Course: Power Principles
Chapter 3: THE CHALLENGING COUNTERFEIT

Satan uses lies to be in the spiritual war. This is really crazy because wherever we go there are people who are not in […]

The inn complete obedience of the Israelites from by letting some Canaanites live among the , what is contrary to what God commanded them to do. That became […]

Pastoral Care and Leadership: Lesson 20 – Pastoral Leadership and Finances (Part 1)

The discussion on financial matters in the church begins in lesson 20 of Pastoral Care and […]

Lesson 19: Protestant Church In England In The Late 17th Century

In Lesson 19, Dr. Gerald Bray talked about the Protestant Church in England during the late 17th century. He explained how Puritanism grew, and many Puritans left England for New England in search of religious freedom. However, their idea of freedom didn’t…

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Course: Intercessory Prayer. Chapter 8 – Getting Started and Keeping Going

This chapter is an excellent tool for intercessory prayer as a whole. Here is our manual for our […]

Lesson 18: Protestant Church In England Under Cromwell

In Dr. Bray’s lesson about the Protestant Church in England during Cromwell’s time, I learned how the government fell apart in 1640, leading to big changes. The fight between the king and Parliament set up the Westminster Assembly, which tried to fix church rules during…

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Lesson 17: Protestant Church In England Under James

In this lesson, I learned how Puritanism grew in England and how it eventually changed the church. The […]

I just finished reading Chapter 1 of Creative Bible Methods. I’ve always found the Bible overwhelming, especially when trying to figure out where to start. Breaking it down by the major […]

I just had major surgery for weight loss and I’ve kind of put off getting my degree until now. I’m ready to get started and have fun getting my biblical degree. I’m also going to […]

Lesson 17: Protestant Church In England Under James

In this lesson, I learned how Puritanism grew in England and how it eventually changed the church. The Separatists wanted to break away from the Church of England, and some became Baptists. I found it interesting that James I, who was raised in a strict Presbyterian…

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Lesson 16: Protestant Church In England Under Elizabeth

In this lesson, Dr. Bray discussed the Protestant Church in England during Queen Elizabeth’s reign. He explained the differences of the Catholic and Protestant groups, pointing out that Catholics were more political, while Protestants, especially Puritans, sought…

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Course: New Testament Bible Survey

Lesson 10: Philippians

This lesson was an overview of Philippians. This epistle was written by the apostle Paul to the church at Philippi. He wanted […]

Lesson 15: Reformation in Great Britain under Elizabeth

In this lesson, Dr. Bray talked about the Reformation in England during Queen Elizabeth I’s time. He explained that Elizabeth couldn’t go back to being Catholic because it would make her look illegitimate. Instead, she brought back Protestant exiles and changed…

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The Meaning of Heaven and Earth session 5 Scripture, Communication, Language, and Culture this is so intriguing, Dr. Tim asks his students to imagine they are travelers going to a […]

Course: Old Testament Survey

Lesson 9: Deuteronomy

In Deuteronomy, the Ten Commandments are repeated for the younger generations. There are more laws given, some include clothing, […]

Lesson 14: Reformation in the Lowlands

In this lesson 14, Dr. Bray talked about the Reformation in the Low Countries, which is different from what we learned about Germany and England. He explained how trade and tolerance in cities like Antwerp helped different Protestant groups feel welcome. I really liked how he focused…

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Lesson 13: Reformation in Europe and Britain in the 16th Century

In Lesson 13, Dr. Gerald Bray talked about the Reformation in Europe and Britain in the 16th century. He mentioned the Jesuits and the Council of Trent as important Catholic responses to Protestant ideas. We learned about conflicts in England, France, and…

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Intercessory Prayer Chapter 5 – Hinderance To Effective Intercession

This chapter talks about hinderance in prayer. Sometimes we are hindered in prayer. Its about the right time to pray. […]

New Testament Survey – Acts to Revelation: Lesson 48 – 1 Peter – Content

The lesson looks closely at the content of 1 Peter, particularly what it means theologically and how it can […]

Lesson 12: Catholicism and British Protestantism in the 16th Century

In this lesson, Dr. Bray talked about the English Reformation and how it was different from changes in other countries. He explained that it was led by the government, which means it came from the top down instead of from the people. This made it hard…

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Course: Personal Eschatology

Module 02: Doctrine of Creation

In Module 02, of the Personal Eschatology, the Doctrine of Creation is introduced. It’s an interesting one as it speaks […]

BBS239 A Pastoral and Exegetical Look at 1 & 2 Timothy

LECTURE 3: Where Do We Begin?

In this video lecture, Bruce examines how Paul develops the priority, the privilege of prayer, […]

Lesson 11: English Reformation; Henry VIII to Edward VI

In lesson 11, Dr. Bray talked about the English Reformation, focusing on Henry VIII and Edward VI. He explained that Henry broke away from Rome but in to so, it didn’t really change church beliefs. This led to more people learning about Protestant ideas. He also…

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Lesson 9 Studying the Bible by the Bible

This lesson was informative. I did not know that Psalms 119 had the most references to the Word than any other […]

Course: Creative Bible Study Methods: Chapter 3 Versions of the Bible

Which Version of the Bible Should I Get? Does It Matter?

