Online Bible Institute | Brain Tanko | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbulitanko/activity/ Activity feed for Brain Tanko. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:00:46 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 5c4ddc3b8b2fbd0879d5f2cfaaab4d4e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77904/#acomment-78000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:22:42 -0400 @Pieter Amen! Blessings to you.

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“Lesson Planning” – The lesson firstly identifies factors that are common to every teaching situation, such as Divine agents, the teacher, the student(s), the […]

]]> aeca09c6df3c411dc220d4be82b01ef6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77914/#acomment-77971 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:49:18 -0400 I love the idea of becoming a new creation in Christ. Our ultimate hope is in the renewal of all things, and our greatest pursuit on earth should be to live out our new life in Christ.

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In this lesson, we continue by understanding that when we become born again we are new creations in Christ: “If any man be in Christ he’s a new creation” (2 Corinthians […]

]]> 7fb44f65253742069c25a1b4f9acee2a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77911/#acomment-77970 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:45:06 -0400 This is a really encouraging way to talk about the battle. We have capacity to take out the enemy, not in ourselves, but in Christ! No matter how long the war rages, we are guaranteed of victory in Him.

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Strategies for spiritual Warfare

Chapter-11

When the Christian soldier is ready to go into combat and fight

the enemy, the one thing that is so very important for the soldier

is […]

]]> 6f6d5c18ac15dba8df3d66b78016c34d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77906/#acomment-77967 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:10:48 -0400 Great post, Pieter! I totally agree that checking each curriculum and lesson for doctrinal integrity is a necessary part of the teacher’s work. “No curriculum may contradict scripture”! Thank you for sharing.

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“Curriculum Selection and Development”- In this lesson we are specifically referring to “Biblical curriculum”, which is an organized course of study of Biblical subject […]

]]> 0e9d84f31c56f314ea56fa947aa2cfc1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77904/#acomment-77955 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:39:59 -0400 Hi, Pieter! Sounds like a great lesson. It would have been great to have the actual summary of the lesson, but much more, we would learn so much from you by knowing the key lessons you’re taking home from the session. Blessings!

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“Lesson Planning” – The lesson firstly identifies factors that are common to every teaching situation, such as Divine agents, the teacher, the student(s), the […]

]]> a51db45ce00421a3460e2709d8559029 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77901/#acomment-77950 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:08:48 -0400 Thank you, Brother Desmond. It is the purpose of God that will stand. As followers of Jesus, our lives are not our own, and so our purposes and plans must align with Christ’s.

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In this sermon from John 6, Jesus rejected the crowd’s attempt to make Him a king by force because His mission transcended immediate earthly concerns. The sermon advises that as we […]

]]> 8bbee66c913cc2e4df278b5a4f3dac86 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77889/#acomment-77949 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:06:03 -0400 Thank you for sharing this, Brother Shadrack. We must be reminded daily that life is found in relationship with God, and not in great accomplishments.

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Genesis 5 shows us a line of ten people from Adam to Noah. It follows a pattern of the Mesopotamian King Lists (which were records of all of the Kings of Mesopotamia), but Genesis has […]

]]> 3bb11f15c53cb9ef4ae0cc96a64dbc54 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77888/#acomment-77947 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:03:08 -0400 True! Whatever we do, whether we eat or we drink, we must do it to the glory of God.

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This chapter examines the contrasts that exist in Genesis 4:17-26. The violent descendants of Cain are contrasted against the descendants of Seth, who have the promise of hope. Lamech […]

]]> d08484aee61ed1e89152196c43c57f32 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77882/#acomment-77941 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:39:18 -0400 Great post, Teresa! Trusting in anything other than God is real temptation, and is in fact, sin in itself. Lust is dangerous, and we must seek grace from Jesus to be walk in contentment and integrity.

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In this lesson, The Scope of Temptation refers to the three types of lust discussed in 1 John 2.15-17. First, lust of the FLESH is the desire to have what does not belong to you […]

]]> e862f1c23d841fd2f8e9c38efce2db57 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77881/#acomment-77937 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:10:43 -0400 The consequences of the fall were so severe that man, by himself, could not come back from. Thank God for salvation in Christ!

