Online Bible Institute | Jeremy Rockstroh | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jeremyrockstroh/activity/ Activity feed for Jeremy Rockstroh. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:57:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 615ea08b0ff00ee5bff08d6a37f3e604 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84501/#acomment-84520 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:05:02 -0400 Great point. I often see this arguement that it’s demeaning from feminists/athiests. However, both men and women have their roles designed by God to compliment each other!

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The Hebrew word ezer (help) in Genesis 2:18 challenge common English interpretations of “helper,” especially regarding gender roles and social status. As a women, being told I was made to […]

]]> dd4c315c238907e8a8c0b51c85ed6ddd Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84507/#acomment-84519 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:03:40 -0400 Wow awesome post. I never looked at it this way. I am going to re-read Job from this perspective!

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Lesson 19 is on poetry in the Bible. There are actually more books of the Bible that are considered poetry that I thought. Like Job, who knew that was poetry?!?! The poetry in […]

]]> 4718db3055b55079c111d050ce17747e Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84510/#acomment-84518 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:02:51 -0400 Wow this looks incredibly interesting! Great summary, I am intrigued.

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Session 9 stood out to me because it demonstrated how carefully studying the structure of a passage can unlock its meaning. Instead of rushing through Genesis 6:1–4, the lesson […]

]]> 292b1029ae1509b95ad4f32526e36799 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84516/#acomment-84517 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:01:42 -0400 Repentence is extremely important. Many people think you can live and sin just ask for forgiveness. However, Jesus preached repentance and turning away from your sin.

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 2: ENLISTING IN GOD’S ARMY

I’m going to be talking about Repentance and the importance of Repentance. […]

]]> f3e81f83727d65c7726daa7e1f1fd6b6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 9 traced the development of the Hebrew Bible […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84515/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:47:25 -0400 Session 9 traced the development of the Hebrew Bible after Moses by showing how Joshua and the prophets preserved and advanced God’s revelation. Joshua is seen as the guardian of Moses’ teachings. He carefully read and publicly proclaimed the Torah while renewing Israel’s covenant with God. As Israel enters the period of the judges and later… Read more

]]> 1 8f1dba649bfc94d95044dafb703bacf1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 8 explored the earliest references to the writing […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84514/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:44:50 -0400 Session 8 explored the earliest references to the writing of Scripture within the Bible, using Moses as the main example. The first example is Israel’s victory over the Amalekites, when God instructs Moses to record the event so future generations will remember His acts. The second occurs at Mount Sinai where Moses writes the covenant laws… Read more

]]> 1 5b68f76bf85f0325065c33d2e556590b Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 7 explained the relationship between the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84513/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:40:45 -0400 Session 7 explained the relationship between the Holy Spirit, human authors, and the inspiration of Scripture. Paul’s description of Scripture as “God-breathed” in 2 Timothy 3:16 challenged the assumption that the Bible was the word of God without human involvement. In actuality, biblical authors remained fully engaged with their… Read more

]]> 0 eae984c230693d17a3ec4a1334d3f825 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 6 explained how the opening chapters of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84460/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:18:25 -0400 Session 6 explained how the opening chapters of Psalms continue the themes introduced at the conclusion of the Torah and the Prophets, and reinforced the unity of the Hebrew Bible. Psalm 1 mirrors Joshua 1 by describing the righteous person as one who delights in and meditates on God’s Torah day and night. A person like this is compared to a…

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]]> 0 3d3fa54987b75ad2bdca536d3fe6d1d4 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 5 explained the ending of the Torah and the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84459/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:14:57 -0400 Session 5 explained the ending of the Torah and the opening of the Former Prophets to show how the Hebrew Bible presents a unified storyline. The group focused on Moses’ death in Deuteronomy 34, and shows that the writing is from a later historical perspective and intentionally leaves us expecting another prophet like Moses, as promised in…

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]]> 0 72848784bac70717b6d5bf896401a0d4 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 4 focused on the importance of the Dead Sea […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84458/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:10:49 -0400 Session 4 focused on the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and how they provide insight into the way the Hebrew Bible was read before the time of Jesus. The scrolls were hidden in caves before the Roman destruction of the region, and these manuscripts became the oldest surviving copies of books from the Hebrew Bible. Theyre massively… Read more

]]> 0 dd5e6537547fcc74af3041c6e8ef45f0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83549/#acomment-83562 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:30:30 -0400 Genesis is such an interesting book. You could spend a lifetime studying it!

