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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 - Authority

221 - To Obey or to Rebel? [C]
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15 & 2 Samuel 20
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 33 secs
Everywhere we look we see evildoers trying to destroy our country. Should we protest against them? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has established authority and believers are instructed to obey it. See the exception to that principle when someone is ordered to disobey God in some manner. Hear a panorama of biblical rebels who were doing what was right. Find out that tyrannical government is to be resisted. See if Martin Luther’s rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church was just. Learn about the Magdeburg Confession and its application.
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246 - Spheres of Authority/Leadership [B]
Sun, Sep 08, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:21
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 42 mins 36 secs
Are we ever justified in disobeying a legitimate authority? Listen to this message to find out that God has established authority and it is not inherently bad. See what circumstances have to be that mean we are not to obey even as we accept the consequences. Hear about an example of this in the Book of Daniel. Find out that leaders are to help those under them to be better at what they do.
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