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Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:52:17 -0500

Although, we pray consistently and on Wednesdays, but yesterday evening, we had prayer in the park. This is our second time coming together in the community to pray and invites us to pray with us. It is amazing when Christian believers can come together and pray. “Confess our faults one to another, that ye may be healed. The effectual prayers of…

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Intercessory prayer Chapter 8

This chapter is about getting started and keeping going in a consistent ministry of intercessory prayer[. Throughout this lesson, we learn how to make […]

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Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:46:05 -0500

This is a wonderful class, “The attributes of God.” God stays true to His character and moral standards of righteousness. He keeps His promises and not one of them has failed. He will restore His people if they turn to Him. The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from…

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Chapter 12: The Faithfulness of God.

Our God is faithful, He’s surrounded with faithfulness, yes Jesus is a faithful high priest and His faithfulness endured to all generation. We can […]

Sharine posted an update: Most of us have learned God's shared attributes, which […]

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:40:51 -0500

Most of us have learned God’s shared attributes, which are taught to us first. It is easy to remember the share attributes of God. One of the shared attributes we have rationality. The ability to reason. We have a mind. We are able to reason and be rational, but we are limited in our rationality.

God is rational but He is not limited in His…

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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:10:19 -0500

Awesome! God cares for His people and what goes on in this world. If we stick to God’s plan in spite of circumstances His plan will continue. God’s character is never affected in such a way that His character changes.

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Session 11: Noah to Abraham Course

This session has helped me understand that God’s plan for humanity continues despite human disobedience and failure. I have learned that God […]

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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:06:48 -0500

The book of Esther shows us what God can do when people work together for the good of humankind. He can and will continue to use His creation for His redemptive purpose and plan. Thank you for sharing.

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Chapter Eighteen

Ester was a Queen of Persia during the reign of Xerxes, she was a woman of integrity, descendant from Jews who had scattered among the nations at the time of […]

Sharine posted an update: I would like to share with you some things that God […]

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:04:45 -0500

I would like to share with you some things that God cannot do. We should all be familiar with the term Omnipotence and its’s meaning that God is all powerful. However, there are things that God cannot do when it comes to this attribute.

We do know that God cannot lie (Heb 6:18; Num 23:19; Titus 1:2); God cannot be tempted to do evil (Jas 1:13);…

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Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:56:23 -0500

Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me.” (Ps 43:3). Thank God for His Word that we may delight in it.

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Psalms are the collections of songs and prayers that intentionally arranged with an overarching story. Where Psalm 1 and 2 serve as the doorways or the lenses through which we are meant […]

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Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:53:13 -0500

Amen! Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Prov 18:21).

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We all fall short sometimes, it is part of our nature. Though the tongue is small in our mouths, the bridle in the mouth of a horse and the rudder in the back of a boat they control […]

Sharine posted an update: In The Attributes of God, preachers need to stop trying […]

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:50:42 -0500

In The Attributes of God, preachers need to stop trying to settle political or economic difference in from the pulpit and speak more about God (Tozer, 2003). I happen to agree with this because the pulpit is no place to settle any type of difference from the pulpit.

The people need to hear about God, who He is, and the attributes of Him. Let…

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Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:33:07 -0500

Thank you for sharing and reassuring us through your post the scriptures that God offers us. I am sorry you are having some health issues but glad to hear you are feeling much better. God is truly a healer in our times of need and sickness. Blessings on your journey.

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I am starting again. I have been struggling with chronic illness but doing better now. I pray that my health will continue to improve. There is a previous post to this chapter but since […]

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Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:28:30 -0500

I agree because often times people tend to interpret things differently than what the text or scripture is saying. Thank you for your reminder. We must “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15 KJV).

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The Importance of Context in Biblical Interpretation

One important lesson I gained from this module is that understanding Scripture requires more than reading the words on a page. We […]

Sharine posted an update: I knew I would love this course and just to think about […]

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:21:34 -0500

I knew I would love this course and just to think about the attributes of God is very exciting. There is none like Him in all of the earth. He is the Creator and Creator of all things.

However, I never really gave it a thought about God’s unshared attributes. I always believed there is so much more to God that is unknown. We can never begin…

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Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:41:26 -0500

There is a poem about how to remember the sixty-six books of the Bible. I was excited when I came across it in my biblical studies and shared it with my church congregation. It is also a good way to share it with young children as we introduce and teach them about the Bible.

God bless you on your journey.

