Artos Academy | Alberto Matos | Activity https://learn.artosacademy.org/members/albertomatos/activity/ Activity feed for Alberto Matos. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:41:44 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f006207da19a122144810dd5d51f446e The user: Alberto bought Premium Subscription - 1 Month https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/43451/ Fri, 03 May 2024 17:11:43 -0400 0 558f7b49f0673b0e8ab6b5f84a44502a The user: Alberto bought Premium Subscription - 1 Month https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/41925/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:09:53 -0400 0 9d35a40efe058dc09bbbcf1951248fed The user: Alberto Matos bought Premium Subscription - 1 Month https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/27687/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:07:36 -0500 0 84798eb3eb471f362a47465b520613d1 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Give illustrations of ways in which specific styles of foolishness were learned in your early years. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/give-illustrations-of-ways-in-which-specific-styles-of-foolishness-were-learned-in-your-early-years/page/10/#post-95456694 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:51:09 -0500 Reply to Give illustrations of ways in which specific styles of foolishness were learned in your early years.

keeping the peace at all times with my father when he drank

]]> d21024d7b1f34d4d0224d165b1b20af4 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Discuss the process by which bad things that happen to people shape false perceptions about life. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/discuss-the-process-by-which-bad-things-that-happen-to-people-shape-false-perceptions-about-life/page/10/#post-95456380 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:15:17 -0500 Reply to Discuss the process by which bad things that happen to people shape false perceptions about life.

We internalize these things and place blame or fault within ourselves and start to believe that we can somehow change this so it does not happen again

]]> 7bfed764c976d61b44694ffe7c3060ab Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Do you see aiming too low as an act of idolatry? Why or why not? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/do-you-see-aiming-too-low-as-an-act-of-idolatry-why-or-why-not/page/6/#post-95456360 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:36:23 -0500 Reply to Do you see aiming too low as an act of idolatry? Why or why not?

No I don’t as an act of Idolatry would be something I believe that I am aware of, where I can have different levels of desires that I am unaware of.

]]> 9eefa3eb1fe31c35a07f161ea0c0a20c The user: Alberto bought Premium Subscription - 1 Month https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/25955/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:10:31 -0500 0 e8a4465b5c9e8e8ba94c4655eb3c46d1 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Discuss the following statement: Wisdom for relating does not consist of coming up with good advice. It rather begins with good theology. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/discuss-the-following-statement-wisdom-for-relating-does-not-consist-of-coming-up-with-good-advice-it-rather-begins-with-good-theology/page/10/#post-95440071 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:02:27 -0500 Reply to Discuss the following statement: Wisdom for relating does not consist of coming up with good advice. It rather begins with good theology.

It begins by how well I relate to God in worship and others in service

]]> 4680f418b98334fbb0ff0b7705fea435 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Why is a biblical basis for understanding people crucial in developing a spiritual paradigm for SoulCare? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-is-a-biblical-basis-for-understanding-people-crucial-in-developing-a-spiritual-paradigm-for-soulcare/page/11/#post-95436871 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:49:53 -0400 Reply to Why is a biblical basis for understanding people crucial in developing a spiritual paradigm for SoulCare?

Without the input of our Creator how can we aspire to know the creation.

]]> 05ad6f7499c12c87981549e79f7a1dde Alberto Matos replied to the discussion After reviewing the Ten Key Concepts of the Basic Model of SoulCare, reflect on what you are feeling as you anticipate talking to people with these concepts in mind. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/after-reviewing-the-ten-key-concepts-of-the-basic-model-of-soulcare-reflect-on-what-you-are-feeling-as-you-anticipate-talking-to-people-with-these-concepts-in-mind/page/11/#post-95431808 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:23:02 -0400 Reply to After reviewing the Ten Key Concepts of the Basic Model of SoulCare, reflect on what you are feeling as you anticipate talking to people with these concepts in mind.

I don’t really know as I have never done this before so I guess that part of me is apprehensive and the other part excited and ready to learn more.

