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Being "Called" or "Chosen" of God has become popular and easily branded for merchandising in this season. In your own words, discuss what you believe is the difference between talent versus the true chosen of God.
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1-1 CHURCH HISTORY
General discussion forum for second year students
I believe the person responsible for the continued growth of the church was Simon Peter. When the day of Pentecost arrived, the were all together in one place. Suddenly there came a sound from heaven like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them that rested on each of them. And they all were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit gave them utterance (Acts 2:1-4). Simon Pe...
Posted Thursday, August 31, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 commentsI believe the key to the continued growth of the church in the face of persecution is within the Body of Believers. We are that key. We are the walking, living, breathing Ekklesia. The called out ones. Therefore, we are GOD's chosen to go out into the highways and hedges and compel them to come in, that the LORD's House may be filled (Luke 14:23 KJV). In John 12:32 JESUS promised us that if HE be lifted up, HE would draw all men to Himself (HIS church). We are all called to do a chosen work to ...
Posted Wednesday, August 30, 2023 by
Star King •
2 commentsI believe the key to the continued growth of the church in the face of persecution is togetherness, faithful and perseverance along with Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit’s empowering presence is so visible as the early church walked through trying times. Hebrews encourages the people of God to persevere in their faith.
If we face persecution we must remain faithful. The difficulties that come with persecution do not excuse the believer from spreading the gospel. Growth will continue if the chur...
Posted Sunday, September 3, 2023 by
Juanita Ford •
0 comments1-2 FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
What are some of the implications of the true ekklesia operating in the world today? For this discussion, I will point out one key implication that is needed now more than ever. The church is the governing authority for the kingdom of God in the earth. All of us are here to show forth the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There must be a distinction between the clean and unclean, the holy and profane! The word of God declares it. Ezekiel 44:23 says And they shall teach my people the differenc...
Posted Monday, September 4, 2023 by
Dr. Doris Riley •
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We as the ekklesia represents more than a church edifice within a building or temple. We are the temple of GOD, and that the Spirit of GOD dwells within us (1 Corinthians 3:16). We are the Called Out Ones sent into the earth for a particular Kingdom assignment. In Matthew 16:18 when JESUS said, Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I strongly believe that if we stick to the foundation and principles of Biblical t...
Posted Friday, September 8, 2023 by
Star King •
3 commentsAs the true sent ones we don't function under religion. Our functionality comes by the Holy Ghost to operate in an area that hasn't been seen by the living Epistles. Religion says that the whole body of Christ can't prophesy or speak in tongues. Religion tells us that its only certain ones that flow in a realm to heal bodies and cause demons to flee, however the word tells us in 1Corinthians 14:5 I wish you could all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you could all prophesy. For prophecy is...
Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 comments1-2 Introduction to Counseling
For years suicide has been one of the nation's leading causes of death in the U.S. and has increased tremendously today. Sadly, the numbers in the church have grown like the world due to lack of help or acceptance of the need for help within the church. Many Leaders and members feel that if they come to the church for help, they will be judged or condemned. The truth is Christians also battle depression and anxiety. Due to no knowledge for the need of Christian Counseling, many Believers in the ...
Posted Friday, April 5, 2024 by
Star King •
3 commentsWhat should the church be doing differently to remove the stigma of seeking mental help. The first step is the church must make it known that mental health exists and not be afraid to talk about it. There must be open dialogue about mental health issues and let the congregation know it is nothing to be ashamed of. The church should have resources to help those struggling. Some people will not omit it openly, therefore they should offer a private setting if needed. The church could have options t...
Posted Thursday, April 4, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
3 commentsI believe the church should allow individuals to speak about there mental illness openly. Often, we keep silent about mental health with the fear of being judged by others. The church is supposed to be a safe place and a place free from judgement. The word of God says, Judge not that ye be not judge. For with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judged and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considers not...
Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by
Shakena Standard •
2 comments1-3 BOOK OF ACTS
In the book of Acts Jesus had 12 disciples which where actual apostles who traveled all over to preach the true Gospel of Jesus. In today's church Apostles are still relevant and existing. In Ecclesiastes 1:9 NIV, says what has been will ne again, what has been done will be done again there is nothing new under the sun. What this scripture intel is that history repeats itself. Apostle where back in History, and still is today. An Apostle has many functions, but I believe the main one is to lay f...
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 commentsI believe the Apostle is still relevant for the governance of the modern day church. According to Ephesians 4:11-12 Jesus gave some apostles, and some, prophets; and some evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Jesus intentions for the five fold ministry was an ongoing thing. As we discussed in Biblical Studies, the Apostle is the thumb, and the thumb is able to make contact with each ...
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by
Yashica Butler •
2 commentsTwelve Apostles were chosen by JESUS to help administrate the Kingdom of GOD. No longer were they confined to synagogues only, but GOD sent them out on assignment from house to house, synagogue to synagogue and city to city to preach the kingdom of GOD. They were commissioned to Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19). Apostles were sent out with a specific assignment or mission. They were filled with the power...
Posted Thursday, September 14, 2023 by
Star King •
1 comments2-1 DIMENSIONS OF THE ANOINTING
The Greek meaning of the word Christ is Christos meaning the Anointed One. The relevance of Christ is the fulfillment of scripture. Jehovah God promised the ancient Israelites that a Messiah would come to deliver them from sin. Jesus stated in the New Testament, that he didn’t come to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. Messiah in the New Testament is God with us. God is truly with us, because not only does he dwells upon us, but now his spirit lives in us, as the scripture says that Christ In...
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
2 commentsAccording to the course study handout, the Greek meaning of anointed takes on a new dimension in the New testament.The word Christ is Christos in Greek and it means the Anointed One. Jesus Christ is the Anointed One, the oil that was in the lamp of the tabernacle that gave light to the place. Looking at the significance of the anointing oil in the course study we found that the oil itself was very important. The way it was made was very specific and its mixture with spices was symbolic of the pr...
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by
Yashica Butler •
2 commentsChrist comes from the Greek word (Christos) meaning anointed one. To be anointed you have to be consecrated or made sacred by dabbing or sprinkling with Holy Oil. The anointing comes from above not by man God is the only one who can anoint and appoint you. 1 John 2:27 reads, As for you, the anointing which you received from him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you, but as his anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught yo...
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 comments2-2 DIMENSIONS OF THE ANOINTING
To fully function in the second dimension without developing the endurance of the first dimension is not following the example of Jesus Christ. Just walked the earth as 100% man and God and scripture shows us that He also went through the first dimension. Jesus stayed in the face of the Father and was led by Holy Spirit.
As stated in the class course handout, the first dimension is where the believer receives the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to serve God, commune, and fellowship with the L...
Posted Thursday, September 28, 2023 by
Yashica Butler •
2 commentsThe second dimension of the anointing focuses on being anointed for service. In the article from The Cost of the Anointing David Wilkerson said, There is nothing worse that I could think of for a man of GOD or a woman of GOD, than to lose the anointing of GOD and be dead and have the knowledge that something is wrong. The second dimension of the anointing focuses on being anointed. Believers could easily operate in the second dimension and lack strength and maintenance in the first dimension. I ...
Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by
Star King •
2 commentsThe second dimension falls on the believer by the Holy Spirit for service to the body of Christ. There is no strength in the second dimension without spending time in the first dimension. In the first dimension is where you get the oil, instructions, and understanding. The first dimension is true intimacy with the father learning his ways, what he like and what he don't like, his aroma and etc. We obtain power through prayer we gain strength through communication with the father. As Dr. Riley me...
Posted Friday, September 29, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
2 comments2-3 DIMENSIONS OF THE ANOINTING
When we accepted Jesus into our lives as Lord and Savior, we received a measure of the faith and the anointing. When we received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, there came another anointing and empowerment for service and christian, saved, and set apart living. The first dimension anoints you by the Holy Spirit to serve God and to live for God. The First Dimension of the Anointing is where you learn to love God, love his Word and commune and fellowship with Him. You build you an altar in your hom...
Posted Thursday, October 5, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
3 commentsThe third dimension causes a great shift in the lives of all who walk in this anointing. King David, after he was anointed for the third time walked in a new grace and power he had never experienced before. David went from being king over the House of Judah to walking into his full calling and crowned King over an entire nation. We often get stuck in the 1st dimension because we fail to pass the necessary test that come our way. David is a great example and living proof that with GOD faith and c...
Posted Thursday, October 5, 2023 by
Star King •
1 commentsThe third dimension is the dimension of the throne of the presence and glory. We know that this anointing represents the fullness of God in operation of the earth. In order to demonstrate this power one has to be submitted and willing to die. Dying to the flesh is something that we ought to do daily in order to experience the fullness of God. Romans 8:13 says, For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live. In order ...
Posted Thursday, October 5, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
2 comments3-1 MINISTRY OF ANGELS
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3-2 MINISTRY OF ANGELS
The areas of kingdom advancement I believe angels of the LORD are least utilized by the Body of CHRIST is bondage and captivity. Today many people within the church appear to be free on the outside, but on the inside, they are bound and captive by their past, hurt, offense, bitterness, unforgiveness and so much more. I'm reminded of the Children of Israel and how they were in bondage for 400 years. Exodus 2:23-25 tells us the Children of Israel groaned because of the bondage, and they cried out,...
Posted Friday, October 20, 2023 by
Star King •
2 commentsIn scripture we see that God has dispatched His angelic armies to war on behalf of His people, but I believe angels are least used in this area by the Body of Christ today. We have become so accustomed to either trying to fight our own battles in our own strength or petitioning God, Himself to fight for us, and very seldom do we call upon God for angelic assistance. I believe we have either gotten away from petitioning the Lord to dispatch His angels or we are ignorant to the fact that the angel...
Posted Friday, October 20, 2023 by
Yashica Butler •
3 commentsOne of the areas Angels are least used in the Body of Christ is assisting in warfare and execution of God’s judgement. In the Old Testament God did not tolerate sin, God’s judgement was executed. According to the law of God, people would be destroyed for their sins. When Moses came down from Mt Sinai in book of Exodus Chapter 32, and they were worshipping a golden calf, and Moses was angered and spoke saying thus said the Lord God of Israel slay every man his brother, every companion and e...
