Online Bible Institute | Jeff Jacinto | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jeffjacinto/activity/ Activity feed for Jeff Jacinto. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:58:53 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 492204cf137f382097e7ed47a7361b03 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84371/#acomment-84422 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:05:50 -0400 @mel You must have been an FBI agent in your past life—you’re really good at spotting hidden patterns! Kidding aside, it’s fascinating to discover the numerical patterns woven throughout the Bible. As far as I know, the Jewish practice of assigning numerical values to letters and exploring connections between words is called gematria. Happy… Read more

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update When I wrote my first “baby thesis” in high school, I learned that a good paper needs a clear and intentional structure. Our teachers especially taught us how Chapters 1 and 5 […] ]]> a5f2ba93fa413c4eb78cd532ec0e921a Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84373/#acomment-84420 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:01:17 -0400 @tiffanyon “For God is not a God of disorder but of harmony”.
1 Corinthians 14:33

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update Genesis 1 shows a beautiful pattern of repetition, symmetry, and parallelism. Days 1–3 focus on separating and organizing creation, while Days 4–6 fill or populate the spaces God […] ]]> d727f13693641c2485975520cda0146f Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84372/#acomment-84419 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:53:37 -0400 @robertonina Dear RC, I am a relic!
Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities is a good example of a story that repeats important ideas. One repeated pattern is “recalled to life,” which means getting a new chance, compared with death and sacrifice. At the beginning, Dr. Manette is brought back to his family after being in prison for many… Read more

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update The repetitions and numerical patterns in Genesis 1–2 show that the creation story was carefully planned, not randomly written. As Umberto Cassuto observed, repeated words and […] ]]> 19a864cc4f4e7ec2d99911140d78e99b Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 1 shows a beautiful pattern of repetition, […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84373/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:27:16 -0400 Genesis 1 shows a beautiful pattern of repetition, symmetry, and parallelism. Days 1–3 focus on separating and organizing creation, while Days 4–6 fill or populate the spaces God prepared. Day 1 creates light and darkness, while Day 4 fills the heavens with the sun, moon, and stars. Day 2 separates the waters, while Day 5 fills the skies and… Read more

]]> 3 17e9edd8794041385844439551a7c467 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: The repetitions and numerical patterns in Genesis 1–2 show […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84372/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:26:54 -0400 The repetitions and numerical patterns in Genesis 1–2 show that the creation story was carefully planned, not randomly written. As Umberto Cassuto observed, repeated words and patterns of seven highlight order, completeness, and God’s purposeful work. The structure itself supports the message: God brings order, life, and goodness to creation. I… Read more

]]> 2 b4bbfb94203adbbf8c05992a214ced20 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: When I wrote my first “baby thesis” in high school, I […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84371/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:26:17 -0400 When I wrote my first “baby thesis” in high school, I learned that a good paper needs a clear and intentional structure. Our teachers especially taught us how Chapters 1 and 5 should connect. Chapter 1 introduced the topic, explained the purpose of the study, and showed where the paper was going. Chapter 5 gathered the important findings and… Read more

]]> 3 096298233dad317752b36c448f1e11df Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Genesis 1, the Ruach Elohim, or Spirit of God, moved […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84323/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:56:01 -0400 In Genesis 1, the Ruach Elohim, or Spirit of God, moved over the dark waters and brought life and order. Psalm 104 says, “When you send forth your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground” (Psalm 104:30). The same Holy Spirit lives in us because our bodies are “temples of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19). When we are… Read more

]]> 0 a1136af5a5c14f7c5a7ba1c85f648817 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Genesis 1, the earth was tohu va-bohu—empty, messy, and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84322/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:54:41 -0400 In Genesis 1, the earth was tohu va-bohu—empty, messy, and without order. God spoke and brought light, life, and beauty. But when Israel turned away from God, He allowed the Assyrians and Babylonians to punish them. Jerusalem was destroyed, and the land became like the empty wasteland in Genesis. This was decreation: order became chaos because… Read more

]]> 0 64fa80a2e01bb06363131663caca856f Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Bible scholar John Walton teaches that, in the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84321/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:54:10 -0400 Bible scholar John Walton teaches that, in the ancient world, something truly “exists” when it is separated, given a job, and given a name. In Genesis 1:1–3, the earth and waters are already mentioned, but they are not yet fully organized. God will separate them, give them a purpose, and name them. This helps us understand Baptism. Through… Read more