]]> b0c361afc787d539959c9e652e177130 The user: Alberto bought Premium Subscription - 1 Month https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/22230/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:08:51 -0400 0 a5c94a1838e155852be1cbc49f4db432 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Explain your understanding of the difference between the “damaged self” of secular therapy and the “stubborn soul” of SoulCare. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/explain-your-understanding-of-the-difference-between-the-damaged-self-of-secular-therapy-and-the-stubborn-soul-of-soulcare/page/12/#post-95411945 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:32:10 -0400 Reply to Explain your understanding of the difference between the “damaged self” of secular therapy and the “stubborn soul” of SoulCare.

With the damaged self its like I have no fault but with the stubborn soul I do.

]]> 8965434281dd109044139d70e91132cf Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Reframing shifts the focus from the presenting problem to the deeper issue of relationships.Why is this shift important? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/reframing-shifts-the-focus-from-the-presenting-problem-to-the-deeper-issue-of-relationships-why-is-this-shift-important/page/13/#post-95409308 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:32:22 -0400 Reply to Reframing shifts the focus from the presenting problem to the deeper issue of relationships.Why is this shift important?

Because it allows for the deeper work to begin

]]> 7119e28fe0fd889b2a8d3c45bb057147 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Of the three basic “don'ts” of SoulCare taught in this lesson, which one do you most often do? Why do you tend to do this? Of the three basic “do's,” which one do you tend not to do, and why? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/of-the-three-basic-donts-of-soulcare-taught-in-this-lesson-which-one-do-you-most-often-do-why-do-you-tend-to-do-this-of-the-three-basic-dos-which-one-do-you/page/13/#post-95409298 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:35:37 -0400 Reply to Of the three basic “don'ts” of SoulCare taught in this lesson, which one do you most often do? Why do you tend to do this? Of the three basic “do's,” which one do you tend not to do, and why?

Back away when I don’t feel qualified

]]> 4453774266a6e5d39955757b1270f0fb Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Using the example of the father's vision for his daughter (from the lecture), write out a vision for someone you know well. Give the written vision to the person and discuss it with him/her. Describe what this experience was like for you. Was anything in your soul or in the soul of the one with whom you shared the vision? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/using-the-example-of-the-fathers-vision-for-his-daughter-from-the-lecture-write-out-a-vision-for-someone-you-know-well-give-the-written-vision-to-the-person-and-discuss-it-with-him-her-describe/page/8/#post-95409287 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:09:59 -0400 Reply to Using the example of the father's vision for his daughter (from the lecture), write out a vision for someone you know well. Give the written vision to the person and discuss it with him/her. Describe what this experience was like for you. Was anything in your soul or in the soul of the one with whom you shared the vision?

In progress

]]> cfe3c66efeab161d6e65275c3f9e484b Alberto Matos replied to the discussion At this stage in our studies, are you starting to recognize how the way you relate to others expresses fleshly energy and passion? Discuss and illustrate what you are discovering. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/at-this-stage-in-our-studies-are-you-starting-to-recognize-how-the-way-you-relate-to-others-expresses-fleshly-energy-and-passion-discuss-and-illustrate-what-you-are-discovering/page/14/#post-95409282 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:16:01 -0400 Reply to At this stage in our studies, are you starting to recognize how the way you relate to others expresses fleshly energy and passion? Discuss and illustrate what you are discovering.

Its amazing to see how when looked at more deeply out actions, thought processes can be self centered

]]> 59450a46519c54b2aa243c5b69788c7f Alberto Matos replied to the discussion What does Dr. Crabb mean by counterfeit love? How can you be moved from giving people counterfeit love to giving them true love? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/what-does-dr-crabb-mean-by-counterfeit-love-how-can-you-be-moved-from-giving-people-counterfeit-love-to-giving-them-true-love/page/13/#post-95408746 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:50:30 -0400 Reply to What does Dr. Crabb mean by counterfeit love? How can you be moved from giving people counterfeit love to giving them true love?

