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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Messages with tag - Tests of faith

209 - Tests of Spiritual Growth
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 16:1-11
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 28 secs
What is the purpose for the rebellion of Absalom’s being revealed in the Word of God? Listen to this lesson to learn about seven scenes of his revolt and six different situations where David has to make decisions based on either divine viewpoint or human viewpoint. See that these decisions were tests for David’s spiritual growth. Accept that we will go through tests where we, too, must either trust God or trust in our own efforts.
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14 - Testing Faith [B]
Tue, May 11, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 2:6 & Genesis 22
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 13 secs
Are you facing any adversities or difficulties in your life today? Listen to this lesson to learn what the Bible teaches us about testing and temptation. Hear eleven basic principles and a list of tests that are common to all of us. Find out the role our volition plays in passing tests and the spiritual skills we need to know and apply in our lives. Hear about thirteen tests Abraham faced and see which ones he passed. When adversity comes into your life, remember that God always meets us where we are and asks that we trust Him to fulfill His promises.
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