Online Bible Institute | Don | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/doncyr/activity/ Activity feed for Don. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:50:38 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.3 en-US 30 hourly 2 fdaace4a8c25bbbf49033d5b8f937509 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87413/#acomment-87432 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:54:48 -0400 You did a good job of pointing out that you understand the main purpose of Leviticus and how it fits into the overall book. You identified well that the task of Leviticus is not just theological, but there is also a practical element to the book for Israel. This is evidenced in how you identified that the word ‘priest’ occurs over 189 times.… Read more

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

Session 8 really stands out to me because the story of Judah and Tamar, which can seem strange and out of place, becomes much more meaningful when I slow down and look at […]

]]> df323f4bf7b7cf9e793f92fbb8b3fc73 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87425/#acomment-87431 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:47:44 -0400 This is great. Your description of intense course study of the Bible as an opportunity for spiritual growth, rather than solely study, is an excellent pedagogical principle. As you note, when studying the Bible, we must be “reading the text, not just coursework about the text.” Your own example of how your hunger for reading the whole… Read more

In reply to - Jerry BRUCE posted an update

Good morning. The seams of the Torah and the Prophets is what this session sas looking at. The course is really eye opening, in that, it’s really impossible to get through without […]

]]> ed002859c599788f27fba3aab12856f4 Don posted an update: Engaging in Module 10 – Why am I here? -The course […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87411/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:24:41 -0400 Engaging in Module 10 – Why am I here? -The course Introduction to Theological Anthropology has been extremely clarifying and has tied together the whole course into a cohesive understanding of my purpose and calling. By progressing from the conceptual to the tangible in this module on the question “Why am I here?” I have moved from theological…

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]]> 2 2c6f726f1c8091b261bc75111e5effb0 Don posted an update: Upon completing Module 10 | Old Testament […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87408/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:51:48 -0400 Upon completing Module 10 | Old Testament Historicity: Israel in Egypt, Moses, the Exodus, I am returning to a recurring theme of wrestling with a tension that has characterized much of my journey of faith: what I want the biblical text to say and what it actually says. The analysis of historical data surrounding the Exodus narrative set me…

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]]> 0 8333b3afe38f23b3e71f1b1dcda46ef2 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87278/#acomment-87343 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:43:18 -0400 I think your post effectively describes a biblical literacy that is integral to the new walk with God, even in how you know you are living out this biblical literacy in yourself and in others. You have articulated the most important distinction and insight that every believer should come to the Word of God with. The ability to read “as it… Read more

In reply to - Ajagbe Olatunde Ayoade posted an update

To grow in biblical literacy is to learn how to read the Bible as it was written: an ancient library of 66 books that tells one unified story of God’s rescue. It is more […]

]]> 402fa10cb167be4545e7178456b82ab6 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87279/#acomment-87342 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:40:05 -0400 Your reflection provides a good picture of a vital theological truth: spiritual power operates by criteria vastly different than worldly power systems. Specifically, you do well to point out that although chapter 1 delineates the different human power systems -political, philosophical, and other power systems-what comes through loud and clear… Read more

In reply to - Anthony posted an update

This chapter discusses the types of power that man can wield from political power, Intellectual, etc..Spiritual power of good and evil and the basis of them. People all through the […]

]]> 27b314548d835ba7f36314797a57f1c6 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87318/#acomment-87341 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:36:09 -0400 Here you have expressed a deep yet often neglected spiritual discipline that is fundamental to the work of the church. You have rightly pointed out that intercessory prayer may seem to come easily to many Christians, but it is through self-examination and reflection upon its theological basis that we recognize its importance and… Read more

In reply to - Shaojun Wang posted an update

Often times we forget the concept of intercessory prayer. As praying for others is very natural for us. Being an intercessor is one who takes the place of another or pleads […]

]]> ec6f6e786dc2d0fe09eb654e6ee84f22 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87315/#acomment-87340 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:32:33 -0400 Your reflection models such a broad and systematic approach to Christian teaching that incorporates both pedagogical theory and spiritual formation. Your awareness of how to select pedagogical tools and pedagogical topics so that they work together in a systematic progression indicates the development of a professional understanding of… Read more

In reply to - Amos posted an update LESSON 10: LESSON PLANNING.


