Knowing the voice of God is hard for me. I feel this push when I a lead to study or read a certain passage. I guess you could say, “a light bulb turn on” when I think I understand […]

This section is a great example of the study tools available today to help us understand the Bible. Yet the chapter also makes a very inportant point: even if those tools […]

Module 3 compares biblical accounts to secular counterparts. For example, the pre-readings focus on the flood account in Genesis (and compare to Near East accounts in the Enuma […]

The definition from the FLB was so amazing and encouraging.

It Defimes intercessory ; as a holy, believing, persevering prayer whereby someone pleads with God on behalf of another or others who desperately need God’s intention.

An intercessor is like a priest who in the old testament would stand before God, and also between the Holy…

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In this lesson we discussed the steps to start a prison ministry, the different types of ministries you can provide to the prisons, how to submit your proposal for ministry, and how […]

Reflections on Biblical Poetry: A Transformative Encounter with Parallelism

In Session 16

Thoughts about Biblical Poetry: The Life-Changing Experience of Parallelism.

The session on the […]

An institution to prayer

Prayer is defined as a communication with God. In different forms but basically being talking with God and God talks with man.

It’s not just talking to God, but it involves listening also.

Prayer can be answered

– Immediately at times

– Delayed at times

– Different from our desires

– Beyond our…

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Course name: Theology and Practice of Evangelism – Lesson 8 – Body of Christ

The lesson on the Body of Christ emphasizes the collaborative nature of evangelism, where the whole Church […]

Course name: Theology and Practice of Evangelism – Lesson 9 – H.A.L.T.

In this lesson, H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is introduced as a framework for understanding […]

Course name: Theology and Practice of Evangelism – Lesson 10 – Show Up and Pay Attention

This lesson stresses the importance of presence in evangelism. Simply showing up and […]

Session 7

Intro to the Hebrew Bible

The Origin of the Hebrew Bible

An Important Premise: The Inspiration of Scripture

This class made me reflect on my view of scripture as it is designed to […]

This lesson is on saturation Evangelism, this means that a local area, state or nation is completely permeated with the gospel, there are many methods […]

Course: Biblical Ethics

Series: Making Biblical Decisions

Lesson 2: The Normative Perspective: God and His Word

This lesson, “The Normative Perspective: God and His Word, explores […]

Course: Biblical Ethics

Series: Making Biblical Decisions

Lesson 3: The Normative Perspective: The Attributes of Scripture

This lesson examines the divine authorship, specifically […]

CHURCH HISTORY (BTI)

Lesson 11: The Council of Chalcedon and the End of the Roman Empire

In our Lesson 11, Mr. Bray discussed the Council of Chalcedon and the fall of the Roman Empire. I […]

Chapter thirty four.

Micah.

The book was written by Micah to Israel and Judah. With the purpose to call to repentance to avoid judgement.

Life and ministry principle;God judges the oppressors of His people

Chapter thirty three

Jonah

The author was Jonah. It was written to the nation of Nineveh, to warn them of the consequences of disobedience to God. The purpose was not only to evangelize Nineveh, but to document for Israel that salvation was not for the Jews only.

Life and ministry principle; salvation is…

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Chapter thirty two

Obadiah

It was written by Obadiah to the nation of Edem, to warn them of God’s punishment for their sin.

Life and ministry principle; God brings down that which has been sinfully exalted.

Edom means red. The Edomites came from Esau. Their sins were:

Violence, hostile attitude, Joy of calamity…

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Chapter thirty one

Amos

Was written by Amos to call Israel back to God.

The life and ministry Principe is a call to the nations… To prepare to meet God.

Chapter thirty

Joel

Written by Joel to Judah. To warn Judah of their sin and need for repentance and inform them of God’s future plans for the nation.

Life and ministry principle; Even in the midst of corrective judgement, God plans future blessings for His people.

Joel was the first prophet to use the phrase…

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Chapter twenty nine.

Hosea

It was written to the northern kingdom of Israel. The purpose was to alert Israel to her sinful condition and bring her back to God.

Life and ministry principle; Experience fosters understanding and compassionate.

Marrying a prostitute he understand through experience the anguish in…

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Chapter twenty eight

Daniel

Written by Daniel to the Jews captives. To show how God rules the affairs of men.

Life and ministry principle; God is sovereign and He honours those who honour Him.

It was noted that Ezekiel refers to Daniel. He compares him to Noah and Job; in the book of Ezekiel 14:14. He also…

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Ezekiel

Chapter twenty seven

It was written to judah warning of the coming captivity, then prophesied to the captives after it occured.

Life and ministry principle; the Lord orders historical events so that the nations will know He is God.

I learn that; Six years before the destruction if Jerusalem, Ezekiel…

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Lamentation

It was written by Jeremiah to the Jews who were captives in Babylon to produce repentance necessary for spiritual restoration.