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In this lesson, three Spiritual Consequences of the Fall of Man are mentioned. First, Mankind is CONCEIVED with a sinful nature: Ecclesiastes 7.20, “Indeed there is no one on […]

]]> 36e40960198507a63a36acc8c0149947 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77822/#acomment-77899 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:19:00 -0400 @anthonyclemons That’s right!

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in this video, I appreciated the conversational style that Dr. Mackie leverage to evoke the experiences perceptions people have encountered when reading through or discuss discussing […]

]]> 699bbb2babd8844cd6d76c8f7fc56e9e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77823/#acomment-77845 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:03:26 -0400 Yes! We’re not just giving information. The goal of biblical teaching is heart transformation.

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This lesson – TEACHING TACTICS LESSON 14 ,taught me that teaching in a Biblical context is more than just sharing information—it is about imparting both spiritual life and […]

]]> 50174103f5060d8bd7d362c270c159c5 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77822/#acomment-77844 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:56:47 -0400 Good post, Anthony!

Sometimes we feel that these characters are unreal. But when we read the stories as they’re written, we realize that in all of history, God has used messed-up people to build a perfect Kingdom.

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in this video, I appreciated the conversational style that Dr. Mackie leverage to evoke the experiences perceptions people have encountered when reading through or discuss discussing […]

]]> 3e403b6149c8b6b43d6559a8486870ec Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77820/#acomment-77843 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:39:01 -0400 I really loved how Paul does not doubt that Jesus is God!

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What excited me most in this session was the realization of just how boldly and intentionally Paul applies YHWH texts—passages originally referring to the God of Israel—to Jesus […]

]]> dbf17c10439003181d12225f295e7dda Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77819/#acomment-77842 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:09:57 -0400 Yes, God wants us to know Him, because He wants us to be in relationship with Him. It’s not just about following rules and trying to please Him mechanically. Good post, Brother!

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update I see one of the purposes of God is not only that we will believe in Him, but we will really know that He is God. When God does a miracle, we know it. It proves that He is God. But […] ]]> 525c54a57bcc1f41aa9637bd3becc717 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77818/#acomment-77841 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:04:55 -0400 Yes, God speaks to us through all of creation. And you’re right, there’s no book like the Bible.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The author said that the Bible calls it a sword. That’s the most powerful book in all the world, right there—the Bible. If all we have is the New Testament, we don’t have the […] ]]> fb91a3ae6e05a508c7cbc5932531d14d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77813/#acomment-77840 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:52:44 -0400 We always try to find a reason why it is not possible. But if we just trust Jesus, we’ll find that there is nothing He cannot do.

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In this sermon, Pastor Steve explores Jesus’ encounter with a disabled man who had been suffering for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem. When Jesus approached him and asked […]

]]> d0db1e6a0d84c894077c670c118e7ecd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77809/#acomment-77839 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:50:25 -0400 I love that Jesus gave His life. It was not taken from Him, He did what was necessary for our redemption. Now we have access to the Father through Him forever.

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POWER PRINCIPLE ONE: THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL

In this lesson we learn the Gospel is defined as the good news. Paul clearly states this good news is how Christ died for our sins according […]

]]> d3a162a70525df24be886786e0523d81 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77806/#acomment-77838 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:33:42 -0400 Great post, Candice!

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I have learned that there are 66 books of the bible 39 consisting of the Old Testament and 27 consisting of the New Testament. After reviewing a basic outline and brief […]

]]> e026821716179f28e6519f771a194423 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77804/#acomment-77837 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:32:23 -0400 That’s right! From the home to the workplace, we are presented with opportunities to teach/talk about Jesus. We’re constantly on mission for the Kingdom.

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What I have learned from this lesson in Teaching Tactics is that it’s not just imparting knowledge; it’s imparting people’s experience of God and His Word. I have learned […]

]]> 716c449268d4a6ca267b67fd88ff59fc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77801/#acomment-77836 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:30:46 -0400 Great reflection on application, Tiffany! Without proper life application, we’d have very big heads with no heart.

