Online Bible Institute | Jeremy Rockstroh | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/jeremyrockstroh/activity/ Activity feed for Jeremy Rockstroh. Mon, 04 May 2026 12:35:06 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 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!

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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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]]> 3 35820520e4d34d66540a57a640741de7 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78060/#acomment-78071 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:34:07 -0400 John 11:35 is one of my favorite (and shortest) verses in the bible. It shows Jesus’ humanity, and reminds us that God felt everything we felt, went through everything we went through, was tempted like us, and as 11:35 says, grieved like us.

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In this sermon from John 11, the resurrection of Lazarus profoundly illustrates Jesus’s power over death and His transformative work in the lives of humanity. Jesus deliberately delayed […]

]]> 44456522065ba0205eed0bbad6979e30 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78065/#acomment-78070 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:32:53 -0400 I really enjoyed this course. It showed me how close God really is to us, and how he deliberately wants to engage with us (His creation). This course was comforting because sometimes the awesomeness of God alone can make him seem far away or disconnected from us.

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Module 5 – God’s shared attributes part one.

• YHWH openly shares with humans: personhood, rationality, holiness, righteousness, justice, and goodness.

• These attributes, however are […]

]]> 7707c9170f0faf2473a935ebca1ffbdc Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: The last module of this course summed up the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78069/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:31:41 -0400 The last module of this course summed up the previous modules, with a few new examples, to ultimately further prove Jesus is divine. The opposition of Christianity often argues that Jesus was just a prophet, or a teacher, or someone that is an example to how we should live. However, the Scriptures show Jesus is divine and God. I don’t see how…

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]]> 1 aefde14e1e78e1c817eedcea43961ae8 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77919/#acomment-77925 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:34:19 -0400 I imagine #3 is a tough one for new believers, or possibly why non-believers refuse to submit to Christ. Another great list! This course looks very interesting.

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In this lesson there was a chart with Seven Characteristics of Confession. 1.There is no denial of the presence or practice of sin. 2. The truth is told regarding what you […]

]]> 4ccf1c63f3a0ba2e7cdf18fccc78492b Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77922/#acomment-77924 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:32:51 -0400 What a great list! I want to print it out as a “How To” guide to ask for forgiveness and repent!

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At the end of this lesson there was a review of the seven facts discussed (this list is more user friendly): 1. You do not deny the presence or practice of sin in your life. 2. […]

]]> 0ce6fc21bd4393640d6673180a57f53f Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 7 further explored Jesus' divinity proven […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77923/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:31:28 -0400 Module 7 further explored Jesus’ divinity proven in scripture, this time using Matthew’s gospel. Matthew used similar language in describing Jesus’ divinity as Paul, however he used a story-telling style rather than plain statements like Paul did in his epistles. Matthew did this by explaining context to Jesus’ words he used in his Sermon on…

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]]> 2 2da5fb66aabc8d7f654d00041e378067 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77871/#acomment-77879 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:44:00 -0400 The enemy is good at this. We have to ask God to give us discernment between what voice is from God, and what isn’t. My favorite quote from Jesus is, “Away from me Satan!” I repeat this often when I know I’m being attacked spiritually.

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This chapter goes in depth of how satan will cause questions in life. This includes questioning Gods word, our walk and relationship with God distorting words and doing what always […]

]]> 1f360f5eed6f00325b426dc5aa257b9b Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77874/#acomment-77878 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:42:52 -0400 Often times I pray that God sends his spirit to reveal things to me through his Word that I may have otherwise missed, or misunderstood. It works, and I made it my prayer prior to any studying of the Word!

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The Bible teaches that God speaks to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We just saw that in Hebrews 1:2. So God the Father has been revealed in His Son Jesus Christ. In John 1:18 it […] ]]> a9f9301f4ccde40889e51013be4207df Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77875/#acomment-77877 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:41:48 -0400 I notice in my heart and even my mood if I am not in the Word consistently. The enemy will do his best to drive you away from the Word. I make it a part of my day no matter how distracted I get and I can tell the difference it makes in my life.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update We need the Lord and His word and we don’t need anything else to be effective for the Lord. And may God drill that into our heart so that we never forget it. No matter where we go or […] ]]> 36efe9c68a2802db6a583086d9573d5a Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 6 continued on the same theme as previous Modules […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77876/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:40:22 -0400 Module 6 continued on the same theme as previous Modules and dove further into Paul’s writing pointing directly to Jesus as divine. He highlighted that early Christian worship practices were centered on Jesus in ways previously reserved for God (Old Testament). The earliest Christians worshipped Jesus as God and baptized in His name.…

