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Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Steve Benson starts a new topical series looking at The Major Doctrines of The Bible during Sunday School at Athens Bible Church. The first topic is on "The Word of God" and its importance in becoming a mature Christian.Athens Bible Church is an independent, non-denominational fellowship group of believers from many different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We are committed to the truth of the Bible, prayer, supporting missions, and living out our faith in everyday life. Visitors are always warmly welcomed and encouraged to feel at home. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church home, or just passing through, we would love to meet you.https://www.athensbible.orghttps://rumble.com/user/AthensBiblehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067703173871https://twitter.com/AthensBiblehttps://www.youtube.com/@athensbiblechurchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Pastor Hixson continues his series on Great Texts of The Bible with a look at the words found in The Book of Ruth. Are you willing to do the Will of God in your life?Athens Bible Church is an independent, non-denominational fellowship group of believers from many different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We are committed to the truth of the Bible, prayer, supporting missions, and living out our faith in everyday life. Visitors are always warmly welcomed and encouraged to feel at home. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church home, or just passing through, we would love to meet you.https://www.athensbible.orghttps://rumble.com/user/AthensBiblehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067703173871https://twitter.com/AthensBiblehttps://www.youtube.com/@athensbiblechurchhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Athens Bible Church is an independent, non-denominational fellowship group of believers from many different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We are committed to the truth of the Bible, prayer, supporting missions, and living out our faith in everyday life. Visitors are always warmly welcomed and encouraged to feel at home. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church home, or just passing through, we would love to meet you.
Our church was founded in the 1970s by a small group of Christians with a heart for solid Bible teaching and gospel outreach at Ohio University. Since then, God has grown our fellowship, and today we continue to stand firmly on the truth of Scripture while seeking to serve both our local community and the world.
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Nursing Home Ministry
Our nursing home ministry is a simple yet powerful way to share the love of Christ with the elderly. Each week, we visit local care facilities to lead worship, read Scripture, pray with residents, and offer companionship.
International Student Ministry
Our International Student Bible Study is a weekly gathering where Ohio University students from around the world come together to explore God’s Word in a supportive environment. Whether you are new to the Bible, curious about Christianity, or looking for fellowship during your time in the U.S., you are warmly invited to join us.
Each week, we read and discuss passages from the Bible, ask questions, and learn how God’s message speaks to every culture and heart. We also share in prayer and friendship across cultural boundaries. We meet weekly during the academic year. Rides and refreshments are provided. All are welcome! To help us learn more about you, please fill out this form.
Camp Logos
Camp Logos is a Christ-centered summer camp ministry that provides children and youth with a week of fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Through engaging Bible teaching, worship, games, and outdoor activities, campers experience the love of God in a joyful and memorable environment. Our desire is to plant seeds of faith, build lasting friendships, and encourage the next generation to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Camp Logos has been a long running venture with our partnering church, Salem Bible Church.
To learn more information about Camp Logos
https://www.athensbible.org/camp-logos/
Youth Retreat
With our partnering church, Salem Bible Church, a weekend retreat is held at Peniel Bible Camp in March. Many of the activities are the same as Camp Logos and the retreat serves as a “mini camp” for youth interested in attending a longer camp week.
To learn more about the youth retreat
https://lindahixson707.wixsite.com/camplogos/youth-retreat
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Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Athens Bible Church is an independent, non-denominational fellowship group of believers from many different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. We are committed to the truth of the Bible, prayer, supporting missions, and living out our faith in everyday life. Visitors are always warmly welcomed and encouraged to feel at home. Whether you’re exploring faith, looking for a church home, or just passing through, we would love to meet you.
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Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
I asked Google AI for an opinion; here is the breakdown:The three primary models of church governance are Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational, each with distinct structures and decision-making processes.1. Episcopal GovernanceStructure: This model is characterized by a hierarchical system where authority is vested in bishops. Bishops oversee multiple congregations and have significant decision-making power.Characteristics: The governance structure includes bishops, priests (or presbyters), and deacons. Bishops hold ultimate responsibility and sacramental authority, while priests lead local congregations under the bishop's oversight.Strengths: Clear lines of authority and unity within the church. It can facilitate efficient decision-making and maintain continuity in doctrine and practice. This model is prevalent in the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church, and Orthodox Churches. 2. Presbyterian GovernanceStructure: Governed by a body of elders (presbyters) who share authority. Decisions are made collectively, with a session of elders governing each local congregation.Characteristics: This model emphasizes a representative system where elders are elected by the congregation. It includes a presbytery (regional body) and potentially a synod (wider assembly) for broader decision-making.Strengths: Promotes accountability and shared leadership, reducing the risk of authoritarianism. It allows for a balance between local autonomy and connection to a larger church body. 3. Congregational GovernanceStructure: In this model, the local congregation holds the primary authority. Decisions are made by the members, often through voting on key issues such as budgets and leadership appointments.Characteristics: Each congregation operates independently, with minimal external oversight. Leadership roles may include pastors and deacons, but the congregation retains ultimate decision-making power.Strengths: Encourages participation and accountability among members, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for the church's direction. However, it can lead to divisiveness if not managed well.