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Chapter 10 Devotional Bible Study

This chapter is a breakdown of the Devotional bible study method. This method has 6 steps that help amplify your bible studies.

1. Record the […]

]]> 92eb394798ef4ec61295080cf40ed131 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77796/#acomment-77835 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:28:19 -0400 Thank you for sharing.

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Dr. Heiser history of the Bible Module 06: The Greek New Testament: Canonicity and Manuscript Types

In this module, Dr. Heiser explains the concept of canonicity in the formation of the […]

]]> d21c269863d19b239e8eb18207d1950c Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77786/#acomment-77834 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:22:55 -0400 A painful result of rebellion. It was not so in the beginning. But we have the hope of redemption and restoration in Christ.

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Session 23 focuses on the Fall’s impact upon humanity in Genesis 3:16–19 with an emphasis on the Hebrew term itsabon, meaning the experience of emotional pain or anguish. The session […]

]]> 606421dc164464d07812e5910e36b22e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77785/#acomment-77833 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:08:07 -0400 Great thoughts, Brother Shadrack. Our enemy is not others, not flesh and blood, but something/someone we often cannot see physically. The Bible is a single story of our redemption and victory in Christ.

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This lesson reviews God’s poetry in Gen 3:14–19 after the Fall. Only the snake and the earth are cursed; no curse was placed on humanity. This passage sets up a continuous struggle […]

]]> f367a0aa77e5c67596cc12ade09ffe36 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77637/#acomment-77832 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:25:16 -0400 @timothyclarke Amen! Thank you, Brother Tim!

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Psalm 119:9 KJV

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

I found it to be very helpful to learn how to perform a proper book study. […]

]]> 25fd4c88d86c38f6c1768de89e861074 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77700/#acomment-77726 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:28:02 -0400 Obedience to God’s word is our only guarantee for consistent Kingdom manifestation and influence. Great post, Susan!

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Today we surveyed 2nd Corinthians. The theme of the lesson is “When I am weak, then I am Strong.” During the time of Paul’s teaching there was a teacher who was antipauline. He was […]

]]> 73ca61cf3a4ea0fd400a547304702b7b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77699/#acomment-77725 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:26:04 -0400 An interesting course with Tim Mackie as always. Thank you for sharing, Ronnie!

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In session 10 of Heaven and Earth, Dr. Tim Mackie continues to explain that understanding the first few verses of Genesis from a far eastern and ancient culture is different from […]

]]> 38c2127591178ac53fe3d4d5df120038 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77698/#acomment-77724 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:24:13 -0400 That’s right, Ade! The word that we study must become the life that we live.

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This lesson covered a 6 step plan to devotional study. For me steps 1- 4 were the mechanics of the methodology itself in laying the information out in an easy to digest way, steps 5 & 6 […]

]]> ec720f5181bf9920d45d73a41ca53abb Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77690/#acomment-77723 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:19:16 -0400 The teaching ministry is a significant ministry in the church. We cannot have true discipleship without proper biblical teaching.

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“An Introduction to Teaching” – The word “teach” means to instruct, show, demonstrate, inform, impart knowledge, train and guide the studies of another. A “teacher” is one […]

]]> 730bb749c9e1251d88b44031585a879b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77682/#acomment-77722 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:50:07 -0400 The gifts of the Spirit are a delicate discussion. We must be completely humble and gentle in the manifestation of the abilities we have graciously received from God. Gifts are intended to transmit the Lordship of Christ! Thank you for sharing, Don!

