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Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:42:38 -0400

Your post shows that God can reach anyone anywhere. He is concerned about the individual and will use anyone who is willing.

In reply to - Wayne A. Clarris posted an update

It is quite easy to consider prison as an institution where people who made bad choices in life are supposed to reside. Nevertheless, this lesson shattered all my […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:40:13 -0400

I had forgotten about the Auca since I took this course a while ago. What an awesome display of the desire to have God’s word in a form that you can understand. The time and creativity to translate words, ideas and themes into carvings is a true testimony to the desire to be in God’s word once it is presented to you.

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I really enjoyed diving into this chapter on the different versions of the bible. It’s mostly about the nuances of translation, but the part that truly blew me away was the story […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focused on the real power behind […]

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:34:12 -0400

This lesson focused on the real power behind everything, God. Supreme power looks like authority over the natural and spiritual world.

God has the power over nature, the wind the seas, the mountains, all of it.God has the power over the animals. God has power over time and space. He has these powers because He was in existence before any of…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:17:03 -0400

Jason, I got a lot out of this course when I took it. I especially had a new appreciation for different readings of the Bible. I was (and still am mostly) a NIV reader , however I also have started with the King James (mostly because OBI uses it) as well as the ESV.

In reply to - Jason Ledford posted an update Creative Bible study

Chapter 3 Versions of the bible

The bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. There are many versions of the bible, they fall into 2 […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:12:58 -0400

Roscoe, well articulated post. I love the realization that not all study is about gaining knowledge, but seeing God more accurately and personally.

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

What stands out most to me in this final module is the “glasses” illustration and how it captures the entire purpose of studying the Holy Spirit. The idea that Scripture becomes […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson discussed the difference in religion and […]

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:09:07 -0400

This lesson discussed the difference in religion and the power of God.

Religion is the attempt of man to know God. It comes with various rituals and regulations. Works and words without power. False claims and bad theology and doctrines.

Spiritual power is God’s kingdom is action. The power of God is the visible demonstration of His desire…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:06:08 -0400

The Dead Sea scrolls are important in the fact that they show the text to be historically accurate with very few textual varients. The Hebrew/Jewish traditional acceptance of the Old Testament books or writings trumps and supercedes any council that “canonized” the books of the Old Testament.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update To be a part of the canon, the books needed to be circulated, read, and accepted without reservation as being divinely inspired. That’s the other interesting thing. They didn’t take […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focused on the final spiritual battle, the […]

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:55:05 -0400

This lesson focused on the final spiritual battle, the final conflict between god and evil, between God and Satan. This is one part of the strategies of spiritual warfare that we as believers are not a prt of.

This is the end of age battles between Jesus and Saten. Jesus has already won the war even though the final battle have not taken place!

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:40:45 -0400

Creative Bible Study Methods is a great course. Chapter one certainly sets the tone. In textual apologetics of the Scriptures, having an open chain of authorship and transmission shows that no one single person had control over the entirety at one time. So no one can say that an individual changed or corrupted it. In a closed chain system,…

In reply to - Alisha Johnson posted an update

One of the most fascinating thoughts I have always had and a small reminder in lesson one, is realizing how the Bible was written by so many different people over centuries, yet […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:34:58 -0400

Did the lesson give any sources telling us how we can write to inmates?

In reply to - Wayne A. Clarris posted an update

What stood out most to me in Jail and Ministey Lesson 11, is the idea that God’s greatest treasures are often hidden in the places people overlook—especially prisons. It […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focused on how a believer can lose a […]

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:33:23 -0400

This lesson focused on how a believer can lose a spiritual battle, yet win the war.

All believers will fail multiple times throughout their lives. There are numerous examples of patriarchs doing just this. A few examples are King David, Elijah and Joshua. They all failed, but used the counter strategies of God to get back in the battle!

The…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:45:31 -0400

Great post.

The perfect fulfillment of Biblical prophecy is one of my favorite topics to use for the apologetics authenticity of the Bible.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update In the Bible there are two kinds of prophecy. There is fulfilled prophecy and of course, unfulfilled prophecy. In terms of fulfillment, certainly inspiration guarantees the […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:42:30 -0400

I couldn’t agree more with your synopsis of the lesson.

More times than I care to count I hear from someone who I am witnessing to that they “are not religious” or that a “religious system or person hurt them in the past”. These past experiences they had are often because the “religious person” was a poor representative of true Christianity.