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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 […]

]]> 8d85286592b82fb3fad1c1d4eba3b0a4 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83558/#acomment-83561 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:29:42 -0400 Spiritual gifts are an awesome topic. There’s lots of surveys you can take online to help you identify your strengths in the church to better serve the Kingdom!

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Chapter 8: Serving Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Chapter 8 details the serving gifts, which equip believers to provide practical support and administrative strength […]

]]> cb8d7e719f2d27e7aa48d6faf0ee60aa Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session 3 explains how Jesus and the early […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83560/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:28:30 -0400 Session 3 explains how Jesus and the early apostles understood and organized the Hebrew Scriptures. It explains that “Old Testament” is a later Christian term and that “Hebrew Bible” or “Tanakh” is a more commoin description. Jesus commonly referred to the Scriptures using a three-part structure: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Psalms or…

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]]> 0 36c433095cff9d0729a6378e95f607e0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83255/#acomment-83269 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:36:53 -0400 I totally agree! I think its important the church doesn’t just stay and spread the gospel within its own 4 walls. I used to attend a church that had zero outreach. We have to get outside the church building and bring others inside and to Christ!

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Course Developing a Biblical Worldview

Chapter 6 The Church in the World.

This chapter tells how the Church should serve as Israel was called to do. Its purpose is to […]

]]> 7b8faffeb948d4cbbf0e0a8fc9053e19 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83262/#acomment-83268 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:35:40 -0400 I just started Session 1. Im looking forward to this course based on your posts. I have a lot to learn about the OT.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update The Torah reveals the fundamental purpose of Scripture. First, it proclaims salvation, for God graciously delivers His people (Exod. 14:30–31; 17:8–16). Second, it establishes a […] ]]> 659b48b8add5f3bdc0120a71fddf6b86 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Session of the Intro to the Hebrew Bible course focused […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83267/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:34:14 -0400 Session of the Intro to the Hebrew Bible course focused on how so many Christians struggle to understand and appreciate the Old Testament, myself included. The instructor shared his own experience of first encountering Jesus through the Gospels and then discovering that Jesus and the New Testament writers consistently relied on the…

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]]> 2 7809ff28309d83ec8494465437d1ce90 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81846/#acomment-81860 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:58:07 -0400 I find the original Hebrew language to be very interesting. One simple word can carry a ton of context and weight as opposed to other languages.

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Word study is the study of individual words in the Bible. The goal of word study is to understand a word in its context. There are times when a word may have multiple […]

]]> 9188e293d8321bf78c8b1b3dcdb00b0a Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81854/#acomment-81859 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:57:22 -0400 I loved this course. It was really easy to follow, and it helped me recognize God’s character during bible study!

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The abilities that prove Jesus Christ our Yeshua is God.

  1. He is eternal. Isaiah 9:6, 1John 5:11)

2. He is unchangeable. Malachi 3:6, Hebrews1:8-12, 13:8

3. He is […]

]]> 526381147b944c7baa333fe33d2871bf Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: This module summarized/wrapped up the entire course. I […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81858/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:56:35 -0400 This module summarized/wrapped up the entire course. I think my biggest takeaway from this entire course was how I was not pursuing the Spirit enough. The instructor emphasizes we must be in “locked step” with the Spirit, and we will be fruitful in furthering the Kingdom. I highly recommend this course to everyone here!

]]> 1 2c44eecdc9e520e326e545015af9de66 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81792/#acomment-81807 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:08:04 -0400 I am going to focus on this method on my next bible study. It’s amazing how the Old and New Testaments compliment and reference each other. It’s like reading in a time machine.

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Session 2 examined how Jesus and the Apostles read their Bible. It established that Jesus and the apostles read the Hebrew Bible as a unified, forward-pointing story centered on […]

]]> 9ba79a4026e2abd6a65d04e628348afd Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81800/#acomment-81806 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:06:37 -0400 What a fantastic list! I copied these down to remind myself every day!