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Reflection Session 10: The Gifts of the Spirit Session 10 of the Spirit series was a fine introduction to a more nuanced theology of divine empowerment in a study of spiritual gifts. Dr […]

]]> 172b60e14cd027d8b7032a0f6bc46f77 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77681/#acomment-77721 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:35:47 -0400 To be able to help others, we must be committed to building a firm relationship with Christ! We must live daily by the Spirit and stay away from any appearance of sin. This gives us both spiritual and moral authority in the counseling room.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The author said that the first issue is “A Proper Personal Walk.” A proper personal walk is really a primary issue if we want to be used of the Lord in any counseling situation, used […] ]]> c016daa538720c96aeead11f92a41970 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77678/#acomment-77720 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:32:10 -0400 Glory to God, Beverley! True, we cannot separate our integrity from how we handle God’s word. The command is to be diligent!

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Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 4
This chapter highlighted how important it is to engage the material thoughtfully instead of rushing through it. The emphasis on integrity in […]

]]> 2a5fc7a764d01e869f987215f69554c8 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77675/#acomment-77719 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:46 -0400 I agree! We need Christ-centered counseling in the church.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update We are not to teach strange doctrines, other doctrines, things foreign to the Word of God. We are to stay away from them, not integrate them, but expose and avoid them. We are not to […] ]]> e73a13059a1eb05336d14bd8c6f34725 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77617/#acomment-77674 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:39:52 -0400 Yes! Our identity is not achieved/earned. It is received as a free gift of God’s grace in Christ.

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Pastoral Development: Kingdom Incarnate – Lesson 2

This sermon explores the role of John the Baptist in Jesus’s ministry, particularly with the message of repentance. Despite the […]

]]> af1898925ba39a490bd0d38452294e79 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77620/#acomment-77673 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:27:50 -0400 Great post, Aaron! And I totally agree with @andreahill that community is very important in the application of the word. Indeed, “God will not isolate you.”

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Strategies of Spiritual Warfare

Chapter-8

As the Lord’s Soldiers, the one thing we need to be trained in, is the

Strategies of the enemy. The solider needs to go thru […]

]]> 69a0369715405feb9bf58ba44ee435ba Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77622/#acomment-77672 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:21:08 -0400 When God gives us spiritual power, we are given responsibility over Kingdom business. I’d say that power in the spirit and power in the world is double responsibility. I should do more if I have both spiritual and political or financial power, for example. Most people who have worldly power use it for selfish gain and sometimes against the…

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THE PURPOSES OF POWER

In this lesson we learn that worldly power is for selfish gain where spiritual power is for advancement of the Kingdom of God. Worldly power includes […]

]]> cf82768d6e57aa5a88844d81c7d15ec3 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77630/#acomment-77671 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:11:07 -0400 Good post, Don! Repentance is not just turning away from sin; it is turning back to God.

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Reflection session 7: The investigation of the role of the Spirit in salvation was subtle theology in motion. Dr. Muddamalle’s model of studying salvation as a process that consists of […]

]]> 531edb3614d864f3d709943801b686ad Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77637/#acomment-77670 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:52:45 -0400 I think that this understanding gives a lot of opportunity, but also responsibility in our Bible study. We must read the whole story, but we can also break it down into smaller units and see how each piece fits into the big picture.

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Psalm 119:9 KJV

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

I found it to be very helpful to learn how to perform a proper book study. […]

]]> e4a5d634bc3eed03bc74b25ed7efd378 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77641/#acomment-77669 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:43:46 -0400 Amen! Thank you for sharing, Tammie!

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Lesson 1 of Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare is thorough and detailed. It is very enlightening and equipping for a Believer. We must understand […]

]]> 750c6b546e0f111aee91b7f6698dc9a6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77644/#acomment-77668 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:41:19 -0400 Prayer is the missing piece in the lives of many. It is the means by which we internalize the word. It is the act of prayer that keeps us connected and yielded to Holy Spirit in humility and patience. As we wait on Him, we receive wisdom for counseling.

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This lesson tied together the previous lessons on God’s means of counseling. God’s word is the means by which He delivers His counsel to us. The Holy Spirit is the means by which we are […]

]]> 5e3aba1708e8d161b3026784c66ff955 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77650/#acomment-77667 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:38:07 -0400 That’s right, Candice! The Bible never contradicts itself.