]]> 0 45bbc2f600f98f5eb54d543cd9ed8ce9 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Psalm 74:12 says that God is our King and brings […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84279/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:45:41 -0400 Psalm 74:12 says that God is our King and brings salvation. The psalm also tells how Yahweh crushed the heads of the sea monster, Leviathan (Psalm 74:13–14). In the ancient Babylonian story Enuma Elish, the deep sea was connected with the powerful goddess Tiamat. People believed that the sea and chaos were very strong. But the Bible shows… Read more

]]> 0 cb845f9b62362b60359a0e04f565a8d3 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 1:1–2 says that darkness covered the deep waters. […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84278/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:45:05 -0400 Genesis 1:1–2 says that darkness covered the deep waters. Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian stories also connected darkness and water with powerful gods. In the Egyptian Book of the Dead, Nun was linked with the deep waters of chaos. In the Mesopotamian Enuma Elish, Tiamat represented the wild sea. But Genesis tells a different story. The waters… Read more

]]> 0 726b377348ae368ca949781ae1587d8a Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In Genesis 1:3, God said, “Let there be light.” But the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84277/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:44:24 -0400 In Genesis 1:3, God said, “Let there be light.” But the sun, moon, and stars were created on the fourth day (Genesis 1:14–19). So what was the light on the first day? I like to believe it pointed to Jesus, the true Light of the World (John 8:12). Psalm 36:9 says, “In your light we see light.” John’s Gospel also says, “In him was life, and… Read more

]]> 0 f1247aa5c61bc03914c3e59c40591fdd Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84022/#acomment-84117 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:23:29 -0400 I agree with you. I’ve been reading the Bible since 1995, back in high school, and every time I study it, God reveals something new. The Holy Spirit is truly dynamic, and the Bible never grows old. As children, we learned many Old Testament stories through picture books. Now, we read the actual text and dig deeper into its historical and… Read more

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I am always amazed at how the Bible remains new and fresh, no matter how many times we read and re-read it. This lesson covered the first 11 chapters of Genesis and is […]

]]> 4529a52b77033533293f0b48fe5c4dab Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84040/#acomment-84116 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:35 -0400 Thanks for sharing this. I also believe suffering can be redemptive. Just as Jesus suffered to save us (1 Peter 2:24), He allows us to share in His sufferings (Philippians 3:10). I don’t believe my blindness is because of Satan or personal sin, but like the man born blind, it may be for God’s glory (John 9:1–3). God can use even our suffering to… Read more

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In Lesson 22 of Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare, the topic is suffering. The detail of this lesson is outstanding. Reminders of the reasons […]

]]> a1697dabba9f324afb2d518dc28b829d Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84064/#acomment-84115 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:52:12 -0400 I agree that as Christians, we should always walk the talk. People are often attracted to Christianity because of the love they see in our lives, not just because of what we say. Our actions give credibility to our message. I believe the most powerful sermon is how we live each day. When others see Christ’s love, kindness, and humility in us,… Read more

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Chapter 3: The Personal Preparation of the Evangelist

Focusing on the messenger, this chapter emphasizes that personal spiritual maturity and moral integrity are […]

]]> 880cdc710a68712b176505d505dbff3d Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84071/#acomment-84114 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:45:24 -0400 I believe one of the marks of a true follower of Jesus is taking part in His healing and deliverance ministry (Mark 16:17–18). If you don’t mind, please pray that Jesus will restore my eyesight, just as He restored the sight of blind Bartimaeus, who cried out to Him by the roadside (Mark 10:46–52), and the man born blind, whose eyes Jesus… Read more

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Spiritual Resources For Intercession

Spiritual resources for intercession have been a part of my upbringing because I have heard certain prayers and sayings used throughout […]

]]> da9d7254ae7cfadebd97d341aa854165 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84081/#acomment-84113 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:36:38 -0400 I agree. Biographical Bible studies give us a much fuller understanding of the person we’re studying. Looking at the meaning of their name, the circumstances surrounding their birth, their life and ministry, and even the manner of their death provides valuable insights into how God worked through them. I also find it fascinating to see how… Read more

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Lesson 17 shows you how to do a biographical Bible study. I really enjoyed this one as I chose John the Baptist to do my study on. A biographical study is exactly what you […]

