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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 - Allegorical Interpretation

108 - Jews and Gentiles in One Body - Part 2 [B]
Tue, May 14, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 15:14-21 & Amos 9
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 28 secs
How did the early church use the Old Testament to settle disputes about the Gentiles' role in the body of Christ? James in Acts 15 goes to the book of Amos and under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit uses a "fuller sense" of the text to apply to the Church Age. Listen to this lesson to learn how Christ now being seated at the right hand of God instead of on David's throne means the church does not replace God's promises to Israel. Find out how the Masoretes translated the scriptures in the early centuries to leave out any references to the Messiah.
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9, Part 1 - Interpretation. Hendricks Chapters 30 through 32
Sun, Dec 15, 2013
by Robert Dean
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 39 mins 55 secs
Content, Context, and Comparison

Hendricks, Living by the Book, chapters 30 through 32

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9, Part 2 - Interpretation. Hendricks Chapters 30 through 32
Sun, Dec 15, 2013
by Robert Dean
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 45 mins 59 secs
History of Biblical Interpretation - Up to the Reformation

Hendricks, Living by the Book, chapters 30 through 32

Assignment:
Read Hendricks, Living By the Book, chapters 33-35.

Read Hendricks, Living By the Book Workbook, chapters 52-54. Continue working on the assignment in Habakkuk.

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10, Part 1 - The Golden Rule of Interpretation. Hendricks Chapters 33 through 35
Sun, Dec 22, 2013
by Robert Dean
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 37 mins 28 secs

History of Biblical Interpretation - Review and Begin History from Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Allegorical Interpretation

Hendricks, Living by the Book, chapters 33-35

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10, Part 2 - History of Biblical Interpretation
Sun, Dec 22, 2013
by Robert Dean
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 40 mins 36 secs
History of Biblical Interpretation - Calvin and the Protestant Reformation through the 20th Century

Hendricks, Living by the Book, chapters 33-35

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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08 - Problems and Challenges on Interpretation - Part 3
Tue, Mar 14, 2017
by Wayne House
Series: 2017 Chafer Theological Seminary Bible Conference
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 11 secs
Dr. Wayne House
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138 - The Distinction Between Israel and the Church [B]
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 46 secs
Are you confused about what the differences are between Israel, the Church, and the Kingdom? Listen to this lesson to learn that these are three distinct entities and none can replace the others. See that the Church is only present in the time in which we live and could not start until after Christ’s death on the Cross, His Resurrection, and His Session. Find out the Kingdom will occur in the future and has not begun yet. Hear three takeaways from this lesson that will clear up any misunderstandings in this important matter.
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225 - What is the Filling by the Spirit? [B]
Sun, Feb 25, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 26 secs
Why is there so much confusion concerning the biblical command to be filled with the Holy Spirit and living the spiritual life after we are saved? Listen to this message to understand the difference between literal and allegorical interpretation of Scripture and the history of how these developed. See how the rise of allegorical interpretation led to many heresies including Replacement Theology.
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