Online Bible Institute | Christopher | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/christopherbeal/activity/ Activity feed for Christopher. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:54:03 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.1.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 d7f3ecef1c9654e1ecc0d4ab052ce653 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83384/#acomment-83388 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:20:04 -0400 Excellent points

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One of the biggest things that stood out to me in this lesson is that Jesus showed us exactly what God is like. He did not come to be distant or untouchable, but He came close to […]

]]> c37ccdd952ab4881212b9e636f64d659 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83245/#acomment-83386 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:18:40 -0400 Thank You

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!!! In the latest update of our Learning Management System, there is an issue with the Student Dashboard. It is currently not allowing students to click on the course in the dashboard. As […]

]]> f244bac7a724a7a33f8fb152515c69ba Christopher posted an update: Lesson 17 was on biographical study. Biggest reminder […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83385/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:18:29 -0400 Lesson 17 was on biographical study. Biggest reminder is that no biography is as important as the one for Jesus Christ. Biographical studies are for the benefit of the reader. When selecting someone to study, you must be aware if there is enough information to conduct such a study. Moses or David have much information as Shamgar and Abel do…

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]]> 0 6fc17a6b2f58eedbf3cf231af9e3e58f Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82828/#acomment-82839 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:32:40 -0400 Yes! Rely on the Holy Spirit.

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Oh lesson 11…..it’s on doing a Bible book study. I just thought lesson 10 was a challenge, now I have to do a study on an entire book of the Bible. No doubt with my ole buddy […]

]]> cc63f170d12c9b849b535b26ebe3dfca Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82832/#acomment-82838 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:31:35 -0400 Great point, delayed prayer is not always from a hinderance.

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Chapter Five: Hindrances To Affective Intercession:

The definition itself gives understand; Hindrance is anything that stands in your way, preventing you from […]

]]> 3fae310a1c319a9856a3fa6871266e88 Christopher posted an update: Lesson 16 covered the most known and widely used Bible […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82837/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:24 -0400 Lesson 16 covered the most known and widely used Bible study method, topical. This was the method I used early on for my sermons until I grew in the way of expository preaching. I still use topical study for my Youtube channel. Topical is a simple way to go deeper in scripture. You can choose the topic and stick with verses in a book,…

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]]> 2 161201199e9edcbfc0f85820764e3a28 Christopher posted an update: Leson 15 was on word study. The memory verse was […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82780/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:34:27 -0400 Leson 15 was on word study. The memory verse was Matthew 5:18 – For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

A great reminder of the perfect enduring Word of God. This lesson once again emphasized studying in context. You can use a concordance or word…

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]]> 4 de46014a6cec65de3463463a2bb27718 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82694/#acomment-82701 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:30:23 -0400 Good point, faith opposed by sight

In reply to - James posted an update A man who mobilizes others must first be anointed and charged by God. It is that anointing that equips you for the work of the ministry:


Luke 4:18 – The Spirit of the Lord is upon […]

]]> 1878aa6efe24f86e0620697036b81efc Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82696/#acomment-82700 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:29:39 -0400 Amen, guard your mind

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The Battle of the Mind – The battle is taking place in the mind. Every attack that Satan makes involves the mind. I think it’s important to know this, how important it is to guard […]

]]> 022a4a41780fd2d22ea107ad67ad2e5e Christopher posted an update: Leson 14 of creative bible study methods was on verse […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82699/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:29:04 -0400 Leson 14 of creative bible study methods was on verse study. There are four steps for creating a verse study. Step 1 is not only vital for the study but a very important one that a lot of people and denominations do not adhear to. The verse must be looked at in context. While the Bible is to be taken literally, it must also be looked at…

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]]> 1 0353dcfadaa0e7f3e42ad6e6ad1f06ef Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82223/#acomment-82258 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:16:40 -0400 Yes, The Almighty sustained!

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Module 7 of History of the Bible teaches us that for centuries, scribes copied Scripture by hand. Many of the earliest scribes were not trained, and they did not follow a standard. […]

]]> d28b859114520a22f9bafc3a4d59802b Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82254/#acomment-82256 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:15:27 -0400 The conncetivity is great

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What stands out most to me about Session 9 is how it connects Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 into a unified story while emphasizing the difference between God’s ideal for humanity and […]

]]> d707eb34b176411b25d2651b6e7111ed Christopher posted an update: Lesson 13 continued the process of breaking down the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82255/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:14:32 -0400 Lesson 13 continued the process of breaking down the process of study with paragraph study. Loking at groups of verses within the cahpter about the the subject. There are 4 steps for paragraph study. Step 2, Observe the details, was very indepth with 10 specifics to look for within the paragraphs. Its very eye opening to see how this step…

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]]> 3 accd8d55673dee9e34e755bbfe9e42d1 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81958/#acomment-81997 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:39:59 -0400 @andreahill Nice, what is the name of the Bible?