]]> 74ca186c6619ee165ed44d9683e9314a Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84096/#acomment-84112 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:27:30 -0400 One lesson that spoke to me was how the Israelites kept complaining even after seeing God’s amazing works. He rescued them from Egypt, provided food, water, and protection, yet they still focused on what they lacked. I realize I can sometimes do the same. It is easy to complain about unanswered prayers or difficult situations while overlooking… Read more

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One thing that really stood out to me in Exodus 1–18 was how quickly the Israelites forgot what God had already done for them. As I was reading, I kept thinking, we often remember […]

]]> 24ec93f4cfdb44cf2e1a30e3bf173517 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: One thing that amazed me was learning about the Hebrew […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84111/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:12:08 -0400 One thing that amazed me was learning about the Hebrew words raqia and raqa. In Genesis 1, raqia is the sky that God spread out to hold back the waters above. It shows God’s amazing power to bring order out of chaos. The word raqa means “to hammer” or “to beat out,” like a worker shaping metal. I think this gives us a picture of God’s… Read more

]]> 0 43f5813bda271108ab41cb93f483486b Jeff Jacinto posted an update: My favorite part of this study was when Tim talked […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84110/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:10:51 -0400 My favorite part of this study was when Tim talked about Scripture, Communication, Language, and Culture. He said reading the Bible is like visiting a new country. If you want to understand a place, you need to learn its language, history, culture, and the way people think. The Bible is the same. I learned this during a mission trip. At first,… Read more

]]> 0 b4414eeb2226f5830d4dc3009d7dd717 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: When Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12:2–4, “I know a man in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84109/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:07:21 -0400 When Paul said in 2 Corinthians 12:2–4, “I know a man in Christ caught up to the third heaven,” he was actually talking about himself. He spoke in the third person to show that going to heaven was not his achievement but a gift of God’s grace. Paul even admitted, “Whether in the body or out of the body I do not know,” so he wasn’t sure if it… Read more

]]> 1 b5bdc47800195d98f550fc9b75a35a65 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83942/#acomment-84006 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:36:39 -0400 This is good stuff, Misael. aIt sounds like mobilized believers are people who are truly living in the Spirit and setting the world on fire for Christ. I believe genuine faith is demonstrated by taking an active role in building God’s Kingdom, not by remaining passive. As Christians, we’re called to use our gifts, serve others, and boldly…

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Chapter 15: “The Mobilized”

Focused on the state and responsibility of the mobilized believer, this chapter contrasts inaction with an engaged, dynamic Christian […]

]]> 12d69e1628de67a5e6c2fffe5ebe7b86 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83957/#acomment-84005 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:23:21 -0400 Thanks for sharing, Melanie! I totally agree. I used to think conjunctions or logical connectors were only a feature of modern English. But they’re actually found throughout the Gospels, which were originally written in Greek. For example, Mark frequently uses the word kai (“and”) not just to connect words or sentences, but to create a sense…

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Lesson 13

In the chapter, we learn how to do a paragraph study. Ths was interesting to me because some of our attention is directed to watch for noun, […]

]]> 7845c788927571f2c7f3b26b95c62464 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Ephrem the Syrian taught that Gan-ʿEden ("Garden […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84004/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:07:19 -0400 Ephrem the Syrian taught that Gan-ʿEden (“Garden of Delight”) was a holy mountain and a sanctuary where heaven and earth met. In his Hymns on Paradise, he describes Eden as both a real earthly garden and a heavenly place that connected God and humanity. This helped me better understand Tim’s explanation that heaven and earth were once…

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]]> 2 744e18d4f09f8f5aab4b1ef471f8f8ab Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83972/#acomment-84003 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:26:24 -0400 Amen to this, Brian! Gennēthē anōthen literally means “born from above,” although some translations render it as “born again” or “born anew.” John Chrysostom explains that just as our first birth gives us physical life, being born from above gives us new spiritual and heavenly life through the Holy Spirit. In Baptism, the Holy Spirit renews us,…

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What an amazing chapter in this course! There was so much unpacked here. There are prerequisites we must accomplish to come to know the voice of God. First, diving into the […]

