Online Bible Institute | James | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jamesmbewe/activity/ Activity feed for James. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:11:34 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.4 en-US 30 hourly 2 5b4f22963f0248d348c4bada5c01d3c6 James posted an update: And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82010/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:02:54 -0400 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?
And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
And he said unto them, Unto what then… Read more

]]> 0 8c4ec3fbe0d18fddb722a2b1958c834d James posted an update: The baptism of John the Baptist was baptism in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82009/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:58:07 -0400 The baptism of John the Baptist was baptism in water connected with the message of repentance. John the Baptist was born miraculously to Zacharias and Elizabeth (Luke 1).

Before the time of John the people lived under the law. Prophets and priests served as spiritual leaders and interpreters of the law. Only the priests had access to the…

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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 […]

]]> 34872f7fff3461f50ae10d8f4671ada2 James posted an update: Faith means to believe and have assurance of something. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/82007/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:53:15 -0400 Faith means to believe and have assurance of something. To believe means to have trust. The words “faith, believe, and trust” all mean the same thing when we use them in relation to God.

]]> 1 d41e991d55f627f3287e4546ecb09430 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81880/#acomment-81925 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:42:39 -0400 @frankbertinchamps 🙏🙏🙏

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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 […]

]]> 8da4c526291a229648c075b14df632f7 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81880/#acomment-81924 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:42:30 -0400 @aaronhouse 🙏🙏🙏

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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 […]

]]> 7aeb8af8075da9c4fd7461cf9b3954ba James posted an update: In the first act of repentance, sinful men turn from […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81880/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:38:40 -0400 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 (which will be studied later in this course), a believer sometimes falls back into the old patterns of sinful behavior. According to the Biblical record,…

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]]> 5 d75f61ade19feed29934d269c4f02525 James posted an update: True repentance is a change of mind that results in a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81879/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:33:35 -0400 True repentance is a change of mind that results in a change in outward actions. Outward
change is the act of turning away from sin towards God and righteousness. This “turning away”
shows the inward change of mind which has occurred. To summarize: Biblical repentance is an inner change of mind resulting in an outward turning away from sin… Read more

]]> 0 909cadf9667627849d2b29dfddc6ee35 James posted an update: The foundation of spiritual life is not a man-made creed, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81878/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:30:47 -0400 The foundation of spiritual life is not a man-made creed, a denomination, or a religious ceremony. The foundation is Jesus Christ. Many professing believers try to build great spiritual structures of Christianity in their lives. They become involved in the program of the church and do many good works. The outward
appearance of their… Read more

]]> 0 2f756f934680d75574d8ddfcf2f38d14 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81867/#acomment-81877 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:23:51 -0400 Amazing 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - Cody posted an update

I enjoyed the deeper dive in this lesson about the many voices. The voice of man audible voice of another human being. The voice of Satan this voice lies, deceives, and always attempts […]

]]> da773c65827d333c5deb939319cfc3f8 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81872/#acomment-81876 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:22:55 -0400 Looking forward in doing this course….🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - Tiffany posted an update

This method is called a Biographical Study. It is all about looking at the characters in the Bible to learn from their real-life ups and downs so we can grow in our own lives.

Step 1: […]

]]> 2115cec1bfe218a0d4719ef0422c7d51 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81797/#acomment-81875 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:21:03 -0400 @Des 🙏🙏🙏

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The “increase of God” refers to spiritual growth. As members grow spiritually, the Church experiences internal growth. The entire Body is nourished and increases with the increase of […]

]]> 71c477e6f03be6d76eaaf188b6a7819f James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81788/#acomment-81798 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:48:45 -0400 Awesome 👍😎

In reply to - Candice Gentry posted an update

For this lesson it focused on reading the poetry section of the bible. Which is focused mainly on five books in the bible. I love how it showed me how the poetry is […]

]]> 2034b16a9461d6f72758dff5b778ce24 James posted an update: The "increase of God" refers to spiritual growth. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81797/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:47:34 -0400 The “increase of God” refers to spiritual growth. As members grow spiritually, the Church experiences internal growth. The entire Body is nourished and increases with the increase of God. Spiritual growth is an increase in spiritual maturity which results in the development of the Christ-life in the believer.

