Online Bible Institute | Ade | Activity

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on bridging growth which is reaching […]

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:09:20 -0400

This lesson focuses on bridging growth which is reaching a new culturally different community or ethnicity. It would be all too easy to bundle this with church expansion in general but some key subtlties would missed. When Paul brought the gospel to new cultures he inlisted the help of local people within then community as they were…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on church expansion which is […]

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:08:48 -0400

This lesson focuses on church expansion which is the creation of new churches typically via church planting but in some cases dividing 1 church into two seperate churches. The analogy for planting is appropriate as its not enough for a parent church to simply open the doors of a new small church and walk away. Like a growing plant it…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on church expansion which is […]

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:36:46 -0400

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on church expansion. It looks at […]

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:32:07 -0400

This lesson focuses on church expansion. It looks at the rapid growth of the early church in Acts and the key factors behind it. Its very clear that church expansion takes vision, strategy, planning and every involved member pulling their weight, it is not something that we sit around for and wait to happen. God has given us gifts to aid us…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:42:25 -0400

Absolutely! “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James‬ ‭1‬:‭22‬ ‭

In reply to - Melanie posted an update

Teaching Tactics

Leason 9

I learned that the final goal in Biblical teaching is to prepare students to stand before God perfected in Jesus Christ. I also learned the important objectives […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:38:19 -0400

It indeed contains all the info we need to live a Godly life!

In reply to - Rhonda Ford-Perry posted an update Something that was interesting about Chapter 1 was the focus scripture: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for […]

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on internal growth in the church […]

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:36:58 -0400

This lesson focuses on internal growth in the church and what it looks like (i.e. what are its fruits, what is the evidence). The Holy Spirit plays an integral role in growth, convicting, strengtening and guiding us. Conditions for growth are very much like growing a plant there needs to be a seed going into fertile soil and once planted there…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:38:41 -0400

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head in describing the human condition in general! As humans we have an innate ability to take something so simple and obvious and absolutely mess it up for no rational reason.

In reply to - Shawnta Jacobs posted an update

One thing that stood out to me while reading Exodus 19–40 was how Israel could praise God, fear God, and doubt God almost all in the same thought. God had shown them time and time […]

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the function of the Church which […]

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:36:23 -0400

This lesson focuses on the function of the Church which is worship, service within the body, fellowship and mission. The Holy Spirit is at the centre of the church inspiring worship, directing mission, appointing leaders and guiding the churches direction. When church functions as it is intended to biblically growth can be seen both in numbers…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the basic multiplication plan i.e. […]

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:30:47 -0400

This lesson focuses on the basic multiplication plan i.e. a believer goes out, leads a unbeliever to Christ & disciples them to the point that they can lead an unbeliever to Christ (then then cycle starts again but with 2 believers). Whilst we all have different roles in the church and have been specifically given different gifts by God,…

Ade posted an update: This lesson about parables of multiplication and shows […]

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:54:28 -0400

This lesson about parables of multiplication and shows how many of Jesus’s parables are closely linked with the concept of spiritual multiplication. Whislt the parable vary greatly in duration and content there is an underlying theme that our efforts must bear fruit.

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the necessity that […]

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:45:44 -0400

This lesson focuses on the necessity that spiritual multiplication must bear fruit but at the same time warns of the danger of focusing on numbers. Whilst are called to build Gods Kingdom the only way to know we are doing so is to measure the result to know we are being fruitful. Satan would like us to put our focus on numbers fostering a…

Ade posted an update: This lesson introduces the topic of spiritual […]

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:37:18 -0400

This lesson introduces the topic of spiritual multiplication and likens it to fishing. Many of Jesus’s disciples were fishermen before Jesus invited them to come and be fishers of men. Fishing is a particularly good analogy for witnessing the gospel; fishing uses different equipment depending on the application, requires good timing and a…

Ade posted an update: This lesson is about how to win the war when you've […]

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:25:08 -0400

This lesson is about how to win the war when you’ve lost the battle. It takes precedent from a number of biblical characters Joshua, King David, Elijah and Paul, all who had set backs and yet picked themselves up and in His strength went on to successive victories. The lesson presents a simple plan of recover: recognise failure, repent,…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the the casualties of spiritual […]

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:01:06 -0400

This lesson focuses on the the casualties of spiritual war. It is inevitable that we will be attacked for a variety of reasons, some of them of our own making, many of them not. How we handle these attacks and our attitude towards them is what is important and ultimately will determine the outcome of each attack. Its important to see and focus…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:23:52 -0400

In deed, we must be doers of the word and not just hearers!

