Online Bible Institute | Brain Tanko | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/mbulitanko/activity/ Activity feed for Brain Tanko. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:16:17 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.6.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 ab284634f41298957a115bb34f62dd5b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89875/#acomment-89947 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:17:29 -0400 Great post!

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The Book of Philemon applies to us believers today by showing how the gospel of Jesus Christ replaces social divisions with equality, transforms our broken relationships, and calls us […]

]]> 4b17af2ea4469c3056b2e25ebffe0486 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89874/#acomment-89946 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:16:10 -0400 Amen! There is no condemnation in Christ, and the Spirit keeps working in us as we grow.

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Studying the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit has deepened my understanding of the important role the Holy Spirit plays in my Christian life. I have learned that the Holy Spirit is […]

]]> 71d124d876a9179a251aa00d02a2bc5a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89872/#acomment-89924 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:40:08 -0400 Glad to hear how excited you are, Sheri! Praying the best for you on this journey.

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Creative Bible Study Guide Lesson 1

Lesson 1 has been truly eye opening for me. I have read the bible before but never truly understood that there was a guided method that’s so impactful […]

]]> f9017202da999736c8b4bf5baef9b24a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89867/#acomment-89922 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:58:25 -0400 Great summary!

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The rule of repetition, each time a word is mentioned its meaning expands a little. Thus, the more important a thing is the more often it is mentioned in order to expand the meaning to […]

]]> bd283a8bc560a51021873266fe0f7a48 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89866/#acomment-89921 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:56:09 -0400 Amen!

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Lesson 3: The Normative Perspective: The Attributes of Scripture

This lesson helped me appreciate the importance of Scripture as the foundation for making biblical decisions. The […]

]]> 89eeeb59379e28e3fd1a55f553f4f2ce Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89865/#acomment-89920 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:53:34 -0400 So true! Society’s ideas keep changing, but God’s character and His Word stand firm. I think we need to communicate more clearly the truth that right and wrong are not subjective.

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Lesson 2: The Normative Perspective: God and His Word

This lesson taught me that God is the ultimate standard of what is right and wrong. Our society often changes its ideas […]

]]> c0595a0a5ceca4b64c8a4184c8f6bfd9 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89864/#acomment-89919 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:50:28 -0400 That’s right! Christian ethics is about living to please God, not just knowing right from wrong.

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Lesson 1: Ethics in Scripture

This lesson helped me understand that Christian ethics is not simply about knowing what is right or wrong, but about living in a way that pleases God. […]

]]> cf2218a0d70e25fd2461037e05d092bd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89863/#acomment-89918 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:17:05 -0400 Amen, Barbara! God has already made the way, so we can rest from the pressure and simply follow His direction. This is so good!

In reply to - Barbara posted an update When writing a purpose statement as part of my journey I found out how little I knew about the plans of God. I now know that all of the pressure I put on myself to have perfect plans, […] ]]> 683439e32c54fb5565dd6c7633d263fd Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89858/#acomment-89917 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:04:40 -0400 Doctrine is real meat and can help us know God more deeply. Enjoy chewing on it, @rogermorrison

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We come upon the theological method of Bible study and it excites me to get into some meat to chew on. It’s defined as basic Bible doctrine and to study an entire passage to come upon […]

]]> 4caffe670be89c8467b1eb7bf3114132 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89857/#acomment-89916 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:02:14 -0400 The lives of Bible characters show us God’s faithfulness at work in real people. It is amazing how messed up some of these people were. Applying lessons from their lives can make all the difference.

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In chapter 17 we come to the biographical study method of the Word. In this area we define this as focusing on the lives of Bible personalities and their experiences. To do this we […]

]]> b5aa57dcc2ee05623d34b83d20662b87 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89854/#acomment-89915 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:58:47 -0400 So true! Every piece of Scripture comes together into one story, and it all points to Jesus. Beautiful!

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Session 2 examines how understanding the Hebrew Bible’s overall structure and context improves biblical interpretation. Tim explains that Jesus referred to Scripture in three sections, […]

]]> 384de040d4e4573cbd72b15e917f3a8d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89853/#acomment-89914 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:52:30 -0400 Great summary! Reading Scripture with humility helps us hear what God was really saying through its authors.

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Session 2 peeled back how modern readers’ cultural assumptions influence their interpretation of the Bible, especially its description of the universe. Tim explains that biblical authors […]

]]> 6901d7d6c4d94b6265e16473744eb9fc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89852/#acomment-89913 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:51:06 -0400 Amen, Don! God fights for His children and calls us out of bondage into freedom, just as He did for Israel.