]]> 2 0a3c5a8300f8f35ec018a5c0dd1e04a1 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81748/#acomment-81758 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:14 -0400 Amazing

In reply to - Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update

Mod 9 made me answer some very difficult questions. #1 being we are going to be led by something or someone, so am I being led by the Spirit or the flesh. The professor made […]

]]> dd14e5d9a4915b1a3691d40a916c4e7f James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81753/#acomment-81757 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:04 -0400 Correct it’s always right to do what is right

In reply to - Olivia Rose posted an update

Micah has taught me one of the clearest summaries of Christian living: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God and this continues to encourage me because it is […]

]]> 9f11c9652cf62b362ae922439dcfdbf1 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81754/#acomment-81756 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:59:28 -0400 Awesome 👍

In reply to - Olivia Rose posted an update

Nahum demonstrated that God will eventually judge evil and although His judgment may seem delayed, it is always certain.

]]> 259d949b0e19b72745003cf4c2569e7d James posted an update: As I have come to the end of this course I have come […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81755/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:58:52 -0400 As I have come to the end of this course I have come to understand that ……

The Gospel of the Kingdom of God is the truth that God is now acting in human history to deliver mankind from bondage to Satan, setting us free from the prison of despair and hopelessness, God is attacking the kingdom of Satan and destroying the power of evil. This…

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In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

The lesson looked at several concepts important to exploring and discovering the meaning of Scripture. These are the original meaning, the theological basis for focusing […]

]]> efc35d3ab8d22b92a6d639df20cbbad6 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81729/#acomment-81742 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:32:09 -0400 Awesome your very right 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - Olivia Rose posted an update

Amos said again and again and almost highlighted justice and warned against empty religion. God desires hearts that truly love Him instead of people who only go through religious routines.

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Course: Noah to Abraham

Session 28: From Shem to Abraham

In the meditation literature, the Bible holds a lifetime’s worth of discoveries that point to Jesus in ways you may never have […]

]]> b38a7a0b6868c1b0619425ce2719b35d James posted an update: A parable is a story which uses an example from the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81740/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:30:36 -0400 A parable is a story which uses an example from the natural world to illustrate a spiritual truth.
The actual meaning of the word “parable” is “to lay beside to compare.” In parables, Jesus used
a natural example and compared it to a spiritual truth. A parable is an earthly story with a
Heavenly meaning. That which is natural is… Read more

]]> 0 6c8480696735455ca1290621a590834a James posted an update: Jesus began His ministry by declaring the message of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81739/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:28:07 -0400 Jesus began His ministry by declaring the message of the Kingdom (Matthew 4:17). He ended
His earthly ministry by speaking of things pertaining to the Kingdom (Acts 1:3). Between the
start and conclusion of His ministry, His chief concern was the extension of God’s Kingdom.

]]> 0 6a661306e1caf2a9dc479b3805071a89 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81723/#acomment-81738 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:26:01 -0400 @Pieter 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update Expansion growth occurs when believers win new converts to Christ and bring them into fellowship with their own local church. This results in numeric growth of the local […] ]]> 731340e7b74e7bca410b882d43ba77c7 James posted an update: Expansion growth occurs when believers win new converts […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81723/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:47:02 -0400 Expansion growth occurs when believers win new converts to Christ and bring them into
fellowship with their own local church. This results in numeric growth of the local church.
Expansion growth should be directed at increasing the Kingdom of God. If Second Church adds
100 members from First Church through transfer of membership,… Read more

]]> 2 39092adc639817003bd2159b799c06b4 James posted an update: The Gospel was communicated by preaching, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81722/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:44:42 -0400 The Gospel was communicated by preaching, teaching, witnessing, and the demonstration of
power. Different methods were used in order to effectively communicate the Gospel. The
method in some cities was to teach in the synagogue (Acts 14:1). In others, receptive people
were separated into special groups (Acts 19:9). Special ministry… Read more