Posted Thursday, October 19, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
3 comments3-3 MINISTRY OF ANGELS
There are several ways in which an Angel can be a benefit to a Non-Believer. One of the key ways of Angels being a benefit is in the area of salvation. The Lord use his Messengers to draw unbelievers to faith. A good illustration of this would be the conversion of Cornelius in the book of Acts. I don't believe Cornelius was a believer, however the word of God tells us in Acts 10:1-8 that Cornelius was a man who feared the Lord and gave generously to the people and prayed continually to God. One ...
Posted Thursday, October 26, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 commentsThere are several ways in which angels are a benefit to the unbeliever. As mentioned in the course worksheet, angels are mainly messengers sent to deliver a particular message or to perform a certain task from their master. One doesn’t have to be a believer to recognize or receive a message from GOD’s messengers. Many times, at the sight of angel’s men and women of all faiths were amazed. For years I have heard stories of miraculous situations where GOD has sent HIS angels to aid and assis...
Posted Thursday, October 26, 2023 by
Star King •
3 commentsThe benefit of Angels to the unbeliever reminds me of what has been taught by Dr. Riley and Dr. Lamai in our first teaching on Angels. The most important assignment of Angels are to ensure that salvation is ministered to the unbeliever. Hebrews 14:1 (KJV) Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? We learned that at birth an angel is assigned to each of us. When we read about Cornelius in Acts 10:1-48 (KJV), Cornelius was a devout man a...
Posted Thursday, October 26, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
3 comments4-1 LIFE OF CHRIST
The humanity of Christ is important because through Christ becoming human, living and dying for us and His resurrection brought forth redemption from sin to the world, to anyone that confess with their mouth and believe in their heart and accept this great plan and gift of salvation shall be saved.
In the Old Testament once a year, the Day of Atonement the high priest would offer sacrifices on behalf of the people. The regular burnt offering was performed every day of the year (Numbers...
Posted Thursday, November 2, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
2 commentsJESUS could have come in any form to save HIS people, but he chose to come in the form of human flesh. The thought of GOD coming to the earth in human form makes it a great honor to be a Christian. Out of all of GOD's creation, the Father chose to come in the likeness of man to save HIS people. John 1:14 testifies, The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. When I think of the Garden of Eden and how Adam and Eve fell into sin, causing the fellowship between man and the GOD to be lost and how GO...
Posted Thursday, November 2, 2023 by
Star King •
2 commentsThe importance of Christ becoming human is simple, we needed Christ for the forgiveness of our sins and to have eternal life. For he has not called the righteous, but all sinners to repentance. Matthew 9:13 reads, Go and learn what this means...I desire mercy, and not sacrifice. For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. Jesus came into this earth as flesh to be crucified so that we wouldn't have to be punished for these horrific sins causing death. We know that Roman 6:23 tells us that ...
Posted Thursday, November 2, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 comments4-2 LIFE OF CHRIST
Jesus Christ deity is very important. The bible describe him as eternal, omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent and immutable. We know that Jesus was born in the earth as a human form. He came through a virgin and live a life without sin. He was born of a Woman so that he could be born under the regulations of the law. Galatians 4:4-5 AMP reads, But when in God's plan the proper time had fully come, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under the regulations of the law, so that he might redeem an...
Posted Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 commentsIt is important to all believers to identify the deity of Christ Jesus during His earthly life. One of the first signs of His deity is how He was conceived. In Matthew 1:20-23, Isaiah 7:14, and other reference scriptures, we are told that Jesus was conceived by a virgin, Mary. In John 3:16, Jesus is called God's only begotten (3406) son, which is to say the only begotten Son of God in the highest sense, as alone knowing, and revealing the essence of the Father. These scriptures amongst many othe...
Posted Thursday, November 9, 2023 by
Yashica Butler •
2 commentsAccording to the dictionary the meaning of deity is a god or a goddess. A deity is a supernatural being, like a god or goddess that is worshipped by people who believe it controls or exerts force over some aspect of the world. Understanding God's deity is important because his earthly life redeemed us back to God the Father. We must believe was is written in John 1:1-3 (AMP) In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([a]Christ), and the Word was with God, and [b]the Word was God Himself. 2...
Posted Monday, November 13, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
0 comments4-3 LIFE OF CHRIST
Throughout life I have thought to myself many times, what would JESUS have done in this situation? But I never thought about what questions I would ask HIM if given the opportunity. We know that JESUS was GOD, yet had a fleshly body and had to walk out the same challenges and difficulties we face today. I believe with such a great purpose and assignment in the earth, HE had to endure even greater struggles. Some questions I would ask the Savior would be:
What did you choose a serpe...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by
Star King •
2 commentsAs my classmate has already mention I too have never thought about asking Jesus questions about his life or any other questions. I know growing up I was taught to never question God. As a mature adult I believe the questions I would have would be as follows:
1. What was it like growing up realizing that you are much different than the other children around you?
2. Did you have a sense of humor or where you serious and straight forward?
3. What were your thoughts when it was reve...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
3 commentsJohn 14:23-29 (KJV) Jesus begins with the instructions if you love me you will keep my words and the Father will love them in return. He goes on to say I'm telling you these things while I'm yet present with you but I'm leaving and will send the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name. Jesus tells them that they will have peace and let not their hearts be troubled nor be afraid and to rejoice because he is going to the Father because the Father is greater than He...
Posted Thursday, November 16, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
2 comments5-1 DEMONOLOGY
Why should a person trust JESUS when they are not sure that the supernatural realm exists? I believe one can trust JESUS even when they aren't sure the supernatural realm exists because, JESUS, GOD in the flesh is the embodiment of the supernatural. Through the humanity and divinity of CHRIST we have both natural and physical proof that GOD is real, and JESUS was 100% GOD and 100% man in the earth. By HIS birth, ministry and even HIS resurrection, scripture testifies who JESUS is and how HE was ...
Posted Friday, January 12, 2024 by
Star King •
2 commentsFirst how do we know that God exist in my opinion I would say we know because what natural man would be able to create heaven and earth. Only the Holy one would have a vision of what heaven would look like. In Genesis 1:1 NIV the words say in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Verse 2 says that the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of God was hovering over the waters. This passage right here shows us that God is a spirit. As...
Posted Thursday, January 11, 2024 by
Shakena Standard •
2 commentsWhy should a person trust Jesus when they may not believe God exists. The reason I believe is God existed even before the world was created. God has no beginning, nor those God have an end. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty Revelation 1:8 (KJV). God is what Was and Is and to believe in God you have to believe in the Supernatural. In Genesis Chapter 1, we read that God created every living thing. In John...
Posted Thursday, January 11, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
2 comments5-2 DEMONOLOGY
How does the modern day church today handle demons? In some churches today demons or demonic acts are not even recognized, because today some people are trying to make the church look and act like the world. During Jesus' earthly ministry, the Holy Spirit was given to him without measure John 3:34 (KJV). Jesus walked in full authority. Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. Now God has given us the Holy Spirit it says in Luke 10:19 (KJV) Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions...
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
3 commentsThe topic how does the modern-day church today handle demons in comparison to the demonstration seen in the life of JESUS, was actually a situation I experienced recently. Just last night I received a message from a lady who attends a certain ministry. This is someone I prayed with during a service a few months ago, and since then she has had many questions about GOD and how to strengthen her walk with CHRIST. For several weeks I have shared scripture, prayer and have tried to answer questions s...
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024 by
Star King •
1 commentsHow does the modern-day church handle demons today? From what I have seen at some churches today they don’t acknowledge the demons that many of the people possess. Why? I believe it’s because they are too busy operating in self. Some of the members are being judged based on the issues they have such as depression, anxiety, and mind-altering spirits, lustful spirits. The bible speaks in Matthew 7 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same measure you use, it will be measured to ...
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by
Shakena Standard •
2 comments5-3 DEMONOLOGY
Demonic presence and demons are indeed real, and many churches have yet to acknowledge demonic existence. The Bible makes it clear especially throughout the four gospels, the evidence of demonic spirits are real. As Apostle Riley often reminds us that the spiritual realm is just as real as the natural realm. When GOD created us, HE created us as spiritual beingââ'¬â¢s 1st. There is a song that says, We are spiritual beings, having a natural experience. That statement is so true. If GOD i...
Posted Friday, January 26, 2024 by
Star King •
2 commentsThe beginning of Hosea 4:6 God states, My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge... The knowledge of demonology is there, but it is being rejected for one reason or another. As believers we are supposed to get our wisdom, knowledge, and understanding from the word. Jesus is the word and in the word He spoke of demons. We know that He came to set an example for us and if demonology & deliverance was irrelevant to the modern day church, He would not have...
Posted Friday, January 26, 2024 by
Yashica Butler •
2 commentsChurches really avoid speaking on demonic spirits in the church today. In studying demonology and the manifestation of demonic spirits I can agree that churches at large do not focus on the subject at all. I would like to mention the Spirit of Fear in the church and the avoidance of speaking on the spirit of fear. This spirit is at large because some leaders fear what man will think and how they may respond. Fear manifests in the church because of the lack of trust in God, they doubt the power o...
Posted Thursday, January 25, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
2 comments6-2 CULTS & WORLD RELIGION
In real life I know of someone that I am trying to guide to Christ. This person once was in the church, but somehow lost his way and got trapped in the things of the world. Money, lies, sexual immortality, gang affiliation, and several other things. This person is Muslim, and truly believe all of the teachings that are being taught. Getting him to come back to Christ has been a challenge, but the first thing I do is walk in love when it comes to this young man. Jeremiah 31:3 says, The Lord hath ...
Posted Thursday, February 8, 2024 by
Shakena Standard •
1 commentsEncountering a former Christian will be a different experience than from just a non-believer because the former Christian has experienced the goodness of God and the Spirit of God.This person is like the bible says as dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Proverbs 26:11 (KJV). My first approach would be as it is written in Galatians 6:1 (KJV) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thys...
Posted Friday, February 9, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
1 commentsIn trying to win a former Christian who says he still believes GOD is real, but has now been converted to an occult sect, I would point him back to the truth, which is CHRIST. Due to his behavior, this person is being influenced by several controlling spirits that is not of GOD. For GOD is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). The Bible tells us we can't be like children tossed to and fro, carried about with every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14). The second part of this scripture...
Posted Tuesday, February 6, 2024 by
Star King •
3 comments7-1 Codependency
In the insightful article on codependency roles within addictive family systems and examining the roles mentioned in the article, I will discuss possible methods of treatment for three Enabler, Hero, and Mascotâ€this discussion will explore both clinical and spiritual methods of treatment.