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]]> 2 fde844678eb0939a59b048d75a90b1e0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77774/#acomment-77784 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:03:08 -0400 Spiritual warfare is such an interesting topic to me. I’m glad there’s a course here that dives deep in to it. I’m curious to see how the characteristics of God plays it’s part in spiritual warfare.

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I really enjoyed Lesson 3 of Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare. Studying The Trinity one by one was enriching. I loved learning more about the Names […]

]]> 55b0eb8ad6238710c57a3ba29e5ee6c6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77779/#acomment-77783 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:01:40 -0400 These are three of my favorite stories of the bible. Jesus tried his hardest to explain grace and being born again to Nicodemus, and he just couldn’t grasp it. How Jesus explains his mission was master class in how to be saved by grace.

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In this sermon from John’s Gospel, Pastor Steve highlights Jesus’ encounters with Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and the royal official, exploring how Jesus addresses various […]

]]> 04d31d67189a84c8909a1c1a73416574 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: This Module went deeper into studying scripture […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77782/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:59:49 -0400 This Module went deeper into studying scripture that outright states Jesus is Lord. What impressed me most is how Paul references Isaiah 45, specifically verse 23, but in reality the entire chapter supports that Jesus is Lord, when Paul wrote many of the books in the New Testament. This Module made me wonder why so many non-believers use…

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]]> 2 6da548cc9b62f0ab3d0ffd686fbe262e Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77228/#acomment-77234 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:24:17 -0400 Jesus’s parables/metaphors are unmatched by anyone in human history! His description of him being the vine, and the bearing of fruit is so beautiful.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The author talks about three things. The first thing is the definition of “fruit.” Jesus is talking about bearing fruit. Secondly, how fruit is born. And then thirdly, how fruit […] ]]> 09b0cae64ef03c1f130fcb105c155465 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77229/#acomment-77233 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:22:52 -0400 Great idea with the markers. I have several bibles that I use for different study methods. It really helps me retain the information and find more meaning in the scriptures when I use different studying techniques.

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The Paragraph Study required a lot of focus and re-reading. At times I found it difficult choosing between walk and conduct. I can see I will need more practice, but I understand […]

]]> d8f102617cda95b75a1eb38b70ea3a53 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Mod 4 was very interesting, and quite in-depth in […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77232/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:21:42 -0400 Mod 4 was very interesting, and quite in-depth in scripture translations across the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek translations. Of particular interest to me was how Paul used Old Testament scriptures as quotes/citations. Paul quotes and interprets Old Testament passages, showing the importance of distinguishing between direct quotations,…

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]]> 2 07acb5321311edeaa046adc6207ecaea Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76882/#acomment-76893 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:12:48 -0500 Interesting post! I love the cross-references the original languages make to other scriptures in the bible. It’s interesting to find these little “easter eggs”, such as your point about the Hebrew duda’im, that add tons more context and depth to the scripture.

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Yaaqov ( Jacob)- Session 16

Rival Wives and Many Sons

There are three failure narratives woven within the story of rival wives and many sons.

In the story we are of when Esau was […]

]]> 33cc66ecda3a15bab31833a364f6a23f Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76885/#acomment-76892 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:10:33 -0500 Great post. I think the power of prayer is overlooked by alot of modern day christians, and not done enough.

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In this lesson we discuss the Biblical basis and importance of intercessory Prayer. Intercessory prayer bridges the gap between human need and divine grace. The Old […]

]]> 2f246f6a1963ddbae525606359727f65 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76887/#acomment-76891 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:09:45 -0500 I love this in the bible. It also reminds me that the same power Jesus has lives within us, as well as the awesome power of prayer!

