Online Bible Institute | Travis Owens | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/travisowens/activity/ Activity feed for Travis Owens. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:21:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.3 en-US 30 hourly 2 2c671a07c3abcd848ae808700b462228 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87114/#acomment-87135 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:02:25 -0400 That breakdown of the Holy Spirit moving throughout the whole timeline of scripture is awesome. Tracing that thread all the way from Genesis, through Joseph and the prophets, to the disciples and Acts 2 really brings the whole big picture into focus. It is such a great reminder that the exact same Spirit guiding people back in the Old Testament… Read more

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The course has now come to the point where the focus has gone to the Holy Spirit and its place in the Biblical account. The Spirit is introduced in Genesis 1:2. Pharaoh was so amazed […]

]]> 2cc4b770cec7988954171788e398ae63 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87119/#acomment-87134 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:58:53 -0400 The breakdown of how God changes His approach between Abraham and Moses is such a clear picture of how He meets us where we are. Seeing Abraham’s walk of faith contrasted with the boundary lines of the law really shows how every single piece of scripture points back to Jesus. It is a great reminder that true maturity in our walk comes from… Read more

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Divine Communication and Redemption

Lesson 11 explores how God communicates throughout history, emphasizing a four-part analytical framework: need, content, […]

]]> c7ae363d846dc7fc06596d59609e1874 Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 12​What really hit […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87133/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:37:56 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 12

​What really hit home in Chapter 12 is how breaking a chapter down section by section keeps you focused on the core message. It is way too easy to just skim past key points when you are reading in a hurry, but taking the time to analyze a full chapter gives you a much clearer picture of how all the verses…

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]]> 0 4304661304ae97d0b4ada4ef7965665e Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87120/#acomment-87132 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:58 -0400 That color coding breakdown is super helpful! I used to think people just picked their favorite colors too, but linking specific themes like green for growth or blue for heaven really makes reviewing scriptures later so much easier.

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I didn’t realize that Bible highlighter colors carried specific meanings. When I first saw people marking their Bibles, I assumed they were simply choosing their favorite […]

]]> 38d20497f1ef06a52fc081e7f24be55f Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87125/#acomment-87131 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:36 -0400 You hit the nail on the head it really does all come down to faith over natural science. That breakdown of the genealogy was super interesting, but it definitely gets deep fast!

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The lesson takes on one of the more contraversial topics of Christianity. The virgin birth of Christ. Not contraversial to whether it’s true or not. But those who do not accept the […]

]]> 0a87b89ec96ec0af9a06c0d75dced64b Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 11 What stood out […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87130/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:54:24 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 11
What stood out to me in Chapter 11 is how taking a step back to look at a whole book changes how you read it. It is easy to zoom in on single verses, but seeing the overall storyline, who wrote it, and why helps everything click into place. It makes sure we actually get the real point instead of… Read more

]]> 0 542900a3380a217513bd47c1df4289b6 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87121/#acomment-87129 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:17:46 -0400 Loved that point about God using a donkey it really goes to show He isn’t limited in how He gets our attention! Spot on about keeping our hearts available and listening for the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives.

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GOD speaks to mankind through various methods which includes His written word, a vital prayer life, godly counselors, open and closed doors like with the Apostle Paul. The […]

]]> 5985a1bfc7e34d10203e88112e5b558e Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87124/#acomment-87128 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:14:09 -0400 That point about God walking through the divided pieces while Abraham slept is such a powerful picture of grace. It really is comforting to remember that God’s faithfulness rests on His character and promises, not our own efforts.

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Lesson 12: Covenants and Promises

Lesson 12 explores the foundational dynamics of divine covenants, distinguishing between unconditional eternal promises and […]

]]> 4ec4e1a33f57929f6c7d7bdc55dba283 Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 10 Studying Chapter […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87127/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:12:02 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 10
Studying Chapter 10 was a powerful reminder of why we do Bible study in the first place. It is easy to get caught up in analyzing words and outlines, but the devotional method reminds us that the ultimate goal is personal transformation. Taking what we read and actually applying it to our daily walk… Read more

]]> 0 065bda84bc43d2974e6d0fc2297f9c4e Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87053/#acomment-87082 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:51:52 -0400 That is such a practical point about outlines! Tailoring the level of detail based on whether it’s for personal study, sermon prep, or a group makes total sense.

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Outlining is a very effective tool for studying. I have used it often for sermon prep. Using an outline helps you to put all of your thoughts into an organized fashion, making […]

]]> 62aae4a789b47849d6c568d587a1f286 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87075/#acomment-87078 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:50:35 -0400 Great breakdown of those principles! Taking care in how we train others is so important, and that quote from Luke really drives home the responsibility of setting a right example as leaders.

