Online Bible Institute | Frank | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/frankbertinchamps/activity/ Activity feed for Frank. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:38:41 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 3d0289f5639b22c045340c9c1638da46 Frank posted an update: Chapter 6 of Power Principles discusses the purpose […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/88939/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:42:47 -0400 Chapter 6 of Power Principles discusses the purpose of power.

There are temporal purposes of power, and there are spiritual purposes of power. Worldly power is NEVER the same as spiritual power, but spiritual power can be helpful to the worldly purpose if used correctly.

Worldly purposes of power consist of political power, physical power,…

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]]> 0 b5e76559645753647c9812719cda9692 Frank and Brian are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/85845/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:28:48 -0400 0 3bd5f3d96812cf32d15531722ebf2531 Frank posted an update: Unfortunately I don't like the site " improvements" so […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83211/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:56:26 -0400 Unfortunately I don’t like the site ” improvements” so it looks like I will not be finishing my schooling.

The courses are no longer user friendly as I can not figure out how to get into the couses any longer.

I want to say peace out, and God bless.

Have a God day to the fellow students I got to know.

]]> 4 fca11a5dcd0b8b3ab6943ce1b7e64ef7 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83127/#acomment-83128 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:42:17 -0400 I too have the same struggles in private. It’s nice in a way to see that I am not the only one. Like the Bible says, “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man”. No matter the struggle, someone else has done the same sin.

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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 […]

]]> 1d9e274da87b706743ebc9115718a3ef Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82803/#acomment-83126 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:35:36 -0400 @andreahill Indeed, and I am very grateful for that. 🙏

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Lesson four is called “Never A Man Spoke as He”

As we know, God is the source of Jesus’ power. Even Jesus said that when He was on earth. Because of this, there are no limits to Jesus’ […]

]]> 5abe1b19e2f456605af17ad0cfcb4a4c Frank posted an update: Lesson 5 of Power Principles discusses where our […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83124/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:25:24 -0400 Lesson 5 of Power Principles discusses where our delegated power comes from and the relationship between responsibility and authority.

God is the source of all power, in that He gave “all power: to His Son Jesus, who in turn gave His followers delegated spiritual power. This spiritual power that Jesus gave His followers after He ascended to…

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]]> 0 0381c6fbeffcbee4d39219da5356be87 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82794/#acomment-82960 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:39:18 -0400 @johnnfor 🙏

In reply to - Nfor posted an update

Course: Abraham

Session 24: Abraham Surrenders Isaac

On the mountain of Yahweh, Yahweh makes sure there is a substitute for the sins of his people.

Abraham’s test on the mountain mirrors […]

]]> 08d770966edb09b0e20e3a2897b7d09f Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82782/#acomment-82806 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:41:18 -0400 Prayer is such a precious gift that most of us take for granted.

There is nothing as precious as having a personal relationship with God, especially in the Triune nature.

In reply to - Okot posted an update

I remember being in Kenya years ago on a mission for the work of the Lord. During the opening revival service, a renowned preacher made a statement that has stayed with me ever since: […]

]]> eef72bd6776cdbc19fb293fc56358de0 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82794/#acomment-82805 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:38:25 -0400 Thank you for sharing. Abraham almost sacrificing Isaac is also an excellent picture of what God was going to do with His own only Son, Jesus.

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Course: Abraham

Session 24: Abraham Surrenders Isaac

On the mountain of Yahweh, Yahweh makes sure there is a substitute for the sins of his people.

Abraham’s test on the mountain mirrors […]

]]> 7165a4b0c2148bb2a533d71a96f17dbc Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82473/#acomment-82804 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:36:11 -0400 I really enjoy watching your podcasts on Roku using YouTube, especially with my soundbar.

In reply to - Steve posted an update

Here is a link to our most recent podcast:

https://youtu.be/4iKl82qW8e0?si=j3XZQUdj7B10MrGl

]]> 58c9a3d31e768f45d4983b6c7a30f785 Frank posted an update: Lesson four is called "Never A Man Spoke as He"As we […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82803/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:34:33 -0400 Lesson four is called “Never A Man Spoke as He”

As we know, God is the source of Jesus’ power. Even Jesus said that when He was on earth. Because of this, there are no limits to Jesus’ power, since God gave Him all power in Heaven and on earth.