Enabler: Codependency often involves an enabler who enables destructive behaviors in others.
The clinical approach could involve therapy sessions. Therapists work with enablers to recognize and ch...
Posted Saturday, January 13, 2024 by
Avis Potter •
0 comments7-1 Economic Leadership
Welfare and peace are significant to any organization, but especially to a ministry. Peace, order, security are intangible resources that are necessary to the development, health and expansion of an organization. It can be sensed and felt in the everyday culture and aroma of an organization. Without peace and welfare, there’s the presence of chaos, dysfunction and stagnation. No organization will thrive with the existence of instability in security which can cause lack of peace. Systems and fu...
Posted Sunday, January 15, 2023 by
Tiffany Spight •
0 commentsAdvanced NT Survey 5-1
The most significant instances begin with Jesus' life as a child. He was very wise as shown in Luke 2:41-52 when he was lost and found in the temple. The bible says the people around who were doctors of the law. This is supported by Isaiah chapter 11:1-3 that talks about the coming Messiah having a spirit of counsel and wisdom. Jesus demonstrates this in his every day encounters prior to him being called into fulltime ministry. Also, Luke 2:52 specifically states that, Jesus increased in wisdom ...
Posted Monday, November 13, 2023 by
Sabrina Williams •
1 commentsThe synoptic gospel are sacred texts that point to Jesus as the awaited Messiah through various scriptural instances. For example, in Matthew 1:21, an angel appears to Joseph in a dream and told him that Mary would conceive a child by the Holy spirit and he was to name him Jesus and told him that Jesus would save people from their sins. This fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 about a virgin giving birth to a son named Immanuel. Jesus' birth aligns with this prophecy, emphasizing his divine nat...
Posted Sunday, November 12, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsAdvanced NT Survey 5-2;
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Advanced OT Survey
In the book of Joshua, defeating Jericho was an event that portrayed the power of faith and God's intervention in the face of overwhelming challenges. Joshua 6:1-5 says the Lord instructs Joshua with an unconventional strategy to conquer Jericho: Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out, and no one came in. Then the Lord said to Joshua, 'See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. March around the city ...
Posted Thursday, October 5, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
0 commentsAdvanced OT Survey 4-2
The first notable spiritual downfall occurs in Judges 1:1. The people never developed a true dependence and relationship with God. Deuteronomy chapter 32 talks about how the people were void of counsel from God and they were in lack due to not trusting the Father. Since Joshua died, they felt they did not have a conqueror to overcome the territorial enemies. We see in Judges 1:19 that God was with them to help them. However, they did not drive out certain groups of people. This was a downfall be...
Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2023 by
Sabrina Williams •
1 commentsDuring the time in the book of Judges, when there was no assigned King to rule over the children of Israel, there were several notable spiritual downfalls. One such downfall was the repeated idolatry that the Israelites fell into, which brought about disobedience. Despite the Lord's deliverance and faithfulness in bringing them out of Egypt and establishing them in the promised land, the Israelites repeatedly turned away from God and worshiped foreign gods Judges 2:11-12. The idolatry caused a ...
Posted Friday, October 20, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
0 commentsChristian Counseling
When a Christian counselor is confronted with clients exhibiting symptoms or diagnoses of a critical nature, it becomes crucial to discern whether these behaviors are chemically induced, spiritually influenced, or both. Always seeking wisdom from God and allowing Holy Spirit to lead, guide, direct, and instruct is vital James 1:5. The counselor can navigate challenging client situations by relying on God's guidance and discern the appropriate course of action.
One way to determine the ...
Posted Monday, September 18, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsDetermining where a behavior is chemically or spiritually induced or both can be complexed. Its through exercising discernment and seeking guidance from the Holy Ghost in identifying process. Proverbs 15:22 declares plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. This means the Christian counselor must seek the leading of the Holy Ghost who is the Comforter, Guide and Spirit of Truth. We as Christian counselors only know what the Spirit reveals to us for it searches all thi...
Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by
Latrice Williams •
0 commentsChristian Counseling 1-1
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth John 16:13 and plays a crucial role in effective Christian counseling. Clinical treatments are often primarily based on theory rather than absolute truth. Although it is undeniable that these therapies have shown some positive impact, it is often found that the impact of these therapies do not always bring about complete healing. Therefore, it becomes extremely important for Christian counselors to understand the basic principles and therapies of clinical c...
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsUnderstanding basic principles and therapies of clinical counseling can help provide a unique and effective form of counseling that integrate both theoretical and theological approaches. It can offer several benefits in the progress of one's spiritual and mental health. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages the believer to trust in the Lord with all their heart, and lean not unto their own understanding. In all their ways acknowledge him and he shall direct their paths. We can encourage clients to trust in ...
Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by
Latrice Williams •
0 commentsChristian Root System
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Church History
The Bible instructs in Isaiah 46:9-10, Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure (KJV).
Biblical History and Geography for the student of the word is essential to the student. When a student understands the background, culture, and traditional practices that occurr...
Posted Friday, September 15, 2023 by
TaRunda Boyce •
1 commentsAs believers, understanding the historical and geographical aspects of the Bible can be a valuable tool in witnessing to non-believers. It allows believers to engage in meaningful conversations, answer questions, and provide evidence for the claims made in the Bible. It can also help bridge the gap between the ancient text and the modern world to make the Word and our witness more effective to the non-believer. Pastors and teachers can deliver more impactful sermons and lessons when they incorp...
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsBiblical History and Geography for the student of the word is essential to the student. When a student understands the background, culture, and traditional practices that occurred in the text during biblical times, the actions that were carried out can be understood. The knowledge gained from history and geography can help witness the loss when validating through scriptures events and ones happening today and shows evidence of Jesus return is near.
In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, the bible descr...
Posted Friday, September 15, 2023 by
TaRunda Boyce •
0 commentsChurch History & Geography
Hebron is mentioned about 70 times in the bible. The city was founded about 1720 BC. David was anointed as king in Hebron II Samuel 5:3. David reigned in Hebron for seven years (I Kings 2:11). One of the last mentions of Hebron is in II Chronicles 11:10 where Rehoboam built strongholds around cities after God gave part of the kingdom to Jeroboam. This is the final mention of Hebron as a dominating city in the bible. Prior to this historic event, Hebron was mentioned on other momentous occasions....
Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2023 by
Sabrina Williams •
1 commentsThe city of Hebron was very important in the history of the children of Israel the name Hebron literally means a friend or brother in Biblical Hebrew. The city of Hebron was located approximately 20 miles south of present-day Jerusalem in the Judean valley. Hebron is first mentioned in Genesis 13:18 as a place where Abram dwelt and built an altar after separating from his nephew Lot. At Hebron the Lord first showed Abram the land that would belong to him and his descendants in Genesis 13:14â€17....
Posted Saturday, September 23, 2023 by
TaRunda Boyce •
1 commentsHebron is a city of great historical and biblical significance in the history of the children of Israel and holds a prominent place in scripture. It's first mention can be found in Genesis 13:18, where it is specifically linked to Abram. After Abram and Lot separated, Hebron became Abram's chosen city. Hebron is known for its fertile land and abundant water supply, which made it an ideal place for settlement and cultivation. Hebron is strategically positioned in the southern part of the West Ba...
Posted Saturday, September 23, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsCounseling 5-1
One significant challenge that has mainly targeted teenagers during the pandemic is the impact on their mental health. Being an adolescent is already a vulnerable time for mental health due to various developmental changes, and the pandemic intensified these issues. I believe that social Isolation and disruption of social development were significant areas where teens inadvertently struggled. 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you
Teens thrive on social ...
Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
0 commentsCOURSE 1 - FOUNDATIONS OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
Discuss the importance of a relationship with Holy Spirit to effectively interpret scriptures.
When studying the Word of God, having a relationship with the Holy Spirit is valuable because the Holy Spirit teaches and leads us in the truth and wisdom of God. Proverbs 4:7 tells us that Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Through the wisdom of God, I am sustained and strengthened, that when trouble comes I am able to not perceive the situation as it appears and stand on the Word of God.
Posted Friday, September 1, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
1 commentsThe Holy Spirit has to be present at all times. Present in a way that your soul is not interpreting to the body but your spirit man is.According to Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. God spirit always have to be present. So that we can go in the direction he has set forth for us.
Our own understanding is corrupted but allowing the Holy Spirit to be our middle man, not...
Posted Wednesday, August 30, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
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What is the value of having a foundation of relationship with the Holy Spirit when studying the Word of God? Having a foundation of relationship with the Holy Spirit when learning the word of God is essential. For example, I think about the relationship Jesus displayed on earth when he communicated with his Father and how he always acknowledged the Father in heavenâ€the desire of our Father to share with his people. According to Luke 11: 1-4, Jesus begins to teach the disciples how to pray....
Posted Thursday, August 31, 2023 by
Betty Murphy •
3 commentsCOURSE 10 - PRINCIPLES OF FAITH
The Bible says that God has dealt to every man the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). We need faith to believe in God. In general, Christians as a whole believe that God can. However, our struggle is with believing that God will. We believe that Peter got money to pay their taxes from a specific fish by following the instructions of Jesus (Matthew 17: 24-27). But, will God pay my rent or my mortgage, in Jesus name, because my employer downsized. We believe that Jesus prayed to His Father and sa...
Posted Wednesday, November 1, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
3 commentsI would speak for myself because I believe I've been battling with this. It is easy to say yes I will trust God but I have realized on this journey that maybe I haven't fully walked in my faith. Which is crazy because I have always felt like I had everything under control but when God put you into a place where you can not give or do nothing but trust in him. Your faith has to be a part of that because you can fall apart and at times feel like you're losing your mind. I sometimes battle with mys...
Posted Wednesday, November 1, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsFaith could be lacking among believer when one forgets to fellowship with one another as Paul said in Hebrew 10:25. With fellowship we build faith according to Roman 10:17 Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. When I hear about the great testimonies in the Bible my faith is building every day. When one thinks of the goodness of Jesus they begin to praise and worship the Almighty for all he is to us. This allows us to build our faith and grow more into becoming the faith moving ...
Posted Thursday, November 2, 2023 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsCOURSE 11 - CHRISTIAN ROOT SYSTEM
Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of theses is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) When we look at the Bible from Genesis to Revelations, we see the love and mercy of God. In book of Genesis, even when Adam and Eve disobeyed the command of God, He was merciful. (Genesis 2:16-17; 3:16-19)
John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Maintaining our relationship through ...