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Don't hide the beauty of the love that God has given you. Learn from the example of the linen belt that was hidden away and made unusable. Jeremiah 13 | King James Version1 Thus saith the Lord unto me, Go and get thee a linen girdle, and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water.2 So I got a girdle according to the word of the Lord, and put it on my loins.3 And the word of the Lord came unto me the second time, saying,4 Take the girdle that thou hast got, which is upon thy loins, and arise, go to Euphrates, and hide it there in a hole of the rock.5 So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the Lord commanded me.6 And it came to pass after many days, that the Lord said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there.7 Then I went to Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle from the place where I had hid it: and, behold, the girdle was marred, it was profitable for nothing.8 Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,9 Thus saith the Lord, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.10 This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.11 For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith the Lord; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.12 Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?13 Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.14 And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the Lord: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them.15 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the Lord hath spoken.16 Give glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord's flock is carried away captive.18 Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.19 The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall be wholly carried away captive.20 Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?21 What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?22 And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.24 Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.25 This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the Lord; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.26 Therefore will I discover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy shame may appear.27 I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?WEB https://www.athensbible.orgRUMBLE https://rumble.com/c/OnlineChurchYOUTUBE @athensbiblechurch
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Judges or Leaders of Israel https://www.biblegateway.com/learn/topics-themes/explainers/twelve-judges-israel/1. OTHNIEL in Hebrew means: God is force – Tribe of Judah – 40 years of peace until he died – 1373BC-1334BC – Judges 3:9-11.Othniel’s father Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb. Married Caleb’s daughter Achsa (Achsah), which in Hebrew means: serpent-charmer, because of a promise Caleb made to his troops.2. EHUD in Hebrew means: strong. He was the 2nd Left handed son of Gera the Benjamite 1316BC-1237BC. Peace for 80 years. Judges 3:12-30.3. SHAMGAR in Hebrew means: cupbearer, fleer – Tribe of Benjamite – ? years. Son of Anath Judges 3:31.4. DEBORAH in Hebrew means: bee, wasp (prophetess) 40 years 1237BC-1198BC – Judges 4-5. Tribe of Ephraim. Wife of Lapidath.4a. BARAK in Hebrew means: Lightning – Tribe of Naphtali. Asked to lead by Deborah but did not.5. GIDEON in Hebrew means: Feeler, Hewer, also known as Jerub-Baal. Ruled or Judged Israel for 40 years – 1191BC-1151BC – Judges 6:1-8:35. Son of Joash which in Hebrew means: great warrior – Gideon was from the tribe of Manasseh. Jerub-Baal in Hebrew means: let baal contend.6. ABIMELECH in Hebrew means: father of a king (bad) 3 years – 1151BC-1149BC. Judges 9:1-57 son of Gideon by a concubine – Tribe of Manasseh – Judge or King?7. TOLA in Hebrew means: crimson/warm color – Tribe of Issachar – Ruled for 23 years 1149BC-1129BC. Judges 10:1-2.8. JAIR the Gileadite in Hebrew means: JAH(GOD) enlightens 22 years 1126BC-1105BC Judges 10:3-5 Manasseh. 30 sons on 30 donkeys. The marriage of BOAZ and RUTH 1120BC approximately. See book the of Ruth. Ruth is the great grandmother of King David.9. ELI ( at Shiloh) in Hebrew means: JAH is High – Levi-high priest 40 years 1107BC-1067BC not in Judges died at 98 1st Samuel 4:14-18 lead Israel for 40 years. Descent via Ithamar younger of Aaron’s 2 surviving sons Samuel took over from Eli.10. JEPHTHAH the Gileadite in Hebrew means: opposer – 6 years 1087BC-1081BC, Judges 10:6-12:7. Son of Gilead and a harlot.11. IBZAN of Bethlehem in Hebrew means: splendid – Tribe of Zebulun, ruled for 7 years – 1081BC-1073BC Judges 12:8-10 30 sons 30 daughters.12. ELON the Zebulunite in Hebrew means: oak, strong – Tribe of Zebulun 10 years 1075BC-1063BC Judges 12:9-10.13. ABDON in Hebrew means: service, servile – Tribe of Ephraim – 8 years 1063BC-1058BC Judges 12:13-15 son of Hillel the Pirathanite 40 sons and 30 grandsons on 70 asses or colts.14. SAMSON in Hebrew means: distinguished, strong – Tribe of Dan 20 years, 1069BC-1049BC Judges 11-16 south west gates of Gaza, house of Dagon. Lady friend Delilah in Hebrew means: languishing – Trouble 2nd trouble Judges 17:1-21:24.15. SAMUEL in Hebrew means: heard of God – Tribe of Levi, Birth 1105BC – ruled or Judged 1067BC-1020BC for 47 years, died at the age of 85 – 1 Samuel 3 (at Bethel, Gilgal, Mizpah) – one of the last judges and first in a line of prophets that lasted till Malachi and John the Baptist in New Testament. Anointed both Saul and David as kings.16. JOEL (Vashni) in Hebrew means: JAH is God – 1st son, 1049BC-1043BC Both were so wicked, they were Judges in Beersheba, and Samuel was so old that Israel who wanted to be like the other nations asked for and got a king. So Samuel anointed Saul in 1043BC to be King. Then God asked Samuel later to anoint David as king.17. ABIJAH (Abiah) in Hebrew means: JAH is Father – 2nd son. Both were so wicked, they were Judges in Beersheba, and Samuel was so old that Israel who wanted to be like the other nations asked for and got a king.So Samuel anointed Saul in 1043BC to be King. Then God asked Samuel later to anoint David as king.https://www.biblegateway.com/learn/topics-themes/explainers/twelve-judges-israel/#Genesis #Exodus #Leviticus #Numbers #Deuteronomy #Joshua #Judges #Ruth #1Samuel #2Samuel #1Kings #2Kings #1Chronicles #2Chronicles #Ezra #Nehemiah #Esther #Job #Psalms #Proverbs #Ecclesiastes #SongOfSolomon #Isaiah #Jeremiah #Lamentations #Ezekiel #Daniel #Hosea #Joel #Amos #Obadiah #Jonah #Micah #Nahum #Habakkuk #Zephaniah #Haggai #Zechariah #Malachi #Matthew #Mark #Luke #John #Acts #Romans #1Corinthians #2Corinthians #Galatians #Ephesians #Philippians #Colossians #1Thessalonians #2Thessalonians #1Timothy #2Timothy #Titus #Philemon #Hebrews #James #1Peter #2Peter #1John #2John #3John #Jude #RevelationWEB https://www.athensbible.orgRUMBLE https://rumble.com/c/OnlineChurchYOUTUBE @athensbiblechurch