Jesus had the power to teach with authority. Jesus also had the power to forgive sin and to heal,…

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]]> 2 11bdbe20f534f0520ace58297d44ea2d Frank and Stephen are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82267/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:25:47 -0400 0 5dbc9a5d6a09725bcd8d006294694371 Frank and Tope are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82074/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:36:19 -0400 0 109ae08187a7f1a922214ed97263d35b Frank posted an update: Lesson three of Power Principles discusses The […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82031/ 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…

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]]> 0 335d913c257a9ce4cc127a02a5934267 Frank and Alexander are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81952/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:57:02 -0400 0 8e13c178a9021d5f09640a026e60d256 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81939/#acomment-81949 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:53:19 -0400 Good post.

I haven’t been thinking of prison ministry at this time, but a person never knows what directions God may move them. 🙏👍

God bless

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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 attitude […]

]]> c4bea6f13c65516b20219a8feddc322b Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81942/#acomment-81948 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:49:25 -0400 I totally agree.

Thank you for your post.

In reply to - Leah posted an update

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 […]

]]> d8fc0cf40f33873038d0e438e0ed234c Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81880/#acomment-81947 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:46:34 -0400 @jamesmbewe 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update

In the first act of repentance, sinful men turn from wrong to right, accept the Gospel message, and become true believers in Jesus Christ. In the process of going on to perfection […]

]]> 87b6bfbb56ede99a95f6d616e50bf296 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81913/#acomment-81946 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:45:11 -0400 @alexanderrittenhouse Super post.

Thank you brother and may God continue to bless you and your family.

In reply to - Frank posted an update

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 […]

]]> f61714884cb20522d44319fa463ccd99 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81913/#acomment-81945 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:43:45 -0400 @Tope Thank you for the wonderful reply and God bless.

I totally agree

In reply to - Frank posted an update

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 […]

]]> 3f3025ea6040568299c2a652cbef1ce0 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81887/#acomment-81914 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:48:53 -0400 @shack Thank you very much my brother

In reply to - Frank posted an update

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 […]

]]> eeb1c67276f5011d50328da81f844804 Frank posted an update: The Source of PowerI like the following Scripture: […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81913/ 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…

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]]> 4 be5794886738396f3ce7b9bc7f6e62ed Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81880/#acomment-81892 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:39:42 -0400 Indeed, sanctification is a daily learning activity, and needed for continual spiritual growth. Thank you for sharing.

In reply to - James posted an update

In the first act of repentance, sinful men turn from wrong to right, accept the Gospel message, and become true believers in Jesus Christ. In the process of going on to perfection […]

]]> ebdb793e1d2dbb8b22bc8dcb4d9f2990 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81885/#acomment-81889 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:36:22 -0400 Very well said.

Thank you for sharing

In reply to - Misael Elias posted an update

Based on Matthew 16:24, Chapter 13 highlights that spiritual leadership requires personal sacrifice, proper priorities, and absolute aims. The ultimate test of an […]

]]> 30c492ffb741a95f03c89fc926f888da Frank posted an update: Chapter one of the Power Principles course discusses […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81887/ 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…

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]]> 2 232696a4d13c59470618a8bd9b4b28ba Frank and Nfor are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81710/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:33:10 -0400 0 a9140755b6c38ca781c543ec38b5ccb3 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81403/#acomment-81419 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:04:25 -0400 Absolutely.

Thank you for sharing the exciting lessons that are upcoming in my future studies.

In reply to - Candice posted an update

Chapter 18 focused on The Theological Method. This is where you do a deep study of different biblical doctrines. God the Father Jesus the son and the holy spirit. You can dig deep just […]

]]> 0ed1d8b701eb28f71c47d27c411cddc8 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81416/#acomment-81418 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:41:22 -0400 Amen. Thank you for your post. It shows us how important it is for ALL of us to get involved in the ministry of following the commandment of spreading the Good News to all nations. Spiritual harvesting is every believers responsibility.