Posted Thursday, November 9, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
2 commentsThe most important thing after salvation that help in growth and maintaining would have to be having roots in all areas. Because we as Christians can not grow without having a relationship with our Father. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. God words are what he stand on so how can we say we love him but we never take out time for him. When we seek after God, God begin to show and teach us his ways. Each root s...
Posted Wednesday, November 8, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsOne of the most important things to maintain and cause growth as a Christian is having a meaningful and intentional relationship with God. The more time you spend with Him the more you will begin to know His voice, His personality and His will. The Bible says, Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me (Revelation 3:20). God will meet you to sup and fellowship with Him. As you commit yourself...
Posted Thursday, November 9, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
2 commentsCOURSE 12 - INSPECTING YOUR SPIRITUAL ROOTS
The root of rejection would be the negative spiritual root that chokes and stunts the growth of believers. Rejection opens the doors to unforgiveness and fear, which leads to low self-esteem, the need to be excepted, hurt, anger, intimidation of man, jealousies, and so much more, because it becomes an issue of the heart. I am reminded of the story of the prodigal son, in Luke 15:11-32 not so much the one that left but the son that stayed. Upon the return of the brother, instead of also celebrati...
Posted Thursday, November 16, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
3 comments One negative spiritual root that has stunned and choked the life out of a believer is unbelief. Anything that is not of Faith is a sin(unbelief Romans 14:23). God said it is impossible to please him without Faith (Hebrews 11:6). Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen(Hebrews 11:1). Faith/belief is needed to be saved. Jesus was crucified on the cross at a time when we were not present, but we have to believe this happened for us to b...
Posted Wednesday, November 15, 2023 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsThe spiritual root system helps determine the type of fruit you will bear, good or bad. A Believer must have a strong root system to produce good fruit. Unfortunately, many Believers produce little or no fruit because of an unhealthy root system, which will inevitably stunt their growth. Their foundation may be rooted and entangled in rejection, unforgiveness, fear, or a combination of root systems. The root of fear, for example, indicates that there is a lack of faith. It is impossible to ...
Posted Thursday, November 16, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
2 commentsCOURSE 13 - FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
The fruit of the spirit that many believers struggle with is self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do things you know you should do even when you do not want to. Everything has to be done in moderation and not in excess. The more you give and please the flesh, the more it wants. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. The believer h...
Posted Friday, November 24, 2023 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsThe most uncultivated manifestation within the body of Christ would be love. Growing up in the church and hearing the words I love you with the love of God, and then listening to the backbiting, ill treatment towards one another, was difficult and caused a lot of misunderstanding.
The Bible tells us in 1 John 4:7-8, Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. Looking back ...
Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
3 commentsPatience and love would be the most frequently undeveloped manifestation within the body of Christ. Hebrews 10: 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. We as believers at time feel that we are not to supposed to go through anything or that weapons will not form against us. Truth is that we do, and it does. Some believers have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savor but have not asked for the Holy Spirit to come into their lives and...
Posted Thursday, November 30, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsCOURSE 14 - SO YOU THINK YOU'RE CALLED
I believe most people want God to pick up the phone, announce Himself, and give us our purpose and our calling. Maybe, if He called us through a loud voice from heaven awakening us from our sleep, we would know it was Him too. How did Abraham know that it was God when He told him to leave his country and his father’s house (Genesis 12:1)? Where is Eli to instruct us, as he did Samuel? Who will tell us to Speak lord, for your servant is listening. when called (1 Samuel 3:9)? Am I a fisher of...
Posted Thursday, December 7, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
2 commentsI believe the way to know the authentic proof of the call of God on a person's life is by their fruit, the anointing, and by the Spirit of God. When called by God, these three characteristics will be evident in a person's life. The believer's righteousness is as filthy rags, but you can strive to be sold out for Jesus. Matthew 7:15-20 You Will Know Them by Their Fruits: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by t...
Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsSo I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation], with all humility [forsaking self-righteousness], and gentleness [maintaining self-control], with patience, bearing with one another in [unselfish] love. ??Ephesians? ?4?:?1?-?2? ?AMP? I believe that for someo...
Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsCOURSE 15 - GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
God gives gifts to help the body of Christ mature. Without the maturing of the body of Christ, the body is stagnant and stays in the spiritual form of being a baby christian. God wants us to mature and grow in our walk on this journey to live an obedient prosperous life that is aligned with God's purpose and destiny for our individual lives. I Corinthians 12:4.. there are different kinds of gifts, but the same God distributed them. Being aware of the gifts given by God and identifying how I have...
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by
Debra Toombs •
2 commentsThe gifts of the spirit of God are necessary for the modern day church, for the betterment and maturity of the body. Each gift is strategically assigned to each member to help us acquire and conquer the assignment that ABBA has charged us with for the building of the body. Now, with the modern day church we have an advantage of carrying the spirit within. With this being said, we have an obligation to seek the spirit for the equipping of our assigned gifts. 1Peter 4:10-11, states, As every man ...
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
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The gifts of the spirit of God are so necessary for the modern-day church because of the times the church is in with so much deception and false prophets. The bible teaches us that we will know them by the fruit they bear as stated in Matthew 7:20. When one visits the church there are strong distinguish signs that order is in the house of God according to Jeremiah 16:21. As Paul stated: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the S...
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
3 commentsCOURSE 16 - GIFTS OF THE FATHER
The gift of the Father that I believe that is least utilized and misunderstood the most would be serving. Colossians 3:22-24, says as servants, we should be obedient to those who are over us, not as one looking to please men, but with a sincere heart, wholeheartedly, because we fear the Lord. Putting forth our best effort that we may receive an inheritance, which is our greatest reward, the Lord, of whom we are actually serving. It appears that there is more men pleasing than there is a heart se...
Posted Thursday, January 25, 2024 by
Lena Noland •
4 commentsThe gift of the Father that is less utilized is showing mercy and Exhortation. Some things we see or do can be unacceptable, but God still requires us to forgive. If we remember all the bad things we have done and God has forgiven us, we will be more merciful to others. The Bible tells us to show mercy, and we will be shown mercy(Matthew 5:7). Exhortation is needed to build up the body of Christ, for I believe the churches tear down each other before building each other up. Thessalonians 2:11 As...
Posted Monday, January 22, 2024 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsThe gift of the Father that is often least understood is Giving. The Bible said in Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heavens, and pour you out blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. There are many have said I am not giving my money to a preacher. But we must recognize that in everything we do it is unto God. We as a people...
Posted Thursday, January 25, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
3 commentsCOURSE 17 - GIFTS OF JESUS
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COURSE 18 - MINISTRY GIFT OF PASTOR
I think that most traditional denominational ministries elect their Pastor by voting and that put restrictions and limitations on how he/she can fully nurture, feed and protect the local church. Most of them have a board that dictates what they can or cannot do. Most Pastor's appear to be motivated by self-preservation and keeping their role as a Pastor. These Pastors have to meet the expectations of those who place them in that position instead of following the Holy Spirit's leading and purpose...
Posted Thursday, February 15, 2024 by
Debra Toombs •
0 commentsFor which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher [of this good news regarding salvation]. This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him] 2 Timothyââ'¬Â¬ ââ'¬ÛƒÃ¢â'¬Â¬:ââ'¬äŽŸ-12. P...
Posted Wednesday, February 7, 2024 by
Kierra Burnett •
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Over the years one can tell the true pastor will be the one as Jesus told Peter to feed his sheep (John 21:15-19) And how they will do God's perfect will by ensuring the sheep are protected and fed. The story of the good shepherd that Jesus describes goes after the one in Matthew 18:10-14. I remember one incident of one who proclaims to be a pastor who lacks the full maturity of love for God's people. And the lack of limited teaching on the pastor not seeking to know how to lead the people ...
Posted Wednesday, February 7, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
3 commentsCOURSE 19 - MINISTRY GIFT OF TEACHER
Ephesians 1:18 states that the eyes of your understanding be enlightened this is what teaching does for an individual who receives revelation knowledge that they never saw in that way because their eyes were blind or shall I say it was hidden till God revealed it. Just as Jesus asked Peter who do you say I am…Luke 9:18-20. These were moments of revelation after the teacher had spoken and had a display demonstration. The teacher always helps the unbeliever's spiritual eyes become open with the ...
Posted Thursday, February 1, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
3 commentsThe teacher has a great impact on the unbelievers and those who desire to learn about Christ especially if the Holy Spirit is doing the teaching. The Holy Spirit will know just what to say to get that persons' attention. Like Apostle teaches, the heart of that individual will be conditioned for the teaching. As a teacher of the word, it is necessary to allow the Holy Spirit to led. John 14:26 states , the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things ...
Posted Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
2 commentsUnbelievers who are sincerely seeking truth and a desire to learn about Christ, will welcome the presence of a teacher. A good teacher who has studied the word and the life of Christ, and who can explain the practical teaching of God with excitement and encouragement will want all to want to know the truth about God.
Posted Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by
Debra Toombs •
2 commentsCOURSE 2 -STAGES OF GROWTH
Translation is the entrance into the kingdom of God, but Transformation is the process. What is the biggest obstacle to the Transformation process for believers?
One of the biggest obstacles to the transformation process for as a believer is the mind. Romans 12:2 says, Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Being transformed does not change the circumstances or situations around us, we change. Old things are passed away, and we are new creatures, if we be in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17) As believers, whether old or new, studying a...
Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
3 commentsThe biggest obstacle from translated to transformation process is the teaching after getting saved. Now I can say boldly, that believers have to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit, stay in the word with meditation daily, and sitting under a Holy Spirit led leader Hagin,K.(1994). For as long as I have been in church, I just started hearing teaching like this about 5 years ago. I know I have a part to play in my own salvation, but it is difficult when the foundation is built on shaky grou...
Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2023 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
3 commentsDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind (Romans 12:2, KJV). The biggest obstacle to the Transformation process for believers is the renewing of the mind. Once we confess that Jesus is Lord and accept Him as our Savior, then our spirits become translated or moved from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of Light. However, our mind is still in its unrenewed state. Our mind was conditioned to the acts, behaviors and thoughts of spiritual darkness. Pau...