]]> c93570ec4cdf492d880e95ddb7ca4af3 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Genesis 1:1 reminds me that the ancient Hebrews […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84002/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:08:15 -0400 Genesis 1:1 reminds me that the ancient Hebrews weren’t trying to explain creation through science or history. When they said “the heavens and the earth” (hashamayim and ha’aretz), they were simply declaring that God created everything above and everything below—in other words, everything that exists (Genesis 1:1). The heavens included the sky,…

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]]> 1 cb76647565ea7667c27cced60b3b21c9 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83970/#acomment-83998 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:16:57 -0400 Hi James, I agree with you. Before the Israelites reached Jericho, they went through a long but necessary season of training in the wilderness. It was like God’s bootcamp, preparing them for what lay ahead. If they were going to possess the Promised Land, they first had to learn to live as a people who were pure, holy, and set apart for God.

In reply to - James posted an update The theme of the holiness of God is continued from the book of Leviticus into the book of Numbers, which reveals God’s instruction and preparation of His people to enter the Promised Land […] ]]> 384bf6b31663ba6bb42d2a88a07ad8d8 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83986/#acomment-83995 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:05:11 -0400 In the book of Joshua, the Valley of Achor was known as a place of judgment because of Israel’s disobedience (Joshua 7:24–26). But in Hosea, God transformed it into a symbol of restoration and hope (Hosea 2:15). What a beautiful reminder that our story doesn’t have to end in pain, suffering, or discipline. God has the power to turn our worst… Read more

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Chapter 17: After Achor

Chapter 17 addresses how to overcome setbacks, sin, and ministry failure. Drawing from Israel’s historical experience in the Valley of Achor, […]

]]> b1e4c9318fede73a6a5563158d060698 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: In 2006, at 24 years old, I applied for my first […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83994/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:52:45 -0400 In 2006, at 24 years old, I applied for my first corporate job at the 52-storey PBCom Tower in Makati city. The building was so massive that I got lost among the elevator wells, surrounded by hundreds of people rushing through the skyscraper. I felt so small and insignificant until the recruiter called, found me, welcomed me with snacks,… Read more

]]> 0 f7ccba9cf0e794d5845490c007b88c21 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83744/#acomment-83835 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:02:24 -0400 This was insightful, Nfor. “What you intended for evil, God intended for good” (Genesis 50:20). Life may feel messy, dark, and uncertain, but God is never out of options. He can redeem broken chapters, transform pain into purpose, and bring unexpected blessings from the very things meant to defeat us.

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Course: Joseph

Session 27: Jacob’s Burial

No matter what, the divine purpose will work itself out and is working itself out. There’s nothing we can do that can thwart it, but at the same […]

]]> 557f789cd709e6aaa37472a79ec51e0a Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83769/#acomment-83834 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:56:57 -0400 God models compassionate listening. He heard Israel’s cries, saw their suffering, and knew their pain (Exodus 3:7–8). He is near the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Spiritual direction begins with listening before speaking. When we truly hear and empathize, we reflect the heart of God.

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In this lesson pastor Hoekstra turned from the theological basis for biblical counseling to the practical application. He outlined several principals for counseling but warned […]

]]> 89b2f38a05cd8e0609d630309f60320f Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83775/#acomment-83833 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:50:10 -0400 Thanks for laying out the four steps so clearly—you just saved the rest of us from wandering in the wilderness of Bible study! Your curiosity about how translators worked is refreshing too. Keep asking those questions; that’s often where great learning begins.

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Chapter 12

This chapter gives another bible study method called chapttr study method. It is the study of the bible chapter by chapter. The four steps of the chapter study method […]

]]> d12023d4c2f9d38d30ffce7f6b4ba76e Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83819/#acomment-83832 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:44:55 -0400 Israel kept forgetting the Sabbath of Sabbaths (7 × 7 + 1)—it’s like setting a calendar reminder and hitting “Snooze” for centuries (Leviticus 25). So Jesus stepped in and said, “I’ll handle it,” proclaiming the true Jubilee (Luke 4:18–21). With him, creation gets a divine reboot—same world, brand-new beginning.

