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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 - Mystery

33 - What Treasure are You Seeking? [B]
Sun, Oct 23, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Colossians 2:2-4
Series: Colossians (2011)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 17 secs
What treasure are you seeking? Scripture tells us that spiritual assets and riches already exist in the believer's life. But how can we know that is true? How can we have that assurance?

In this lesson we learn these riches are activated as we learn God's Word, creating confidence and the ability to apply the Word to real life situations. We acquire wisdom, a skillful execution of the knowledge we have. We learn the true meaning of Paul's reference to "mystery" and how it is related to the new entity - the body of Christ. We learn that all (not some) treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ and are ours. Here's the formula for our growth process: understanding = knowledge = wisdom.

So what is bringing the most meaning and significance to your own personal life?
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11, Part 1 - Principles of Hermeneutics
Sun, Jan 05, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 42 mins 26 secs
Principles of Hermeneutics.
The Bible as a Human Book
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11, Part 2 - Principles of Hermeneutics
Sun, Jan 05, 2014
by Robert Dean
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 34 mins 10 secs
Principles of Hermeneutics.
The Bible as a Divine Book

Hendricks, Living by the Book

Assignment:
Read Hendricks, Living by the Book Workbook, chapters 49-54. Continue working on the assignments in Habakkuk and reading through Habakkuk.

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23 - Why I Believe in the Rapture - Part 2 [B]
Tue, Sep 02, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 14:1-3 & 1 Corinthians 15:51-53
Series: God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Duration: 58 mins 45 secs
Did you ever take a sneak peek at the end of a book to see what was going to happen? Listen to this lesson to find out that we don't have to wonder about our future because the Bible tells us about the electrifying event that believers should be anticipating. See the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ. Learn about resurrection, beginning with Christ's. Explore the various views on when the Rapture will occur and the reasons for believing in a pre-Tribulational Rapture.
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027 - Mystery Doctrine [B]
Sun, May 19, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 1:8-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 8 secs
Do you enjoy reading or watching a good mystery? Listen to this lesson to learn that “mystery” had a different meaning in ancient times than it does today. Find out that in the New Testament mystery does not refer to any form of mysticism, but that it involves knowledge that has been revealed by God. Hear the four ways we gain knowledge and which one is God’s truth. See how previously unrevealed information was shown to Peter and learn how being a Jew or a Gentile is no longer an important factor but that all believers are one in Christ.
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