Online Bible Institute | R.C. | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/robertonina/activity/ Activity feed for R.C.. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:53:15 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 e63e4be1bbcb7d11fe96c640a4e0abd3 R.C. and Melanie are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84413/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:40:17 -0400 0 a9c566dbd8c1cae86791693402653cb6 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84387/#acomment-84411 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:38:51 -0400 @mel Thank you.

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Garden imagery in the Bible symbolizes the sacred space where Heaven and Earth intersect, reflecting divine presence and life-giving harmony. While gardens also appear in ancient Near […]

]]> 2deb8565d705ea80364909c981201cc7 R.C. and Leah are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84404/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:08:23 -0400 0 8d23199de84fc784c8360c0e2542907c R.C. and Youvenson are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84403/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:05:21 -0400 0 88fd55eb6a19d860ec77c40660ccc944 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84387/#acomment-84402 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:43:48 -0400 @leah-hoppes 😂

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Garden imagery in the Bible symbolizes the sacred space where Heaven and Earth intersect, reflecting divine presence and life-giving harmony. While gardens also appear in ancient Near […]

]]> 183423cf710805cee642f1a3fad10267 R.C. and Matoh Dilan Mbih are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84398/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:15:32 -0400 0 51a49cf75bf146e9c3ac57b4dcc4c14f R.C. and Christopher are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84394/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:48 -0400 0 1667d13b8ab9b56e44dd00577e495c0f R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84371/#acomment-84389 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:28:33 -0400 Thank you for the review.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update When I wrote my first “baby thesis” in high school, I learned that a good paper needs a clear and intentional structure. Our teachers especially taught us how Chapters 1 and 5 […] ]]> 62a1ca57713b8eeaef594a89b30c4601 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84383/#acomment-84388 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:26:36 -0400 Well said, we should share the inspired knowledge that we have learned with others. Thank you for the reminder.

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The primary lesson in Design Patterns & Literary Units is that learning to track repetition and slight variations is crucial to studying the Bible. I loved the question about whether or […]

]]> 8a50657518975a55a5d2a5aaf0b1218a R.C. posted an update: Garden imagery in the Bible symbolizes the sacred […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84387/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:24:17 -0400 Garden imagery in the Bible symbolizes the sacred space where Heaven and Earth intersect, reflecting divine presence and life-giving harmony. While gardens also appear in ancient Near Eastern iconography as representations of divine realms, the biblical concept uniquely portrays this space as a place of covenant relationship and…

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]]> 4 fb5765c79c0e4f29cb1e3cea41c49c8a R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84372/#acomment-84382 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:54:08 -0400 Thank you for sharing. The closest thing that I have read, besides the Bible, that has repetition would be the book “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” I wonder if you had a story in mind when you said that you can relate repeated words and patterns to a story.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update The repetitions and numerical patterns in Genesis 1–2 show that the creation story was carefully planned, not randomly written. As Umberto Cassuto observed, repeated words and […] ]]> 042e30d19418cdf8d49d763c26ae7a2f R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84377/#acomment-84381 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:49:12 -0400 Thank you for sharing something so personal.

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During these last 9ish years ive experienced events or heard things in my mind and started doing exactly the steps… and I had to laugh with God during this lesson because the […]

]]> 7faeab4822e4ba32721e1df71e7141f6 R.C. posted an update: Humans being formed from dust in Genesis signifies […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84380/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:47:32 -0400 Humans being formed from dust in Genesis signifies their frail mortality and dependence on God’s life-giving power. This imagery grounds humanity in the physical realm, emphasizing fragility and the inevitability of death.

The waters in Genesis 1 and 2 together highlight Yahweh’s sovereignty over chaotic forces, portraying Him as the master…

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]]> 2 cd962236c6db1b8cfff2db15cd421070 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84373/#acomment-84378 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:44:08 -0400 Nice comparison, thank you for sharing.

In reply to - Jeff Jacinto posted an update Genesis 1 shows a beautiful pattern of repetition, symmetry, and parallelism. Days 1–3 focus on separating and organizing creation, while Days 4–6 fill or populate the spaces God […] ]]> bf2fd54c0a376d51905115b247843ff1 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84374/#acomment-84376 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:42:58 -0400 Psalm 46:10 states, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Hebrew term for “be still” (raphah) implies ceasing striving, relaxing, or letting go of frantic control rather than merely sitting in silence.

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Knowing God’s voice is to slow down sit pray repent ask for forgiveness and to listen.