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Biblical Management

Lesson 10

Eight principles of training discussed in the study of Jesus and his disciples are association, consecration, cision, instruction, demonstration, […]

]]> 949fb6b14d8a391e03f0cd8ea19487ca Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 9 Studying Chapter […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87076/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:48:24 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 9
Studying Chapter 9 was a great reminder of why comparing Scripture with Scripture is so important. Learning how to use the Bible itself as the primary tool to interpret difficult passages keeps us from jumping to our own assumptions. Using cross-references to let clear verses shed light on harder… Read more

]]> 2 3be9e29c7198b73954c30fc9db0bd38c Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87056/#acomment-87074 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:45:14 -0400 That question at the end is so true Genesis really is the foundation for everything else in Scripture. If we can’t trust what God says about where we came from and how sin started, the rest of the Bible loses its footing. Great post!

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I liked how this lesson broke down the book of Genesis because Genesis is such an important book! We learn where everything came from, we learn of sin, and we learn so much […]

]]> 331e1eadccdd4379dce18576a8b17910 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87068/#acomment-87073 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:42:54 -0400 Great insights! Focusing on verse 18 about growing in grace and knowledge as the best defense against false teaching is spot on. That reminder to stay grounded, keep pure, and hold our footing in Christ is so practical for every believer. Thanks for sharing!

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Though Peter covers a few topics regarding the dangers of false teachings and corrupt leaders, his final two verses are the most important warning. We are mature enough to recognize […]

]]> 482a3735b8dc7b1bebfd30d7a9bd807a Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 8​Working through […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87072/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:48:37 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 8

​Working through Chapter 8 was a great reminder of how important literary context and structure are when studying the Bible. It is easy to pull a single verse out and make it mean whatever we want, but looking at how sentences, paragraphs, and chapters connect keeps us grounded in what the author was…

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]]> 2 bd9d27b0cb7f980c1dadda6396628297 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87059/#acomment-87067 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:57:52 -0400 Connecting the Passover Lamb and the tabernacle back to Jesus and Stephen’s speech in Acts was awesome.

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Exodus shows us the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians. We see important people such as Moses and Aaron come onto the scene who God would use for this purpose. As […]

]]> 751435e2b49f84809eaca983b02e288c Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87062/#acomment-87066 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:57:23 -0400 That warning about leadership and abusing authority is so true and definitely still applies today.

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Even though Peter states these in his 2nd letter, he is reminding leaders of churches in Asia Minor about the dangers of corruption within the leadership and their distorted theology. […]

]]> f754d723a0906338fd0e07430dd8d507 Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 7 Studying the Rule […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/87065/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:48:39 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 7
Studying the Rule of Environmental Context in Chapter 7 is such a great reminder of why background context is essential when reading Scripture. Seeing how the Gospel of Mark was specifically written for a Roman audience and why details like genealogies were omitted because of that setting shows why we… Read more

]]> 2 249e6f64eb0d338247c3796fbc904a2d Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods - Lesson 6 Working […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86992/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:28:03 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Lesson 6
Working through Chapter 6 on the Principles of Interpretation really highlighted why we cannot isolate individual verses. The Rule of Contextual Consideration stood out to me, especially when it comes to understanding proper meaning. Whenever I run into a word I don’t fully recognize or want to… Read more

]]> 1 1c78e07bdf7bc6943fb99023a6102f4d Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86982/#acomment-86990 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:02 -0400 Great summary! It’s so fascinating to see how the Bible breaks down the true role and origin of angels. That verse in Hebrews is such a solid reminder of how God sends them to serve and protect us.

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 4 : THE SPIRITUAL FORCES OF GOOD: ANGELS

In this chapter I learned about what Angels are? Angels are […]

]]> 6cf2f10a365324e2dcfa6e9985be6def Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86985/#acomment-86989 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:49:53 -0400 Man, this really hit home for me too, Andrew. It’s so easy to push ahead on our own strength and wonder why things get messy, but realizing God can use those tough moments to pull us back to Him changes everything. I’m right there with you on needing to just slow down and wait on His timing

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This will be a lesson that will stick with me for quite some time. There were 7 examples of Jesus’s attributes and 6 different abilities discussed. It was his ability to control all […]

]]> e213d872a483e486ed97055cca431794 Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods – Chapter 5 Chapter Five […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/86988/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:46:01 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods – Chapter 5
Chapter Five provided a powerful reminder that studying God’s Word requires more than just reading; it demands active observation, accurate interpretation, and personal application. What impacted me most was the emphasis on searching out the original intent of a passage before trying to apply it.… Read more

]]> 1 40858a2926207c9b8f300eac08542a6e Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84713/#acomment-84749 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:45:50 -0400 We really need to look at the whole story of Jonah and apply it to our own lives. When God tells us to do something, how many times do we brush it off or second guess it wondering, “Is that God telling me to do that, or is it just myself?” Jonah tried to run, but God’s call didn’t change. It’s a powerful reminder to stop overthinking and just obey.