Posted Wednesday, September 6, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
3 commentsCOURSE 20 - MINISTRY GIFT OF EVANGELIST
To do the work of an Evangelist was one of the characteristic Jesus went about telling of his Father in heaven. The woman at the well told everyone she could about the man who told her all about herself as in John 4:4-42. The bible also mentions Mary Magdalene in John 20:18 how she spread the good news of our risen savior at the tomb. The were many in the bible who went about sharing the good news of Jesus. I believe once you have the encounter with Jesus your life is changed to the point yo...
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsEvangelists are the first point of contact and does the ground work gathering souls. They have the grace to draw people while introducing them to Christ. The Evangelist is not at rest when there are souls out here that are lost. They do not waste words but finds any and every opportunity to speak on the goodness of the Father. In Mark 16:15, states He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. This is what the Evangelist does with Holy Boldness. They do not be s...
Posted Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
3 commentsThe actual work of an evangelist is going after the souls. The evangelist's work is showing mercy, having a heart for the hurting, and having a passion for seeing souls savedâ€an evangelist flows in miracles, signs, and wonders for the edification of Christ. Luke 19:10 For the son of man is come to seek and save what was lost. The kingdom is not about natural things but spiritual things. Material things are temporal, but the spirit is eternal. God's plan was for us to win the lost so they would ...
Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsCOURSE 21 - MINISTRY GIFT OF PROPHET
The prophet who stood out for me was Daniel. God gave him wisdom and knowledge to interpret dreams through visions (Daniel 2:19). Because Daniel spent time with God he knew Gods voice for himself. God gave favor to Daniel with his rulers (Daniel 2:46). So that he may help put in order the will of God (Daniel 4:19-27). God protected him when others tried to cause him and his friends harm (Daniel 3:19-30, 6:4). Daniel's faith and love for God was great. He never wavered, even when he knew his surr...
Posted Thursday, February 22, 2024 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsThere are so many individuals that could be discussed whether minor or major prophets that had their own distinctive characteristic. One that comes to mind is Daniel. We know Daniel is one of the major prophets that did not partake of anything that was not God. Daniel showed boldness in his walk with God. Daniel knew who he was in God and was not afraid. Now, we know that Daniel and the three Hebrew boys was in captivity under King Nebuchadnezzar. God used Daniel and the Hebrew boys to show that...
Posted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
2 commentsDeborah was my favorite prophetess because of her strong demonstration of leadership. Judges 4:4, Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, was judging Israel at the time. She was a bold ruler who judged righteousness in the land. Judges 4:5 says t and she would sit under the palm tree between Ramah and Bethel in the mountains of Ephraim. And the children of Israel came up to her for judgement. She sought the direction from God for everything she did to the point that people in the land t...
Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by
Debra Toombs •
0 commentsCOURSE 22 - MINISTRY GIFT OF APOSTLE
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COURSE 23 - SUBMISSION & AUTHORITY
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COURSE 24 - THE ORDER OF FAMILY
1 Peter 4:8 KJV states And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. The disadvantage of prioritizing ministerial duties before natural responsibilities requires balance. It can lead to neglecting the family’s needs and can cause emotional distance between family members. It can also lead to burnout and stress for the minister. It is important for ministers to balance their work and family life. It can also lead to a lack of time spe...
Posted Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by
Amanda Hunt •
3 commentsThe disadvantage of prioritizing ministerial duties before the natural responsibilities in our family is not GOD's will for us. I believe family is GOD's gift to men on earth and we are to be good stewards over what he has given us. We see throughout the Bible that GOD is truly a GOD of order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 says, Let all things be done decently and in order. We must remember that family is our 1st ministry and not prioritizing our family over ministry goes against GOD's order as His servan...
Posted Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by
Star King •
3 commentsThe bible commands us to invest more in our family by helping them to develop physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially. We must first have a intimate relationship with our family like we do with God by being consistent and present with each person. Prioritizing ministerial duties before our natural responsibilities can often be challenging. I believe that anything related to God is mandatory. If he calls you answer, and sometimes family might not understand, but God do. Matthew 10:3...
Posted Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
2 commentsCOURSE 25 - PREPARATION OF THE MINISTER
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COURSE 26 - SERMON PREPARATION
After looking at the elements of II Timothy 3:16, the word illuminated to me was reproof in the Greek (#1649 elegmos) it means to show from the scriptures that someone is wrong in what they are doing or saying. In Latin (reprobare) means disapprove, reject, or condemn, the act or expression of criticism and censure. In Proverb 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom….
Job 26:11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof When I look at the scripture, I enjoy this abo...
Posted Thursday, May 9, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsCorrection stood out to me. A preacher has to be an example for many. As preachers of the Word, we have to be doers of the Word. A doer of the Word comes with correction for ourselves and others. Preachers must practice what they preach, or they will be deceiving their selves and others. People are watching when you think they are not watching. Paul said he buffs his body daily to stay spiritually in shape. 1 CORINTHIANS 9:27 But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave,...
Posted Monday, May 6, 2024 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsJob 26:11 The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof. Although, God love us we must be reproofed or rebuked. For preparation for a preacher one has to be made aware of themselves. The Holy Spirit is in the need to help you see you. And mostly so that whatever that the preacher is speaking upon, he must be reproofed for the correction to give correction. The leader is there to teach and bring clarity so in some form it is the same but in another essence leadership holds a res...
Posted Thursday, May 9, 2024 by
Kierra Burnett •
3 commentsCOURSE 27 - MINISTRY ETHICS & ETIQUETTE
One major ethical hindrance in the church that causes ministers of the gospel to look and behave like the world is the latest trend of trying to win the worldly people over with their worldly ways. Trying to act like God is cool with everything by distinguishing between sin. As if he is okay with you praying for the sick but you can have an attitude with someone who you heard say something negative about you. And you try to tell them off in Jesus’s name. The Bible states in 1 Peter 3:9 Not ren...
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Betty Murphy •
2 commentsThe major ethical hinderance in the church that causes ministers of the gospel to look and behave like the world is watering down the word. There are some pastors that will not talk about certain topic in fear of loosing membership. The world has some in fear of teaching on homosexuality in fear of been sued. As believers, we have to tell the truth. In Deuteronomy 4:2, states Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the command...
I believe one of the major ethic hinderance in the church today, that causes ministers to look and behave like the world is, the forgetting as ministers, the call to holiness. The Word of God tells us in 1 Peter 1:16, Be holy, for I am holy. In the same chapter of 1 Peter 1:13, the Word tells us to gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope FULLY upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;. Understanding that our mind set is only half the batt...
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Lena Noland •
2 commentsCOURSE 28 - DEVELOPING THE VISION OF GOD
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COURSE 29 - NONPROFITS & ESTABLISHING 501(C)3
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COURSE 3 - SPIRITUAL GROWTH II
One way to be led by the Holy Spirit is to speak in your heavenly language or to speak in tongues often and consistently. When we don't know what to pray or how to pray, the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. (Romans 8:26, KJV). Also, 1 Corinthians 14:2 states, For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God:.. The Holy Spirit knows the mind and will of God. The Holy Spirit also knows that we live by every word that pr...
Posted Saturday, September 23, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
0 commentsA few ways to strengthen your ability to hear, communicate, and be led by the Holy Spirit. By having a made-up mind and heart that you are allowing the Holy spirit to have total control over every area of your life. By developing a intimate relationship with God is definitely a key factor. Jesus spoke John10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they flow me. As we spend time, we develop a relationship with abba. Just as you hear your earthly father's voice you can hear clearly when yo...
Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by
Davenda Thomas •
3 commentsWe can strengthen our ability to hear, communicate and being led by the Spirit is done by asking God, obeying God, fasting, spending time with God, praying, repenting and trusting God.
We can ask God to open our ears to hear His voice. When we obey what we hear in the small things, it strengthens our confidence and God speaks more to us. Praying helps us to develop a habit of talking to God and listening for His response.
Fasting helps to strengthen our spirit man so that we can better h...
Posted Monday, September 11, 2023 by
Debra Toombs •
4 commentsCOURSE 30 - MINISTRY & THE IRS
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COURSE 31 - MEDIA & MARKETING
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COURSE 4 - OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
My mind goes back to a scared young girl with a mother who preached the word of God. So many challenges were going up that I could not pass my math class in catholic school. The teacher used a ruler to correct those who gave the wrong answer. I told my mom I could not fail my math test because of the correction that took place in the classroom. So, my mother gave me my first Bible passage, Psalms 134, as a desperate young girl; I believe this was a remedy for my math test. And it was I passed w...
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsIn the beginning was the Word (John 1:1, KJV) and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (John 1:14). For the word of God is quick, and powerful…piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12). The Word, which is Jesus Christ, is alive and active. Therefore, I believe that the scriptures were given by inspiration of God and are infallible.
As I was in my prayer cham...
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
1 commentsFirstly, I believe that there is God, according to Psalms 14:1 and Psalms 53:1 which says that a fool says in his heart there is no God which brought me to the validity of the word of God. Heb 4:12 says the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. I had found myself in a situation whereby I was having a thought that I will die. The first bible verses I opened for that day says, you will not die. till date I can't find the bible verse. I ought to have written the vers...
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023 by
Aina Lawal •
2 commentsCOURSE 5 - NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
In the Old Testament, the priest was instrumental in helping the people repent of their sins. If someone sinned, then they would bring an offering, an animal sacrifice, to the priest to atone for his sins (Leviticus 6:6-7, KJV). The offering presented was without spot or blemish. The priest would sacrifice the animal and the person's sins and trespasses would be forgiven. The Old Testament law was a shadow of good things to come...never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year cont...
Posted Thursday, September 28, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
3 commentsLuke 24:26 says Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory? The prophets of the Old Testament prophesized hundreds of years before the birth of Christ that He would be born and that His purpose for birth would be to introduce sinners to the Lord as their Savior. Luke 24:44 says...everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. Jesus is saying that He came on this earth to fulfill and accomplish what the Old Tes...
Posted Wednesday, September 27, 2023 by
Debra Toombs •
3 commentsI believe he meant that he came as a Messiah to fulfill the prophecies of the scripture. The bible made us to understand that not an iota of God's word would go without been fulfilled. According to Isaiah 7:14, which talked about the birth of Jesus, and throughout Isaiah it talks mostly about Jesus's, and all these scripture needs to be fulfilled. They are all God's words, and according to Psalms 138:2 God honor his words more than his name.