In reply to - Pieter Zeelie posted an update

This chapter This chapter showed me exactly how to grow and mature in God’s Word. I realized that many times we see the answer, but we don’t truly “see” it. Knowledge without […]

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the different types and actions […]

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:20:30 -0400

This lesson focuses on the different types and actions of demons. Just like a previous lesson showed there are different types of angels, Satan being the ultimate imitator has different types of demons: seducing spirits (which affect our spirit), unclean spirits (which affect our soul) and spirits of infirmity (which affect our body). Demons…

Ade posted an update: This lesson is themed around the High Places. The […]

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:13:53 -0400

This lesson is themed around the High Places. The High Places are where pagans used to make sacrifices and conduct other occultic practices. The focus of the lesson however is to show how Satan has mimicked God in almost every aspect, including having his own trinity, throne, apostles, teachers, the list is extensive and shows Satan to be…

Ade posted an update: This lesson is about the transferance of spirits, both […]

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:37:48 -0400

This lesson is about the transferance of spirits, both of God and of Satan. In a similar manner to how God transferred his annointing of leadership from Moses to selected helpers, Satan mimicks this looking for opportunities to transfer an evil spirit to believers. As always God has equipped us to counter this but it is up to us to do the work,…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on specific battle grounds where […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:33:42 -0400

This lesson focuses on specific battle grounds where Satan wages war. It includes attacks through sickness, death, abuse, people, family and finances. No area of our lives are safe from Satan’s attacks and we may well be going through attacks that we think are just life (i.e. illness) but are much more spiritually significant. As always we…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on battling over spiritual walls […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:42:43 -0400

This lesson focuses on battling over spiritual walls and draws many parallesl from the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the physical walls of Jerusalem into spiritual context. It looks at the different types of attacks coming over the walls but also the attacks from within, its very easy to overlook the internal side at our peril. The lesson…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on the battle of the tongue! I have […]

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:36:04 -0400

This lesson focuses on the battle of the tongue! I have to admit, this is a big one for me, its the spiritual area I struggle with the most. Not in public, just when I’m alone, exhaused and stressed, I have a tendancy to swear. I juggle full time work with being a near full time carer for my wife so I’m often exhaused which is no excuse and…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:35:30 -0400

I find the reoccurring patterns throughout scripture fascinating.

In reply to - R.C. posted an update

Genesis 1-11 reveals a cyclical design pattern that shapes the foundation of the entire biblical story leading to Jesus. This section introduces key themes repeated throughout […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:33:51 -0400

Nicely summarised, the themes of justice and mercy run equally throughout the Bible although many don’t dig deep enough to see that and see the Old Testament as predominantly justice.

In reply to - R.C. posted an update

The tension between God’s justice and mercy is central to the biblical narrative, beginning with Genesis 1-11. God’s just judgment against Cain for his sin is clear. Cain faces exile as a […]

Ade posted an update: This lesson is about the battle in the mind which is […]

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:31:33 -0400

This lesson is about the battle in the mind which is the main battle field in spiritual warfare. Its here where Satan tries to seduce us into sin and question the authority of God. He strives to keep unbelievers blind to the gospel using depresson, discouragement and withdrawal among his tactics. Again, God has equipped us to deal with this…

Ade posted an update: This lesson is about the combat zone in spiritual […]

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:23:31 -0400

This lesson is about the combat zone in spiritual warfare. Unlike physical warfare this is combat zone is in hearts and minds as Satan throws everything he as at them using the flesh to tempt us away from Godly behaviour and endeavours. It is critical that we keep our minds and hearts on God and not stray into worldy behaviours as Satan would…

Ade posted an update: This lesson shows the natural parallel between […]

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:16:41 -0400

This lesson shows the natural parallel between physical warfare and spiritual warfare. The principles are all the same, the battle fields are in different places, in spiritual warfare the human mind is the main battlefield. Objectives and strategies are the same, as is the need for preparation, if we aren’t prepared going into spiritual warfare…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on offensive strategies in […]

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:38:38 -0400

This lesson focuses on offensive strategies in spiritual warfare. As with defensive strategies our hearts and minds must be fixed on Him and we must be regularly filling our hearts and minds with His word and in constant communication with Him. Again God has equipped us with many tools in order to do battle with including the Sword of the…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on defensive strategies. This is […]

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:33:56 -0400

This lesson focuses on defensive strategies. This is all about standing our ground resisting Satan and quickly recovering when he does land a blow. God has equiped us with the Armour Of God to help us stand our ground against the enemies attack. Ultimately our relationship with God is at the heart of our defense and we must spend time in His…

Ade posted an update: This lesson focuses on offensive and defensive […]

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:17:46 -0400

This lesson focuses on offensive and defensive spiritual warfare. Much like natural warfare offensive warfare involves gaining ground (i.e furthering His kingdom) and defensive warfare involves keeping ground (i.e. resisting Satans attacks). In both cases the Holy Spirit both guides us and provides us with spiritual gifts helping us to stand…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:01:26 -0400

I feel that Psalms is very often overlooked, even dismissed as a book of artful poetry – there is so much more going on there!

