Online Bible Institute | Justin | Activity

Justin posted a new activity comment

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:24:59 -0400

I enjoyed the lessons shown in this course

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This lesson gave me a simple order to follow. It starts with praise, not with my list. Then it asks me to let God show me any sin before I pray for anyone else. After that I depend on […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:24:03 -0400

It is much more convenient to use these tools online especially with apps such as Logos or e-sword that have all of the tools readily available.

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This chapter introduces Bible Study Tools. These are books like Bible Concordance, Bible dictionary, word study books, Bible commentary, Bible Atlas and others. Personally, I rely on […]

Justin posted an update: In this lesson we learned of special gifts of the […]

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:21:49 -0400

In this lesson we learned of special gifts of the Spirit. This list includes apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. All of them have different responsibilities within the church, but they work together to protect and equip the saints. These gifts come with great responsibility and should not be taken lightly, but should be…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:39:05 -0400

Thank you for sharing.

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What is the significance of the “chosen one” motif in the flood narrative and how does it relate to God’s ongoing redemptive purpose despite human wickedness?

The “chosen one” theme […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:37:31 -0400

That really is amazing!

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This session discussed multiple times in which God brought heavenly reality to earthly reality. The first was Eden, in which humans lived in heavenly reality. Then Babylon, in which […]

Justin posted an update: This lesson addressed the gifts of the Spirit. One […]

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:36:32 -0400

This lesson addressed the gifts of the Spirit. One thing that was taught is that every believer has a gift. We have to remember that no gift is more important than the other. We also learned in this lesson that we are stewards of our gifts and we will be judged on our faithfulness to use the gifts we have been given.

Justin posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:16:32 -0400

He definitely uses any tactic necessary to try to defeat us

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

CHAPTER EIGHT ENEMY STRATEGY

In this Chapter I learned that Satan wanted to be like GOD, so his present power and activities […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:14:50 -0400

I also enjoyed the ideas taught in this course. They are helpful for Bible Study!

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In this chapter, the Principles of Interpretation were introduced which I am so glad I came across with. This is something that I find helpful whenever I feel like a passage from the […]

Justin posted an update: This lesson was interesting to me as it spoke about […]

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:13:38 -0400

This lesson was interesting to me as it spoke about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is an interesting concept to me because growing up in the denomination that I did, it was taught that all believers receive the Holy Spirit when they are saved and that the baptism of the Holy Spirit isn’t a different occasion. It was interesting to see…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:02:24 -0400

I’m looking forward to reading things you learn from this course

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I found this first chapter of the course Foundations of Faith really interesting and informative. I am looking so forward to learning more about the Doctrine’s. The thing i found […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:01:27 -0400

I love studying the tabernacle!

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What excites me most about Session 27 is seeing how the Israelites came together to build the tabernacle and how everyone had an opportunity to participate in God’s work. I was especially […]

Justin posted an update: The Holy Spirit has several purposes in the church. He […]

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:56 -0400

The Holy Spirit has several purposes in the church. He is the one who formed it. From there, He is the one who inspires the worship of the church. He also directs its missionary activities, leading people where they need to go to share the Gospel. According to scripture He is also the one that selects the ministers of churches and also…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:48:58 -0400

That is a great course! I look forward to seeing what you learn!

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Creative bible study methods

Chapter 1

As I was memorizing 2 Tim 3.16 I realized I did not know the difference between “reproof “and “correction” . So I used the BLB to look up he […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:46:49 -0400

Yes, that always amazes me too

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I am very excited to be starting the New Testament survey. One thing that continually amazes me throughout the Gospels is how aware Jesus was and attentive to every detail to go with […]

Justin posted an update: Throughout scripture we see the Holy Spirit given […]

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:46:02 -0400

Throughout scripture we see the Holy Spirit given many different titles. These titles reveal His position and function. Some of those include Spirit of God, Spirit of Christ, Everlasting Spirit, Spirit of Grace, Spirit of Truth, Spirit of Life, and many more. The Bible also uses different emblems to represent the Holy Spirit such as a dove,…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:27:34 -0400

Thanks for sharing! That was interesting!