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This module opened my eyes to the Exodus story in a completely different way, as I saw the plagues and God’s presence with Pharaoh as an attack in a cosmic spiritual war. I am so grateful […]

]]> e53cb6736783670f4ec0634ebd018222 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89849/#acomment-89911 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:46:45 -0400 Great summary, @rogermorrison

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In chapter 16 we come across the topical study method. This study is a selection of a biblical subject, the goal is to discover all the teachings on the subject that you have focused […]

]]> 3b13fd84bfaf419f100a8be56fb5d83a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89766/#acomment-89806 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:45:10 -0400 That’s right! Our part is to trust God. We must let God alone be the standard for us.

In reply to - Jeff posted an update Leah and Rachel seem to repeat Sarah’s mistake when they give their slaves, Zilpah and Bilhah, to Jacob to have children. I know Tim taught us not to judge the Old Testament by today’s […] ]]> 738265923cb5bce59316e0007fbc3ba1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89765/#acomment-89805 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:42:02 -0400 Great observations, @michellesingh

The truth is that, as was observed in this session, the discussion on spiritual gifts is a challenging one. I can relate to the point made about the divisive influence of validation by spiritual gifts, and not primarily relationship with Christ. I think if we made the main thing the main thing, we’d be able…

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Why does Paul emphasize the proclamation “Jesus is Lord” as the key evidence of the Spirit’s work over the possession of any particular spiritual gift?

The instructor in the course […]

]]> 7fedcb5752e6ab82754a028da8180d8a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89764/#acomment-89804 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:17:32 -0400 Great lessons learned here, Michelle! Thank you for sharing.

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What does Paul mean by “discerning the body of Christ” during the Lord’s Supper, and how might failing to do so relate to the divisions and injustices he criticizes in the […]

]]> f5faa2056f9a1155d7ccd8a6615723bc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89757/#acomment-89802 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:31:22 -0400 The beauty of the scriptures is that while passages have one meaning across the globe, they apply uniquely to different people in their specific context.

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Lesson 5: Meaning and Application

Lesson 5 explores the organic relationship between original meaning and modern application, bridging the ancient text with contemporary life. […]

]]> 3356822163c4d69335798f100095edee Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89755/#acomment-89800 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:18:42 -0400 Amen! Jesus made prayer the lifeblood of His ministry, and we cannot afford to neglect it in ours.

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This chapter discusses the many ways of prayer can be used in our life as disciples of Christ. Prayer is our Swiss army knife in our bag of tools. There are different levels of prayer […]

]]> a2e36b71156bd237c7fc4ba59f11d27c Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89754/#acomment-89798 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:14:07 -0400 Great lesson here! Thank you for sharing, @misaelvargas

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Lesson 4: Audience Engagement

Lesson 4 investigates the critical role of the original audience in determining the biblical text’s meaning. It demonstrates how ancient readers’ […]

]]> 1f7063c049f0e50ef185351aef215e19 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89751/#acomment-89796 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:07:20 -0400 Well said! We don’t have to guess hidden motives when the Spirit has spoken clearly in the text.

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Lesson 2: Executive Intent

Lesson 2 examines the dual authorship of Scripture, emphasizing that both the divine author (the Holy Spirit) and human authors shaped the biblical text. […]

]]> 8c86b7684fff315cfc0f0e4e40dd3dee Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89749/#acomment-89794 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:04:38 -0400 Great summary! Discovering what the text meant then is the best way to applying it faithfully today.

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Introduction to Hermeneutics

Lesson 1 introduces the foundational scope of biblical interpretation, defining hermeneutics as both an art and a science. It establishes […]

]]> bb2e77f0c69df43ce49692f9eb7f5491 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89703/#acomment-89753 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:53:57 -0400 Great! Putting it all on one page is such a helpful habit. And you’re right, context is key. Words carry meaning in their contexts.

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Creative Bible Study Methods

Chapter 15: Word Study

I have always enjoyed learning the origin of different words. I have even done a type of word study in the past. This lesson gave me […]

]]> 8b31a2430e0e48f95ab4e407809824ac Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89700/#acomment-89750 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:42:06 -0400 That’s right, @james-moore

Jesus Himself said all the Scriptures speak of Him. Great summary!

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Christ is concealed in old and revealed in the new. What this means is that in the Old Testament (testimony) everything is about Jesus, but it is not stated directly. It is in allegory […]

]]> 277f48d2033e00e94c022416363a1277 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89403/#acomment-89457 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:56:22 -0400 Great one, @misaelvargas

The cry “Who will deliver me?” always finds its answer in Jesus.

In reply to - Misael Elias posted an update Lesson 15: Walking According to the Flesh Examining Romans 7, this lesson confronts the frustrating reality of trying to live out God’s holy standards through self-reliant […] ]]> 2aa235f8ae7acb620ec818b5a2048225 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89411/#acomment-89455 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:50:34 -0400 We have no excuse if we’re not about the mission of the Kingdom.

