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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.

Has God Spoken? (2021)

Has God Spoken? (2021)

October 2021 - April 2022
01 - Who is This God Who Speaks? - Part 1
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 3
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 28 secs
Are you confident that when the Bible says something you can depend on it? Listen to this message to get in on the beginning of a new series designed to confirm that the Bible is really God’s truth and reflects the character of the Creator. Hear some of the attacks that have been made on its veracity throughout the last four hundred years and see that from the beginning Satan has cunningly attacked it. Learn the presupposition that will help us see how the essence of God is the starting point in our understanding of Him.
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02 - Who is This God Who Speaks? - Part 2
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 55 secs

How should we talk to unbelievers about God and His revelations? Listen to this lesson to learn how to accomplish this even though you are coming from different starting points. See the importance of explaining the characteristics of God as revealed in the Bible and see that creation reveals God’s existence to all of mankind. Hear a number of questions that unbelievers have concerning God and His plans for mankind. End this class by JT Ford discussing the goals of his campus ministries in Peru, Puerto Rico, and soon in North Carolina.

In this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned several additional resources:

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03 - How Would Such a God Reveal Himself?
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 20 secs
If God exists, what has He revealed about Himself to mankind? Listen to this lesson to learn about the uniqueness of the Bible, God's revelation to mankind. Learn eleven characteristics about it including who the authors of the sixty-six books are and how there are no contradictions with one another. Hear a series of common questions asked by the critics of the Bible and ways to point out the fallacies of these criticisms. Find out that the Bible is rational and logical and that its claims can be validated.
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04 - What the Bible Claims About Itself
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 29 secs
Does the Bible contain the ideas of God or is every letter part of the exact words God revealed? Listen to this lesson to learn overwhelming evidence of divine inspiration which extends down to the smallest details. Find out what the ultimate theme of the Bible is and the definition of the glory of God. See different ways we can recognize that God is speaking absolute, everlasting truth in the Bible.
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05 - Biblical Claims vs. The Devil's Disciples
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 33 secs
Can you rely on the content of the Bible to guide and direct you in life? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible lights our way and reveals the path we should take. Find out what verbal, plenary inspiration means and how the Bible is confirmed in a number of ways. Hear two options concerning the devil’s disciples’ belief that the Bible is a fraud. See the importance of worshiping God and obeying His commands.
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06 - How Did We Get the Hebrew Bible (OT)?
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 41 secs
How was the Bible written? Listen to this informative message concerning the origin of the Bible. Hear a timeline of when the Bible was written with an emphasis on the Old Testament. Find out the difference between the English version and the Hebrew version. Learn about the process including materials such as papyrus, parchment, stone, and clay, and the inks that were used. Find out about the writers, including parts that were directly spoken by God. Learn that inspiration did not just include the writing but also the organization and overseeing of the preservation of the Bible. Hear a good way for a new believer to read the Bible for the first time.
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07 - Who Wrote the Pentateuch?
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 19 secs
Why is it important to believe that Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible? Listen to this message to learn a number of reasons why believing in Moses’ authorship is necessary for an understanding of God’s revelation to mankind in the Bible. Find out what the false assumptions are that liberal scholars start with that make them skeptical and hear seven facts that support Moses’ authorship, many of which have been validated by archeological findings.
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08 - The Accuracy of the Hebrew Bible
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 3 secs
How can we be sure the Bible was transmitted down through the years in an accurate manner? Listen to this lesson to hear the exciting story of how God protected His Word so we have His message today. Learn about the highly skilled system of textual criticism which compares the various copies with the goal of getting as close to the original as possible. Learn about primary and secondary sources and the scribes who meticulously made copies using many ways to assure their accuracies. Marvel at the few differences that the finding of the Dead Sea Scrolls revealed between them and the ancient texts, including the Masoretic Text. Be encouraged and read the Bible with confidence in its message.
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09 - Trusting the Hebrew Text
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 44 secs
Are the differences found in the various manuscripts of the Old Testament significant and do they impact doctrine or theology? Listen to this lesson to learn that the differences are minor and frequently only involve spelling. Learn that the Masoretic Texts may have been manipulated by the scribes to remove any traces pertaining to Jesus, making it a less accurate source. Hear about the various texts and the precautions taken to ensure accuracy when they were being copied. Begin to transition to the role archeology has played in our having confidence in the accuracy of the Old Testament.
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10 - Archaeology and the Bible
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 55 secs

What do archeological findings say about the accuracy of the Bible? Listen to this lesson to learn about the role of archeology in regards to the historicity of the Bible. Find out the liberal’s chronological timetable of Bible events is designed to cast doubt on its truth. Hear about discoveries that validate Biblical events including Creation, Tower of Babel, Abraham, and Moses. Take an exciting tour through the events of the excavation of Jericho and its discoveries.

Early in this Bible class Dr. Dean mentioned the Associates for Biblical Research website. Note that they currently have Dr. Petrovich's new book, Origins of the Hebrews, for sale.

Dr. Dean recommends viewing Jericho Unearthed and other excellent archaeology-related videos from Joel Kramer's SourceFlix.com website.

You can also view Jericho Unearthed on YouTube.

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