Counterfeit love is when we give anything out of selfishness or self centeredness

]]> e9c6a1cb9aff3ec30385334ebb12f66a Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Many people assume that learning the theory and skills of SoulCare is all that is needed to become an effective counselor. Dr. Crabb begins with a very different assumption, that discerning the passions that rule within you as a SoulCarer is essential. What do you perceive to be the dangers of ignoring this assumption? Illustrate your reasoning with examples from your own life or create a scenario that illustrates it. in the forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/many-people-assume-that-learning-the-theory-and-skills-of-soulcare-is-all-that-is-needed-to-become-an-effective-counselor-dr-crabb-begins-with-a-very-different-assumption-that-discerning-the-passio/page/15/#post-95408675 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:06:03 -0400 Reply to Many people assume that learning the theory and skills of SoulCare is all that is needed to become an effective counselor. Dr. Crabb begins with a very different assumption, that discerning the passions that rule within you as a SoulCarer is essential. What do you perceive to be the dangers of ignoring this assumption? Illustrate your reasoning with examples from your own life or create a scenario that illustrates it.

My motives can be misplaced and I can actually do more harm than good not only to others but to myself as well.

]]> ea4d4d0a8aeffa9e817731e802fe93a5 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Crabb talks about our tendency to keep relationships shallow using the image of “not turning our chairs toward one another.” Why is it so difficult for us to “turn our chairs”? In other words, why are we reluctant to let anyone really know us? As you think about your answer, consider these possible reasons: Don't have time. Don't want to get involved. Don't care. Feel inadequate and awkward. Don't know how to form deeper relationships. Not culturally acceptable. Explain several possible reasons (using your own or from the list above) and then give an example from your experience that demonstrates which reason most often keeps you from turning your chair towards others. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-crabb-talks-about-our-tendency-to-keep-relationships-shallow-using-the-image-of-not-turning-our-chairs-toward-one-another-why-is-it-so-difficult-for-us-to-turn-our-chai/page/27/#post-95408664 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:33:25 -0400 Reply to Dr. Crabb talks about our tendency to keep relationships shallow using the image of “not turning our chairs toward one another.” Why is it so difficult for us to “turn our chairs”? In other words, why are we reluctant to let anyone really know us? As you think about your answer, consider these possible reasons: Don't have time. Don't want to get involved. Don't care. Feel inadequate and awkward. Don't know how to form deeper relationships. Not culturally acceptable. Explain several possible reasons (using your own or from the list above) and then give an example from your experience that demonstrates which reason most often keeps you from turning your chair towards others.

Fear

]]> dd81603fea77aed9703b0feea4e295d9 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion An ongoing controversy in Christian circles centers on whether a look at the realities below the waterline is really necessary for true spiritual growth. If the first letter of your last name begins with A to M, defend the view that an inside look is not necessary. If your last name begins with N to Z, defend the view that an inside look is necessary for true spiritual growth. Your defense should be at least two to three well-developed paragraphs long. Feel free to use Scriptures to support your view. Once you have posted your thoughts in the forum, choose the defense of another student and write a two to three well-developed paragraph rebuttal, that will require you to argue against the position you just defended. Please post your rebuttal in the discussion forum as well. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/an-ongoing-controversy-in-christian-circles-centers-on-whether-a-look-at-the-realities-below-the-waterline-is-really-necessary-for-true-spiritual-growth-if-the-first-letter-of-your-last-name-begins-2/page/17/#post-95408663 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:28:27 -0400 Reply to An ongoing controversy in Christian circles centers on whether a look at the realities below the waterline is really necessary for true spiritual growth. If the first letter of your last name begins with A to M, defend the view that an inside look is not necessary. If your last name begins with N to Z, defend the view that an inside look is necessary for true spiritual growth. Your defense should be at least two to three well-developed paragraphs long. Feel free to use Scriptures to support your view. Once you have posted your thoughts in the forum, choose the defense of another student and write a two to three well-developed paragraph rebuttal, that will require you to argue against the position you just defended. Please post your rebuttal in the discussion forum as well.

Salvation is individual and as such only Christ has the authority to give it to me. Based on this I don’t believe an inside look is necessary for true spiritual growth as Christ already knows me and He created me this way.

