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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.

Romans (2010)

Romans (2010)

November 2010 - December 2014

Romans has always been one of the favorite books of thoughtful Christians. In this epistle, the apostle Paul logically delineates the foundation and structure of Christian doctrine. The righteousness of God has been accurately identified as the central message of this epistle. How the righteousness of God relates to a human history of suffering, pain, and injustice, has been a frequent question through the ages. In Romans, Paul's answer shows that this question cannot be addressed in a sound bite or executive summary. The character of God, the volition of man, the history of man's rejection of God, must form the backdrop to a serious discussion on the righteousness of God. But an accurate understanding of the righteousness of God also reveals to us the magnificence of God's grace and His gracious plan of justification available freely to all mankind.

But this does not stop with simple justification, but also explains God's righteousness in the life of the believer after salvation and how God's righteousness is vindicated in history as indicated through His faithful love for Israel.

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101 - Israel: Hermeneutics and Replacement Theology [C]
Thu, May 23, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:1-6
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 45 secs
Oh no! You see a letter from the IRS peeking out of your mailbox. After reading it, you don't assume it has a hidden meaning but that it means what it says. The same is true of the Bible. Listen to this lesson to learn about literal interpretation of the Scriptures. See how using allegorical instead of literal interpretation has led to Replacement Theology which teaches that God's promises to Israel now belong to the Church. Find out how this results in Christian anti-Semitism and its many evils.
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102 - Israel: Replacement Theology [C]
Thu, May 30, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:1-6
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 58 mins 40 secs
Have you seen any wolves lying down peacefully with lambs lately? That's what the Bible says would be happening if some theologians were right that the Church has replaced Israel and we are living in the Messianic Kingdom. Listen to this lesson to learn how literal interpretation shows us that we are still living in a fallen world. See how God will restore national Israel and fulfill all His promises to them. Find out the four types of supersessionism and learn when some in the church began to spiritualize the Bible rather than believing the words meant what they said.
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103 - Israel: Replacement Theology, Christian Palestinianism [C]
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:1-6
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 18 secs
If we believe God is faithful and will fulfill His promises to Jacob's descendants, then are we the new Nazis? Listen to this lesson to learn the view of a replacement theologian who makes this false accusation. Find out what Christian Palestinianism is to avoid the evils that come from it. Hear seven observations to help us recognize those who would have us believe that God doesn't keep His Word.
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104 - The Origins of Anti-Semitism [C]
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:1-6 & Esther
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 19 secs
From the best-selling book of all times, hear this breathtaking true tale of a powerful Persian king and a lovely young Jewish girl who wins a beauty contest to become his queen. See how she risks everything to foil an arrogant, evil enemy to save her people from annihilation. Listen to this lesson on Esther and learn about the rise and development of anti-Semitism and the dangers it presents to people and nations who practice it. Find out about Satan's desperate attempts to destroy the Jews to try to prevent God from keeping His promises and fulfilling His plan.
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105 - The Reason for Anti-Semitism [C]
Thu, Jun 20, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:1-6 & Revelation 12
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 22 secs
What does a mind-bending narrative about a great red dragon fighting against a pregnant woman clothed with the sun have to do with anti-Semitism? Listen to this lesson to learn how the Apostle John vividly portrays the last days of the angelic conflict in Revelation 12. See how the fallen angels led by Satan intensify their efforts to utterly destroy all Jews. Discover the prophets who predicted these events in the Old Testament and how God will ultimately win and bring a fair judgment on all who rebel against Him.
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106 - The Messiah: God Incarnate. Romans 9:3-5 [C]
Thu, Jun 27, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:3-5
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 2 secs
If you want people to trust you, then you have to do what you say you'll do. We can have absolute trust in God because He always keeps His promises and covenants. Listen to this lesson to learn about eight covenants of God and how they impact mankind today. Discover two streams of prophecy in the Old Testament that foretell the Messiah will be both fully God and fully human and how God has not forgotten any of His promises to the house of David.
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107 - Promises of a Divine Messiah - Part 1 [B]
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:3-5
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 55 secs
Who gives us our freedom and where do we get our rights? Listen to this lesson to see how the colonists recognized that government does not grant our rights but only God, our Creator, can. Learn the difference between being a gung-ho patriot and a loyal citizen in our country today. Discover how Isaiah 7:14 foretold the miraculous birth of the Messiah who would be called Immanuel, God with us.
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108 - Promises of a Divine Messiah - Part 2 [B]
Thu, Jul 25, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:3-5 & Isaiah 9:6
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 36 secs

Where should we turn when all around is gloom and darkness? Listen to this lesson to learn that the true source of light and truth is found in the Word of God. When Israel was in one of its darkest hours, God promised them a Messiah who would be both divine and human. Hear the rich meanings of the names of Christ in Isaiah 9:6. Follow the outline of Micah as it runs alongside Isaiah's prophecies. Take note of three key verses to memorize to share with unbelievers.

Lesson also includes Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; John 1:1-5; Colossians 1:1-15; Hebrews 1:3

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109 - Promises of a Divine Messiah - Part 3 [B]
Thu, Aug 01, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:3-5 & John 1:1-5
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 56 mins 57 secs

If you were asked why you believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, how would you answer? Listen to this lesson to understand that when the Apostle John calls Christ the "Logos", he was emphasizing that Christ pre-existed eternally in personal fellowship with God the Father. See how Christ is the Creator of all things and then became flesh as the God-Man, fully human and fully God. Learn how Isaiah in the Old Testament saw all three Members of the Trinity hundreds of years before Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem.

Also includes Isaiah 7:14, 9:6; Micah 5:2; Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:3

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110 - Jesus is Fully God [B]
Thu, Aug 08, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:5 & Colossians 1:15-17
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 37 secs

"I know it's true. I saw some Bible programs on the Discovery and History channels. After all, they have all the experts on them, don't they?" Listen to this lesson to learn that the only expert on the Bible is the Bible itself. See that Christ existed before creation and that He is the Creator of all things. Learn that He is the very image of God and find out about the glory of Christ and the Shekinah glory. Hear how Christian martyrs were willing to die for their belief in the deity of Christ.

Also includes Isaiah 7:14, 9:6; Micah 52; John 1:1-15; and Hebrews 1:3

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