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One thing that really interested me in this lesson was learning more about the 66 books of the Bible and how they are organized. I learned that the Old Testament has 39 books and the […]

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Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:38:36 -0500

Christian believers need to allow God to move them from a “Country club way of thinking and operating of wanting to be served” but to serve others. As Jesus state, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.” (Mat 20:28)

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This lesson focuses on leading as a servant. This is a key difference to secular leadership the biblical leader acts to serve their followers rather than expecting their followers to […]

Sharine posted an update: Geisler's 10-point argument is very compelling […]

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:34:31 -0500

Geisler’s 10-point argument is very compelling (Geisler, Baker Encyclopedia). All of them are compelling but I wanted to some.

Point #3 – Potentiality is not actuality. As humans, we all have some type of potential to do, create, move, or act into doing something so it becomes actuality.

However, if we do not do anything but just talk about…

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:03:14 -0400

In Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Although, the weeping prophet Jeremiah wrote this as a letter to the exiled Israelites who were suffering at the time in Babylonian captivity. God wants to assure of He cares about our suffering…

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Amen and greetings

This was a short chapter with a powerful teaching.

I learnt that have plans & desires, goals and milestones we want to achieve. They are in our hearts, they are on […]

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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:55:09 -0400

Yes. It is important to read not only the passage you are studying but the passages before and after to have a better understanding of the intent of the author and what led up to the actions in the passages. Thank you for sharing.

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Course History and Authenticity of the Bible

Lesson 12 Inspiration part 2

The inspiration of the Bible comes from God, not man. In Matthew 5, Jesus teaches that God’s Word is everlasting […]

Sharine posted an update: I am thankful for the opportunity to take this […]

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:51:16 -0400

I am thankful for the opportunity to take this course. Although somewhat challenging in some of the information being taught. I can say I have a better understanding of the doctrine of creation and why it is so important to redefine and refocus on it in our homes, churches, and communities.

We not only need to read the Bible but move past a…

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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:37:09 -0400

It is important to read the Old Testament because it teaches NT believers how we got to the New Testament. It definitely is a learning opportunity for all who desire to read God’s Word as we should make time daily to do so. I like how you spoke on “encyclopedia” that is a mental storehouse of collections of images, words, ideas, etc. The…

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The different “encyclopedias” of authors and readers by Dr. Tim Mackie is, yet again, another great and interesting class session. First to understand that an “encyclopedia” […]

Sharine posted an update: I learned that science and theology do not have to […]

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:30:53 -0400

I learned that science and theology do not have to enemies. When theologians/theology engage with science, it is important to keep an open mind, listen emphatically, and have a posture of faithful discernment. Science and theology are not enemies and should not be treated as such.

Theologians must keep God at the center, and affirm all…

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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:41:16 -0400

Isn’t it good to know when we have a sincere desire to study God’s Word and to grow closer to Him, we have another chance to get it right. My brother in Christ, continue to be encouraged. God is a God of restoration and so much more. Prayerfully, I wish you many blessings on your spiritual journey of growth and maturity.🙏

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this was a rough day for me personally so to make it through a lesson is impressive. and on the heels of my first quiz submission there is so much in this course that is really […]

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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:35:21 -0400

Amen! When we recognize it takes stewardship of God’s creation, we can live as an active participant in the redemptive purpose and plan God has for us.

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This module had a profound effect on me in that it revealed to me the reality of this cosmic struggle between chaos and holiness through the idea of sacred space. What really surprised me […]

Sharine posted an update: In the created story, Jesus is the representative of God. […]

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:18 -0400

In the created story, Jesus is the representative of God. As Christian believers, we should all be good representatives of Christ Jesus in all aspects of our daily life. As we see the world today, looking through our human lens.

We see instability, unsustainability, chaos, confusion, moral decay, and immorality that all points back to…

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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:39:55 -0400

When we give God space to work, He will transform us in all areas of our lives. His grace is sufficient enough. Thank you, Lord, for the unmerited favor you have given us. Amen

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Applying the Book of Titus to our lives today means letting the grace of God transform our daily relationships, behavior and character so that our actions match what we believe.

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Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:38:14 -0400

Just thinking about this Proverb, gives me more meaning to lean into God and hold close to who God is. I am even more inspired to keep striving to do His will.

Blessings to you for sharing

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The challenge to those seeking to be wise from the Lord (From Prov 2)

My son, if thou wilt

1. receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

a. So that thou […]

Sharine posted an update: I am reminded that when Christian's water down the […]

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:36:23 -0400

I am reminded that when Christian’s water down the doctrine of creation and do not keep God at the center it creates disharmony with God and the cosmos. The creator desires a relationship with humanity and when sin entered the world through the first Adam, it severed the relationship and put enmity and isolation between man and God.