That is about the best that I can do with this point

]]> 5ab90272c08d7fe266f4a61156d16942 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Crabb states that if you adopt the vision/goal stated above, "you will give up depending on your own competence. You will give up the pressure of having to make it happen, because you will know that you are out of your league." How will knowing and believing this change the way you approach SoulCare? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-crabb-states-that-if-you-adopt-the-vision-goal-stated-above-you-will-give-up-depending-on-your-own-competence-you-will-give-up-the-pressure-of-having-to-make-it-happen-because-you-will-know-t/page/23/#post-95408438 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:50:40 -0400 Reply to Dr. Crabb states that if you adopt the vision/goal stated above, "you will give up depending on your own competence. You will give up the pressure of having to make it happen, because you will know that you are out of your league." How will knowing and believing this change the way you approach SoulCare?

It will because then its not me doing work but Christ in me thru the Holy Spirit

]]> 15b5d33a74daee12d26ff90f4843bfc3 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Crabb talks about our tendency to keep relationships shallow using the image of “not turning our chairs toward one another.” Why is it so difficult for us to “turn our chairs”? In other words, why are we reluctant to let anyone really know us? As you think about your answer, consider these possible reasons: Don't have time. Don't want to get involved. Don't care. Feel inadequate and awkward. Don't know how to form deeper relationships. Not culturally acceptable. Explain several possible reasons (using your own or from the list above) and then give an example from your experience that demonstrates which reason most often keeps you from turning your chair towards others. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-crabb-talks-about-our-tendency-to-keep-relationships-shallow-using-the-image-of-not-turning-our-chairs-toward-one-another-why-is-it-so-difficult-for-us-to-turn-our-chai/page/27/#post-95407761 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:10:52 -0400 Reply to Dr. Crabb talks about our tendency to keep relationships shallow using the image of “not turning our chairs toward one another.” Why is it so difficult for us to “turn our chairs”? In other words, why are we reluctant to let anyone really know us? As you think about your answer, consider these possible reasons: Don't have time. Don't want to get involved. Don't care. Feel inadequate and awkward. Don't know how to form deeper relationships. Not culturally acceptable. Explain several possible reasons (using your own or from the list above) and then give an example from your experience that demonstrates which reason most often keeps you from turning your chair towards others.

Fear of what others may think or say, rejection

]]> b0537abd5ae1f3e4e4e9b54137f9f5ff Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Welch says, “Lament is a proof of the relationship between you and God, and it’s a pathway to intimacy with God.” Explain, in your own words, what this means and why you agree or disagree with the statement. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-welch-says-lament-is-a-proof-of-the-relationship-between-you-and-god-and-its-a-pathway-to-intimacy-with-god-explain-in-your-own-words-what-this-means-and-why-you-ag/page/7/#post-95407461 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:43:27 -0400 Reply to Dr. Welch says, “Lament is a proof of the relationship between you and God, and it’s a pathway to intimacy with God.” Explain, in your own words, what this means and why you agree or disagree with the statement.

I believe it is because it gives us the opportunity to speak what God already knows and at the same time listen to His wisdom.

]]> 946f42c5d079f8ca3d40f98d9954c4f5 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Did you give up any spiritual disciplines during the pandemic? If so, can you see or feel the results of no longer having that time? What can you do to make time for spiritual disciplines? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/did-you-give-up-any-spiritual-disciplines-during-the-pandemic-if-so-can-you-see-or-feel-the-results-of-no-longer-having-that-time-what-can-you-do-to-make-time-for-spiritual-disciplines/page/7/#post-95407458 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:29:07 -0400 Reply to Did you give up any spiritual disciplines during the pandemic? If so, can you see or feel the results of no longer having that time? What can you do to make time for spiritual disciplines?

My wife and I continued via Facebook and Zoom to hold our weekly gatherings

]]> 691c488edb8f3b88b999d2d9a37ed9ca Alberto Matos replied to the discussion What are some strategies you’ve used to overcome worry? Were these helpful or not? Explain. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/what-are-some-strategies-youve-used-to-overcome-worry-were-these-helpful-or-not-explain/page/7/#post-95407457 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:53:13 -0400 Reply to What are some strategies you’ve used to overcome worry? Were these helpful or not? Explain.