I learned the hard, SIN was the death of my old self and awakened me. I prayed harder and […]

]]> c2b7234f55e7af250be1346d1d99eb4e R.C. posted an update: Genesis 2:4-17 introduces the recurring biblical theme […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84375/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:38:10 -0400 Genesis 2:4-17 introduces the recurring biblical theme of God’s chosen one being “rested” in divine refuge, emphasizing a place of peace and protection. Like biblical poetry, the narrative repeats details with meaningful variations, offering layered perspectives on profound realities.

A symbolic link between humans, trees, and water runs…

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]]> 2 a863bba179e1687adafa15f4a59de59f R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84331/#acomment-84365 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:46:21 -0400 It seems that God was working with Moses in his life and thoughts. Thanks for the commentary.

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The lesson covered Exodus 1 – 18, and the things that stuck in my mind was how Moses, despite receiving the finest education that Egypt had to offer the adopted son […]

]]> 2e74bdd9d7046021e7be22132ef1b7bb R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84346/#acomment-84364 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:43:23 -0400 Thank you for the view on genuine conversion leading to discipleship and fellowship.

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Chapter 13: Decisions Or Disciples?

Chapter 13 shifts the focus of evangelism from merely securing initial decisions to cultivating true disciples who […]

]]> e5c98688b4d9b75dfbbf4cb74f1e8641 R.C. posted an update: Design patterns serve as the foundational method […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84363/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:36:04 -0400 Design patterns serve as the foundational method biblical authors use to unify the vast array of stories throughout Scripture. Each pattern develops a core theme that weaves through the entire biblical narrative, ultimately pointing to Jesus. The Gospel accounts of Jesus are carefully crafted to continue and fulfill these Hebrew Bible…

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]]> 1 bd067224150eba37024ab9811d4282d3 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84354/#acomment-84362 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:03:18 -0400 Thank you for reminding us of this great book. It mirrors the process of what an individual might go through when sinning, repenting, and obtaining grace.

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Chapter 26 : Lamentations

The Book of Lamentations is a collection of sorrowful poems traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. It mourns the destruction of […]

]]> 6d7ae3cd50a7fea4559dd0d979fa6e0c R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84357/#acomment-84361 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:59:48 -0400 Really liked the play on words with “prophets” and “profits.” We should encourage people to read their Bibles and walk with God.

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Lesson 20 was on my favorite topic, Bible Prophecy. Prophecy means to speak forth. Before the completed Word, God used prophets to deliver a mesage of inspration, prediction of […]

]]> 6b0aae3b4a30b0921bb6958414fcb5fc R.C. posted an update: The Hebrew Bible presents a recurring conflict between […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84360/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:56:15 -0400 The Hebrew Bible presents a recurring conflict between two archetypes: snake-people and humanity-people, symbolizing ongoing enmity. This duality is fluid; individuals can shift between being descendants of the woman or the snake, even those chosen by God. Remarkably, the nation of Israel’s origin is portrayed as “snake seed,” highlighting a…

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]]> 0 598f989aedc10c44e17f8f4dbb5924ae R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84347/#acomment-84351 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:14:22 -0400 True, we must focus on what the writings say is important to tackle.

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Chapter 14: Planning For Evangelism

Chapter 14 addresses the necessity of intentional, strategic planning to fulfill the Great Commission effectively. The text […]

]]> be5306762743e4c386d573f5ada31270 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84348/#acomment-84350 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:12:45 -0400 It makes sense to leverage what or who you already know, making connections with those who are close to you.

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Chapter 15: Networking For Evangelism

Chapter 15 examines the power of collaborative networking and social connections in spreading the Gospel. The chapter […]

]]> 481804d7b3f8ed1c7053aff410be192d R.C. posted an update: Genesis 1 presents God’s ideal for creation, while Genesis […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84349/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:09:18 -0400 Genesis 1 presents God’s ideal for creation, while Genesis 2 introduces the characters tasked with living out that ideal. The focus shifts from historicity to the story’s message, emphasizing the relationship between these chapters as foundational for interpreting the entire Bible. The stark contrast between the ideal in Genesis 1 and the…

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]]> 1 2f17f2a1d1dff2493c10163419233fbc R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84332/#acomment-84345 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:45:38 -0400 Thank you for your commentary. God does allow good and bad to happen to all people. God can allow a bad thing to happen for His purposes (e.g., Job).

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Ministry of The Holy Spirit

Chapter-13

This is the final chapter in this course where we learn about developing

the Fruits of the Spirit. The one thing that stood out to be […]

]]> 7e3aab96c4e2e5d6fd168124f8af2a8c R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84335/#acomment-84344 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:40:20 -0400 Thank you for your commentary. The Bible doesn’t explicitly say that Esau obtained his riches in a dishonorable way. It does say that Jacob started dishonorably, but God blessed him at the end.

