Psalm 2 reveals this figure as the coming messianic king from David’s line who will rule and defeat evil. It became clearer to me that the Bible’s inspiration, described as…

Shadrack posted an update: Session 5 examined the editorial "seams" connecting […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:32:53 -0400

Session 5 examined the editorial “seams” connecting the major sections of the Hebrew Bible. Seam One, between Torah and Prophets, anticipates a coming Moses-like prophet, while Seam Two, between Prophets and Ketuvim, anticipates an Elijah-like figure who restores Israel’s hearts before the Day of the Lord. I saw that these seams…

Frank Bertinchamps posted an update: Chapter one of the Power Principles course discusses […]

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:18:51 -0400

Chapter one of the Power Principles course discusses life after religion.

People who are spiritually dying are in an unconcerned stupor. The religions today are vain rituals and regulations. World religions consist of works and words spoken and performed without the power of God. Religion in itself is nothing short of being a cult or…