By giving it over to God, laying it down and not picking it back up

]]> 1e4441b454557a729ff7346948be5c3b Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Have you ever been stuck in one of the stages of grief discussed in this lesson? If so, what was helpful in moving you past that stage? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/have-you-ever-been-stuck-in-one-of-the-stages-of-grief-discussed-in-this-lesson-if-so-what-was-helpful-in-moving-you-past-that-stage/page/7/#post-95407456 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:38:52 -0400 Reply to Have you ever been stuck in one of the stages of grief discussed in this lesson? If so, what was helpful in moving you past that stage?

N/A

]]> 73d7f7f4f16b90d2a0126b3fcab2bad1 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Reflect on the C. S. Lewis quote: “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” In what ways do you think grief feels like fear? How does that make coping with grief/loss difficult? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/reflect-on-the-c-s-lewis-quote-no-one-ever-told-me-that-grief-felt-so-like-fear-in-what-ways-do-you-think-grief-feels-like-fear-how-does-that-make-coping-with-grief-loss-difficu/page/10/#post-95407452 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:22:46 -0400 Reply to Reflect on the C. S. Lewis quote: “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” In what ways do you think grief feels like fear? How does that make coping with grief/loss difficult?

Fear of the unknown, What is this going to be like now without ….

]]> bba61d706bd58c307602144fd69df9f9 The user: Alberto bought Premium Subscription - 1 Month https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/14057/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:00:41 -0400 0 0bc7ec9b36ec1c053348e7e256ded619 Alberto Matos updated their profile https://learn.artosacademy.org/news-feed/p/9789/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 23:03:03 -0400 0 18b60d2852665a567c3efdd83ce0e84c Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Welch says, “Intimacy starts with kindness.” What specific acts of kindness can you do for your spouse this week? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-welch-says-intimacy-starts-with-kindness-what-specific-acts-of-kindness-can-you-do-for-your-spouse-this-week/page/6/#post-95398012 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:34:06 -0400 Reply to Dr. Welch says, “Intimacy starts with kindness.” What specific acts of kindness can you do for your spouse this week?

Tell her she is loved and appreciated

]]> 553fb65c7d2f07d24a5920ecfca78d71 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Of the ten rules discussed in this lesson, which stood out most to you? How can you apply it practically in your marriage? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/of-the-ten-rules-discussed-in-this-lesson-which-stood-out-most-to-you-how-can-you-apply-it-practically-in-your-marriage/page/6/#post-95398007 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:12:07 -0400 Reply to Of the ten rules discussed in this lesson, which stood out most to you? How can you apply it practically in your marriage?

Don’t go back to move forward, leave the past in past

]]> e0fb8fa63071874577c6b0fa24e4a84e Alberto Matos replied to the discussion In what way(s) do you take your spouse for granted? How can you change this? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/in-what-ways-do-you-take-your-spouse-for-granted-how-can-you-change-this/page/7/#post-95398000 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:48:47 -0400 Reply to In what way(s) do you take your spouse for granted? How can you change this?

By knowing that she’s there and will always be. By appreciating her and dedicating time to her

]]> 5ec7428190e3e9beea57acaa4b55721d Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Welch says that if you truly forgive someone, you have to truly trust the person and treat them as if they never committed the offense. How does one do that, especially in instances like an affair or an offense that has been committed repeatedly? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-welch-says-that-if-you-truly-forgive-someone-you-have-to-truly-trust-the-person-and-treat-them-as-if-they-never-committed-the-offense-how-does-one-do-that-especially-in-instances-like-an-affair/page/8/#post-95397995 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:27:01 -0400 Reply to Dr. Welch says that if you truly forgive someone, you have to truly trust the person and treat them as if they never committed the offense. How does one do that, especially in instances like an affair or an offense that has been committed repeatedly?

By letting God heal the hurt and knowing that He does have a purpose and plan that is way better and above than mine

]]> 9eae2556023bf02ead2002db0ab7bf37 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion What tends to be your goal in a conflict with your spouse? Has anything in this lesson changed your perspective on conflict? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/what-tends-to-be-your-goal-in-a-conflict-with-your-spouse-has-anything-in-this-lesson-changed-your-perspective-on-conflict/page/10/#post-95397991 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:00:32 -0400 Reply to What tends to be your goal in a conflict with your spouse? Has anything in this lesson changed your perspective on conflict?