Posted Friday, September 29, 2023 by
Aina Lawal •
0 commentsCOURSE 6 - INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS
Since all scripture is given by the inspiration of God (2 Timothy 3:16), then it is important that we study to shew thyself approved unto God... (2 Timothy 2:15). How do we study? We must first understand the hermeneutics of scriptures. This means that we must be able to understand the following when interpreting scriptures: The Language, The Culture, The Time, The People, The Author(s), The Period, and the Jewish and Christian Writers. Understanding hermeneutics allows us to accurately go f...
Posted Thursday, October 5, 2023 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
2 comments1 Thessalonians 2:13; For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
Delivering the unadulterated truth of the gospel in accuracy is vital because the word of God is the key that unlocks the chains of sin that we are bound in, knowingly and unknowingly. The word that is spoken leads us to believ...
Posted Wednesday, October 4, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
2 commentsIt's vital that we have the correct interpretation because those lives that we are instructed to reach for God's glory are attached to the interpretation. The only sound approach to the Bible study is to let the Bible interpret itself. 1Peter 4:11 Two things are evident: either God gave us a book that we cannot understand and therefore left it up to us to decide what he had in mind, or God gave us a book that we can study and come to knowledge of the truth. We Must advocate for the clarity of s...
Posted Wednesday, October 4, 2023 by
Davenda Thomas •
1 commentsCOURSE 7 - UNDERSTANDING THE GODHEAD
God can reveal his character to Christians more when they understand who he is. God is everything at the same time. God is unlimited. Exodus 3:14And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. God's name represents who he can be in a person's life when needed. God's name helps Christians become intimate with him; this happens when Christians learn his name and who he is. God is called Jireh in Genesis 22:14 meani...
Posted Tuesday, October 10, 2023 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsThe Hebrew meaning of the names of God reveals His character and His attributes which is important for us as followers of Christ to know because we are supposed to have those same traits reflected in our lives. We use the names of God to relate to Him in prayer. When we worship God, we reflect on who He is based on the meaning of His names. We call on God to help us based on the function we need Him to be for us at the moment; for example, we call on God, Jehovah Rapha as our healer, when we are...
Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by
Debra Toombs •
2 commentsI look at it as though we are becoming intimate with God. Knowing him on this level draws us closer to him. Romans 1:20 amp For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power & divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense. God strongly teaches us how to trust in him. He was here b...
Posted Thursday, October 12, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsCOURSE 8 - DEVELOPING A LIFE OF PRAYER & COMMUNION
From my point of view, I will say that all the forms of prayers are all effective, it will depend on our current situation. I believe that I am a beneficiary of all the forms of prayers, and they were all very effective. 2kings 19:15 When Hezekiah went up to the temple to pray to God. I will also add that when Hannah has been going to Shiloh to pray until Eli interceded on her behalf two things happened 1samuel 1:9 she had a consecration prayer and Eli also interceded for her when he said Go in...
Posted Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by
Aina Lawal •
3 commentsAll types of prayer is effective, however, if choosing which prayer type is the most effective, I would say Agreement. Matthew 18:19-20 says, again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Example Acts 2-14, when the disciples were all with one accord, agreement, the power of the Holy Spirit filled the whole house. Exp...
Posted Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
1 commentsThe scripture that comes to my spirit is Phil 4:6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. I believe this is one of the most potent prayers because when I reflect on the scripture Luke 11:1 when the disciples asked Jesus to teach us how to pray … in this scripture Jesus stated to acknowledge the Father. And when Jesus said in the scripture John 11:41, Jesus lifted his eyes and said, Father, I thank thee that t...
Posted Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsCOURSE 9 - HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD
It is important to hear and know the voice of God because He will lead you in the way you should go. Isaiah 30:21 says, Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk in it, Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left,
Because Moses obeyed the voice of God in Exodus 3, the children of god were delivered out of Egypt.
In Deuteronomy 4; the Israelites, if they obeyed the voice of God would receive the promise land. In Deuteronomy 28:1-14, obe...
Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by
Lena Noland •
3 commentsWe are lost in life like sheep without a Shepard. We invite God into our heart/life to our Lord and to direct our lives. In order for Him to do that we have to be able to hear His voice. Without the ability to hear God we do not know what to do with our life, we will not know what to decisions to make or what direction to go in life. We would be like the unbelievers who do not know the Lord. It is not only about just being able to hear but we have to obey what we hear in order to get the blessin...
Posted Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by
Debra Toombs •
2 commentsI believe that it is more so of us having faith in God voice. Our love is shown from our faith. To be fully committed with a whole heart; we must allow God's spirit to guide us for Christians to be Holy or Christ like we must require God's Spirit to give us direction. God speaks to us all differently according to our own individuality. God has given us all that we need. We must know him for him & have faith in his word Christians must be in tune with God's voice & obedient due to the Devil's dec...
Posted Thursday, October 26, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsDeveloping a Life of Prayer & Communion
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Developing the Vision of God
The most easiest part of establishing a business is the of the ideal. The bible tells us every good and perfect gift comes from God according to James 1:7. I am reminded of the story of Nehemiah saw the need for the rebuilding of the wall. And because of his heart desire to restore God 's original plan God made a way and gave him favor with the king (Nehemiah 1). The challenge part was the opposition he face was Sanballat and Tobiah the spirt of interruption and why you got to do it or just le...
Posted Thursday, April 4, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
3 commentsIf I could be transparent, I will have to say the vision is the easiest part in building an organization. Abba has shown me the vision, I have wrote it, made it plain, and in see the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10). Unfortunately, the process has been the hardest for me. It is so many layers to the vision until I do not know where to start first. Then, I get to wondering and having question until it becomes sickening. I am so grateful for this class, because the way Apostle broke everythin...
Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
2 commentsWhat I have found to be the easiest part of building an organization is writing the vision and making it plain. Habakkuk 2:2-3. Having the visions and ideas are easy, the challenging part to development would be implementing the plan. The scripture says, man makes the plans, it is the Lord who directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) The plans that you have, to truly be successful, I believe that you must know that it is the will of God.
Another challenge is knowing that you have the right team w...
Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by
Lena Noland •
2 commentsDISCUSSION FORUM
I believe everyone is created with talents, some more than others. Not everyone will choose to use their talents to please the Lord, especially in the secular world. I don't believe all of our talents will always be used in calling, though some may. Talents are passion driven and being chosen by God is spiritually driven. As stated in the video not everyone is called to the five fold ministry. Throughout scripture epecially between Matthew and Acts, we hear of many that were a part of the body o...
Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2022 by
Yashica Butler •
1 commentsEffective Bible Study & Interpretation
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E-Learning Success
On my journey of online learning the most challenges I faced is juggling work, school, and staying on task. For me I had moments during the week where I was too relaxed. I believe this is because the assignment I am on at work is very challenging, and demanding. I spend a lot of my time utilizing my brain so when it's time to clock out my brain would check out. Online learning is not as difficult as I thought it would be, but found it challenging to stay focus. I have learned after going through...
Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2024 by
Shakena Standard •
1 commentsremember thinking back before I first started at Shekinah Bible, How am I going to handle all this? Raising 3 small children, working full time, family and ministry at my church keeps me really busy. I knew this was something I wanted to do that I felt was necessary, but I didn't know how I would do it. I gave it a try and GOD proved to me quickly how HE makes all things possible. The scripture tells us in Mark 10:27, When men it is impossible, with GOD all things are possible. At the start of s...
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2024 by
Star King •
1 commentsThe most challenging part of my learning experience this semester was having my brother and nephew serious injured at the same time. I found myself more focused on their wellbeing and not spending as much time studying, I really had to enhance my time management skills because I was out of town of a month with them, so I really had to stay focus and enhance time management skills. Overall, I yet keep my mind on God and was open to hear his voice. By being in class helped me to continue to learn ...
Posted Thursday, March 21, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
1 commentsE-Members
Post weekly and stay connected with other SGM eMembers!!
Thank you! Looking forward to working alongside of you all!
Posted Monday, November 15, 2021 by
Michael Carlisle •
0 commentsHi! Junior and Angelia Scales and our three children have completed classes -1-3. We will continue when the other classes are posted. Thank you all!
The Scales
Posted Saturday, October 30, 2021 by
Michael Carlisle •
0 commentsEstablishing Non-Profits and 501(C)3
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Fruit of the Spirit
I believe. Longsuffering is the challenge with some people in the Body of Christ Longsuffering has a purpose, looking particularly to the welfare of the causing the disagreeable situation. It does not mean the condoning of wrong, however. When the purpose for longsuffering is accomplished. Thats when the manifestation of forbearing endure injury and does not get easily. provoke to anger or gets revenge. But if patient does not have a role in it. People will give up and quit and not want to endur...
Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by
Shray Arnold •
0 commentsGifts of the Father
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Hearing the Voice of God
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Inspecting Your Spiritual Roots
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Intro to Hermeneutics
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Lay Counseling
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Marriage & Family Counseling 8-1
Premarital counseling is a practice that emerged almost a century ago. Cultural influences have significantly affected the dynamics of marriage, leading to changes in societal norms and personal attitudes about marriage. As society evolved, so did the dynamics of marriage. One significant factor that has influenced the dynamics of marriage is the increase in divorce rates. As divorce became more socially acceptable and accessible, couples feel freer to end relationships that were no longer fulfi...
Posted Saturday, February 10, 2024 by
Avis Potter •
0 commentsMarriage & Family Counseling 8-2
Marital challenges among church leaders can indeed have a significant impact on the churches and members they lead. Church leaders are often held to high moral standards by their congregation. If their marriages are struggling or end in divorce, it can lead to a loss of credibility and trust among the members. People may question their ability to provide guidance on marital and family issues if they cannot maintain healthy relationships in their own lives.
Marital challenges can be emot...
Posted Saturday, February 17, 2024 by
Avis Potter •
0 commentsMedia & Marketing
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Ministry 5-1
Codependent relationship is an unhealthy relationship that may affect an individual's mental health. No matter the role individuals or family members may seek help. According to Powers Codependent relationships are complicated, and sometimes it can be hard to recognize when you're in one. There are ways that you can work through a codependent relationship, change your behaviors, and build a healthy relationship instead. (POWERS) ...
Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2023 by
Donna Bradshaw •
0 commentsMinistry and the IRS
It is always good to know the administration part in any organization or business. I am only speaking from a person looking in from the outside. I am still learning the importance of this area. Having knowledge to know where money is going and what is being done with the money that has been given is the first and foremost important thing. People want to know what they are investing in and what is the cause and reason. Record keeping will show the flow of money, time and assets that are in place....
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2024 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsIt is important to understand the administrative side of the ministry because it is an example to the world. The church is blessed to be a blessing. There may come a time where the church may have step in to help the community. Joseph comes to mind, God used him and gave him a strategic plan to help others while famine was in the land (Genesis 41:57) Surely, the ministry has to know about the administrative side of ministry because they have to follow the guidelines of the IRS. It tells us in R...
Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
2 commentsThere is an administrative side to every church and ministry. Understanding the administrative side is essential to its success and survival. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? (Luke 14:28). Churches and ministries are important to any society but they are mostly ineffective if there are no operating funds. For example, you can't safely house the homeless or convene within a church without utiliti...
Posted Thursday, April 11, 2024 by
Adrienne Gilmore •
1 commentsMinistry Ethics & Etiquette
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Ministry Leadership
A character flaw that is always disheartening to me is when soul issues turn into sin issues because leaders refuse to take time and heal. The second flaw I will highlight is the inability to lead outside of the church walls. Leadership takes up the totality of the person - spirit, soul and body. As we discussed during the live session, if issues in the soul are not dealt with, it can cause a reproach to the body. No person is perfect, but we should always press toward the mark (Philippians 3:13...
Posted Friday, September 30, 2022 by
Sabrina Williams •
1 commentsI believe the most prevalent cause for ministry failure is the presence of one or more character flaws within leadership. The process of followship and serving under another is not just about learning, but its about development of character. Often, people become anxious to lead and move too soon before God has finished making them on the potter's wheel. The process of character development can come through trials, tribulations or test that teaches us how to respond or when to bridle our tongues....
Posted Thursday, September 29, 2022 by
Tiffany Spight •
0 commentsMinistry of Teacher
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Ministry of the Apostle
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20. Having been someone that erred from the truth at a point and time in my life, I can say that I'm more connected to the apostleship of Apostle Peter. I am reminded of the words spoken to Peter in Luke 22:31; Then the Lord said, Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to have you to si...
Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by
Lena Noland •
3 commentsI believe the Apostleship that I identify with is Paul. Paul was a man counted out by people, but God picked him up and changed his life. Paul is a man that is full of wisdom that was called to the gentiles. I believe one reason God used Paul because Paul can meet people where they are. I believe you can’t counseled what you haven’t experienced.Proverbs 27:17 17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
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Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsFor me it would be Apostleship to the Gentiles. I have always been pulled to the unsaved and lost, even if I didn’t know it. Paul’s courage to be open and not moveable shined light to this also. He knew our Father knew him and he knew the assignment that was for him. He did not know the plans but he trusted God to lead and guide him Acts 20:22. He listened to the Holy Spirit Act 20:23. Paul was not all put together but God still used him. Used him in the same areas to where God knew he would...
Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by
Kierra Burnett •
2 commentsMinistry of the Evangelist
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Ministry of the Pastor
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Ministry of the Prophet
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New Birth Regeneration I
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New Birth Regeneration II
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New Testament Warfare 4-2
It is vitally important for the Christian counselor's to have a relationship with Holy Spirit in order to effectively assist a person who is suffering from a mental disorder as a result of demonic influence. Isaiah 61:1 tells us that the Lord's Spirit is upon us to bring good news to the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives and to open up the prison doors to those who are bound. None of those things can be done by our human strengths or abilities. The Holy Spirit ...
Posted Monday, October 9, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsOur relationship with the Holy Ghost is essential when assisting someone suffering from mental disorder that maybe influenced by a demonic spirit. This connection is rooted in the faith of the Word of God and spiritual guidance. John 14:16-17 declares the importance of the Spirit of Truth whom the world cannot receive because it see Him not but we know Him because He dwelleth in us. Having this relationship is key in discernment to help identify demonic forces in one's life to guide one to liber...
Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by
Latrice Williams •
0 commentsOld Testament Warfare
There is so much going on in the world and people are living all kinds of lifestyle, behaviors and practices that seem to be acceptable in the world, but these lifestyles open the door to demonic spirits which in turn may lead to mental trauma or distress. James 4:7 tells us that the devil must be resisted in order for him to flee from our lives, therefore when people give the devil a foothold he will run rampant. Several lifestyle choices come to mind but I will mention those like Homosexuality...
Posted Monday, October 9, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsThere are so many avenues demonic forces are pulling for the souls of men in this world. Romans 12:2 declares be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Many are giving their minds over to the ways of the world following social fads, trends, and systems. This has caused legal demonic access to the lives of many. Ephesians 4:27 warns against giving a foothold to the devil, suggesting that living a lifestyle characterized by persistent sin and unrepentance...
Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by
Latrice Williams •
0 commentsOrder of Family & Ministry
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Organizational Management
An organization can have the elements of a well oiled machine, but negative behaviors can hinder and shipwreck organizational structures. The Bible speaks to human character traits to avoid as well as those that are necessary in the ministry of God. Psalms 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Unity, oneness is an essential trait to have in order to function and progress as an organization. The opposite of this behavior is the human behavior to ca...
Posted Thursday, October 20, 2022 by
Tiffany Spight •
0 commentsOrganizational Management 4-1
Organizational Management is an important principle for the church that often is lacking in ministries today. God is a God of order. I Corinthians 14:40 But all things should be done decently and in order. Organization management in the church helps with order, protocols, setting systems in place, delegating, shared leadership and building capacity in others. We discussed the example with Moses and with Jesus who both had other leaders to set the people in ranks of 100, 50 etc. This was a techni...
Posted Friday, October 7, 2022 by
Tiffany Spight •
0 commentsOT Survey
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Pop-Up Forum
I believe angels are still very significant today. In everyday life without knowing we have angels warring on our behalf and saving us from hurt, harm, and danger. As mentioned in our Course worksheet, Angels are not equal to GOD and do not rule over man. We as the church are now seated in heavenly places with CHRIST JESUS (Ephesians 2:6). GOD has given us authority and power over the enemy. The church has been and still is waging war with the enemy. We need the angels to give us instructions an...
Posted Friday, October 13, 2023 by
Star King •
1 commentsI would like to begin this pop-up discussion with the words of Wow! Wow! Wow! What an anointed Word we have heard through Dr. Lamai and Apostle Dr. Riley.
I was thinking, how many people believe in angels? According to a new AP-NORC poll, about 7 in 10 U.S. adults believe in Angels, and at least two-thirds of the public believes in angels, heaven, and the power of prayer (apnorc.org). Angel in the Hebrew means Messenger and Apostle comes from the Greek word means Apostolos which means...
Posted Thursday, October 12, 2023 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
2 commentsAs we learned from Dr. Lamai, and as well as our Instructor Angels have a great significance in the church today. Hebrews 1:14 ask us are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? Angels are entrusted with the care of those who are saved the heirs of salvation. God send his Angels to give guidance to the people of God, to protect the righteous. Angels also act as warriors in the earth Matthew 26:53 makes that known when Jesus says do y...
Posted Thursday, October 12, 2023 by
Shakena Standard •
2 commentsPreparation of the Minister
I believe the key point of preparation that enabled the Holy Spirit to use Peter was Peter waiting on the promise of Jesus. Luke 24:49 And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven. The event that sparked a change was Peter being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is what we need to change us, to live right, and to minister effectively for the kingdom of God. Peter being filled...
Posted Monday, April 29, 2024 by
Letasha Crosby •
2 commentsThe Holy Spirit knew it was time because he knew what he put inside of Peter. Peter walked side by side with Jesus which allotted Peter to witness signs, wonders, and miracles. I think with Peter seeing everything that Jesus did or even said come to pass, he did not have any other choice but to believe. And to think he denied Jesus, I think Peter had an epiphany. Going back to the scripture, John 13:37-38 states, Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life f...
Posted Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by
Penny Sprigs-Smith •
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The prayer that Jesus prayed for Peter prepared his spirit not to lose his mind later after the crucifixion of Christ. According to John 21:15 Peter confessed his love for Jesus, and he would do anything to protect him in this life. According to Matthew 16:16 Jesus saw his heart to be with him always and their relationship was a bond from the day he told him thou art the Christ. Have you ever just connected with someone that knew your purpose and mission on earth that they had so much lo...
Posted Wednesday, May 1, 2024 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsPrinciples of Faith
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Response to Leadership
Based on the scriptures and personal experiences, I believe that obedience to man is necessary in the eyes of God before promotion into leadership roles. As we have discussed in other courses, we must be able to serve another man before leading. We have several examples in the Bible. Joshua served as Moses assistant in the book of Exodus. He remained faithful and obedient to Moses even when others were resistant and disobedient. I believe that Joshua learned from Moses, his mentor, on how to per...
Posted Monday, September 26, 2022 by
Tiffany Spight •
1 commentsServanthood is the ultimate test to determine if we are ready to be promoted. God told Israel in Deuteronomy 8:2 that He does things to humble us, prove us, to know what's in our heart and to know whether we will keep His commandments or not. God is watching. Proverbs 15:3 says that his eyes are in every place beholding the evil and the good. This includes His eyes watching our heart. In Deuteronomy 8:3, God further tells Israel that He humbled them by suffering them to hunger then feeding them ...
Posted Friday, September 23, 2022 by
Sabrina Williams •
1 commentsJesus is our ultimate example. He was baptized by John (Matthew 3:13-15) and the bible says He was humble and obedient unto death in Phillipians 2:7-8. If Jesus served another man, we must do the same. Oftentimes, we look for ways to get around servanthood because the thirst for promotion is great. The bible clearly states in Luke 16:12 that we must be faithful in another man’s work before we can qualify to have our own. Philippians 2 says that Jesus took on the form of a servant. Now, there i...
Posted Friday, September 23, 2022 by
Sabrina Williams •
0 commentsSemester Review Forum
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Sermon Preparation
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Shekinah Bible Schools of Ministry
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So You Think You're Called?
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Submission & Authority
I believe it is to set order within the church. Everyone needs to agree on a vision but not everyone can carry out the vision. Order is set in place so that everyone knows their roles and responsibilities. I believe that we as humans and Christians need stability. In order to have that stableness we first must allow God to lead us to the people who he has set us into place with. Having someone to lead us can show us the who, what, when, where why and how about the rights and the wrongs (not to t...