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Power Principles- Chapter one

In this chapter, religion is discussed and how religion has been used

to damage people’s lives. What stood out to me was that the Lord wants to

not […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:35:54 -0400

Seeing progress more frequently helps with motivation. Thank you for the update.

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Over the next few days, we will be making a slight change to the site so that when you log in, you will start on the student dashboard page. This will give you quick access to the […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focused on one of the harsh realities of […]

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:58 -0400

This lesson focused on one of the harsh realities of battle, the casualties. Christians can becomes casualties of spiritual warfare through suffering. God does not promise a life free of suffering to a believer, quite the opposite is promised. Even though suffering will come, we have God’s promises that they can be used for good.

Suffering…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:10:38 -0400

Love this post and the three approaches you outlined. Spreading the Gospel message does not have to be overly complicated. The Bible gives us the message in a simple and easy way to share with anyone.

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“The Methods: Personal Evangelism”- this is sharing the Gospel personally with individuals, it is always a one-to-one evangelism process. There are three ways in which […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:05:56 -0400

We see the pattern you outlined woven all throughout the scriptures. King David does it after his affair with Bathsheba, Peter does it after he tries to rebuke Christ, and all throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites repeat that pattern.

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The topic covers a few steps to take in order to recover from the snare of the enemy

Step 1: RECOGNIZED YOUR FAILURE

Joshua recognized and admitted his failure at iA (Joshua 7:8)

Step […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focused on the multiplication methodology […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:58:50 -0400

This lesson focused on the multiplication methodology of “Extension Training” as used by the apostle Paul in Ephesus (Acts 19).

Paul knew the new concerts would need a system of training to effectively spread the gospel message in a town know for pagan practices.

He organized a “school” that had a two year training program. That same need…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:05:21 -0400

If you are someone who will be using their Bible study to lead a small group or even pastoral teaching, outlines and charts will become useful and important. Also learning how to file the outlines for future reference will be key.

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

This is a very useful tool to take your Bible Study to the next level. First with marking, you can use different colors to highlight verses for a specific purpose. For example Red would […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson looked at the many ways our local churches […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:55:31 -0400

This lesson looked at the many ways our local churches may be stunted when it comes to real spiritual and conversion growth.

There are too many potential reasons why some churches fail to grow properly.

One such opportunity is lack of spiritual nourishment. The services are watered down and basic, no deep truths or harder theological concepts…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:25:52 -0400

Sometimes I don’t think the Holy Spirit is thought of on an equal plan as the Father and the Son. When we take a deep look into the scriptures, the Holy Spirit is active during all major Biblical events.

One of my new favorite Bible verses is Romans 8:11, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who…

In reply to - Roscoe Meeks posted an update

What stands out most to me in these notes is how personal and active the Holy Spirit is in connecting believers to the presence of Jesus. The idea of the Spirit as the paraclete—the […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:18:13 -0400

I have always loved the concept of the Nephilim. One thing that amazes me the most is that the Nephilim were around before and after the flood. Genesis 6:4 says,” The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (before the flood)-and also afterward-…”

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update

This session focused on the identity of the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6:4. Genesis 6:4 is where we meet the Nephilim, the fallen giant warriors born from the unlawful marriage […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson in Methodologies of Multiplication focused […]

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:10:23 -0400

This lesson in Methodologies of Multiplication focused on the calling of the disciples of Jesus and the great commission. The goal in discipleship is to teach a new convert how to grow from a convert to a disciple.

With time, teaching and prayer, converts can become amazing disciples and evangelists for Christ. There are several fruits…

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focuses on how the enemy attacks the high […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:32:47 -0400

This lesson focuses on how the enemy attacks the high places of our society and how Satan is a imitator of God. Satan has infiltrated the highest place in the land, the local church.

Satan imitates every aspect of God as he can. Satan has his own Trinity, his three actors are the Devil himself, the beast and the false prophet as found in…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:39 -0400

When I did this lesson, I had no idea of the amount of verses or attention the Bible gives to the tongue. The tongue would be a great topical study!

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Strategies for spiritual Warfare

Chapter-15

Another area that will be challenging to the christian soldier

along with the battle of the mind, is the battle with the tongue.

This is […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:55:04 -0400

Great synopsis of the lesson. The more someone reads the Old Testament, the more we can see the foreshadowing and nessecity of Jesus.