In reply to - Ben Wagner posted an update

This lesson showed how Psalms continued to trust and hope in a savior who would save and redeem the Israelites. The Psalms help give the reader a narrative on Jewish beliefs in […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:34 -0400

I pay repetition alot more attention since having done this module.

In reply to - Josue posted an update Creative Bible study methods lesson 15
Word study this lesson was interesting because the more I study the word the more I realize that every word has importance every single word […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:01 -0400

The Creative Bible Study module really opened my eyes to paying greater attention to repetition!

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update

In session 23, we examined the strategic use of repeated key words and root words to form coordinating relationships between literature units, thus helping the reader determine what he […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:59:17 -0400

Its all relevant to us despite it not being written to us!

In reply to - Melinda Minter posted an update

In lesson 6, we learned the principles of interpretation. One of my favorite things stated is, “all Scripture was given FOR you, but not all verses are directed TO you.” I think […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:58:39 -0400

Thats a really interesting perspective!

In reply to - sheep posted an update

The bible was written by approximately 40 different authors over 1500 years, yet it maintains strong unity with a focus on one central theme. It is interesting to ponder that […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:57:41 -0400

It just goes to show how Godly inspired His word is!

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

The lesson is titles “Modern Application and Old Testament Epochs”. It firstly discusses Epochal Divisions and how they affect modern application. The Epochs that the Old […]

Ade posted an update: This lesson switches the theme back to the winning side […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:56:23 -0400

This lesson switches the theme back to the winning side and focuses on Gods battle plan. It details the purpose of God and the purpose of Jesus. It also recaps the tools God has provided us inwhich to do battle: His Word, His Power & Authority, prayer, fasting, Keys Of The Kingdom and The Name of Jesus. The previous lessons have shown just…

Ade posted an update: Building on lessons 7 content of enemy territory, lesson […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:52:36 -0400

Building on lessons 7 content of enemy territory, lesson 8 focuses on enemy strategy. Satan opposes everything about God and His plan, he even goes as far as to deny the existence of God! He strives to make us question the Word of God, prevent our worship of God, stop our walk with God and attacks our work for God. This module as a hole…

Ade posted an update: This lesson continues to build on previous lessons […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:45:34 -0400

This lesson continues to build on previous lessons and explores the enemies territory – the world and the flesh. The world has different definitions biblically, probably the most frequently used being the physical world and universe but it can also represent the Gentiles (i.e. anyone but the Jews) or human affairs. The lesson gives a…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:51:26 -0400

Thats a really interesting perspective!

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update

In session 21, we discussed the use of characterization and setting in the Bible as literary devices that make use of showing more than telling and using just enough details that […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:50:29 -0400

@shack Thank you 😀

In reply to - Ade posted an update

This lesson explores the origins, classifications, activities and organisation of angels. Whilst there are no books in the Bible that dedicate chapters to the subject of angels they […]

Ade posted an update: This lesson builds on the previous lessons by exploring […]

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:48:48 -0400

This lesson builds on the previous lessons by exploring the origins, attributes and activities of demons. Like previous lessons it brings together information from the entire Bible to put together a more complete picture of demons including the different types, activities and organizational structure. As Satan is not omnipresent like God he…

Ade posted an update: This lesson builds on the previous lessons by exploring […]

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:36:29 -0400

This lesson builds on the previous lessons by exploring the origins, attributes and activities of Satan. Much like the previous lesson it pulls information from the entire Bible into one place to build up a more complete picture. Whilst I previously knew he held a high position amongst other angels, I did not know that he was a Cherubim (and…

Ade posted an update: This lesson explores the origins, […]

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:38:41 -0400

This lesson explores the origins, classifications, activities and organisation of angels. Whilst there are no books in the Bible that dedicate chapters to the subject of angels they are referenced frequently throughout the Bible typically with little nuggets of information at a time. This lesson pulls much of that information into once…

Ade posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:43:01 -0400

In theory glorifying God is simple, in practice as humans we mess it up. Thank God we serve a patient and forgiving God!

In reply to - Andrea posted an update

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 […]

Ade posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:41:20 -0400

Absolutely! Whilst scripture is timeless and just as relevant to modern day life, we must take the time to understand the cultural aspects and perspectives of the authors in order to get a more complete understanding.

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

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 […]

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…

Ade posted an update: This lesson details the 6 stages of revelation when […]

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:44:27 -0400

This lesson details the 6 stages of revelation when hearing Gods voice and uses the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary as an example. It reminded me in principal of the Kubler Ross grief model, especially around the hesitation phase where people can get stuck at this phase and not progress for years, even indefinitely. Its important that we…