I learned (7) steps to go through in lesson planning. The first thing I learned is that before everything the teacher and audience has to prepare spiritually. […]

]]> 7714a14de2f02362a1b8b06f098f38bf Don posted an update: The completion of Module 10 – Introduction to Theological […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87339/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:27 -0400 The completion of Module 10 – Introduction to Theological Anthropology has been a humbling and clarifying experience that has helped me frame my purpose and calling as a human being. The way this module reframed the question of Why am I here? Has helped me move from theoretical theologies to actually contemplating the heart and everyday…

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]]> 2 c3263dbb57bed80e0d00991379630d00 Don posted an update: Having finished Module 09 | Old Testament […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87330/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:44:18 -0400 Having finished Module 09 | Old Testament Historicity: Patriarchs, I was struggling with a paradox that is regularly at work in my thinking about Scripture-the notion that I have to have everything perfectly historically documented, versus my understanding that I ought to be able to accept things as reliable testimony. This module led me to…

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]]> 1 b705c86be929610830d4e3afa3b1da34 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87194/#acomment-87228 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:48:42 -0400 Your post is an excellent demonstration of your understanding of the three essential lessons on Scripture, as you correctly observe how the divine inspiration of God’s Word, its diversity of literary genres, and its historical transmission have contributed to our relationship with the Bible today.

Your treatment of Lesson 1 rightly emphasizes…

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In reply to - Kenneth York posted an update

Lesson 1 teaches us about the Bible’s origin, the scriptures tells us how the Bible was constructed and how God help to inspire the word. The Bible actually records what it’s use […]

]]> d37511280354dbbdcb2394b5ce6241e2 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87199/#acomment-87227 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:41:51 -0400 Your insight into mature biblical theology is evident in your treatment of a very hermeneutical problem: applying Scripture to questions beyond its direct teaching. You correctly identify the principle outlined in Ch.8: principled spiritual reasoning rather than random legalism.
Your ability to identify the two questions which determine… Read more

In reply to - Roger Morrison posted an update

One of my favorite topics concerning GOD’S Word is what’s not contained within it and chapter 8 does a masterful job in determining some truths. Questions like, does it glorify […]

]]> f1452ef6fc5369cdf5a17cbea0c6e3bb Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87198/#acomment-87226 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:38:56 -0400 May you Be warmly Welcomed into the learning community in your post while pointing to an important reality of biblical interaction. Your recognition of the key: biblical reflection with a purpose can deepen Christ-likeness more than learnedness.
Your inspiration of Psalm 86:11 particularly ministers to me. How evident is your biblical authority… Read more

In reply to - Samuel G. posted an update Good morning everyone. My name is Samuel G. Yeah, I just completed the Bible Institute Introduction course. I learned that studying God’s Word daily helps me to know Christ […] ]]> 9d7502166246b2c4a483abf95dc982b6 Don posted an update: What stood out to me from the course Introduction […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87225/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:32:35 -0400 What stood out to me from the course Introduction to Theological Anthropology’s Module 09 was the reflection on what it means to be male and female as image-bearers of God through a biblical perspective rooted in Scripture. Reflecting on this has challenged my perception of sexuality and gender and affected my personal view of who we are as…

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]]> 2 c13a56fe545902e46a2bc5e1f1ceeed2 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87218/#acomment-87224 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:14:50 -0400 Your post convincingly demonstrates a more sophisticated understanding of the Genesis 11-12 meta-narrative as the key to hermeneutically unlocking the Testaments. Your recognition that God’s rescue plan through Israel (i.e., His salvation history, if you will) rather than some postmodern approach of hopeless inclusiveness of Israel’s story (p.… Read more

In reply to - Jason posted an update

In Session 4 of the Jewish and Greco-Roman Backgrounds of the New Testament, Dr. Matthew Halstead articulates the Jewish Messianism in the Jewish culture, and the Old Testament. There was […]

]]> d4e566a49ed50f9d2700812dd87e23aa Don posted an update: Having completed Module 08 | Old Testament […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87223/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:10:05 -0400 Having completed Module 08 | Old Testament Historicity: Introduction, I was faced with a challenge to my pre-existing assumptions concerning how I measure historical reliability. The module begins with a simple analogy about a portrait of a person with an extra finger that strikes me as deceptively straightforward but actually causes my world…