In reply to - Shadrack posted an update

This lesson analyzed the literary structure of Genesis 1-11 to identify two symmetrical patterns of creation, failure, rebellion, and redemption. Both cycles end by having God choose […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson in Strategies of Spiritual Warfare deals […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:52:24 -0400

This lesson in Strategies of Spiritual Warfare deals with the transfer of spirits.The term “transfer” means to convey from one person to another, and the word “spirit” in this context refers to the character, attitude, or motive behind an action, not a demon.

We have worldly examples of this transfer of character or attitude. We see it when…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:01:30 -0400

I liked this lesson as it shows us how we can use our offensive weapons to take spiritual ground thom the enemy. Prayer is one of our most powerful weapons. I also liked the concept of pulling down strongholds and casting away.

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Continuing the lessons in this course. This chapter shows how to start to take ground against the enemy. Prayer is the front line before drawing the sword of the spirit and advancing. […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:55:47 -0400

I think you will really enjoy this course. The first few lessons give you a thorough overview of how the Bible is organized. After that each lesson builds upon itself into a more detailed way of studying , not just reading, the Bible.

In reply to - Micah Castro Mangalao posted an update

What I like about this chapter is that it gave me a guide on how to successfully read the Bible. First is that we have to read daily. God’s Word is our spiritual food and […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: The final was church growth happens using the […]

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:51:21 -0400

The final was church growth happens using the multiplication method is bridging growth. Bridging growth occurs when a church extends itself across linguistic, or ethnic gaps to plant a new church in a different culture.

Many modern churchgoers are familiar with this methodology of multiplication as we are used to hearing in our local churches…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:18:46 -0400

When I took this lesson, I felt the same way. When we realize that every individual word that was inspired through the Holy Spirit had meaning, purpose and contextual importance. I have since been looking up a lot of key words in verses in the New Testament to see what the Koine Greek word really was, and the context behind it. I’ve…

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This lesson builds on previous lessons narrowing the focus down from the book all the way to the individual word. Out of this series, studying the word has probably had the greatest impact […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:13:46 -0400

I just did this lesson a few days ago. I have really been focusing since then on what I allow myself to see and hear. Trying to take every thought captive and think before I speak.

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Strategies for spiritual Warfare

Chapter-15

There is no battle ground that will cause more intense fighting

for the Christian soldier than the mind. The mind is something that […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: The next step in the growth and multiplication of the […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:11:09 -0400

The next step in the growth and multiplication of the early church was through church extension. Extension growth occurs when a church starts another church in a similar culture.

Church extension is important because it allows more people to have a church close to them in the same area. Church extension can happen in one of four ways.

1. One…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:47:33 -0400

Oh, I can’t wait to take this course. As someone who loves the apologetics side of evangelism, the authenticity and reliability of the Bible is a main point of contention for a lot of non believers.

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Module 2 The origin of the Hebew Bible

Session 10 the origin of the Bible from Historical Perspective.

This session continues the idea of the formation of the text and its compilation. It […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:42:04 -0400

I enjoyed this lesson as well. As you mentioned, I too started using Bible study tools again that I hadn’t used in years.

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

This chapter goes over the proper use of the Bible Study tools. Even though there are many tools we can use the most reliable and effective tool we have is the Holy Spirit. The best way […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: Once a church, or in the days of the apostles and […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:36:25 -0400

Once a church, or in the days of the apostles and home gatherings (home churches) one primary method of multiplication was exspansion. This type of growth is when believers win new converts to Christ and bring them into fellowship with their own local church.

This type of growth was mentioned often in the writing of the early church. Acts…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:28:00 -0400

I just did this lesson recently. It reminds me to take every thought captive and do my best to not give Satan a foothold in my life.

In reply to - James posted an update Biblically speaking, for the believer, spiritual warfare is simply the fight to believe God’s truth over the enemy’s lies. The way that the enemy attacks and affects Christians is by […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:25:16 -0400

Wayne, well written concerning the value of a class of people Jesus commands us to reach out to and care for.