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This was one of the modules that caused me to look at human depravity in a new light, especially that there is a supernatural involvement in human evil. The thought that there is […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:26:14 -0400

Chapter studies are great and also help us avoid taking things out of context

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This lesson took us a step deeper into our studies by showing how to study the Bible using the Chapter Study Method. A similar setup to the Book Study Method is used, with a chart and […]

Justin posted an update: The Holy Spirit is part of the triune nature of God […]

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:25:23 -0400

The Holy Spirit is part of the triune nature of God which consists of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is omnipresent, omniscient, omnipresent, eternal, has a mind, searches the human mind, has a will, speaks, loves, and intercedes. On top of that, He is sensitive in nature and scripture teaches many things we can do…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:51:52 -0400

Awesome! I liked your thought on God giving us the Sabbath to remind us the world doesn’t revolve around us

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What excites me most about Session 19 is learning that the Sabbath is more than simply going to church on Sunday or following a set of religious rules. I was especially interested in […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:50:15 -0400

Context is always important!

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What stands out to me most about Session 21 is learning how important it is to study difficult passages in the Bible carefully instead of making judgments without understanding […]

Justin posted an update: In this lesson we were taught what a set-up is and […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:49:17 -0400

In this lesson we were taught what a set-up is and how inmates use them. We have to be careful how we act, address issues, what we say, etc. to avoid falling into a set-up. Once the inmates get leverage on us through different things, they can attempt to use it to their advantage to get what they want. We shouldn’t assume that every inmate…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:39:17 -0400

Great reminder! Thank you

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God gives His Word and voice through many different avenues. Some will get the voice of God through audible voice or internal dialogue that is not coming from one’s self. Other’s may […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:38:32 -0400

That was a great summary

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How does Matthew’s use of Exodus imagery in the flight to Egypt and return to Israel deepen our understanding of Jesus’ identity and mission as the new deliverer?

Jesus has been […]

Justin posted an update: This lesson addressed safety guidelines to take during […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:37:28 -0400

This lesson addressed safety guidelines to take during jail and prison ministry. One thing that stuck out to me is the idea to stay in prayer and trusting the Holy Spirit because nothing can happen unless it goes through God first. While it is rare for something to happen during your time there, it is important to remember that God is control…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:29:19 -0400

I love the book of Ephesians!

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How does understanding the structure of Paul’s long sentence in Ephesians 1:3–14—especially its Trinitarian flow (Father, Son, Spirit)—enhance your appreciation of the spiritual […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:28:05 -0400

Amen! Thank you

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Lesson 9: Who Is to Do Counseling

Bob Hoekstra addresses the common misconception that counseling requires professional degrees or secular psychological expertise, asserting […]

Justin posted an update: Jails and prisons have differences. When it comes […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:26:13 -0400

Jails and prisons have differences. When it comes to ministering in them, prisons are for those who have been tried and they are usually going to be there for a longer period of time whereas jails are usually for those awaiting trials or doing very short term sentences. As a result of that, you usually have more time to spend with inmates…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:09:14 -0400

It’s great to know that God will do what He needs to do to help us stay on the right path.

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Israel has completely turned their back on God. They are worshipping other gods and things that goes against what God has ordered and wanted. God has decided that it was time to teach them […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:08:11 -0400

Great summary

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This Book contains poems that show the grief and confusion with the destruction of Jerusalem by Babylon in 586 BCE. This shows the devastating results of sin and rebellion against God. […]

Justin posted an update: Post-prison ministry is often neglected. We are willing […]

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:07:30 -0400

Post-prison ministry is often neglected. We are willing to minister to inmates while they are in prison, but they need us when they are released too. They need help finding jobs, staying away from addictions, or reconnecting with families. If we don’t help them with these things, they might begin to think they don’t have any place in…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:44:03 -0400

We often forget to think about the author when it comes to studying scripture. Thank you for sharing

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Why is it important to consider the uniqueness of an author or book when searching for a word’s meaning?