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The seventh day of creation, uniquely endless, symbolizes God’s eternal presence among humanity. Jesus identifies himself as inaugurating this ultimate Sabbath rest and the super […]

]]> 46b682009a69f529ea3a9a7b75717478 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: A beautiful design pattern in Scripture appears in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83831/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:36:30 -0400 A beautiful design pattern in Scripture appears in the wilderness. Israel spent forty years in the desert, repeatedly failing God’s tests through grumbling, unbelief, and idolatry (Exodus 16–17; Numbers 14; 25). Jesus, however, spent forty days in the wilderness and faced three temptations from Satan, yet responded each time with faithful… Read more

]]> 1 dd3794ed5a5a1e5f799f225b30de5d02 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: One narrative analogy in Genesis is the repeated idea of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83830/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:20:04 -0400 One narrative analogy in Genesis is the repeated idea of men “taking” women. Abraham took Hagar, Sarah’s slave, at Sarah’s urging (Genesis 16:1–4). The sons of God took wives of their choosing (Genesis 6:1–2). Pharaoh and later Abimelech took Sarah into their households because of her beauty (Genesis 12:14–15; 20:1–2). In each case,…

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]]> 1 07935614fd2f42145bc55ba9405ad4dd Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83609/#acomment-83659 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:56:28 -0400 Amos reminds us that worship without justice is empty before God. A faith that sings praises but neglects the poor is incomplete. As James teaches, “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone” (James 2:24). Genuine faith always bears fruit in love, mercy, and compassion for those in need.

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Course Old Testament Bible Survey

Chapter 31 Amos

The book of Amos was written by the prophet Amos to the people of Israel. Its main purpose was to call the nation back to God […]

]]> 375c3ea4e08a405cbbc1c742508ff7a5 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83611/#acomment-83655 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:46:51 -0400 Thank you for the clear explanation. It also raises an important question for reflection: if Christ’s death on the cross made us righteous and justified before God, can that righteousness or justification ever be lost? Understanding how sanctification relates to justification is essential to answering this important biblical question.

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Lesson 20

They’re 3 concepts that we need to understand about sanctification. Past sanctification, present sanctification and future sanctification.

Dr Hocking clearly explained […]

]]> c042768bdf03fc9a8b54279589cbb28c Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83634/#acomment-83654 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:22:36 -0400 I agree. If Adam and Eve had simply admitted their wrongdoing and sincerely asked God for forgiveness, the story would have unfolded very differently. Instead, they hid from His presence and shifted the blame. God’s mercy has always been greater than our failures. He gladly forgives every heart that comes to Him in sincere repentance.

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I learned so much from the Bible Journey Part one. Reading Genesis chapters 1-11 gave me so much insight on things I did not know and after really studying the words I was able […]

]]> 67bcbaf79f2e79eee078a0859d85538a Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83641/#acomment-83653 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:17:09 -0400 I completely agree. The ninefold Fruit of the Spirit reveals the transforming work of the Holy Spirit within us. As He dwells in our hearts, we become new creations, reflecting Christ through love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Live with the Spirit and change the whole world.

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CHAPTER 11: Fruit Of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 11 details the character transformation that occurs when a believer yields to the Holy Spirit, focusing on the ninefold […]

]]> 940aeea5f173a3be9753281df7e35c60 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Robert Alter observes that biblical authors create […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83652/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:06:05 -0400 Robert Alter observes that biblical authors create meaning by repeating key words and narrative patterns. In Genesis 3:6, Eve “took” (lāqaḥ) the fruit and “gave” (nāṯan) it to her husband, who then “ate” (ʾākal). The same sequence reappears in Genesis 16:3: Sarah “took” (lāqaḥ) Hagar and “gave” (nāṯan) her to Abraham, who then conceived a… Read more

]]> 1 59a27dfa2243d4d23f9da86d2e5c03a6 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Robert Alter notes that biblical narratives […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83651/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:05:45 -0400 Robert Alter notes that biblical narratives often communicate through contrast and reversal. In Genesis 11:4, the builders of Babel declare, “Let us make (naʿăśeh) a name (šēm) for ourselves,” seeking greatness through human ambition. Immediately afterward, Genesis 12:2 presents the opposite movement: God tells Abram, “I will make… Read more

]]> 1 ab6357a7c02edc74a23be0cba2bac0e2 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Robert Alter explains that repeated words and phrases act […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83650/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:05:24 -0400 Robert Alter explains that repeated words and phrases act as literary signposts, guiding readers to the heart of a biblical narrative. Throughout the plague stories, God repeatedly commands Pharaoh, “Let my people go” (šallaḥ ʾet-ʿammî; Exod. 5:1; 7:16; 8:1, 20; 9:1, 13; 10:3). This refrain is more than a demand for political freedom; it reveals… Read more