Posted Monday, March 25, 2024 by
Kierra Burnett •
0 commentsOrder is important and throughout scripture God has been specific on delegating authority and appointing a leader beginning with Moses. God has always ordained a leader to speak to and to relay to the people His instructions, heart and His plans. Numbers 1:16, These were chosen from the congregation leaders of their father's tribes, head of the divisions in Israel. Any victory in battle or success that was recorded in the Bible was first spoken to through the leader appointed by God, with detail...
Posted Thursday, March 21, 2024 by
Debra Toombs •
2 commentsThe purpose of ordained authority in the church is order and holiness. 1 Peter 1:13-16 says to gird up the loins of our minds, to be sober, and to rest fully upon the grace that is to be brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming ourselves to the former lusts as when we were ignorant, but as He who called us is Holy, we also be holy in all our conduct, because it is written Be holy, for I Am holy. From the beginning of time God set in motion to restore ...
Posted Friday, March 22, 2024 by
Lena Noland •
1 commentsSummer Biblical Studies
The video was so amazing, I was glad to see how the tabernacle was built and the measurement of each detail about it's purpose. The part that stood out to me was the duties of the priest how the had to prepare themselves before any sacrifice.
Posted Sunday, July 30, 2023 by
Betty Murphy •
2 commentsThe altar overall was significant in itself. God was so detailed & precise on what he wanted. The bronze is known to be the hardest metal. That shows me God knew the amount of strength it would take for our sacrifice. For the Israelites it was their animal, not just any animal but their best animal. For us it is our flesh, the part of us that was passed on from generations to generations, the part that was learned & what was not of God. God understood that to give up on something we are so famil...
Posted Sunday, July 30, 2023 by
Kierra Burnett •
0 commentsI am so excited about this teaching! The study of the Tabernacle is one of the most powerful and significant revelations of the bible. Every detail, article, piece of furniture, points to Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only path to the Father. One of the most significant points about the tabernacle is that there was only one entrance into the tabernacle which was through the eastern gate. We know that there is only one entrance to God and that is through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Based on yo...
Posted Monday, July 24, 2023 by
Dr. Doris Riley •
2 commentsSummer Counseling Course
Core Counseling
My greatest hindrance to remaining God-conscious is the distraction all around me. I find it hard to concentrate and focus when it comes to Reading and Praying like I should. Philippians 2:5 let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. That's normally one of my go to scripture to keep me on course sometimes.
Posted Saturday, July 29, 2023 by
Lisa Tucker •
1 commentsI can be really honest. with myself and very transparent. My greatest hindrance. Sometimes i think about what people said about me or what they said i would not or can't do. So that brings fear or not believing in myself, and another hindrance is what we talk about in class, I can be thinking about what I want to say but it won't come out how what to say it so i just keep quiet. The word of God says, 2 Corinthian 10;5} Cast down every. Imagination and every high thing that exalted itself again...
Posted Thursday, July 27, 2023 by
Shray Arnold •
4 commentsLiving with meaning and purpose is what we endeavor to accomplish in life as followers of Christ. As I have walked out this journey with Holy Spirit, he helps me through intimacy and fellowship to remain aware of God's presence in my life and that keeps us focused on pleasing God. For me I believe my biggest hinderance was and has been accepting that the God of the universe wanted to manifest himself in the earth through me and that I was sent to the earth with a mandate to fulfill. Initially th...
Posted Thursday, August 3, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
0 commentsSummer Engagement Adv
Adv Counselors
I believe there are many individuals hurting and hiding with depression because of being overweight. I heard about how people struggle with obesity but I did not really know the depth of the problem. Until one day someone shared their struggle of being overweight but her weight problem was from genetics. She tried dieting and learning about what food works better with her blood type. She did research on this and discovered that fish was better for her. I was told that she has been dieting for ...
Posted Monday, August 22, 2022 by
Tammy Warren •
0 commentsI believe that as believers that’s been hurt from experiences, either from verbal abuse sexual abuse or trauma of all kinds, Is that from experience we first put up a wall Where no one can get in and also having distrust within the people you love and fear Low self-esteem and shame. When those spirit get in your mind, it keeps you in bondage cripple & silent. I know because was one of those. But I thank God for the Holy Spirit saying to me I am your help just trust me God said. Yes we hide ou...
Posted Thursday, August 11, 2022 by
Shray Arnold •
0 commentsThe first hurt that I see many hiding in the body of Christ is abuse. While there are several kinds of abuse the main two that come to mind are physical/domestic abuse and sexual abuse. Based on recent history I will deal with sexual abuse. While sexual abuse is commonly associated with women, in our mens conference this year many men shared their pain and trauma from sexual abuse. With men who were specifically sexually abused and molested as little boys, they feel the need to hide their pain t...
Posted Tuesday, August 9, 2022 by
April Morrison •
0 commentsSummer Engagement Adv Biblical
Adv Biblical
During an excavation dig in Natal Hever, scrolls were found on the cliffs in the Judean desert, outside of the Cave of Horrors. These were the first discovery of biblical scrolls found in sixty years. Although Jewish refugees hid the parchment fragments in this cave almost nineteen hundred years ago, the text was written in Septuagent Greek. The scroll revealed portions of the Books of the Twelve Minor Prophets, including the books of Zechariah and Nahum. These verses from Zechariah 8:16-17 were...
Posted Thursday, August 11, 2022 by
Angela Ballentine •
1 commentsIn 2021 there were scroll take from the Dead Sea. It has been 60 years since someone has reported retrieving scroll from the Dead Sea. It made mentioned of the book of the 13 minor prophet. They were written in Greek. But when Jesus was mentioned his name was written in Hebrews.These scroll were taken from the Cave of Horror. Randle Price a expert on the Dead Sea tells people to be careful because later time.
Correction: There was 12 minor prophet not 13. Also Nahum 1:1-2 The burden...
Posted Saturday, August 27, 2022 by
Diane Pugh •
0 commentsSummer Engagement Adv Leadership
Adv Leadership
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Summer Engagement CB
Core Biblical
In our 1st year class, we were taught about the Dead Sea Scrolls. In 1947 two boys discovered
some scrolls in a cave. The location was near Khirbet Qumran on the northwest shore of the Dead
Sea. How this discovery impacts the validity of the scripture? The validity by definition quality of
being logically or factually sound. The Dead Sea Scrolls are sacred, and have been recognized as a
method of proof of Jesus existence.
In this video, accor...
Posted Friday, August 12, 2022 by
Helen Simmons •
0 commentsThe Call to Leadership
The state of the body of Christ, as of today, can seem like a downward spiral because of this very issue. Earlier this week, I saw a video on social media where a former Apostle's aide is unleashing all of her hurt from what she said she experienced under his leadership. Whether her assertions are true or not, it made me consider when we are called, but maybe not fully equipped. It is a dangerous thing to walk into a call simply because you can preach or because you have a following or are anoi...
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022 by
Sabrina Williams •
3 commentsIt is so true that the 21st Century church overly emphasizes titles and positions. Unfortunately, there is an overwhelming number of self-appointed positions without the fruits to follow, without the oil and without God. I was introduced to a young man about a year or so ago. He was introduced as Apostle.. so and so. I said, so where is your ministry? Oh, I do not have one. So, the conversation continued a lot longer than it should have. Only to find out that he had given himself the title and a...
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022 by
Tiffany Spight •
1 commentsIt is so true that the 21st Century church overly emphasizes titles and positions. Unfortunately, there is an overwhelming number of self-appointed positions without the fruits to follow, without the oil and without God. I was introduced to a young man about a year or so ago. He was introduced as Apostle.. so and so. I said, so where is your ministry? Oh, I do not have one. So, the conversation continued a lot longer than it should have. Only to find out that he had given himself the title and a...
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022 by
Tiffany Spight •
0 commentsUnderstanding the Gifts
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Understanding the Godhead
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Warfare - Synoptic Gospels
The authority of Jesus over unclean spirits is portrayed throughout the scriptures and people were amazed saying, What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him. In Mark 1:27, One key lesson for the Christian counselor is the unwavering confidence in the authority that Jesus displayed in His healing ministry. As believers we have authority, but that authority is only solidified in the secret place. Jesus intimate relationship with God, const...
Posted Saturday, October 21, 2023 by
Avis Potter •
1 commentsI believe that Jesus was about his Father’s business. His obedience, humility and discipline were driven from his heart, and the love He had was authentic. He did not want to disappoint His Father, so he made sure that he learned, listen, lead, and worship the way he was told to. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me (Matthew 28:18, NIV). He has the authority! He knew that His reward was worth him being obedient to his Father. His intimate relationship with The Father was a...
Posted Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by
Donna Bradshaw •
2 commentsThe synoptic gospels do indeed portray Jesus as an effective deliverer, displaying authority over demonic forces. Christian counselors can draw from Jesus ministry. Jesus had unwavering faith in His divine authority and the power of God, In Mark 9;23, He said,If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Christian counselors should encourage their clients a to have faith in the healing and transformative power of their faith in God. Secondly, Jesus often withdrew to pray...
Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by
Latrice Williams •
0 commentsWriting Basics
It is very important to learn how to communicate verbally and in writing as a Minister of Christ. As a minister you will not only have to verbally communicate but in writing. Sharing the gospel of Jesus in print is important because verbally people don't always remember was spoken therefore to share in writing is substantial. A presentation in writing gives a person the opportunity to take your message and read it and even do some research of their own that proves what you are saying is true tha...
Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by
Marilyn Betts Robinson •
0 commentsScriptures throughout the Bible prove how GOD instructs man throughout His written Word. Therefore, I believe it’s important to understand both writing and grammar if you’re a minister of the gospel. Any leader or minister should be able to speak and write in a way listeners can understand. If speech is slurred or the minister is having difficulty reading, that could bring about confusion to the audience, and we know GOD is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33). Today with mo...
Posted Friday, March 22, 2024 by
Star King •
1 commentsSince we've entered into the information age of technology I agree that communication has changed a lot. As ministers of the gospel it is very important to obtain as much knowledge as possible. You never stop learning of the things of Christ. We have to communicate in a way that grabs the attention of the people. Understanding grammar and writing is important especially when it comes to writing sermons. Making sure we don't have run on sentences and also that we are spelling correctly. Using th...
Posted Monday, March 25, 2024 by
Shakena Standard •
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