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chapter 33: The book of Jonah.

The book of Jonah is a short but powerful book of the Old Testament that reveals God’s mercy, compassion, and desire for all people to […]

]]> 6580a5fc2af99cf4f4cf961fd145aabc Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84687/#acomment-84748 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:38:58 -0400 Yes! 🙌 Amen to that. That’s how the church needs to be not the physical building, but the body of Christ itself. We need to set aside our flesh and humble ourselves to reach those in need. I can personally relate to those who have been incarcerated because of my own past. When you’ve been in that position, you realize just how crucial…

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Course Jail and Prison Ministry

Chapter 7 Ministering to Inmate Families

Ministering to an inmate’s family is just as important as ministering to the inmate. When a loved one is […]

]]> 43fd52181089e849e97ad307ce9b7556 Travis Owens posted an update: Lesson 1 chapter 3 really highlights the importance […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84747/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:28:00 -0400 Lesson 1 chapter 3 really highlights the importance of taking a structured approach to studying the Scriptures rather than just reading through passively. When you break a passage down using intentional study methods like observing key details, looking at the historical context, and laying out the structure it completely changes how much you… Read more

]]> 0 e65b30eaff91ad443e2bfc7edff47fb6 Travis Owens posted an update: Lesson 1 chapter 2 is a great refresher on Jesus as […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84746/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:12:20 -0400 Lesson 1 chapter 2 is a great refresher on Jesus as the ultimate humble Servant. Even with all the power and authority in the universe, He chose to lead by serving others and putting their needs first. It’s always a good reminder that living out our faith isn’t about seeking status, but consistently showing up to serve the people around us daily.

]]> 1 80209cf2f81ce6c6dd37a1982ee4156a Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84739/#acomment-84745 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:05:32 -0400 Well said Remembering that the Christian life has real divine structure and patterns not just spiritual anarchy is such an important take away.

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Chapter 6. Patterns And Principles: An Introduction

This chapter introduces the divine patterns and principles that must govern the life of every citizen of the […]

]]> af6eec6a3f1b6b699ea0d8ab52bad13f Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84741/#acomment-84744 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:03:09 -0400 Amen brother, that point about the Bride really hits home. It’s a sobering reminder of how easily we can take Christ’s love for granted and only reach out when we need something.

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The lesson points out that Paul used six different terms to describe the Church (Beleivers). Body, Temple, Mystery, New Man, Bride, Soldier. One for each chapter. The Bride is the […]

]]> cd8f91f2333ee66e65d92a5096265e89 Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84728/#acomment-84740 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:51:44 -0400 You said this really well. I liked how you mentioned people rejected Jesus because they were looking for a political leader instead of who He really was. It is a great reminder that He is in control of everything and His Kingdom lasts forever.

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King Of Kings

This chapter presents Jesus Christ as the supreme sovereign and King of Kings, whose authority transcends any earthly power. It explores His […]

]]> 53af091fb4a1668afa1a028d69c8dfbe Travis Owens posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84733/#acomment-84736 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:38:22 -0400 That is so true about salvation being a free gift. It is easy to overcomplicate things, but like you said, God made the path simple for us just by accepting Jesus. Also it’s amazing each and every time you read the Bible you get something new out of it no matter how many years you study.

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Ephesians is easily the most reviewed Book of the Bible in all of my past Bible School Education. Yet it continues to provide more insight as it is an advanced teaching of Jesus. […]

]]> f4048829f10db3c5393b9dad3e98c2d8 Travis Owens posted an update: Creative Bible Study Methods Lesson 1 Studying lesson […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/84725/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:07:23 -0400 Creative Bible Study Methods Lesson 1
Studying lesson 1 showed me how important it is to read God’s Word for real life change instead of just getting head knowledge. Learning simple tools to study the Bible step by step really helps clear things up. It gives me a better grip on God’s truth, which helps me apply it to my everyday life and share… Read more

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