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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 […]

]]> 02d3835d9ce81012af93ba3f65bae6e7 Christopher posted an update: Lesson twelve was on chapter study. Somewhat similar to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81976/ 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…

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]]> 1 bc06861de7612589f43a615b89c27ffb Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81954/#acomment-81966 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:03:35 -0400 @leah-hoppes Amen!

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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 […]

]]> 5ddb576f8d7896e8725105b424710181 Christopher posted an update: Lesson eleven was on Book study or survey. The lesson […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81958/ 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…

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]]> 3 4fcde67a85b0eb639f59cafc823ad885 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81939/#acomment-81957 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:18:29 -0400 Amen, prison ministry is so important.

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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 […]

]]> 69551a25c813633e84c27a0afe1df2c0 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81953/#acomment-81956 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:44 -0400 Good point, unified by God

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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 […]

]]> 791ad74ffba5ce370834c5841f8d3887 Christopher posted an update: Chapter ten covered devotional Bible study. So […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81954/ 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…

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]]> 3 78e054d70314658895d3b4043320e350 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81161/#acomment-81189 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:39:00 -0400 Great comment, looking for the future King!

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update 2 Samuel is an interesting book, like 1 Samuel, it tells the story of David as Israel’s king, and in two movements. There’s a season of success and of blessing, followed by a huge […] ]]> 0c882fbb3325b8e36eac8ad41e853b2e Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81179/#acomment-81188 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:37:34 -0400 Good insight on being poor in spirit.

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In this sermon from Matthew 5, Pastor Steve teaches how the Beatitudes present a kingdom that appears completely upside down compared to our cultural values of strength, independence, […]

]]> 2d7f02cf8d25ecd3a361d32585d4c358 Christopher posted an update: Leson nine was packed with information. Starts off […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81187/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:36:35 -0400 Leson nine was packed with information. Starts off with Psalm 119:18 about open my eyes. We need to open our eyes to what the Bible says about itself. The Bibe was recorded in books, scrolls, and stone. The inspiration of the Bible was given for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction, 2 Timothy 3:16-17. God’s Word is eternal, applicable…

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]]> 1 e5e2c974047b3ff3d8a0c044e6efc637 Christopher posted an update: Lesson number eight memory verse is Psalm 119:144 […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81186/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:39:47 -0400 Lesson number eight memory verse is Psalm 119:144 concerning to give understanding. In this lesson we covered ways to break down the bible study to go deeper. Three methods were discussed. The first was marking. I grew up watching other believers undeline or highlight, usually yellow, key Bible passages. In this lesson they broadened to…

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]]> 1 50f7d008eb85c6b819e0914f98a096b4 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81113/#acomment-81141 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:18:34 -0400 Good coments, sufficiently equipped!

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In this lesson pastor Hoekstra asserted that all believers are called to the counseling ministry and challenged the idea that only trained experts are qualified to counsel.

The nature […]

]]> 1124e8d7f560843d917eab6e54d53670 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81133/#acomment-81140 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:17:24 -0400 Very god point on us being the sheep

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As I was reading this something that really stood out to me is that John 10:27 refers to us that follow the Lord as sheep. When I find the reason for why we are called sheep it is […]

]]> 0b569e753e579376769bd3de191b3c5f Christopher posted an update: The memory verse for this lesson is Psalm […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81139/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:16:42 -0400 The memory verse for this lesson is Psalm 119:152, confirming the scriptures are the testimonies founded forever. We looked at the chronological history of the Bible. The Bible provides dates, early historians provide dates, and archaeology provides information. The Bible is broken down into twelve historical periods. Ten of those periods…

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]]> 1 912611ef36c46e0d3b65ea567495987d Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81090/#acomment-81098 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:32 -0400 Appreciate your honesty. God heals and restores. God bless you on your path.

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Creative Bible Study Method CHAPTER #2 Took a bit due to sickness […]

]]> 61d96f505a90ad337dddbb255007173a Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81093/#acomment-81097 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:08:56 -0400 Foundation is the key. Thanks for the summary

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Foundations of Faith

Chapter-1

When we as believers come to faith in Christ, accepting him as our Lord and

savior, we begin to build our foundation of Faith. The key elements […]

]]> 1d7a03ce6f7362dedcdb5a650a444440 Christopher posted an update: Chapter six covered the principles of interpretation. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81096/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:06:39 -0400 Chapter six covered the principles of interpretation. With so many versions of the Bible that we have access to, its important to understand interpretation and why we believe the Bible is God’s Word. 2 Timothy 2:15 tells us to rightly divide the word. This means to cut straight and give that which belongs to him. Understanding that all…

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]]> 2 77dacebc95a12f320f50694b1ca0e1b3 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80829/#acomment-80834 Sat, 30 May 2026 15:57:31 -0400 Great steps for successful Bible reading

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The Books of the Bible
This chapter broke down the books in the Bible. The writer and period which it was written and a thorough summary of each of the book. The different books […]