Life and ministry principle: God is faithful in both judgement and mercy. Jeremiah is the only main character here. It is said that Jeremiah sat weeping outside the north wall…

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Jeremiah

It was writer to warn of the coming of the judgement of captivity and call for repentance.

The life and ministry principle: Nations disasters and deterioration are often due the disobedience to God.

This lesson is on personal evangelism, there are three ways to witness, silent, which means a believers reflects Jesus Christ by their behavior, another […]

Course: Servant Leadership

Lesson 13: Jesus pt.1

In this lesson I learned what it takes to be the greatest. In order to be the greatest we must be the servant of all. What is a servant’s […]

Course: The Book of Jonah

Session 40: Jonah as Similar to the Disbelieving Israelites

Its shocking that Jonah is angry because God is merciful to the sinful people of Ninevites. The […]

Course: The Book of Jonah

Session 42: A Tale of Two Shelters

In this session, Dr. Tim M. draws our attention to the feast of Sukkot. During the feast, the Israelites built tents […]

Course: The Book of Jonah

Session 43: The Meaning of Key Teams in Jonah

God wants to deliver Jonah from his distorted mindset where his enemies finding mercy is evil to him. The imagery […]

Course: The Book of Jonah

Session 44: God’s Pity vs. Jonah’s Pity

Dr. Tim M. states that Jonah is a symbolic image of Israel story. God gives the Eden gift (vines), and when that gift […]

Biblical Hermeneutics

Lesson 24 – Hermeneutics for Parables (Part 4/4)

The professor started with the parable of the householder who went out to hire people for his vineyard. He […]

Chapter twenty four.

Isaiah.

The author is Isaiah and he wrote the book to Judah, with the purpose to correct and reproof.

The ministry and life principle is rebellion leads to retribution while repentance leads to restoration.

The main characters here are Isaiah and Hezekiah.

I learned that the book of Isaiah can…

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Chapter three .

Song of Solomon

The author was Solomon written to Israels and all believers with the purpose to show the relationship between Jesus and the church as demonstrated by the marriage relationship.

We also learn the life and ministry principal as the devine model of love between a man and his wife…

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Chapter twenty two

Ecclesiastes.

The Author of the book of Ecclesiastes is Solomon. The book was written to Israel and believers in general with a special emphasis towards the youth. The purpose was to give a description of the quest for life apart from God.

The life and the ministry principle explain that…

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New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 51

1 John – Introduction

The opening verses of 1 John (1:6-10) highlight an ethical error related to dualism addressing immorality among a […]

The 3 personality of God. God the father God the Son (Jesus Christ) God the holy spirit. The holy spirit Ministry extends beyond individual believers to […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 52

1 John – Chapters 1-3

In Dr. Robert Stein’s lesson on 1 John Chapters 1-3, he explores key themes linking the epistle and the gospel of […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 53

1 John – Chapter 4-5

In 1 John 4-5, John emphasizes that true belief in Christ includes acknowledging His coming in the flesh which serves […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 54

Revelation – Introduction

Bruce M. Metzger’s book “Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation” offers a concise […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 55

Revelation – Key Issues

The Book of Revelation has various interpretations including the Church Historical, Spiritual, Futuristic […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 56

Revelation – Chapters 1-12

The Book of Revelation opens with a prologue (1:1-8) outlining grace from the Trinity and culminates in […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 56

Revelation – Chapters 1-12

The Book of Revelation opens with a prologue (1:1-8) outlining grace from the Trinity and culminates in […]

COURSE NAME: MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES

LESSON NAME:THE GLORY OF GOD, THE PURPOSES OF GOD’S GLORY, HOW TO GLORY.

Chapters 4 to 6 of Mobilization Methodologies cover The […]

New Testament Survey: Acts to Revelation

Lesson 58

NT Survey – Dating, Need, Collection

The New Testament’s early materials primarily consist of Paul’s letters dated between AD 50-65 and the […]

Biblical Hermeneutics

Lesson 11 – Role of the Holy Spirit (Part 2/2)

This lesson was about the role of the Holy Spirit to believers, the church, and the world. The Holy […]

KNOWING GOD’S WILL

CHAPTER ELEVEN – GOD’S WILL AND SUFFERING

KEY VERSE: Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their souls to Him in well doing […]

KNOWING GOD’S VOICE

CHAPTER TWELVE – SIX STAGES OF REVELATION

God promises revelation knowledge to His followers; He will reveal divine plans, wisdom, and knowledge in the circumstances of […]

Thesis on theology of Mission.

Lesson 2
It is unanimously accepted, we, as Christians we are completely convinced that the Church of Jesus Christ normally has a transformative […]

Lesson 4: Statism and Anti statism.

People favoring statism support extensive government involvement in education and social programs. The […]