Online Bible Institute | Todd Jarrard | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/toddjarrard/activity/ Activity feed for Todd Jarrard. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:15:14 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 0a3b2a56ef17718ec1faffd3c8ec912f Todd Jarrard posted an update: The creation story in the Bible starts by saying God made […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76500/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:14:13 -0500 The creation story in the Bible starts by saying God made a wonderful world and everything in it, and that people were made in God’s image to be in a good relationship with him, with each other, and with all of creation. That tells us two big ideas about our destiny and the afterlife.

First, people are meant to be part of a good, living world.…

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]]> 2 9cc5b4e6a52ed8c8ce19db68c8bf859e Todd Jarrard posted an update: Mere biblicism means trying to understand the afterlife […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76499/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:13:19 -0500 Mere biblicism means trying to understand the afterlife by reading the Bible in a very simple, surface-level way, like taking every word at first glance. But the Bible is big, and many parts were written long ago in different situations. Here are some child-friendly ideas about its limits and how a richer traditional reading can help.

One limit…

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]]> 0 28bcfb3ac43daac153305449243f8907 Todd Jarrard posted an update: Eschatology is a fancy word that means thinking about […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/76498/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:12:28 -0500 Eschatology is a fancy word that means thinking about the end of the story or what happens after this life. Traditional biblical eschatology often talks about Jesus returning, the world ending, a new heaven and a new earth, and God setting everything right.

The Bible talks about a happy ending (Romans 8:18–25). Paul talks about creation waiting…

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]]> 1 77f9a41dbd01a204ec68975d7691cf4b Todd Jarrard posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75968/#acomment-75988 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:20:10 -0500 Nice summary of Paul’s approach in Athens. I like how you show reading culture, finding common ground, and then sharing the gospel about Jesus. It helps me see how we can respect different ideas while still telling the core story of Christ.

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This lesson sent off fireworks, within my inner man. Did you know, or Have you discovered that the book of Psalms is really five books in one? Reminding the reader of the 5 books […]

]]> ef3238214797b3f5c261e6c96996ac73 Todd Jarrard posted an update: Theological Anthropology: In this course, the […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75987/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:13:59 -0500 Theological Anthropology: In this course, the teaching blends clear explanations with thoughtful questions to help you grow. Dr. Farris uses a steady mix of narrative teaching, biblical excerpts, and concise summaries, making complex ideas feel approachable. Lessons often invite reflection, discussion, and real-world connections to science…

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]]> 1 ae8d9b9271d4c81892b4ab550d424f89 Todd Jarrard posted an update: What excited me about this course is how it gently asks […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/75775/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:50:47 -0500 What excited me about this course is how it gently asks big questions without making them scary. Dr. Joshua R. Farris invites us to imagine death not as an end but as part of a bigger story in which love, hope, and God’s presence still matter. I loved that the course blends simple Bible stories with big theological ideas, so it feels like a map…

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