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I have learned that the word testament means covenant which leads to agreement. I continue to learn how the bible never contradicts itself. How Jesus is revealed throughout the […]

]]> 57abe23b5899e4eb18118b629ecc844e Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77656/#acomment-77666 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:29:34 -0400 Yes! God has been infinitely patient with us. It does us the most good if we set Him apart in our hearts.

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This chapter we get to know satan. All the fun details of who he is and what he does to ruin our lives and Gods creation. Reading and learning the passages of who he is and what his […]

]]> 2f717306b6281b58a9a22997fcd69094 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77657/#acomment-77665 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:13:19 -0400 True! Teachers must be growing spiritually to be able to teach others. I believe that teachers must be a step ahead of their disciples in order to properly guide them to Christ. We cannot run on empty and expect to produce results.

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What I learnt in Teaching Tactics Lesson 11 is that teaching is not just imparting knowledge, but life and a kingdom lifestyle through God’s Word. Every Christian is commanded […]

]]> 8a5f820dfbbc3458299085c6f6b5cb91 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77658/#acomment-77664 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:03:27 -0400 That’s right. The enemy will always try to make us fight each other and focus on flesh, but we must rise above the deception and face the real enemy. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. By yielding to God daily, submitting in prayer, staying in the word, and choosing to live by doing the next right thing, we secure victory on…

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In reply to - Youvenson posted an update Our battle in spiritual warfare is against the devil and his demonic forces of wickedness. Our battle is not essentially, basically against flesh and blood. We do not wrestle […] ]]> d17fa81be62cade311e55787eed704a2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77659/#acomment-77663 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:13 -0400 Amen! Death for us is the entrance into the very presence of God. Thank you for sharing, Brother Youvenson!

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The fear of death is the ultimate fear of man, though he tries to avoid it and not talk about it. Or if he talks about it, come up with deceitful philosophies that make it the […] ]]> 8644cb28dd342a5c89486c3bb256ad86 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77660/#acomment-77662 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:51:35 -0400 It is sad how many are turning to false gods and bringing strange fires to the sanctuary of God. We pray for repentance and faith, but also for grace to not get entangled by the pleasures or cares of this world.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The author says that there are many in the church world today in America that are very religious, but they’ve been forsaking God. And we’re not just talking about the so-called […] ]]> 02547e3cf911657eca96401057000e52 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77514/#acomment-77537 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:20:35 -0400 That’s a great point! The coming of God’s Kingdom demands proper alignment/yielding. We must intentionally pattern our lives in accordance with the will of God, depending on the Holy Spirit. This is how we both experience and demonstrate spiritual renewal.

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This final sermon from Isaiah 35 shows the image of a future where the desert and parched land will rejoice and blossom. This signifies a spiritual renewal through a relationship with […]

]]> a3d975123f968ac1a864a2e637846a38 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77517/#acomment-77530 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:56:42 -0400 Romans is full of deep personal and theological truths. I love how Paul builds up the concept of salvation as entirely a free gift, based on the work that God has done in Christ. Good summary!

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Romans is probably a great place to start your walk with God, and to be revisited often. Romans, written by Paul to the young church in Corinth. Paul wanted them to have a strong […]

]]> 9f845c6278c5c6608ebba673cd76f9fd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77520/#acomment-77529 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:47:40 -0400 Thank you for sharing, Susan! We cannot build the church of Jesus with human means; we will only build a secular organization. We have to let Jesus be the Lord of His church and of our hearts.

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First Corinthians was written by Paul to the church in Corinth in Greece. It was a beautiful city, built for pleasure and wisdom. The city was devoted to the worship of the goddess of […]

]]> 41d0257eb30507e891422f03e5845444 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/77524/#acomment-77528 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:28:18 -0400 That’s right, Andrea! We do not possess any spiritual power of our own. The authority we have is delegated. This comes with both the responsibility to work and the consciousness that we will give account to the one whose authority we have received.

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DELEGATED AUTHORITY

In this lesson we learn that God is the ultimate source of spiritual power and that He delegated “all power” to Jesus, who then delegated authority to those who […]

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