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In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-7, Pastor Steve explores the 7th Beatitude, which says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). This […]

]]> 9e73c26a22933f6230280e46c3273b5c Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 11 demonstrated how the Spirit is with us and […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81805/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:05:25 -0400 Module 11 demonstrated how the Spirit is with us and gives us perseverance to further the Kingdom of God in an often suffering and evil world. I often find myself trying to “white knuckle” through trials, battles, and suffering in my life, but this Module is a great reminder that the Spirit and God are there with us through it all!

]]> 1 06fa36ed621b2c7c19ef3e5f2fcaaec9 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81779/#acomment-81784 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:40:25 -0400 I think every church needs to have extensions, or outreach. We have to move the Gospel outside of the four walls of the church to reach as many people as possible!

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This chapter discusses on how churches have extensions to them. Type of extensions of churches include specific community ministry such as inner city. Ministering to a specific ethnic […]

]]> 04ae1c9e55976fda951948f4c44e5763 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81781/#acomment-81783 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:38:58 -0400 That is a challenging question! I’ve noticed alot of the courses/lessons here don’t just educate, but they challenge us to reflect if we are doing/living what we should in Christ.

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Haggai challenged God’s people to put Him first instead of focusing only on their own comfort. This made me ask whether I am truly putting God first in my own life.

]]> 121227e6abdc4ee523aa9605dc7e56f7 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 10 was a great lesson that used scripture to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81782/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:37:53 -0400 Module 10 was a great lesson that used scripture to point out spiritual gifts (Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Ephesians). I found this helpful as I have been trying to understand where I can be of most use in the body of Christ. Ultimately, the best part of this Module was a reminder that your gifts from the Spirit are to further the truth that…

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]]> 2 0f63fd02ca8082661c26d849b41727be Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81746/#acomment-81750 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:09:31 -0400 This course looks so practical to both secular and non-secular work/leadership. Jesus came to serve not be served!

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Leading like a servant This theme completely shatters the secular paradigm of power and authority. Following the perfect example of Jesus Christ, the text teaches […] ]]> 9ba5c3872661cba924c02a1865ace1a1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81747/#acomment-81749 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:08:24 -0400 I love how Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and us as his flock/sheep. Such a beautiful way to visualize being led by him.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Leading like a shepherd This section delves into the beautiful metaphor of a shepherd as the ultimate model for spiritual management. A godly leader is not just a […] ]]> fc1cf7ccfd7738fbdd66fbfe5290ac5e Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Mod 9 made me answer some very difficult questions. #1 […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81748/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:07:36 -0400 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 a great point about how we don’t drift into fruitfulness in the Spirit… we drift into sin and destruction. This made me realize I have to be more intentional in my walk…

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]]> 1 90d402ae7b3728a2e8cc446aa8c6e687 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81355/#acomment-81360 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:44:34 -0400 This looks like an interesting course. My human reasoning is usually off-base lol

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The Biblical Basis: Old Testament

I learned that the Old Testament is filled with environmental analyses. Figures like Joseph, Moses, and Joshua spiritually […]

]]> d94c8ba3a7edca4ef963a6610a781086 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81357/#acomment-81359 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:43:43 -0400 The Bible is such a unique book. You almost have to read it all the way through, and then read it a second time cross referencing the Old to the New and vice versa. There’s always more that is revealed to you!

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What stands out most about Session 25 is how it brings together all the major themes of Heaven and Earth and reveals that they ultimately point to Jesus. Throughout the Bible, […]

]]> 40a55320e84e506bf9d1d76789f560be Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: This was a great module. What hit home the hardest for […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/81358/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:42:37 -0400 This was a great module. What hit home the hardest for me was how the Old Testament and the New Testament both advise against trusting “counterfeit sources,” or vices outside of the Holy Spirit. I have done this in my life, and it only leads to a degraded life.

Great course so far, and Module 8 was very enlightening.

]]> 2 e15f4ed582f6ce43268273da48a72d4d Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80600/#acomment-80609 Wed, 27 May 2026 05:10:49 -0400 This is a great leadership point. I have found the worst leaders are prideful. You have to be humble to be an effective leader.