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“Power Principle One: The Power of the Gospel”. The word “Gospel” means “Good News”. In a Biblical sense it refers to the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ […]

]]> 5d3d3b7c04b90fa1ee9f15b07a6c6ca6 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 3 focused mostly on the titles used to describe […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76890/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:08:43 -0500 Module 3 focused mostly on the titles used to describe Jesus and God, as he wrote it in the original greek. He used specific titles such as Christ when the context involved Jesus’s crucifiction, and Lord when speaking about his divinity as God. This was interesting to me because it added more depth to the scripture, and drove me to study the…

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]]> 1 46a2b10e98c598e678b43f7c06bb0753 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76440/#acomment-76457 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:20:04 -0500 Great point about reading the same book twice. I found this very helpful in understanding the scripture easier. It’s amazing how much you miss the first time through!

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter-11

This chapter presents a brief overview of how to survey the entire Bible

chapter by chapter. There are really two things that stand out to me. […]

]]> f76d7483b810d61455929966568b8dfd Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76451/#acomment-76456 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:18:31 -0500 This looks like an awesome course. Spiritual warfare is a fascinating topic, and I don’t think modern churches teach it enough. Like or not, we are in a spiritual war. I will gladly take any learning that teaches me how to be better equipped. Theres a good book that is a quick read called What Every Believer Should Know About Spiritual Warfare…

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In this chapter, I clearly see that the foundation of spiritual warfare is understanding who God truly is. Learning about the triune nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—deepens […]

]]> 968ecf56e26b3e79ca889f2fe83e9dd3 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 2 of this course was a wild ride that got me […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76455/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:15:32 -0500 Module 2 of this course was a wild ride that got me fired up. The module presented several arguements made by “scholars” that attempted to challenge Jesus’ divinity and that the Apostle Paul essentially made a new religion based on Jesus. The module demonstrated that devotion to Jesus as Lord predated Paul, used several sources as evidence, and…

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]]> 2 35c74cb5fa35009f8848b3fe5f746c6c Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: I just started this new course, and it is […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76398/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:14:31 -0500 I just started this new course, and it is already intriguing. The first module explains how the word “lord” is used differently throughout the bible. LORD, Lord, and lord all have different meanings and contexts, and its important to know while studying scripture so you don’t misinterpret the scripture. Additionally, Module 1 applied the…

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]]> 5 a79752fe3e9f3c9af648fe6f7fac08b8 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75330/#acomment-75338 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:36:26 -0500 Awesome point about transformation. I think the most obvious evidence of how being a desciple of Jesus affected me is transformation. He transforms you from within in a way I could have never done without Him.

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What stood out to me most in this session was how Paul consistently uses the title kyrios for Jesus in ethical contexts. I had always associated “Jesus is Lord” mainly with […]

]]> caf45e4e0b84486a0bf77552b899938a Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75333/#acomment-75337 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:34:10 -0500 I found a really cool bible studying plan on this site! I didn’t notice it until I was surfing around OBI. Here’s the link if you haven’t seen it: https://churchconsultant.org/bible-reading-plan-1/

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In this lesson I learned of all the various Bible study aides. It explained how each aide is laid out and how you use each one and the difference in each type of study aide. It […]

]]> ca1f9b99a446090fc36bfd95ac8d1dbc Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 7 broke down the trinity in an easily […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75336/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:32:58 -0500 Module 7 broke down the trinity in an easily understanable way, and used scripture to prove God is three separate persons, but one God.

I didn’t realize how clear the scripture is in describing God, and the trinity used to confuse me. However, the answer was in the bible the entire time. Passages like Deuteronomy 4, Deuteronomy 32, Exodus 15:11,…

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]]> 2 1d609804e413e19298a014c492770f11 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75159/#acomment-75168 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:04:29 -0500 This is an area of the bible I want to learn more about in the future. From personal research, and reading other student’s posts on the topic here, it looks like having a grasp of the hebrew language adds a whole other level to the scriptures.

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From Session 23, I learned how central repeated words and word families are to understanding biblical meaning. Dr. Mackie explained that biblical authors intentionally used […]

]]> fd08eedac88022031dcfc3853d71a71e Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75162/#acomment-75167 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:03:14 -0500 I find great comfort in God’s faithfulness. He will see His plan and His plan for us through to the end!