]]> 0 24fd04b93551697f6d9877c7b9d6feaa Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Repetition is a significant literary device in the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83588/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:51 -0400 Repetition is a significant literary device in the Hebrew Bible, drawing readers’ attention to theological truths rather than merely repeating information. In 2 Kings 4:1–7, the repeated actions of borrowing empty jars, pouring the oil, and filling each vessel emphasize God’s abundant provision through faithful obedience. The continual refrain… Read more

]]> 0 6e14c28a384f767407f990bc84d3b966 Jeff Jacinto posted an update: Martin Buber described certain repeated biblical terms […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83587/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:39:04 -0400 Martin Buber described certain repeated biblical terms as “lead words” because they guide readers to the deeper meaning of Scripture. Recognizing these recurring words enriches interpretation by revealing theological connections across different narratives. For example, nēs (“banner,” Exodus 17:15) portrays God as the rallying point and source…

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]]> 0 b321f395a2d3bb20063220b0ce77c49f Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83522/#acomment-83586 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:28:00 -0400 I love this! Jesus flipped the world’s idea of power upside down. He came to serve, not to be served (Mark 10:45), proving that real strength is found in meekness and humility. Sure, there’s a place for righteous indignation—but if we’re flipping tables every Monday, we might need a heart check. May we lead like Jesus: humble, loving, and always…

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Jesus, Part III

This lesson helped me understand how different Jesus is from the way the world normally views leadership and power. Jesus had all authority, yet He never forced […]

]]> 039c275e20e711837a9871ec3ea47842 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83526/#acomment-83585 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:23:59 -0400 I totally agree. A text can never be translated perfectly from one language to another. That’s why we have both word-for-word (literal) and thought-for-thought (dynamic equivalence) translations. While knowing the literal meaning is valuable, it’s even more important to understand the context in which the words were written. Context helps us…

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In reply to - Elizabeth Ebeka posted an update Words have several meanings and understanding, of course. It has always baffled me when people read the Bible and try to confine the words to a si gle meaning. And of […] ]]> 1f1b258ba8c9b63042ab445b162b0ca0 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83528/#acomment-83584 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:17:41 -0400 Thank you for your reflection, Olivia. I believe the gift of tongues is given within a community where God also provides someone with the gift of interpretation. Many Christians understand this differently, and that’s okay. For me, 1 Corinthians 12:7 reminds us that the gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good—not for self-promotion or…

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Continuing through this study, Chuck Smith makes a really fascinating point about why speaking in tongues is so difficult for people to accept. They argue it’s a direct ‘affront to […]

]]> 6adae65e74994a73eefb617837a164be Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83549/#acomment-83583 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:08:11 -0400 I really like this. The stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel), and Joseph aren’t just separate accounts—they fit together like one beautiful story. Each generation repeats themes of faith, failure, forgiveness, and God’s promises. When you see them together, you realize God has been faithfully carrying out His plan from one generation to the next.

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Course: Jacob

Session 3: Abraham Replays the Melody

This melody is like a lens we can look through to see our own stories and life experiences in a new way. The thematic melody of […]

]]> 0512d11d2ed1913d9a96808d7e6fcbd2 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83559/#acomment-83581 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:15 -0400 Amen! The charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit are given for the edification of the Church, not for our own glory or self-promotion. They are entrusted to us to build up the Body of Christ and advance God’s Kingdom. May you continue to be filled with the Holy Spirit and faithfully receive and use His gifts for His glory.

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Chapter 9: Sign Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

This chapter examines the supernatural “sign gifts,” which include miracles, healings, special faith, and diversities of […]

]]> 394d15f6353dc63ddc6e45dea2a0ad98 Jeff Jacinto posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83574/#acomment-83580 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:54:05 -0400 I completely agree, Ilrick. Jesus reminds us, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). He also assures us, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). Instead of allowing worry to consume us,…

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In reply to - Ilrick Geffrard posted an update Lesson 19


As I reflect, I ask myself: Isn’t this a sin? Isn’t it an act of disobedience when we become consumed with the worries of life, bad news, our future, what we will eat, […]

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