In reply to - James posted an update In many nations today the custom is that pastors and evangelists are fully paid for their efforts. This has blocked the spread of the Gospel and the planting of new churches. […] ]]> d6b0c80b5b065342a8c21a536cebd6f0 Frank posted an update: Chapter 10 of Strategies for a Spiritual Harvest […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81417/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:37:00 -0400 Chapter 10 of Strategies for a Spiritual Harvest discusses Blessing the Nations and how certain spiritual qualities found in Abraham can help enable you to bless the nations today.

All of the nations of the world were to be blessed through Abraham, the Father of Nations. As believers, we become heirs to the promises of God made to Abraham and…

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]]> 2 14498661db8477faa447c1fd9b57ec67 Frank posted an update: Chapter 9 of the Strategies for Spiritual Harvest […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81354/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:14:17 -0400 Chapter 9 of the Strategies for Spiritual Harvest discusses trading the yoke of sin for the yoke of God.

The yoke of man consists of being bonded to sin, self, and man. The bondage that we go through because of the bondage of self and man is imposed by others and includes guilt, denominational churches, and following sinful traditions.…

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]]> 0 3f442865f5dc932b7162619066e75213 Frank and Misael Elias are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81330/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:11:48 -0400 0 6139f7ffbba1ac3f4ed074cb51cb9248 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81275/#acomment-81277 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:53:09 -0400 Amen Brother Steve

Thank you, as this can be a struggle at times for almost anyone.

Satan can be very cunning.

In reply to - Steve posted an update in the group Kingdom Encouragers

I will spend some time today having a think on this verse:

Psalm 4:4a Be angry, yet do not sin;…

There are some things worth being angry over. However, […]

]]> 7404b21016c363e8e4e10c3d94d97b3a Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81241/#acomment-81276 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:49:37 -0400 @shack Thank you very much for the kind response Brother Shadrack. God bless you

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Reaping by Revelation

This lesson discussed the principles of multiplicity and what we need regarding reaping by revelation. Reaping by revelation refers to the end-times harvest when […]

]]> 273a5826228f2a7450aca363103869c7 Frank and Shadrack are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81269/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:49:06 -0400 0 0c3ce948eb23ac9c17d0b0a50f9a796c Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81247/#acomment-81263 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:57:45 -0400 Thank you for the post Brother Misael.

So very true. We need to rely on God, in the Trinity, for everything we do, especially when doing His spiritual harvesting

Thank you again and God bless..

In reply to - Misael Elias posted an update Power Failure: This chapter analyzes the causes behind the loss of spiritual power, highlighting that sin, unbelief, pride, and strongholds block the divine flow. It confronts us […] ]]> 63674f202685a27ddc30a32e2bf28d25 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80856/#acomment-81262 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:51:35 -0400 @doncyr Thank you very much for your positive remark Brother Don.

It is and was very encouraging to read.

God bless you and your family

In reply to - Frank posted an update

Chapter 7 of the Strategies of Spiritual Harvest discussed an interesting concept that spiritual parallels have commonalities with natural principles of plant development. For […]

]]> e2de52aca4bd91cadc3696fe840f0b15 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80856/#acomment-81261 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:48:36 -0400 @sylvialeotaud Very well said Sister Sylvia.

Amen and God bless

In reply to - Frank posted an update

Chapter 7 of the Strategies of Spiritual Harvest discussed an interesting concept that spiritual parallels have commonalities with natural principles of plant development. For […]

]]> dda829bcb61b4e56b9357baf76983f67 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80734/#acomment-81260 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:47:16 -0400 I agree Dr. Michael. Amen Brother

In reply to - Steve posted an update

We are excited to invite all students, pastors, ministry leaders, and believers within the Online Bible Institute Network to join Kingdom Encouragers, a growing online community […]

]]> 1e2b43560d1db3694fec1ebebc93b870 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80734/#acomment-81259 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:46:27 -0400 @shack Absolutely. I am glad this school is available to us. A very valuable resource, and so many fellow believers to connect with.