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Course: Jacob

Session 28: Jacob and Esau Part Ways

This is a reflection on the common grace accessible to all images of God—to rule with wisdom, to organise peoples, and to discover Eden […]

]]> a0be15ffc77f2a10f1a2e96b5676f98e R.C. posted an update: The Eden narrative’s seven distinct scenes form a chiastic […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84343/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:34:54 -0400 The Eden narrative’s seven distinct scenes form a chiastic structure, encouraging careful reflection on how events before and after the pivot shape the story’s core message. Two main interpretations explore the relationship between Genesis 1:1-2:3 and the Eden account (Genesis 2:4-3:24). One view sees Genesis 2:4-25 as expanding on the sixth…

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]]> 0 8e0b4829691e19aabead7c76b937a968 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84336/#acomment-84342 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:47:34 -0400 “Studying Scripture in community can powerfully unite people from across a wide spectrum of backgrounds and experiences.” Praise the Lord for this!

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Course: Jacob

Session 29: Reflecting on the Jacob Story

Yaaqov’s story is a mirror in which we can examine our motives and gain perspective on how God’s blessing shows up in our lives […]

]]> 45550aab7ee09fed3c0be694fdff5c7d R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84337/#acomment-84341 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:45:49 -0400 These boundaries have created ripples that we still feel today. Everything that God does has a purpose, and His plans are in effect today.

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In this lesson I have learned that the whole world had one language and a common speech.

The people said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They […]

]]> 4c08e16fd91b1496f1132a1826b0f85c R.C. posted an update: The Bible, as meditation literature, reveals deeper […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84340/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:41:09 -0400 The Bible, as meditation literature, reveals deeper themes and connections through repeated reading. The early chapters, especially Genesis 1-11, establish a cycle of themes that build anticipation for a chosen deliverer. This anticipation is central to the Hebrew Bible’s message, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus.

The depiction of humanity as…

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]]> 0 f70509c88bf1122be8cdc090ce6c04fb R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84307/#acomment-84311 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:09:47 -0400 Ecclesiastes 1:2 and Ecclesiastes 12:8 say that everything is meaningless (empty), and Ecclesiastes 12:13 summarizes the message that we are only full in God’s presence. Thank you for the review.

In reply to - Matoh Dilan Mbih posted an update chapter 22 : Ecclesiastes.

The Book of Ecclesiastes explores the meaning and purpose of human life from the perspective of a wise king who had experienced great […]

]]> 484e897193fdb6bf96fb6dabd9237b92 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84308/#acomment-84310 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:01:26 -0400 “It also reminds believers that genuine love is a gift from God and should be cherished and protected.” Amen!

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chapter 23 song of Solomon.

The Song of Solomon, also called the Song of Songs, was written by King Solomon. It is a beautiful collection of love poems that celebrates […]

]]> 104266edef82c70c8c046e139d2e5993 R.C. posted an update: The story of Abram and Sarai in Genesis 12:10-20 is set […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84309/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:56:58 -0400 The story of Abram and Sarai in Genesis 12:10-20 is set in dynamic analogy with Genesis 3, using repeated words like “see,” “take,” “desire,” and “good in their eyes” to highlight a recurring biblical theme: the complex and tragic human tendency to succumb to temptation.

This narrative replays and reshapes earlier roles, Sarai takes the…

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]]> 0 07425f3e800aaab3b15e6ea0bc830121 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84291/#acomment-84295 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:19:54 -0400 Wine and oil are awesome images of Eden. Their purpose is definitely for blessing.

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Course: Jacob

Session 26: Jacob Returns to Bethel

Wine and oil are Eden images. They’re precious liquids that come from garden plants, and pouring them out, anointing someone or […]

]]> 37def6939ef1c016b28f7aa0807ce007 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84292/#acomment-84294 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:16:14 -0400 We seem to find the word “deception” or “supplanter” at the root of most of these stories. There are no coincidences in these often tragic stories.

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Course: Jacob

Session 27: The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac

In life outside of Eden, questions about who controls production in the land and who controls the production of children are […]

]]> 01452fe42cf256656c8c7fd09833f15f R.C. posted an update: Biblical narratives often use identical repetitions of […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84293/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:09:25 -0400 Biblical narratives often use identical repetitions of key words to prompt readers to compare and contrast distant stories, advancing the overall narrative argument. This technique, employed subtly by biblical authors, creates literary patterns that connect separate texts. Recognizing these patterns requires attention to repeated words and…

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]]> 1 5d356a95a12de311a354ba9c8067a356 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84281/#acomment-84289 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:28:26 -0400 Agree with Dr. Mackie’s illustration. He makes teaching both interesting and innovative.