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]]> 0 9f32639d8bb5d571c99ea9e83dc70005 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87148/#acomment-87190 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:10:40 -0400 The connection you make between the metaphor of the burning bush and personal transformation and relinquishment of human will is masterful. What’s clear is your theology: access to the living, directing God is possible only if human understanding ceases to stand as its own authority; human will must bend and surrender to divine will… Read more

In reply to - Roger Morrison posted an update

The Bush still burns but it only burns when I lean not to my own understanding. I must honor HIM in thought, word, and deed. I can do this by praying, studying scripture, […]

]]> b93456fbc0631ff7f536a7e66546ecd1 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87158/#acomment-87189 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:05:52 -0400 Your post touches on a very helpful and practical difference between two useful biblical study methods. You correctly identify that although full book studies provide breadth and depth theologically, they can take tremendous amounts of time to do thoroughly-and that alone might be deterrent to a student with a tight schedule or a new student… Read more

In reply to - Justin Parker posted an update

Chapter studies are an important method for studying scripture. The last lesson focused on book studies, but that can be time consuming. A chapter study can be effective while […]

]]> c0f6a40cfec6eadf54b43c23a0f02406 Don posted an update: A truly formative and challenging learning […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87188/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:02:22 -0400 A truly formative and challenging learning experience, completing module 08 of “Introduction to Theological Anthropology” has given me a deeper understanding of how Christian anthropology interacts with and speaks prophetically to culture. This module forces you to critically consider that the issues regarding human identity, purpose and…

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]]> 0 9b1062cf509c6ba63425e64ec796e627 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87170/#acomment-87187 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:52:17 -0400 Your reflection expresses such a meaningful and inspiring perspective on what theological education ought to be-which is so much more than just obtaining a credential. In drawing the line between training and spiritual formation, you’re pointing to a truly defining feature of valid theological education. What can I say, but ‘yes!’
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In reply to - Sharine Hill posted an update

The introduction to the Bible Institute offers a wide range of learning opportunities for each student, giving insight and clear instructions as to what is expected of students […]

]]> f4db0a7f5917b1a9280eb07707c65f9e Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87177/#acomment-87186 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:48:20 -0400 Your reflections appropriately identify the many purposes of management by objectives as a form of leadership. Your response clearly shows how these many benefits differentiate purposeful management from reactive management.

Focus of vision. Your comments on how management by objectives directs all plans, resources, and leadership toward… Read more

In reply to - Melanie posted an update

Management by Objectives

Lesson 1

Management by objectives is important bwcause it privides purpose and sirection, permits you to make decisions, establishes priorities for ministry, […]

]]> b72f023bf852ff0c5c593ce2d08abfd6 Don posted an update: With the completion of module 07 | The Historical Adam […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87185/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:43:55 -0400 With the completion of module 07 | The Historical Adam and Eve, I experienced a paradigm shift. Prior to this module, my thought process regarding science and scripture was in an “either or” mind-set: the text either holds scientifically-and evolutionary data does not apply to the text-or science must apply and then the text is inaccurate…

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]]> 0 f8b3080d4bcfd21b41cb0d3891039de6 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87102/#acomment-87104 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:35:46 -0400 I appreciate your post – it offers excellent insights into what a true theological education involves. Your discussion covers many crucial aspects that separate academic credentialism from real theological learning. By clarifying upfront what is expected and by whom, OBI lays the groundwork for all involved: for each learner, what this will… Read more

In reply to - Sharine Hill posted an update

I am appreciative of this course because it helps you to understand what is expected of you and what you can expect from the learning process and opportunity of OBI and […]

]]> ed557e864af8428c814448ff2b9deb71 Don posted an update: My most important learning out of this module was that […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87101/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:19:30 -0400 My most important learning out of this module was that the grammar in Genesis 1:1-3 can truly support more than one conclusion-and I had developed the wrong notion that these words allowed for only one interpretation! Learning that there is no definite article for the Hebrew word bereshith and that there are disjunctive vavs creating…

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]]> 0 a714bb92fc6f652f9e2511d15bac8a02 Don posted an update: It has been a revealing journey to finish module 07 […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87098/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:35:28 -0400 It has been a revealing journey to finish module 07 of Introduction to Theological Anthropology, since it has literally, and in every other respect, completely revolutionized my understanding of myself as a Christian and of being truly human. It is through Christological anthropology that this module has forcefully led me to redefine…