In reply to - Steve posted an update

We are excited to invite all students, pastors, ministry leaders, and believers within the Online Bible Institute Network to join Kingdom Encouragers, a growing online community […]

]]> c0a9674427c9712715603b2c24f453c9 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80734/#acomment-81258 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:44:51 -0400 @Lily I totally agree. Hallelujah and Amen

In reply to - Steve posted an update

We are excited to invite all students, pastors, ministry leaders, and believers within the Online Bible Institute Network to join Kingdom Encouragers, a growing online community […]

]]> 8b1d0f62fc2c404b286f893ab0b027ea Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80734/#acomment-81257 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:43:55 -0400 @johnnfor Thank you very much my brother

In reply to - Steve posted an update

We are excited to invite all students, pastors, ministry leaders, and believers within the Online Bible Institute Network to join Kingdom Encouragers, a growing online community […]

]]> 4667ca0749b213a16091417469eb1c8e Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81241/#acomment-81256 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:40:08 -0400 @Max Absolutely. That’s why it is important for church goers learn that they too are responsible for spreading the Good News as well.

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Reaping by Revelation

This lesson discussed the principles of multiplicity and what we need regarding reaping by revelation. Reaping by revelation refers to the end-times harvest when […]

]]> f5ce09132d144505a01da6aa44019bef Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81249/#acomment-81255 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:55:15 -0400 Thank you for the post.

A lot of Christians believe life is going to be perfect when they first become Christians but the reality as your post mentioned is that we go through trials.

I like how 1 Peter 4:12 reminds us of how trials are a normal part of life.

Thank you for your post and God bless

In reply to - Maxwell posted an update

This lesson is a continuation of the previous, in which pastor Hoekstra highlighted some important biblical truths to remember when counseling.

I Peter 4:12 teaches us that trials are […]

]]> ba3d1420cb49b3712b4c68b17fcf93e9 Frank posted an update: Reaping by RevelationThis lesson discussed the principles […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81241/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:40:57 -0400 Reaping by Revelation

This lesson discussed the principles of multiplicity and what we need regarding reaping by revelation. Reaping by revelation refers to the end-times harvest when the world is ready for the final harvest.

We have to do God’s work the way He wants us to. God’s way is by divine revelation. Divine revelation is when God reveals…

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]]> 4 eb9ae8cd129ea08c095ea77927e5c63e Frank and Timothy are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80891/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:17:21 -0400 0 c031c4ad47e94896ffce96119b8cddb2 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80880/#acomment-80889 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:50:09 -0400 I love the idea. It seems to be a very good way to learn new words and increase our vocabulary and knowledge, thereby increasing our understanding of the Bible as a whole.

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

In this lesson we took a single word and studied it from a verse. This word had to be a keyword. Since I have been studying II Peter 2 in the previous lessons. I used this to find my […]

]]> cf5455d58e5474bc49f3d213c31eaaf7 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80886/#acomment-80888 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:46:29 -0400 Sounds like a great way to reading, absorbing and understanding God’s Word.

Thank you for the post.

In reply to - Timothy posted an update

Chapter 11 goes over how to study the whole book. The first reading is to find what it is about the author and who it was written to. Reading a second time is when you break it […]

]]> a01140cf2e391a6830c6f25054c99fd5 Frank posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80856/#acomment-80885 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:39:47 -0400 @Pieter Thank you very much and God bless

In reply to - Frank posted an update

Chapter 7 of the Strategies of Spiritual Harvest discussed an interesting concept that spiritual parallels have commonalities with natural principles of plant development. For […]

]]> a07e7a0b679239d2c527b8f72bf484e6 Frank and Leah are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80872/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:57:32 -0400 0 d24533e5ee1f52efe85213ddee6b004a Frank posted an update: Chapter 7 of the Strategies of Spiritual Harvest […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80856/ Sun, 31 May 2026 05:23:31 -0400 Chapter 7 of the Strategies of Spiritual Harvest discussed an interesting concept that spiritual parallels have commonalities with natural principles of plant development. For example, plants can only grow if they are alive and have the right kind of cultivated soil.

The Word of God is the seed of life, and Jesus is the Life. We need good soil…

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