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This third session picked up on the meanings of “heaven(s)” and “earth” as God’s space and human’s space. Dr. Mackie drew an amazing visual image – of these two circles coming […]

]]> 00b378183c5ec110537849fb67b2a8df R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84284/#acomment-84288 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:23:37 -0400 The substantive model is totally disturbing to me. I’m glad that there are many people that are conscious of their intellect, not letting it get to their heads, and treating others with love and respect regardless of intellect.

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This module went over the various ways or models of “the image” What I found interesting and slightly disturbing was the historical facts about the structural or substantive model. Where […]

]]> f7f4f101a490413bab18b455b0165565 R.C. posted an update: The relationships between connected literary units […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84287/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:14:15 -0400 The relationships between connected literary units often function through analogy, inviting readers to interpret one unit in light of another to uncover deeper meanings. This technique can involve contrasts, sequences, or repetitions, where entire stories or scenes mirror each other through repeated words, themes, and narrative patterns.…

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]]> 0 e126997d84f7f4f2c3e2a48e821a2831 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84175/#acomment-84193 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:20:01 -0400 True kingdom growth does come through trial and opposition. Thank you, Misael.

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Chapter 5: The Cost and Courage of Kingdom Witness

Chapter 5 focuses on the boldness and perseverance required to advance the Gospel amidst resistance. As the […]

]]> 9bd36ab76cf1dfe1b73ebf5961293384 R.C. posted an update: The message of biblical texts is deeply connected to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84192/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:16:37 -0400 The message of biblical texts is deeply connected to their literary form, with form itself being an integral part of the message. Like biblical poetry, biblical narrative is carefully crafted with clear, intentional structures. While not everyone may find studying literary design helpful, for many, it enhances their journey of reading…

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]]> 3 99665e48266734c4f878210ee39e77fb R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84176/#acomment-84189 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:08:09 -0400 The Holy Spirit, the love that you have for Christ, and the gratefulness of what He did for us should motivate the believer into taking action for ministry. Thank you for the reminder.

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Chapter 6: Raising Up Laborers for the Harvest

Chapter 6 emphasizes the strategic process of mobilizing believers for effective ministry. True spiritual laborers are […]

]]> 55021d293a1ec8c9bf14ef1dda0afecb R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84180/#acomment-84188 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:04:47 -0400 I’m glad that we can use these rules for guidance.

In reply to - Amanda Shellenberger posted an update Ch 6

Using the six rules makes so much sense. Who is speaking, what is being said, who is it speaking to, why, when, then went on to speak about first mention, repetition, […]

]]> 254fd193cd6c0aee68fa9e92ce12b5e7 R.C. posted an update: Repeated words, phrases, and parallel themes link […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84187/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:09 -0400 Repeated words, phrases, and parallel themes link individual stories throughout both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, creating a cohesive narrative. Biblical authors intentionally use repetition of lead words, words that appear frequently in a text, to form patterns that guide readers’ attention and build expectations. These lead words…

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]]> 1 6859b38af19969bb59a28ab88bafe3ab R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84032/#acomment-84039 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:19:48 -0400 Interesting how miracles can be broken down to different subjects.

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I was impressed by the nice way all Scripture on a particular topic was organized and presented in chapter 16 Topical Bible Study This one is the real winner; a real treasure! Using […]

]]> ab15485bf430eccdcc3c3e9e5d13ddac R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84036/#acomment-84038 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:16:55 -0400 Personal opinions should be labeled as such when interpreting the Bible. We must be careful in not adding to or subtracting from Scriptures. This would show respect for God’s word.

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Chapter six emphasized that interpreting the Bible correctly requires careful attention to context, language, historical background, and the overall message of Scripture. I […]

]]> 24af9c02888a6f30e3e57a491caa9bc3 R.C. posted an update: The Bible can be likened to a photomosaic, composed […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84037/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:12:58 -0400 The Bible can be likened to a photomosaic, composed of smaller literary units that together convey a larger, unified message. Biblical authors skillfully use repeated scenes, often with subtle variations, to develop and reinforce key themes throughout the narrative. Tools like a concordance are invaluable for spotting recurring words and…

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]]> 3 e9f34afe1a55810cfb58c04f610b27ab R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83915/#acomment-83963 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:14:44 -0400 @doncyr Thank you, Don.

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Biblical narrative often employs plot embedding, layering multiple storylines to convey the Bible’s overarching message. Individual stories are framed within a larger context, giving them […]

]]> 6df119cde13c58b69ce8966d6e072a51 R.C. posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/83920/#acomment-83928 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:59:50 -0400 Thank you for reminding us how we should look at the Scriptures and things that we should take into consideration, like the text organization, connectiveness, and grammar.

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The course Creative Bible Study Methods, chapter 13, soundly substituted what I had been taught about intervention studying in paragraphs and richness of the biblical text. When analyzing […]

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