I am taking a course called Methodologies of Multiplication, it’s focus is on ways to multiply the body of believers. It always indicates the action of “going”, actively going to were the lost are and presenting the good news of the…

In reply to - Wayne A. Clarris posted an update

The part of this teaching that I found most compelling was the notion of transformed prisoners becoming “spiritual warriors”—of those who are cast out by society becoming the […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This was a big lesson. It discussed the battle over […]

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:18:15 -0400

This was a big lesson. It discussed the battle over the territory of physical and financial health. These are two things that everyone, believer or non believer, deals with each and every day. After reading this lesson, I can only assume that most people struggle in both these areas, mostly in the understanding of were these struggles…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:20:02 -0400

Great post. God’s thelema will for our live will never go against His written word or His character. As you correctly stated, prayer and patience are the most needed precursor in understanding God’s will for our lives.

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Knowing God’s Voice

Chapter-5

In this chapter, knowing the will of God is discussed. I have a phrase

that has been spoken by some believers, that simply says “It is

not possible […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:14:19 -0400

This sounds like a powerful lesson. A lesson that evokes strong personal reflection. In todays society and culture, it is becoming from and more difficult to surrender to the authorities that are in power.

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POWER PRINCIPLE NINE: POWER OF AUTHORITY

In this lesson we learn that God establishes all authority. Meaning any authority on earth that is not instructing you to do something outside […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: Lesson 17 focused on the story in Nehemiah concerning […]

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:01:04 -0400

Lesson 17 focused on the story in Nehemiah concerning the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, and the parallel to our own duty to repair and rebuild any damaged spiritual walls we may have in our own lives.

Nehemiah starts the rebuilding process with self recognition of sin. Once he has repented and prayed, he begins the work of rebuilding.…

Jeff Shott posted an update: I never really realized how much the Bible talks about […]

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:52:09 -0400

I never really realized how much the Bible talks about the affects of the tongue. The tongue is compared to deadly poison (James 3:8), a fountain of either fresh or bitter water (James 3:11) and a deep pit (Proverbs 22:14). Control over the tongue is equal to control of ones heart and emotions.

An old country pastor I once had said, “What’s…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:52:03 -0400

This lesson will be the next one I take in this course. Your post made me excited to get to it. I love the reminder that Jesus came (an action of movement) for the lost. He is always our perfect example of what it means to do God’s will.

In reply to - Pieter van der Merwe posted an update

“Expansion Growth”- Expansion growth is when a local church adds new believers of converts to the church. It is not believers moving from one church to another, as then […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:47:31 -0400

How hard it is to totally rely on God when we have been trained since birth to rely on earthy things such as parents, family, money, job security, education and the endless commercials and advertisements that show us products to make our lives better and that we “can’t live without”.

Lucky for us that God does provide scriptural guidance for…

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In this sermon from Luke 12, Pastor Steve explores how we can break free from financial bondage by understanding the dangerous trap of mammon. Mammon refers to the ungodly force that […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: This lesson focused on how the Church can grow through […]

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:38:53 -0400

This lesson focused on how the Church can grow through the internal growth of its members. When church members internally grow in the faith, they can be bold evangelists in spreading the Gospel message.

Internal spiritual growth for a believer often has these several characteristics.

1. An increase in spiritual knowledge.

2. Proper application…

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:21:27 -0400

@Pieter thank you

In reply to - Jeff Shott posted an update

I often say in my posts that the lesson I just read was one of my favorites. Most true once again this lesson.

This lesson was about how the laity, non paid members of the church, […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:21 -0400

I thoroughly enjoyed this whole course. This lesson is very good at explaining symbolism. I often hear that the Bible interprets the Bible. Understanding symbolic language used in the Bible helps when studying difficult books like Daniel and Revelation. I like the concept of “first mention”, if a symbol or poetic emblem is used, when in…

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In this lesson, we went into the symbols that are used in the word. I guess I never really paid much attention to the symbolism (or should I say, “I once was blind but now I […]

Jeff Shott posted a new activity comment

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:59 -0400

There is a great quote that says, “If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you”. If a Christian continually displayed the fruits of the Spirit in their daily lives. I believe there would be an avalanche of evidence. An open and shut case.

In reply to - James posted an update John 15 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be […]

Jeff Shott posted an update: Another great lesson in this course. Understanding what […]

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:29:55 -0400

Another great lesson in this course. Understanding what the “Church” is, in context, and from a Biblical point of view is paramount in todays society.

Many “Christian in name” institutions claim to be thee one and only apostolic Church. They have claims that the church (their Church) is the institution that was established by Christ. If you…