I loved this chapter that deals with different versions of […]

Lesson 10: King Henry VIII Part 2

In this lesson, Dr. Bray continued talking about King Henry VIII, focusing on his annulment and the church reforms that followed. I learned about the corrupt church system of benefices and how Cardinal Wolsey’s fall led to calls for change. The roles of Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell…

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Preaching

Lesson 2

What’s the Big Idea?

In this lesson on sermon construction, the core elements necessary for creating and delivering impactful sermons are emphasized. The lesson begins […]

New Testament Survey – Gospels: Lesson 18 – Fatherhood of God

In New Testament Survey – Gospels, lesson eighteen focuses on the Fatherhood of God, a theme that is central to Jesus’ […]

Lesson 9: King Henry VIII Part 1/2

In this lesson, Dr. Bray talked about King Henry VIII and his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. I learned that Henry really needed a son because of the confusing laws about succession. He used examples from history, like Matilda and Henry I, to explain why having a male heir was so…

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Lesson 6: The Spreading Of The Reformation

In lesson 6, Dr. Bray talked about how the Reformation spread, focusing on key figures like Luther and Calvin. I found it […]

Lesson 8: The English Reformation

In lesson 8 on the English Reformation, I learned a lot about the history and key people involved. I didn’t know how different the Reformation was in England compared to other countries. It was interesting to see how personal issues, like Henry VIII’s marriages, affected religious changes.…

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Lesson 7: Church And State

In this lesson, Dr. Bray talked about how the church and the state worked together during the Reformation, focusing on people like Calvin and Luther. He explained that the church was the main authority, and rulers had to get the church’s approval to lead. I really liked the example of…

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Lesson 17: Variables of Healing.

This teaches about factors that causes variations or different results as healing is ministered. The lesson did not attempt to play […]

Lesson 6: The Spreading Of The Reformation

In lesson 6, Dr. Bray talked about how the Reformation spread, focusing on key figures like Luther and Calvin. I found it very interesting that different groups, like those in Switzerland and Germany, had their own ideas about reform, which caused divisions among Protestants.…

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Jail and Prison Ministry – chapter 13

I really enjoyed this chapter because it shifted the focus from general guidelines to the critical need for individualized approaches in jail […]

Course name: Old Testament Survey – Lesson 26: Ezekiel

Lesson 26 unpacks Ezekiel, a priest-prophet exiled to Babylon who receives dramatic visions of God’s glory and judgment. What […]

Lesson 5: The Sacraments And Baptism

In lesson 5, Dr. Bray taught about Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli and their roles in the Reformation, especially regarding sacraments and baptism. He explained how Luther, during his exile, faced peasant revolts that showed the church’s huge influence at that time. Luther also chose…

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Course name: Old Testament Survey – Lesson 8: Holy War

Lesson 8 tackles one of the most difficult theological topics in the Old Testament: the concept of holy war. The command to […]

Jail and Prison Ministry – chapter 4

I really enjoyed this chapter as it provides great insight into the ministry of corresponding with inmates. The chapter explains how to get […]

Lesson 4: Reformation Theology Of Martin Luther

In lesson 4, Dr. Bray talked about Martin Luther and his theology. I found it really interesting that Luther didn’t mean to start a big movement; he just wanted to protest the sale of indulgences. He had developed his ideas over time, especially the concept of Sola Scriptura,…

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Lesson 13: The Restoration of the Roman Empire and the Barbarian Kingdoms

In this lesson, Mr. Bray talked about the restoration of the Roman Empire and the rise […]

Lesson 3: The 15th Century And Martin Luther

In this lesson, Dr. Gerald Bray talked about important events in the 15th century that led to Martin Luther. He explained how the fall of Constantinople in 1453 brought Greek scholars to Italy, starting the Renaissance and challenging the Catholic Church’s power. One…

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Course: BLBI Counseling God’s Way

Lesson 7: Prayer In Counseling

Since the Holy Spirit must be the One who takes the things of the Word, explaining them to us, unfolding them, applying them, […]

Biblical Hermeneutics

Lesson 35 – Genre of Psalms

This lesson was on the book of Psalms. It is the largest book in the Bible. The book of Psalms is divided into five parts. The […]

Lesson 2: Background Of The Reformation 2

In lesson 2, I learned how the papacy changed in the 11th century. Dr. Bray explained that the church became more organized and had more control over people’s lives. He talked about how the church dealt with things like marriage problems and wills. One big point was the sale…

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Spiritual Strategies

INVASION

Obedience to God is important. When the enemy looks for a place in yuor life. You can walk under God’s domain or Satan’s. The flesh can be controled by evil. […]

Principles of Effective Leadership

Lesson 3

Defining Leadership (Part 2)

In “Defining Leadership (Part 2),” the lesson focuses on the significance of leadership, vision and […]

Lesson 1: Background Of The Reformation (Part 1 of 2)

In the first lesson of Dr. Bray’s Church History II course, I learned about the Reformation’s background. He explained that to get the Reformation, we need to understand what the church and world were like before Martin Luther. I found it interesting that the church…

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Biblical Hermeneutics

Lesson 27 – Hermeneutics for Historical Narrative (part 1/2)

In the 1700 some scholars began to question if the miraculous events in the Bible really […]

Lesson 13: The Restoration of the Roman Empire and the Barbarian Kingdoms

In this lesson, Mr. Bray talked about the restoration of the Roman Empire and the rise of barbarian kingdoms, especially focusing on Clovis, the Frankish king who became a Catholic. This was important because it made the Frankish kingdom a strong ally…

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