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
I asked Google AI for an opinion; here is the breakdown:The three primary models of church governance are Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational, each with distinct structures and decision-making processes.1. Episcopal GovernanceStructure: This model is characterized by a hierarchical system where authority is vested in bishops. Bishops oversee multiple congregations and have significant decision-making power.Characteristics: The governance structure includes bishops, priests (or presbyters), and deacons. Bishops hold ultimate responsibility and sacramental authority, while priests lead local congregations under the bishop's oversight.Strengths: Clear lines of authority and unity within the church. It can facilitate efficient decision-making and maintain continuity in doctrine and practice. This model is prevalent in the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Church, and Orthodox Churches. 2. Presbyterian GovernanceStructure: Governed by a body of elders (presbyters) who share authority. Decisions are made collectively, with a session of elders governing each local congregation.Characteristics: This model emphasizes a representative system where elders are elected by the congregation. It includes a presbytery (regional body) and potentially a synod (wider assembly) for broader decision-making.Strengths: Promotes accountability and shared leadership, reducing the risk of authoritarianism. It allows for a balance between local autonomy and connection to a larger church body. 3. Congregational GovernanceStructure: In this model, the local congregation holds the primary authority. Decisions are made by the members, often through voting on key issues such as budgets and leadership appointments.Characteristics: Each congregation operates independently, with minimal external oversight. Leadership roles may include pastors and deacons, but the congregation retains ultimate decision-making power.Strengths: Encourages participation and accountability among members, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for the church's direction. However, it can lead to divisiveness if not managed well.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
The people don't like it when the prophet calls out their sin. I don't like it when God calls out mine; what about you?Jeremiah 12 | King James Version1 Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?2 Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.3 But thou, O Lord, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter.4 How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?6 For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.7 I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.8 Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.9 Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.10 Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.11 They have made it desolate, and being desolate it mourneth unto me; the whole land is made desolate, because no man layeth it to heart.12 The spoilers are come upon all high places through the wilderness: for the sword of the Lord shall devour from the one end of the land even to the other end of the land: no flesh shall have peace.13 They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the Lord.14 Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.15 And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land.16 And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The Lord liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.17 But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.WEB https://www.athensbible.orgRUMBLE https://rumble.com/c/OnlineChurchYOUTUBE @athensbiblechurch
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Joshua, the leader of God's people, knows that he isn't really in charge. Neither are you and neither am I; fall down before God and ask what He would have you do. Joshua 5:13-15 (KJV)1 And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the Lord had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel.2 At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.3 And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.4 And this is the cause why Joshua did circumcise: All the people that came out of Egypt, that were males, even all the men of war, died in the wilderness by the way, after they came out of Egypt.5 Now all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people that were born in the wilderness by the way as they came forth out of Egypt, them they had not circumcised.6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: unto whom the Lord sware that he would not shew them the land, which the Lord sware unto their fathers that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.7 And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised them by the way.8 And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.9 And the Lord said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day.10 And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.11 And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.12 And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my Lord unto his servant?15 And the captain of the Lord's host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.WEB https://www.athensbible.orgRUMBLE https://rumble.com/c/OnlineChurchYOUTUBE @athensbiblechurch