by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Bible Study Methods
Adler provides two easy ways to test that you understand any proposition in your paragraph (not just the main idea): 1) Be able to state it in different words (your own words). The proposition is the thought the words represent, not necessarily the exact words...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Uncategorized
By the Student It was more than fifteen years ago that I entered the laboratory of Professor Agassiz and told him I had enrolled my name in the Scientific School as a student of natural history. He asked me a few questions about my object in coming, my antecedents...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Preaching
The density of sermons By Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. The following is a transcript of part of a lecture he gave. The full lecture can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tL5C8IT0DM (From 25-45 mins)...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | WALK BY THE SPIRIT
What is the first thing a Christian should learn to do? Hint: It’s also the most important for every believer 1st Person: Know God. Know he loves us. 2nd Person: Know how to hear God. Third person: Know how to read the Bible. He needs to learn how to use his manual or...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | BIBLE STUDY
Encouraging participation during Bible study in a Life Group is key. However, doing it right is also very important, and many people make mistakes. What is the right way to achieve the benefits and minimize the harm?  That’s what we’ll discuss today. Purpose To help...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | Bible Study Methods
Resolve to Obey, and you will Observe More. In Bible Study, your attitude determines your altitude. One of the best things you can do to help you better observe God’s word is to have a purpose and intention to obey what God is saying. That will help flip on the...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SPIRITUAL HABITS
Bible Verses on self-control “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | LIFE GROUPS, PASTORAL CARE
How to Help People Get to Jesus The following is the summary and transcript of a video by Pastor Vincent Carpenter of Antioch, Waco. The video is found here: https://lifegroupleaders.com/pastoral-care/ Introductory story: “Throughout my teens and my years of college,...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | LIFE GROUPS
The following information from a Saddleback pastor describes their approach to selecting life group leaders. I don’t agree with it completely, but there are some lessons to be learned about making criteria for life groups too restrictive. “What are your...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | PRAYER
Ripple prayer is a form of prayer that combines both petitions and intercessory prayer. It begins with praying for oneself and then expands outward in concentric “ripples” to cover a broader range of people and concerns. To do ripple prayer, start by...