]]> 0 11d4dc4b878fff6432e8b55a47b25c31 James posted an update: The word "church" means "an assembly of people […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81720/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:41:40 -0400 The word “church” means “an assembly of people belonging to the Lord” or “the ones called
out.” The true church is not buildings or organizations. It is all born-again believers, people
who are called “living stones” in I Peter 1:5. The word “church” is also used for localfellowships of individuals who are part of the larger, universal Body… Read more

]]> 0 c062e6b7412d61cd843f0ceac8c09d30 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81662/#acomment-81719 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:37:48 -0400 @jeffshott 🙏🙏🙏

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It is human nature to want to understand everything. The first temptation centered on this very issue. This desire to know all things stems from rebellion at having unanswered […]

]]> 82476f7b5cb43efc5b3a1375de47255a James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81696/#acomment-81718 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:37:30 -0400 @johnnfor 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update Demons can also possess human beings. Demon possession is a condition in which one or more evil spirits (demons) inhabit the body of a human being and take complete control of their […] ]]> 376f5642ae5b05a2e077c1200f3a763d James posted an update: Demons can also possess human beings. Demon possession is […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81696/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:17:01 -0400 Demons can also possess human beings. Demon possession is a condition in which one or more
evil spirits (demons) inhabit the body of a human being and take complete control of their victim
at will. Some people prefer using the word “demonized” rather than possession, but regardless
of the term, the possessed person is host to… Read more

]]> 2 3bd8326c6e7ce209395e0ae926dad56f James posted an update: Faith comes by hearing the Word of God about healing. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81695/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:15:35 -0400 Faith comes by hearing the Word of God about healing. To increase your own faith, study
everything in the Bible on healing. Read the New Testament through with a new attitude.
Whatever Jesus told His followers to do, you begin to do. Whatever He said He would do, expect
Him to do it.

]]> 0 c957debeec4dc4c609a598e71f99ead3 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81661/#acomment-81694 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:13:42 -0400 @jeffshott 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update Kingdom principles taught by Jesus were both old and new. Jesus called them “old and new treasures.” The law given by God to Moses and recorded in Exodus, Leviticus, and […] ]]> 28a49855599afe1bc6daf0b5b29c5f1b James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81662/#acomment-81693 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:13:08 -0400 @andreahill 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update

It is human nature to want to understand everything. The first temptation centered on this very issue. This desire to know all things stems from rebellion at having unanswered […]

]]> be7ddaf461c7d460f9e2ac936d4ee9b9 James posted an update: It is human nature to want to understand everything. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81662/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:52:33 -0400 It is human nature to want to understand everything. The first temptation centered on this very issue. This desire to know all things stems from rebellion at having unanswered questions. This problem of human nature is one you must conquer in order to minister healing and deliverance effectively….

]]> 4 b794b6324366c92e669bda2e89a4818c James posted an update: Kingdom principles taught by Jesus were both old and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81661/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:12:33 -0400 Kingdom principles taught by Jesus were both old and new. Jesus called them “old and new
treasures.” The law given by God to Moses and recorded in Exodus, Leviticus, and
Deuteronomy became the foundation for the new principles of life in the Kingdom. The Old
Testament law was specific and concerned with outward actions. The new… Read more

]]> 2 cf49a0b10061a0b0288cf35a005afec2 James posted an update: Men hunger after many things in the kingdoms of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81660/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:10:45 -0400 Men hunger after many things in the kingdoms of the world. They hunger after power, wealth,
success, and happiness. Kingdom residents should not hunger for such material things. They
should seek righteousness which is the basic principle of the Kingdom..

]]> 0 eaa4613c4039c08da2e87d107101bc08 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81644/#acomment-81659 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:08:53 -0400 Awesome 👍

In reply to - Susan posted an update

Today we studied the Messianic claims of Christ. In John, he tells us that all the miracles that Jesus did could never be written down for there were far too many. Yet, we […]

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In reply to - Jeff Shott posted an update

This lesson gives Biblical examples from each of the books of the Old Testament as to how environmental conditions affect the response of man.