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]]> 1 b0e11a1127567f2caa4ad53ef5d2a72a Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87011/#acomment-87016 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:37:48 -0400 The way you engaged in a reflection on The Art of Biblical Words proved that you have achieved an in-depth appreciation of how scholarly engagement with words enhances both the intellect and spirit. You pinpoint many core truths that differentiate an intellectual approach to words from a superficial immersion in their study.
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In reply to - Sharine Hill posted an update

I would like to share the amazing learning opportunity and experience from The Art of Biblical Words. The courses are very informative, full of knowledge, very well taught in […]

]]> 617d6f71346218ade42808d8ae93e228 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87014/#acomment-87015 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:31:03 -0400 Fantastic enthusiasm for this topic! You’ve noted a number of significant points about the DSS that are worth emphasizing. Here are some ways I’d like to build upon your insights:

Strengths: You are correct on a number of points, particularly your mention that the scrolls are the earliest Hebrew Bible manuscripts to survive-this is… Read more

In reply to - Jerry BRUCE posted an update

Good morning. The seams between the texts of the Dead Sea Scrolls were sowns. Some had writings in them. It is important because they are the oldest found materials of the Hebrew […]

]]> f4b8622bf8f6db09cfc420417172e125 Don posted an update: Module 05 | The Pan-Babylonian Myth Part 2: […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87010/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:58:37 -0400 Module 05 | The Pan-Babylonian Myth Part 2: Flood fundamentally changed the way I approach parallels between the Bible and the rest of the Ancient Near East. Module 05 dissected multiple flood stories from different cultures and revealed to me why their similarities do not automatically imply literary dependency or even deliberate…

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]]> 1 1c9cdabd8e055b35b26b62c814fefcf3 Don posted an update: Module 06 of the course Introduction to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87007/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:42:17 -0400 Module 06 of the course Introduction to Theological Anthropology has profoundly challenged my understanding of human identity and the nature of our fallen condition. The discussions on what we are at birth, especially regarding the inherited reality of the fall in original sin and subsequent corruption, have truly reoriented me on the…

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]]> 0 ac4254e480046d30eae81df2a951652b Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86937/#acomment-86949 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:29:44 -0400 I think you present four valid facets to understanding bible outlining as an important study device. First, you accurately suggest that outlining is a useful way to catalog and summarize information in order to facilitate quick reference and subsequent retention. Methodologically, outlining transforms your chaotic and fragmented notes into… Read more

In reply to - Matsoeu Mary Lepota posted an update

Outline is a method of of organizing study notes, this chapter was a little bit tricky for me I understand that it puts information in summary form for use in future […]

]]> 252b3d8cbc166702b378773478c5901a Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86944/#acomment-86948 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:25:50 -0400 I am now taking this course so your commentary on Theological Anthropology is very encouraging as it conveys both intellectual humility and growth! It’s commendable that you admitted coming into the class unawares and not shying away, but, rather, confronting the challenges head-on. This embrace of serious academic work is really a mark of a… Read more

In reply to - Keith posted an update

I just completed Theological Anthropology from AWKN. I have to admit I didn’t know exactly what I was getting into; and it was so much more than expected. This course by Dr. Farris […]

]]> aa76fe7b552d009ce35e03c538a009a4 Don posted an update: After Module 04: The Pan-Babylonism Myth - General, I […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86947/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:55 -0400 After Module 04: The Pan-Babylonism Myth – General, I was hit with some difficult lessons about ideology and scholarship, especially the direct link between Delitzsch’s “Pan-Babylonism” and Nazi Germany. I suppose I had naïvely pictured biblical studies in a kind of vacuum, detached from the political influences and biases that seem so…

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]]> 2 3d93276771685f219e2d3950946fc241 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86930/#acomment-86942 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:26:14 -0400 This is a great summary of the concept of the pre-existence of Christ. You bring up strong and theologically sound points about the life of Jesus beyond Bethlehem and include relevant, powerful scriptures from John to make your argument. In John 1:14 you beautifully explain the paradox of the eternal Word becoming human while still being God.… Read more

In reply to - Darren Blevins posted an update

Course The Doctrine of Christ

Chapter 2 The Preexistence of Christ

The preexistence of Christ teaches us that Jesus did not begin to exist when He was born in Bethlehem. He […]