As more…

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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:33:00 -0400

Isn’t it wonderful that God allows us to come home, even when we have strayed such as the lost sheep. Humility plays a big part in returning back to Christ and recognizing we have a home waiting upon our return.

In reply to - Jeff posted an update Jacob’s homecoming reminds me that life is not only about our mistakes but also about finding our way home. Instead of focusing on how Jacob tricked Laban, I want to focus on his return to […]

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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:31:44 -0400

As we continue the mission of Jesus Christ, we continually pray for the harvest of workers in the vineyard.

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This lesson focuses on analysing an existing Christian organisation for its effectiveness in ministry. It builds on the previous lessons that focus on analysing the environment in […]

Sharine posted an update: Is God a God of justice? Is God a just God? According to […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:16 -0400

Is God a God of justice? Is God a just God? According to His Word, He is a God of justice and will avenge His people. We must keep striving to do good, doing His will, pray without ceasing, and reading of His Word. What God does according to His will, He does justly.

Does justice belong to the people? We as believers can participate in justice…

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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:03:24 -0400

Absolutely, staying true to God’s Word and having faith to allow God space to work. God did not need help in the creation of heaven and earth, and He does not need our help now. We must have patience and recognize it is in God’s timing not our own. God is faithful but we must be obedient to His Word and will to continue to receive the…

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 […]

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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:59:01 -0400

Amen! The Fruit of the Spirit is one fruit with nine traits (Gen 5: 22-23). Also, developing a genuine connection with the true vine (John 15: 1-7) helps us in many ways. Our connection must not be faulty or superficial. As we abide in Him, He will abide in us letting the Holy Spirit guide us in every aspect of our lives and relationships with others.

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This lesson has helped me understand the importance of allowing the Holy Spirit to transform my character and daily conduct. I have learned that the fruit of the Spirit is […]

Sharine posted an update: Most of us are familiar with Adam and Eve sin in the […]

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:44:42 -0400

Most of us are familiar with Adam and Eve sin in the Garden of Eden. There were consequences for their sin in which they were exiled from the garden. Each time the Israelites broke covenant with God. He punished them, eventually, they were exiled to Babylon and held in captivity.

Many people today think that because of God’s forgiveness of…

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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:28:30 -0400

The world noise can become a big distraction which can block or hinder us from hearing from the Lord. I agree we must get away from the noise to hear God clearly. God welcomes us in His presence, and I certainly welcome God in my presence. It is a blessing to be in the presence of the Lord. Thank you for sharing.

Blessings on your journey.

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Amen and greetings

This chapter was a reminder that we come from different families and societies that each have their own values, norms, and traditions. Some we may agree with, and some […]

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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:23 -0400

We definitely have to ask ourselves, “What does Scripture say?” When we search the Scriptures, we can certainly find the answers to our questions, concerns, or needs. It is up to us to accept it with prayer, faith, supplication, trust, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Blessings to you

In reply to - Sifiso posted an update Amen and greetings

This chapter was revision of the former chapters. It was a reminder that all our decisions have to be based on the word and every decision we make has to be led by […]

Sharine posted an update: There are so many "What ifs?" in the book of Job. […]

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:22:27 -0400

There are so many “What ifs?” in the book of Job. However, God gives Job speeches that are of a poetic view and panoramic. They offer the closest thing to the astrobiological, which is the study of origin, evolution, distribution, and a future life in the universe) perspective in Scripture.

God speaks to Job that puts Job in his place. Job…

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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:44:17 -0400

Your post speaks volume about today’s youth and what society has allowed to enter into the minds and hearts of our young people today. If parents do not train their children up in the Lord in all aspects of their daily lives, as well as the parents setting an example (Deut. 6:5-7), and practicing the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23), we…

In reply to - Jeff posted an update I would not dwell on Jacob being tricked by Laban, as I did in my two previous reflections. Instead, I will focus on holy courtship. Jacob worked for seven years to marry Leah and […]

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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:36:40 -0400

Thank you for your post. There are also books that were not inspired but have religious value such as the book of Ecclesiasticus.

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Course History and Authenticity of the Bible

Lesson 8 New Testament Languages and the Apocrypha.

The four major early versions of the New Testament were Syriac, Coptic, Latin, and Gothic. […]

Sharine posted an update: In the book of "knowing Creation (Torrance and […]

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:33:46 -0400

In the book of “knowing Creation (Torrance and McCall, 2018), can a scientist be both a Christian believer and a scientist? It has become commonplace for scientists to (both theistic and noatheistic) to go a step further to adopt methodologies that are committed to studying the worldview of science (Torrance). Either God does not exist and take…

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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:13:51 -0400

I taught out of a book “How to study and enjoy the Bible” and most of the students were seniors. It provided a chart in the book which was such a great tool for learning for all of us. Thank you for sharing insights on what you are learning.