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chapter 2 Biblical methods of mobilization.

Biblical mobilization means getting believers ready and encouraging them to take part in God’s work. God gives church leaders different gifts […]

]]> efac9e7203f30c6018b50fe8d14a59fc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89412/#acomment-89454 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:48:08 -0400 Great summary, Dilan!

Just like natural fire needs fuel, our spiritual fire needs prayer and the Word.

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Chapter 3: The fire of God.

The fire of God in our lives can be maintained in different ways. Generally, we must be born again by repenting of our sins and accepting Jesus Christ as […]

]]> 968288d933186ff2f53e045fe3aca83a Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89413/#acomment-89453 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:45:52 -0400 Great summary

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This lesson continues on to prepare us the for the Flood. In Genesis 6:1-4, we are introduced to the sons of God (elohim) and how they decided to take what looked good to them which […]

]]> 0792e219ab4bd318ba138a09bf323274 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89416/#acomment-89450 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:29:11 -0400 It’s easy to turn to what we see, unfortunately. Great post, @roscoemeeks

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Exodus Overview Session 25: The Golden Calf Incident

What excites me most about Session 25 is learning how quickly the Israelites turned away from God when Moses was delayed on Mount […]

]]> c251d4fd13e5eaed45bc419528da34f2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89418/#acomment-89444 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:58:29 -0400 So true! Love and fairness must guide how we pursue what we want.

In reply to - Jeff posted an update Jacob took advantage of Esau’s hunger to get his birthright (Genesis 25:29–34). Robert Alter’s idea of the economy of language helps us see Esau’s animal-like character through his […] ]]> 97911268da96f6411f4585f8a648f7c7 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89419/#acomment-89443 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:53:09 -0400 Family patterns of sin are bound to repeat unless we learn from them. Thank God He breaks those cycles in Christ!

In reply to - Jeff posted an update In Genesis 26:6–11, Isaac repeats the mistake of his father Abraham by saying that Rebekah is his sister. Abraham did this twice, but Isaac still falls into the same trap. He could have […] ]]> 6aefefc318c4f27c6fff8fc38a4f1333 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89420/#acomment-89442 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:50:27 -0400 That’s right, @adebirkby

Analysis alone changes nothing. Our analysis only bears fruit when we act on the results.

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This lesson focuses on personal environmental analysis. It gives a detailed list of questions that focus on our relationship with God, family, finance, church and unbelievers and suggests […]

]]> 85ce6ea66505ec2a5fcaf6b60e50f1cc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89421/#acomment-89441 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:48:11 -0400 Great summary! Solomon’s story is a sober warning. A great start doesn’t guarantee a faithful finish. Wisdom must be matched with daily obedience to God.

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Chapter Fourteen

The book of Kings is divided into two books First and Second kings in the first book of kings we are introduced to a new king Solomon as a main character, he is […]

]]> 9d5f3ba1096f176829e64d713b4f7667 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89422/#acomment-89440 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:46:40 -0400 Amen, @dominic-sinogo

The same Spirit who hovered over the waters still brings order out of chaos in our lives and ministry.

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This lesson has deepened my understanding of the presence and work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Previously, I may have thought that the Holy Spirit became active […]

]]> 6c18fc2b80e733f24e3bc2498e4cb3a2 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89423/#acomment-89439 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:45:32 -0400 The devotional method moves us from just studying the Word to being shaped by it, doers and not hearers only.

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Chapter 10 delves into the devotional method of study of the Word. Devotional method means dedication, worship, and consecration to a deeper level of study. A study that allows the reader […]

]]> c83a58c73ef8e94320ca7e49471d26f4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89382/#acomment-89401 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:11:00 -0400 God made us to rule over creation as His image-bearers, but today, people bow down to things and push God out of His own house.

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How does Ezekiel’s vision of idolatry and abominations inside the temple precincts invert the original Edenic order and challenge the idea of humans as God’s image-bearers?

The temple […]

]]> 162c27e3e141a7cfad86fd2a5a7c07c4 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89383/#acomment-89399 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:06:35 -0400 Great reflection! When the people stopped listening to words, Ezekiel’s own life became the message. I love how you ended it: “It worked”!

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How does Ezekiel’s embodied prophetic performance—his sign acts, symbolic suffering, and enforced isolation—reshape our understanding of prophetic communication beyond just spoken or […]

]]> 37affef5c132223bbd4812cc542c314f Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89156/#acomment-89296 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:46:06 -0400 Thank you for sharing this!