In reply to - James posted an update King Uzziah is an example of a leader who failed because of his own relationship with God. King Uzziah started well. He sought the Lord (II Chronicles 26:6-8). He did well in […] ]]> 9dfa40241e0d9ee20a7e4be0e023053f Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80605/#acomment-80608 Wed, 27 May 2026 05:09:44 -0400 I am trying to study the OT more, and Judges has been interesting. I find it impactful that they recorded their evil Kings as well. This is evidence to me against the atheist argument that the bible isn’t historical.

In reply to - James posted an update The book of Judges is a historical record of kings who ruled God’s people. Some kings were good and others were evil. The book also records the stories of godly judges who were raised […] ]]> 7d5fef180f8778ae5531442ad8df9dfc Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 7 explained 4 functions of the Holy Spirit's […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80607/ Wed, 27 May 2026 05:07:44 -0400 Module 7 explained 4 functions of the Holy Spirit’s work: Divine calling, regeneration, union with Christ, and sanctification. The instructor broke these down is a very easy-to-understand way, and backed it up with scripture. My favorite point is how the Spirit’s plan is to transform us back into God’s original plan of righteousness when…

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]]> 1 e7dc27be8cd62fe9db537584a86606f5 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 6 taught some very interesting characteristics of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80606/ Wed, 27 May 2026 05:05:00 -0400 Module 6 taught some very interesting characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The
Holy Spirit is presented as God’s seal upon believers, as written by Paul. In
Ephesians 1:13–14, Paul states we are “sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,”
meaning that the Spirit Himself is the mark of God’s ownership and protection.
In the ancient world, seals…

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]]> 1 eeca8f83c861bc498754946ee369e8c6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79539/#acomment-79548 Wed, 06 May 2026 04:58:01 -0400 I love calling Christ the King of Kings. The enemy has really convinced unbelievers its “hate speech” in society…. Further proof the enemy fears the name of Jesus!

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KING OF KINGS

This lesson introduces Jesus as the eternal King whose Kingdom will never end, as declared in Luke 1:33. It explains the meaning of a king. One who possesses authority […]

]]> f2a5e6e159fb1d7000ff4442d9e6c8f7 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79545/#acomment-79547 Wed, 06 May 2026 04:55:56 -0400 Great advice! Many people today twist scriptures to fit their narratives or to support cultural/social ideas. Context matters in the bible!

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What stands out most in Session 4 is the idea that all language about God has limitations, yet those limits still communicate meaningful truth. I found it especially exciting that […]

]]> bed5a76248941d6f5d26c7742ce2b1c3 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 5 was fantastic. Specifically, the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79546/ Wed, 06 May 2026 04:54:45 -0400 Module 5 was fantastic. Specifically, the instructor demonstrated how the famous coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 2 was the fulfillment of Genesis 12 and the reversal of Babel. Extremely interesting connections from the Old and New Testaments that only reinforced how incredible the Bible is truly is.

]]> 4 29be49838a745f411878e6c9b8a38687 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79429/#acomment-79437 Mon, 04 May 2026 03:29:14 -0400 Wow really interesting points. I need to research this further to understand it fully. There’s so much depth in the bible.

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LESSON 6: DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS: PART II

In this second part of the doctrine of Baptisms I learned about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. I learned that there’s a distinction between […]

]]> c3ddf7dbd1938a93e4aec5f23c5e618d Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79433/#acomment-79436 Mon, 04 May 2026 03:27:55 -0400 This looks like a great course/chapter. When I fail, I make it a point to run directly towards God instead of hiding from Him. It is difficult sometimes.