]]> eee896ece00392b05e4ce7d688caaf63 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86936/#acomment-86938 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:17:26 -0400 I think you made an extremely significant point in your entry about grammatical study: “all true hermeneutics has at its center a sound and accurate understanding of the underlying words…” You correctly identify some of the fundamental building blocks which make interpreting language and specifically a Biblical passage necessary such as…

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In reply to - Barbra Odari posted an update CHAPTER THIRTEEN

PARAGRAPH STUDY

What has stood out for me the most in this particular chapter is the way in which paragraphs can be related. I had never known that parts of […]

]]> e68ac85f62704d1ed5ac70521ac7116d Don posted an update: Working through Module 05 of the class Introduction […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86935/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:52:12 -0400 Working through Module 05 of the class Introduction to Theological Anthropology has been a personal discovery in its own right, forcing me to reevaluate my conception of human agency in light of the sovereignty of God.
This was my most significant understanding gained from the module. I came to the module with the understanding that freedom…

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]]> 0 30134b14d6fa77a2fb4fa24324ebcb93 Don posted an update: 'Module 03 | How Should We Approach the Bible? Part […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86858/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:53:30 -0400 ‘Module 03 | How Should We Approach the Bible? Part 2: Problems,’ I was hit hard with a shift in understanding biblical inspiration, mainly with the critique of verbal dictation—and I believe this is where most of the friction and false expectations seem to begin by requiring a dictation-only method. The idea that God providentially enabled and…

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]]> 1 95b5c7d45861920bb4ea8d336f9efc29 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86849/#acomment-86853 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:40:33 -0400 Your insightful reflection brings out how transformative and significant the wrestling match is for Jacob: it is a turning point. You rightly point out that Jacob did not give up in the pursuit of the blessing even after he was injured, demonstrating how formidable his faith and determination were. The renaming to Israel is an intense shift…

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In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

What excites me most about Session 22 is the mysterious wrestling match between Yaaqov and God and how it represents a major turning point in his life. I was especially struck by […]

]]> 4064a2ad6153c98ba6ec8e814327bc26 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86850/#acomment-86852 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:39:54 -0400 Your summary is very comprehensive and insightful and does a good job presenting the first nine sessions of the Jacob study in such a way that the importance of Jacob to the biblical storyline and to Israel as a pattern is made very clear. You have made the themes of deception, rivalry, and divine faithfulness, which run through Jacob’s… Read more

In reply to - NEVEOTSO vero posted an update


The first nine sessions of the Jacob study introduce students to the importance of Jacob (Yaaqov) in the biblical story and explain how his life continues the major themes […]

]]> 80536f7fc2db0cd9becbf8eb4d6fba2b Don posted an update: Working through Module 04b of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86851/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:33:39 -0400 Working through Module 04b of the Introduction to Theological Anthropology course has greatly enriched my knowledge of the biblical notion of the image of God and what that means in terms of human identity and end. The module provoked me to consider the image in more systematic terms, rather than holding a simplistic position of seeing it as a…

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]]> 0 104eda9e27c347385d2347aa4ac4003b Don posted an update: Part 1: Assumptions in Module 02 | How Should We […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86741/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:49:33 -0400 Part 1: Assumptions in Module 02 | How Should We Approach the Bible? really spoke to me from the heart as we went through it together. The module really challenged me as a 21st century person to approach the Bible from a different perspective, looking at what the Bible had to say to them and expecting it to add a little to my life, instead of…

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]]> 1 7c299223798ef32cceb0053a1f9bf75c Don posted an update: My study of the topic of the image of God has been […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86737/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:20:54 -0400 My study of the topic of the image of God has been greatly enriched by the dissemination of knowledge, foundational to the topic of the course and Module 04 of Introduction to Theological Anthropology. This module challenged me to see the image as a dynamic reality that is covenantal and how it affects my interaction with God, others…

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]]> 2 5522443ec21515ad3fed888b7148ffb4 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86682/#acomment-86712 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:20:40 -0400 Lesson 4 is built around the central idea that Jesus is the visible power and authority of God. You have a good understanding that Jesus was conceived and born in power, and was also baptized in power, because God is the source of all power and authority, and His power knows no limits. You have also highlighted how the power of Jesus…

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In reply to - Ade posted an update