My goal normally is to end the discussion the soonest possible and yes I did see some things here that I want to try.

]]> b2c3afa34e49df2ddc13e0a717e09360 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion In 3 John we learned how to deal with someone teaching false doctrine. How do you respond to teachings that contradict Scripture? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/in-3-john-we-learned-how-to-deal-with-someone-teaching-false-doctrine-how-do-you-respond-to-teachings-that-contradict-scripture/page/9/#post-95395434 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 16:44:33 -0400 Reply to In 3 John we learned how to deal with someone teaching false doctrine. How do you respond to teachings that contradict Scripture?

Gently and lovingly come back to scripture and point all its truth

]]> 780cb6273e83808e3eec47be30b7e8dc Alberto Matos replied to the discussion In this lecture we learned that Hebrews was written to people who were tempted to abandon their new faith in Christ. Have you ever been tempted to give up your faith in Christ? What helped sustain your faith at that time? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/in-this-lecture-we-learned-that-hebrews-was-written-to-people-who-were-tempted-to-abandon-their-new-faith-in-christ-have-you-ever-been-tempted-to-give-up-your-faith-in-christ-what-helped-sustain-you/page/11/#post-95395394 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 03:15:41 -0400 Reply to In this lecture we learned that Hebrews was written to people who were tempted to abandon their new faith in Christ. Have you ever been tempted to give up your faith in Christ? What helped sustain your faith at that time?

No never

]]> 16bc40d3878934168df3c7c0857360d9 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion In examining the ministries of Timothy and Titus, we saw that they had different temperaments. What can we learn from this about how God uses different kinds of people? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/in-examining-the-ministries-of-timothy-and-titus-we-saw-that-they-had-different-temperaments-what-can-we-learn-from-this-about-how-god-uses-different-kinds-of-people/page/10/#post-95395393 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 02:43:38 -0400 Reply to In examining the ministries of Timothy and Titus, we saw that they had different temperaments. What can we learn from this about how God uses different kinds of people?

Not to judge

]]> 6ad640979c6ca67cf3043719930c773e Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Why is it important to know the particular issue Paul addresses in each of his Epistles? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-to-know-the-particular-issue-paul-addresses-in-each-of-his-epistles/page/10/#post-95395385 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 01:26:09 -0400 Reply to Why is it important to know the particular issue Paul addresses in each of his Epistles?

Because we can learn from them in addressing those same issues that we face today

]]> b6fde750a2abaaa04aefdff0fc0d293f Alberto Matos replied to the discussion What gifts might you possess that could be used in serving the Lord? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/what-gifts-might-you-possess-that-could-be-used-in-serving-the-lord/page/11/#post-95395381 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:55:03 -0400 Reply to What gifts might you possess that could be used in serving the Lord?

I have a heart for people

]]> e8bae4c9eab945e38f14a1b1b435301d Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Why is the gospel not just limited to one people group but intended for all people everywhere? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-is-the-gospel-not-just-limited-to-one-people-group-but-is-intended-for-all-people-everywhere/page/12/#post-95395378 Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:32:40 -0400 Reply to Why is the gospel not just limited to one people group but intended for all people everywhere?

Jesus said they were to be His disciples in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the world

]]> 659be497b980e47de887cbbab247a88b Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Do you believe the miracles of Jesus took place? Explain in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/do-you-believe-the-miracles-of-jesus-took-place-explain/page/14/#post-95395215 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:49:26 -0400 Reply to Do you believe the miracles of Jesus took place? Explain

Yes, and I believe that miracles still take place today.

]]> acc83dd1bee475589dc86ddd94f365c3 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Why is it important to learn about the geography where Christ ministered at different times in His public ministry? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-is-it-important-to-learn-about-the-geography-where-christ-ministered-at-different-times-in-his-public-ministry/page/12/#post-95395212 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:10:40 -0400 Reply to Why is it important to learn about the geography where Christ ministered at different times in His public ministry?