]]> 0f1197477fbf70479bc078c07e502626 Christopher posted an update: Lesson five covered the many Bible study tools that we […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80833/ Sat, 30 May 2026 15:56:40 -0400 Lesson five covered the many Bible study tools that we have. While the study tools are great to have, and we have acess the previous generations of believers didnt, the study tools are not a replacement for the Bible nor are they necessary. They are wonderful tools to assist us in study and are a blessing to have. The first tool listed was a…

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]]> 1 3ae29bb6f473ee01b51420b9d90e5bb5 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80830/#acomment-80832 Sat, 30 May 2026 15:32:49 -0400 KJV here as well but I’ve seen the benefits of other translations like NASB1995

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Versions of the Bible
This chapter identified the original languages the books in the Bible were written in. The Old testament was written in Hebrew, except some parts of Daniel […]

]]> 96664939bb0c600712af4e65f92eca82 Christopher posted an update: Lesson number four gave the prerequisite for […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80831/ Sat, 30 May 2026 15:29:49 -0400 Lesson number four gave the prerequisite for understanding the Bible, you must be born again. Even those born again can be unsuccessful at Bible study if the aproach the Bible like other books. God gave teachers to help others study the Bible and the Holy Spirit to help with self syudy. Highlighting the milk and the meat with milk being…

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]]> 0 aedf25308d0d9c3f3c0aad140758b7e4 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80786/#acomment-80803 Fri, 29 May 2026 15:53:18 -0400 Peeling back layers

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Session 8: Ten Disasters Part One What to Keep in Mind About Belief Systems Eighth move: “Set ways people talk.” Power reveals itself in myriad ways as the false gods of Egypt fall, the […]

]]> 7bc83d60f75a7068a6cb3d11ae2eb485 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80798/#acomment-80802 Fri, 29 May 2026 15:51:23 -0400 Good Comment, we have a choice

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Course: Noah to Abraham

Session 5: Tale of Two Seeds

Cain is introduced as the son of the woman. God’s call to Cain is like saying you have the same choice your parent had, but you […]

]]> e57953dcc3c1ed6f6c1d5cf4000f7188 Christopher posted an update: Lesson number three was interesting. Some of the material […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80801/ Fri, 29 May 2026 15:49:29 -0400 Lesson number three was interesting. Some of the material I was familiar with and also learned something new. The manuscripts we have are copies of the originals and were writen in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Bibles are translations and paraphrases. This course uses the King James Version. It is used for its accuracy, acces to more study…

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]]> 3 b533bc848389e8dd67e1199cec008735 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80355/#acomment-80453 Sat, 23 May 2026 23:24:59 -0400 @andradadinescu 🙏

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The first lesson was a great introduction. Starting off with scripture as the foundation made me feel at ease. I also appreciate that commiting scripture to memory is part of the […]

]]> 696ce1db3923dd66831f6d86d0d9507e Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80381/#acomment-80406 Sat, 23 May 2026 14:59:29 -0400 Sounds interesting. Thank You

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It’s helpful to hear Tim Mackie and others discuss common challenges of reading and wrestling with the Old Testament. I’ve been in academic circles, theological or rigid church circles […]

]]> 8e2f422bc4b987df3d7f2152ea002e5f Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80394/#acomment-80405 Sat, 23 May 2026 14:58:28 -0400 Good comment, thank you.

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Something I took from this lesson using the Devotional method. Not just studying and being a hearer of Gods words. But meditating on his word, God told Joshua that it was a key to […]

]]> e0232624a2c36cd65bb8c9a1d832bd7a Christopher posted an update: The sceond chapter went into more detail on each book of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80404/ Sat, 23 May 2026 14:56:49 -0400 The sceond chapter went into more detail on each book of the Bible. Old and New Testaments in four catagories each and a short summary of each book. For further study I was challenged to write down each book and a short suummary next to it. When I had finished, I read through my sumaries and saw how they all add up to one complete story. This…

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]]> 1 bbefe5fd7caf4f656164d016d8d5c161 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80349/#acomment-80357 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:31:08 -0400 Great point, the devil cannot read our minds. Only God is omniscient.

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Dr Hocking says that temptation is more easily understood when the doctrine of depravity is taught first. He reiterates that the devil is unable to read our minds, as he […]

]]> c9b2bf24239da8a5623bbe641cf0a657 Christopher posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80347/#acomment-80356 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:29:51 -0400 Great reflection. Just starting OBI myself and glad to see others that desire integrity. Have a blessed day.

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The Bible Institute Introduction class has taught me the importance of following the rules, procedures, and expectations required to be a successful student while honoring God […]

]]> 75f38cb7e20c7c4ccdb9a030b7b1b937 Christopher posted an update: The first lesson was a great introduction. Starting off […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80355/ Fri, 22 May 2026 17:26:26 -0400 The first lesson was a great introduction. Starting off with scripture as the foundation made me feel at ease. I also appreciate that commiting scripture to memory is part of the self tests. This is a great building block for apologetics in the history of the Bible, what it means, who its about, and how it is divided up. 40 authors, written…

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