Genesis is always a great place to […]

]]> 2b6f19519f692efa7a32b67fe7b484eb James posted an update: Jesus told the Jews that the test of possessing the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81657/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:08:11 -0400 Jesus told the Jews that the test of possessing the Kingdom was bringing forth the fruits thereof. The fruit of the Kingdom is that which is outwardly produced by the inward life flow, just as fruit on a natural tree is the outward product of the flow of life within. If you
are a resident of the Kingdom of God it will be apparent in your… Read more

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

This verse from Ecclesiastes 5 caught my attention:

Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before […]

]]> 6670922a12e04b3b6602bd1c419e19b3 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81613/#acomment-81648 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:35:26 -0400 @Carrie Braun 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update A pattern is an original or model of something created for the purpose of imitation. It is something designed to be copied or imitated. For example, in the western world clothing is […] ]]> e7a3c2f4a38d7b6921220baaf47c4489 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81615/#acomment-81647 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:34:43 -0400 @andreahill 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update Planning is much like farming. There is no such thing as farming in general. A farmer may raise wheat in the Midwest of the United States, oranges in Israel, and rice in the […] ]]> b0fa0d463d00b2f7043669375f797fb3 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81616/#acomment-81627 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:40:56 -0400 @andreahill 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update When we network for evangelism, we talk with other believers, churches, and Christian organizations to share ideas, information, and resources to achieve the common goal of reaching […] ]]> 2e844de841c833782ba590e6dfd9df87 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81617/#acomment-81621 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:29:33 -0400 Indeed we take the small steps

In reply to - Andrea posted an update

THE BIBLICAL BASIS OF MOBILIZATION

In lesson two we learn that mobilization is God’s ordained method for accomplishing His purposes. Scripture shows that leaders are given to the Church […]

]]> eae350ba6d811ac1ff15967971fc2357 James posted an update: Healing (wholeness) is part of the Gospel of the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81620/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:28:14 -0400 Healing (wholeness) is part of the Gospel of the Kingdom which we are commissioned to spread
(Luke 16:15-18). Jesus called us to preach, teach, heal, and deliver. Healing and deliverance should not be left out, but neither should it be emphasized to the exclusion of the other two.

]]> 0 d643661969e95abfef065543890b1dba James posted an update: When we network for evangelism, we talk with […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81616/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:18:12 -0400 When we network for evangelism, we talk with other believers, churches, and Christian
organizations to share ideas, information, and resources to achieve the common goal of reaching the world with the Gospel. No denomination, church fellowship, or mission agency should think
of itself alone as the chosen instrument of the Lord to evangelize… Read more

]]> 2 4a12b6af0f22e18c107ca68eb48b0360 James posted an update: Planning is much like farming. There is no such thing […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81615/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:11:20 -0400 Planning is much like farming. There is no such thing as farming in general. A farmer may raise
wheat in the Midwest of the United States, oranges in Israel, and rice in the Philippines.

In each of these places there are similarities: Plants are cultivated and there are common factors like soil, nutrients, seed, water, light, diseases,…

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]]> 2 343624b3925e369d595b5b314fb75889 James posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81577/#acomment-81614 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:04:48 -0400 @brandondillard 🙏🙏🙏

In reply to - James posted an update A “disciple” is a convert who is established in the basics of the Christian faith and is capable of raising up new converts and discipling them. The word “disciple” means a learner, […] ]]> a86b1cf2ad0a6735f53b5ed7394550bc James posted an update: A pattern is an original or model of something created […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81613/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:37:09 -0400 A pattern is an original or model of something created for the purpose of imitation. It is something designed to be copied or imitated. For example, in the western world clothing is created from patterns. A dress pattern is placed on material and the material cut according to the pattern. Many dresses can be created from the same pattern and… Read more

]]> 2 6e1705dc00bb8876c1aa961ac905a239 James posted an update: Many nations of the world have a system whereby a […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81612/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:34:31 -0400 Many nations of the world have a system whereby a person, upon their death, can pass on possessions to other people. The people who are to inherit are called heirs. If you are the heir to something it means you are to inherit it; something is being given to you from someone else.

But in order to receive, you must meet certain requirements. You…

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