To be able to better understand the Bible as a whole

]]> 5a71fed56f01f99e9fcf3df8f22acc84 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Buzzell concluded this lesson by saying, “[Jesus Christ] came as God because only as the God-man could He fulfill His mission to save us from our sin.” Have you asked Jesus to be your Savior and Lord? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-buzzell-concluded-this-lesson-by-saying-jesus-christ-came-as-god-because-only-as-the-god-man-could-he-fulfill-his-mission-to-save-us-from-our-sin-have-you-asked-jesus-to-be-y/page/16/#post-95395202 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 02:02:55 -0400 Reply to Dr. Buzzell concluded this lesson by saying, “[Jesus Christ] came as God because only as the God-man could He fulfill His mission to save us from our sin.” Have you asked Jesus to be your Savior and Lord?

Yes

]]> b0a0226ba64405cc8a2890a54677a39e Alberto Matos replied to the discussion The purpose of this FastTrax course is to give ourselves a flow of how the New Testament fits together. What might be a benefit that would result from learning this? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/the-purpose-of-this-fasttrax-course-is-to-give-ourselves-a-flow-of-how-the-new-testament-fits-together-what-might-be-a-benefit-that-would-result-from-learning-this/page/17/#post-95395197 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:35:40 -0400 Reply to The purpose of this FastTrax course is to give ourselves a flow of how the New Testament fits together. What might be a benefit that would result from learning this?

To be better able to present the Gospel

]]> f49936c039aea92581a04309620881b9 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion In order to understand the message of a prophetic book, what are two important things to consider? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/in-order-to-understand-the-message-of-a-prophetic-book-what-are-two-important-things-to-consider/page/12/#post-95394913 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:03:49 -0400 Reply to In order to understand the message of a prophetic book, what are two important things to consider?

When he was speaking and to whom he was speaking

]]> a5303f7d34dda41bc6e0a1ddb710e0b3 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Describe the tension that exists between the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/describe-the-tension-that-exists-between-the-books-of-proverbs-and-ecclesiastes/page/12/#post-95394902 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:24:38 -0400 Reply to Describe the tension that exists between the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

Proverbs describes life as a measured controlled happening where Ecclesiastes is despair and no hope

]]> a443a8b0e121b01e904162f1052e0c86 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Why was the Song of Solomon included in the Bible? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/why-was-the-song-of-solomon-included-in-the-bible/page/12/#post-95394896 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:42:36 -0400 Reply to Why was the Song of Solomon included in the Bible?

To teach us about healthy sexual relations within the marriage

]]> 88b06efb5ac0e8af531ad1a9f88a0f9c Alberto Matos replied to the discussion Dr. Buzzell has pointed ot two ways the Israelites responded to hardships. What were they? How have you responded to hardship in your own life? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/dr-buzzell-has-pointed-ot-two-ways-the-israelites-responded-to-hardships-what-were-they-how-have-you-responded-to-hardship-in-your-own-life/page/11/#post-95394880 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:18:50 -0400 Reply to Dr. Buzzell has pointed ot two ways the Israelites responded to hardships. What were they? How have you responded to hardship in your own life?

Frustration and despair is something that we all deal with and try to remember always to turn things over to God and ask for His forgiveness

]]> a2adc388829158c896ee093cbf6c70c5 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion David was a great general and king. He experienced both great success as well as great failure. But what characterized David’s response to God over a lifetime? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/david-was-a-great-general-and-king-he-experienced-both-great-success-as-well-as-great-failure-but-what-characterized-davids-response-to-god-over-a-lifetime/page/14/#post-95394877 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:51:48 -0400 Reply to David was a great general and king. He experienced both great success as well as great failure. But what characterized David’s response to God over a lifetime?

A man after God’s own heart

]]> 700e2b46a476a68c76cb44869c507d29 Alberto Matos replied to the discussion During the time “when everyone did what was right in his own eyes,” God raised up judges to help. What were their characteristics? in the forum Discussion Forum https://odbu.org/forums/question/during-the-time-when-everyone-did-what-was-right-in-his-own-eyes-god-raised-up-judges-to-help-what-were-their-characteristics/page/14/#post-95394772 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:01:25 -0400 Reply to During the time “when everyone did what was right in his own eyes,” God raised up judges to help. What were their characteristics?

God fearing people to lead the Israel back to God

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