This lesson focuses on the power and authority of Jesus. Jesus was the visible manefestation of Gods power, He was born in power and later baptised in power by John. God was the source of […]

]]> 20b36e8f335a9b83ad27529cc617c970 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86679/#acomment-86711 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:19:53 -0400 Your comment finely touches on one of the major themes in the Book of Ezekiel—that the presence of God is not bound by place, or space, or physical matters. You are correct in pointing out that even in our personal adversity and difficult circumstances, God offers hope and the possibility of spiritual renewal. This theological insight…

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In reply to - Terry posted an update

The Book of Ezekiel applies to us today by showing us that the presence of God is not limited by our circumstances or physical location. God offers us hope and spiritual renewal even […]

]]> 7e9246a65f4b5243ca6d1cd36661bfaa Don posted an update: There are two things from Module 01 | Principles of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86710/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:14:16 -0400 There are two things from Module 01 | Principles of Sound Thinking that I would like to share as lessons that could improve my intellectual and spiritual maturity.

The first thing that impressed me in the module was the discussion on the difference between questions and answers and how often questions are used to plant doubts and…

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]]> 1 d7c7b6235775aabb3ac05ce4a427c650 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86685/#acomment-86709 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:57:46 -0400 I am impressed by your thoughts on deception as the dominant theme in the narration of the conflict between Jacob and Laban. Indeed, Genesis is replete with precious lessons that cannot be overlooked. Your idea of “two snakes” that only deceived each other is an accurate description of what exactly had been happening in the story. I also liked…

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In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

What excites me most about Session 17 is the way the story of Jacob and Laban continues the pattern of deception while showing how deeply the stories of Genesis are connected. I […]

]]> 26ccd59717668a1452e54e6b8b9fc02c Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86686/#acomment-86708 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:57:14 -0400 Your thoughts beautifully capture the process of revealing what a sacrifice is through the eyes of Noah, Abraham, and others to Jesus’s sacrifice and the flawless offering of himself. I liked how you related the examples of the Old Testament scriptures to Jesus’s death and what it means to us. Your statement about how God teaches and guides us… Read more

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update As I looked at the pattern of sacrifice in the high places, I realized that God was slowly teaching His people what it means to give something pleasing to Him. Abel gave the […] ]]> 42d665e24d0540052a6bbab98d7e59a0 Don posted an update: Completing of the Module 03 | What Am I and Where Did […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86707/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:49:35 -0400 Completing of the Module 03 | What Am I and Where Did I Originate? of the course Introduction to Theological Anthropology was a truly edifying experience for me. Many thought-provoking insights were shared during this module that further developed my understanding of the Biblical views on the origin of man and his or her identity.

One of…

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]]> 0 ba3c3b1fa3c5333b1972c956b82f07d6 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86635/#acomment-86668 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:38:18 -0400 The reflection you have shared is certainly from the heart and indicates a passion to learn and grow in biblical knowledge. You have the insight to realize that just starting a course is just the start of a long journey and the book summaries have helped you to recognize that this was a beginning level and that with the enhancement you…

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In reply to - Tracie Hibbler posted an update

Hello Kingdom Builders. Hope all is well with everyone. Just wanted to say that I am grateful for this site because it is my desire to learn more about the Bible and […]

]]> 8b581d506241ad8db99a78fe04e80de2 Don posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86637/#acomment-86667 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:35:45 -0400 Your reflection insightfully underscores the necessity of intellectual humility in our dealings with Scripture, understanding that humility opens us up to being spoken to by other voices. The metaphor of “walking into the Old Testament as a foreign culture with respect and preparation” is compelling and serves as a wonderful reminder to…

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In reply to - Leah posted an update

I really appreciate Dr. Mackie’s teaching approach; he does what I think the Hebrew writers did when presenting information for the reader to absorb and learn from. Tim expertly lays out […]

]]> 9550e067638f834e2c88227f5e90ef18 Don posted an update: I have thoroughly enjoyed and grown from Module 02b of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86666/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:29:00 -0400 I have thoroughly enjoyed and grown from Module 02b of the course Introduction to Theological Anthropology. This module made me ponder the theological question, “What am I?” with a deeper level of reflection and provided me with a new and biblical understanding of human identity.

Of all the lessons that came to me, the greatest was to hear it…

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