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update What was most meaningful to me in this is the meaning of the word “faithful”. The Hebrew word for faithful is aman, from which we get “amen”. It is so interesting to know that! Amen […] ]]> b819994c04efc16c2899f5aecef72baa Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: Module 6 discussed several shared attributes of God such […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75166/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:36 -0500 Module 6 discussed several shared attributes of God such as love, grace, and mercy. Dr. Heiser showed that these attributes are not just ideas but essential qualities of God’s nature. God’s love is not simply emotion, but rather self-giving, sacrificial love, ultimately displayed in Christ. Grace is explained as God’s favor toward the…

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]]> 2 d9c6c908c3eb7ac180e0c944e02e959e Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/74982/#acomment-75091 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:52:51 -0500 @amyburney I believe he does. This lesson explained this as even though God knows every possible outcome, he doesn’t necessarily predestine or force you to execute the choice you make. He knows everything, but our free will remains intact.

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In Module 4, Dr. Heiser explained significant attributes of God, specifically God’s immutability and God’s omniscience.

Dr. Heiser emphasized God is unchanging in […]

]]> 7053ca1eabc24ee42eb937b6589ae598 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75084/#acomment-75090 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:47:01 -0500 What a great perspective! An encyclopedia approach to scripture rather than a dictionary approach is a fantastic way to study scripture. Thank you for sharing this!

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Blessings & Greetings,

When the professor stated, changing the mindset from a dictionary approach to the encyclopedia approach, it helped to begin to break down some of the […]

]]> 1f319f2cd9a5f9729be7ec92e156b0e0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75085/#acomment-75089 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:46:01 -0500 Before I fully gave my life to Christ, I found the bible very difficult to understand. However, once I was all in, the Holy Spirit lifted the veil and I began to understand more and more of it, especially after studying the context of the scripture, when it was written, who it was written to, and who it was written by. Jesus’s parables are…

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Blessings & Greetings,

The challenge of languages! This is a joy to go through and further dive into the association of language to culture and customs. To bring to light […]

]]> 5058fd70fdd6de38cf8807b47aaf4308 Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: In this lesson, Dr. Heiser moves on from God's […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75088/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:43:03 -0500 In this lesson, Dr. Heiser moves on from God’s unshared attributes to God’s shared attributes, or qualities God possesses perfectly but shares with humanity which allows real relationship between God and his creation, us. Unlike God’s unshared attributes, these traits make humans meaningfully like God because we are created in his image

One…

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]]> 3 5a917395e6ee5e1ef694cabf062681e0 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/74973/#acomment-74984 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:58:30 -0500 This course looks interesting from several of your other posts. I find it wonderful that each sentence, verse, or word can have so many layers and give us so much to study/take away from. I like to think of the bible as the ultimate book report. There’s so much depth!

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There was a lot to grasp in this chapter, and I had to read it multiple times. The major things I took away from this chapter is that God wrote every word in the Bible. There is […]

]]> 453da745e3c4d508d5fb035faa438700 Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/74979/#acomment-74983 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:56:38 -0500 It is so interesting how the bible and archeology go hand in hand, one proving the other. This looks like a very interesting course!

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Contemporary Post-Modern Apologetics 201: Session 11: Old Testament Historicity: Conquest of Canaan

This session focused on the archaeological history found within Jericho, […]

]]> 4ce592e74b83ed29e9ef8032231f01ed Jeremy Rockstroh posted an update: In Module 4, Dr. Heiser explained significant attributes […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/74982/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:54:24 -0500 In Module 4, Dr. Heiser explained significant attributes of God, specifically God’s immutability and God’s omniscience.

Dr. Heiser emphasized God is unchanging in character, will, and purpose. Scripture clearly establishes that God does not change (Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19), yet other passages describe God as “regretting” or “relenting”…

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]]> 4 713e4a5b019865024e75b4f389693bbb Jeremy Rockstroh posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/74885/#acomment-74892 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:07:12 -0500 I find it awesome how God didn’t just take over people and make them robots to jot down his word. But rather, he combined his divinity with the human experience to document his living word. He let us be a part of documenting and preserving his Word, and it’s awesome he made his own creation a part of it.

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Session 7: An Important Premise: The inspiration of Scripture

This session addresses a topic that, as a mature Christian, has never been a struggle for me in terms of having certainty […]

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