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In this chapter we have identified the paragraph study method. In this method we learn of 4 important steps to complete this method. 1) Do a chapter study “use important paragraphs”. […]

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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:01:08 -0400

The power of the Holy Spirit can do amazing and abundantly things in our lives. We cannot do anything without the Holy Spirit, which guides us, leads us, invokes, us, comforts, us, helps us in our weaknesses, gives us understanding, wisdom and so much more. We certainly cannot underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit.

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This lesson has deepened my understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. I have learned that the Holy Spirit is our Helper, Comforter, […]

Sharine posted an update: Divine ideas structured the world and is important to […]

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:26:48 -0400

Divine ideas structured the world and is important to know and understand the divine Creator. Nature is an ordered, purposeful, reflection of the divine Creator that requires knowledge of harmony, between sensory experience, reason, and divine illumination.

Divine simplicity is necessary for making sense of creatively participation, what makes…

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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:12:06 -0400

When God tells you not to associate, fellowship, intermingle, marry outside His will He means it. God always knows what we need and how His sustaining power works. Even the Israelites were told to get rid of the Canaanites, but they chose to assimilate with them in the book of Judges, Chapter 2. Our allegiance should be to God and God alone.…

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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 […]

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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:06:47 -0400

Praise God! The Holy Spirit has existed from eternity. The Holy Spirit was present with the prophets. God placed His Spirit in King Saul and removed it when he committed evil. He placed His Spirit in King David and He used many prophets according to the Holy Spirit.

Thank you for sharing.

Blessings

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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 […]

Sharine posted an update: The fathers wholeheartedly defended God, the Creator, […]

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:02:56 -0400

The fathers wholeheartedly defended God, the Creator, His created work, and the incarnation of His Son, Jesus Christ. The fathers had faith and did not allow the doubters to deter them from what they knew according to the history account of God, the Creator, the cosmos, and Scriptures.

Believers must always defend the gospel and be prepared to…

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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:19:16 -0400

Readers of God’s Word can find so much in His written Word. There is hope, healing, mercy, correction, instruction, redemption, restoration, love, peace, joy, and so much in God’s Word. God’s Word brings light to darkness and for us that have accepted God’s salvation no longer have to walk or live in darkness because we have followship with the Father.

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Chapter 9 gives explanation for things such as symbols, purposes, and warning concerning the Word of GOD. Reading HIS Word produces faith, comfort, and enlightenment to one’s life […]

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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:15:03 -0400

We certainly cannot do anything in our own power. Believers must allow God to guide us and through the Holy Spirit can crowd out the things that try to cause us to stumble and fall. We must be guided by the power and influence of the Holy Spirit rather than by selfish-ambitions or urges, human impulses, sinful habits that opposes God’s ways. It…

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This module forced me to think differently about how I always have read and understood the Fall, and how I have thought about evil. The notion that the serpent was a supernatural rebel and […]

Sharine posted an update: Christ fulfills the anticipation of God's redemption […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:10:30 -0400

Christ fulfills the anticipation of God’s redemption and promises. Christ embodies Israel’s life and fulfills what Israel could not do. All land of the will be given to the people of God. However, there was always a telos, an end goal to what God redemptive plan was.

The first Adam failed in the garden of Eden through disobedience of sin,…

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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:16:15 -0400

@andrewcooper Bless you

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There are important texts in the prophetic literature that show us that the prophets and eschatological vision (final judgment, humanity destiny, and the cosmos) spoke on the history […]

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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:40:14 -0400

Jesus was always in the plan as you read the Old Testament. I tell people when discussing the Bible the Old Testament matters. It helps us understand the New Testament about the coming Messiah the prophets spoke about in the Old Testament.

Thank you for your synopsis and sharing key takeaways.

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The Divine Christ – Session 05

This session has deepened my understanding of the divinity of Jesus Christ and His unique place in God’s plan of salvation. I have learned that the […]

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Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:37:44 -0400

In our Sunday School class at church, we discussed the Sabbath and why it is a command to rest. God gave it to use and expects us to follow His command. Just like Israel is called to rest, we as NT believers are called to do the same. We need to be refreshed, rejuvenated, reflect on God, and enter into worship with Him. If we never take time…

In reply to - R.C. posted an update The Sabbath is God’s gift of rest to every person and even every animal. Household leaders are charged with making that rest possible for all, not only for themselves. The command reflects […]