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Studying Module 7 of The Divine Christ has deepened my understanding of the divinity of Jesus Christ as presented in the Gospel of Matthew. I have learned that Matthew does […]

]]> 1001689bfec8429fd88146aba68cda1b Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89155/#acomment-89295 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:44:54 -0400 The world and the flesh are enemy territory, but greater is He who is in us. In Christ we live as citizens of another Kingdom.

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

CHAPTER SEVEN ENEMY TERRITORY

In this Chapter I learned that there is only one enemy that works through a mighty force of […]

]]> ab5db6bd9cd548ec76f66236d0c0aef6 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89152/#acomment-89294 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:44:16 -0400 Great summary, Dilan! I love that intercession has no limits. Anyone, regardless of age, health, or location, can join God’s global mission through prayer.

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chapter 9: International intercession.

This chapter outlines the concept of “international intercession,” defining it as the act of praying on behalf of nations and people beyond […]

]]> 958a9c19907e1c35399a77ab8ca75044 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89149/#acomment-89293 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:43:08 -0400 Great point! Words carry meaning in context, and that’s why careful study matters. We want to hear what God was saying, not what we assume.

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The instructor used a great example using the Poem “Jaberwocky” of how words can be used to portray meaning. The poem uses 25-40% words that do not exist. They sound familiar to other […]

]]> 3cd5d40e423d92be39c4ec19375e1cad Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89247/#acomment-89266 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:05:25 -0400 Yes! The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. If we’re faithful in our little corners, God will raise both disciples and laborers.

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Chapter 3

I agree with the part of this lesson where it talks about the verse of the bible that says there are not enough workers to tend to the needs of the harvest. There are many […]

]]> 212cb3f93b3e74207a57d26dc71003e7 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89246/#acomment-89265 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:36:16 -0400 Great reflection! Even from the belly of the fish, Jonah’s cry was heard. No one is too far for God to hear when they turn back to Him.

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Jonah has always been a story passed around in the children’s class. Digging deeper into the story one verse really stuck out to me “And said, I cried by reaseon of mine affliction unto […]

]]> 53acc67b23d7cb0c7cdf57b510b1e573 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89245/#acomment-89264 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:30:10 -0400 God doesn’t stop at judgment, He rebuilds and restores. Thank you for sharing how He has done that in your own life.

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Obadiah is a super short book but full of great info. The key take away I got was even though God is threatening to destroy the nations, He also gives the authors clear vision that He […]

]]> 52830e779de6968c88b7baa67464ce88 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89242/#acomment-89263 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:29:02 -0400 I totally agree! There’s idolatry everywhere today. The prophets’ call still stands for us: turn back to the Lord while there is time.

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The more I look at the state that Israel was in and how the prophets where warning them of the coming doom if they did not repent, continually reminds me of our nation today. As a nation […]

]]> 06ba3adc55fb438d12f99dbcfff0810d Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89240/#acomment-89262 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:15:49 -0400 Amen! The Holy Spirit is the Counselor who brings real change.

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Lesson 6: The Holy Spirit in Counseling

Lesson 6 highlights the essential ministry of the Holy Spirit as “another Counselor” just like Jesus, sent to guide believers into all […]

]]> c9851a339528a596dba378d5b0ae3dd1 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89239/#acomment-89261 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:10:50 -0400 Welcome, Cardel! It’s a blessing to have you here. Blessings to you as you go through the course.

In reply to - Cardel posted an update Lesson 1- The Doctrine of Salvation

Hello everyone!! It’s such a blessing to be here. To God be the glory.

The bible is often known as a book of life for some and for others a written […]

]]> ef91f4df93c5116824a5cd050b684e3f Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89238/#acomment-89260 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:09:34 -0400 So true! God’s Word is living and powerful, and it is enough. We don’t need to borrow from the world to heal what only Christ can heal.

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Lesson 5: God’s Word in Counseling

Lesson 5 explores the central role and absolute sufficiency of the Scriptures in the counseling ministry. Hoekstra firmly rejects the […]

]]> 38458205e4bd31ad7e84932aac9e3670 Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89237/#acomment-89259 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:07:20 -0400 That’s right. The goal is Christlikeness, not just feeling better about ourselves. Real transformation begins when we look to Christ instead of inward.

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Lesson 4: Counseling and Sanctification

Lesson 4 emphasizes that God’s primary goal in counseling is not emotional comfort or self-esteem, but progressive sanctification and […]

]]> 65cff36f1ca4a99e3edb9332458915bc Brain Tanko posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/89236/#acomment-89257 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:03:41 -0400 Amen! We carry His name everywhere we go. May our words and choices show people what our God is really like.

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What excites me most about Session 18 is learning that the command not to misuse God’s name means much more than simply avoiding using His name as a swear word. I was especially […]

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