It helps to know who the writer is to know “about” them and their […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:42:45 -0400

Word studies are always fascinating to me

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What is the difference between how we understand words today and how ancient people understood them? Why is it important to learn about the culture and background of the Bible’s authors […]

Justin posted an update: Getting the opportunity to minister to death row inmates […]

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:41:43 -0400

Getting the opportunity to minister to death row inmates can be difficult. However, if we were to get the opportunity to do so, we must minister to them just like everybody else. At the same time, it is important to help them realize that even though this sentence has been giving to them they can be a new creature in Christ. This doesn’t mean…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:22:17 -0400

This is something I share with people often! Thank you

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Being careful who we surround ourselves was a key takeaway from this chapter. The Bible tells us that we should surround ourselves with holy people and keep them close. As humans, […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:21:38 -0400

Yes! Sometimes it is hard to see if a congregation is fake. Great summary

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Satan is an imitator. Not only is Satan a very good imitator. Everything that Satan has in his own church and congregation is a full imitiation of God and his followers. Since Satan has […]

Justin posted an update: When a person becomes incarcerated, it puts the family in […]

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:19:37 -0400

When a person becomes incarcerated, it puts the family in a difficult situation. Sometimes, it means the person providing for the family is now gone. This can mean that the family that is now alone might need some help. We have an opportunity to help these families in different ways whether it be through helping them gain employment,…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:36:43 -0400

Yes. We don’t all have the same gifts. We have to be faithful with whatever God has given us

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This chapter focuses on specific anointing and what its fore. God anoints His children to perform specific tasks in the body. Not all of us are meant to do what others do such as […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:35:38 -0400

Thank you for sharing! That was interesting!

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In what ways does the structure and symbolism of Genesis 1 (such as the focus on order, the number seven, and the separation of realms) inform the themes and worldview in the book […]

Justin posted an update: Group meetings at a prison are great, but certain […]

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:34:43 -0400

Group meetings at a prison are great, but certain things must be kept in my mind. Time is the one that stuck out most to me. We must realize that even though we have permission to be there, the prison still operates on a schedule. We want to line everything up in the service in the most time efficient manner so that the Gospel can be…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:25:07 -0400

He definitely like to attack in our weakest moments

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Satan takes control of our minds when we become weak. I can remember a time when I would get drunk and strange unbelievable thoughts would come to my head. We see individuals that […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:22:48 -0400

Definitely agree!

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Psalms is by far my favorite book in the Old Testament, as it is with many other believers also. This collection of poems and what I would call “songs” has so many amazing points […]

Justin posted an update: Visiting an inmate is meaningful to most inmates. Some […]

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:22:06 -0400

Visiting an inmate is meaningful to most inmates. Some of them might not get visitors because they are in a prison far away from home, their families have neglected them, or their friends have abandoned them because of the crime they committed. Some inmates might also open up more in a one on one setting instead of a group setting. Praying…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:14:50 -0400

Yes! It is a great passage!

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The book of Proverbs has one of my favorite verses in it. Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:14:24 -0400

Amen! Thanks for sharing

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Chapter 6 of Power Principles discusses the purpose of power.

There are temporal purposes of power, and there are spiritual purposes of power. Worldly power is NEVER the same as […]

Justin posted an update: Writing letters to inmates can be helpful. A lot of […]

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:13:30 -0400

Writing letters to inmates can be helpful. A lot of them might not get letters from anyone so a simple letter can go a long way in corresponding with an inmate. However, there are many guidelines we must follow if we wish to take this approach. Most importantly, we must abide by the rules that are in place by the institution we are writing…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:10:31 -0400

I think people often forget about the hindrances of prayers. There’s definitely a lot of things that can hinder our prayers.

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Chapter 5 was really good. It focused on when NOT to pray and certain hindrances that can effect your prayers. The text highlighted sometimes we are called to prayer and sometimes […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:08:51 -0400

I enjoyed that lesson! Jesus gives the best examples!

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Chapter 6 was a breakdown on how to use the model prayer in our lives . Th model prayer can be found in Matthew 6:9 and Luke 11 2-4 . Jesus was a great example of how we should pray […]

Justin posted an update: Starting a prison ministry can have multiple […]

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:07:59 -0400

Starting a prison ministry can have multiple possibilities based on how many jails or prisons are in your area. One thing that might be beneficial is seeing if there is already a group that has access to prison ministry. If there is, you might be able to reach out to them and team up with their group. It would also be helpful if you have…

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:57:17 -0400

Yes! You will enjoy the courses!

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“These papers are not meant to be technical research articles. They are reflective, personal, and formative. We are listening for your voice, your insights, and your growth.” I love […]

Justin posted a new activity comment

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:56:11 -0400

Welcome! I look forward to seeing the things you learn along the way

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I am very impressed with OBI’s Introduction course. I feel like the expectations can be summed up simply: In all things, serve the Lord, and serve honestly, and, diligently seek Him.

I […]