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update This chapter addresses the reality of human error when seeking divine guidance. It emphasizes that failing does not mean the end of God’s purpose for an […] ]]> 02af070bfb429d26ed456d7e69c78888 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 4 demonstrated how the Holy Spirit has […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79435/ Mon, 04 May 2026 03:26:07 -0400 Module 4 demonstrated how the Holy Spirit has been continuous from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Mainly, the Spirit empowers, reveals, and guides believers. I liked how the professor demonstrated that the Spirit, and essentially God, have not changed across the Bible. This Module also demonstrated how the Spirit was essential to…

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]]> 0 6a824a1ac521af716f24adc4a315f2bb Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79107/#acomment-79112 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:04:52 -0400 It always blows my mind how Jesus told his disciples they could do greater things than He did (John 14:12). Another favorite verse of mine is how Jesus gave us the authority to fight the enemy/evil (Luke 10:19 – “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by…

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Chapter 3 teaches us that intercession is actually a spiritual battle. The author explains how sin broke our connection with God, but Jesus came to fix it. Now, […]

]]> 3cfd09ea070fe3e90cf735a3d802e926 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79108/#acomment-79111 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:01:52 -0400 This course sounds awesome. You make a great point. I notice if stray from the Lord, or get to busy to be close to Him, it becomes harder for me to hear His voice or discern things going on in my life. I love the verse you mentioned about how Jesus explains that we recognize our Shepherd’s voice (John 10:27). Great post!

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update

In this first chapter, we learn that God really wants to talk to us. It is not something impossible or only for a few people. The lesson explains that as believers, […]

]]> 08e457d0416937a7d904bf225d5f7df1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 3 showed some incredible scripture pertaining to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79110/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:59:13 -0400 Module 3 showed some incredible scripture pertaining to the Holy Spirit. The most impactful for me was the Spirit is mentioned in literally the second verse of the entire Bible. Genesis 1:2 – “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (ESV).…

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]]> 1 60abc56da0b73bfa38c092e1c4a2daae Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78962/#acomment-78968 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:52:49 -0400 This is a great point. John and Paul talk about this extensively and it really resonates with me. Once you kill the old you, and realize you are not for this world, the more peace you will have and the more evil of the world you will recognize. Here’s some helpful verses:

John 17:14–16: Jesus prays that believers are kept from evil but not taken…

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In the book of James they talk of the double minded person. I believe that they are someone that wants to know and listen to the voice of God and follow his ways but they […]

]]> ff97c5c682d85025027ad7391c3c5152 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78964/#acomment-78967 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:48:26 -0400 I think one of the biggest transformations I’ve seen in myself since following Christ is your second point – The Holy Spirit brings inner peace. I never realized how much of a grasp the enemy had on me making me anxious, causing separations, and conflict until I’ll let Jesus in.

Great list!

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Truth vs. Lies:
The Holy Spirit helps people understand what is true and right, guiding them in line with God’s word. Satan, on the other hand, spreads lies and tries to confuse […]

]]> 21a204415494ead286ca25a7575a30b7 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 2 was very interesting. It dove into how […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78966/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:46:26 -0400 Module 2 was very interesting. It dove into how translations are important to understand, and how they bring about context within scripture. The professor made a great example. He said if someone tells a joke in one language, and translates the joke into another language, the joke immediately becomes not funny. This is especially true in…

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]]> 2 75ec1d3916325777b9b9585c46f3c6a1 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78530/#acomment-78539 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:06:17 -0400 Ever since I became truly saved, the world and it’s ungodly selfish ways have been easily recognizable. It’s almost in my face so much I want to take a break from the world and just stay home and pray or be in His Word. I wasn’t prepared for how “set-apart” from the world I would see and feel until I became a follower of Christ.

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When we come to Christ and receive salvation, we are said to be sanctified or set apart. But does that mean that we are perfect? No! I think that this means that we are no longer to […]

]]> 6ac5bc468d54ca66d5db061d617a6b2e Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78531/#acomment-78538 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:03:32 -0400 This course looks so interesting. Has it taught what our best weapon is in spiritual warfare? Are we only defensive, or can we be offensive. I always feel Im on defense, does it explain how to be offensive? Thanks!

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This chapter 13 goes into details like the ancient text Art of War. What offensive and defensive warfare with the roles of everyone in the kingdom. Knowing the types of combat we […]

]]> 66558ab89ce58e38eaea196df20c95dc Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 1 was an introductory module into this course, but […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78537/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:02:04 -0400 Module 1 was an introductory module into this course, but it already had deeply revealing information about the Holy Spirit. What struck me most was how the module explained how the Spirit is personable, and not just something intellectual or a mere idea. The original hebrew and greek language describe the Spirit as a counselor, an advisor,…

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