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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 - Sin

10 - Choices, Consequences, Commitment, and Correction [B]
Sun, Mar 17, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Proverbs 3:1-12
Series: Proverbs (2013)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 33 secs
This passage is organized into a verse with a command followed by a verse with consequences, and ends in two verses regarding correction. There are a number of irresistible consequences for obedience to God’s commands. You would think no one could consider turning away from such a positive, rewarding course resulting in a life with wisdom, guidance from God, lack of fear, direction over our finances and protection leading to abundant living. The reality of disobedience is God’s experience with man, so in the end He encourages us even when correction becomes the exercise of His love for us. God’s correction assures us that abandonment of His own is not a part of God’s nature, and because of that, we are blessed even in His chastening.
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23 - How to be Happy - Part 6. Peacemakers Identified as Sons of God [B]
Sun, Feb 16, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 5:9
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 48 mins 59 secs
"All we're saying is give peace a chance." Sound familiar? Listen to this lesson to learn the many meanings of peace. See how the peace Jesus was referring to in the Sermon on the Mount was peace between God and man. Learn that we cannot have this peace with God by our own efforts but only when we trust Christ's payment for our sins on the cross. Discover three important questions that must be answered to gain peace and that peace at any price is not what is meant. Note that our mission now as believers is to tell others how to have peace with God so we will be peacemakers and called the sons of God.
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Satan and the Seed of the Woman
Sun, Aug 16, 2015
by Jim Myers
Passage: Genesis 3:14-4:5
Series: 2015 Jim Myers
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 28 secs
Special guest speaker Jim Myers of Word of God Church in Kiev, Ukraine.
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62 - Abstaining From Sin: Legalism or Grace? [B]
Thu, Sep 01, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-12
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 57 mins 44 secs

Do Christians have to quit sinning before they can live the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to learn that because of our sin nature we will never completely cease to sin, but that God’s grace is available for confession of our sins. See that since we are part of the family of God our behavior should not be habitual sinning. Find out the meaning of "flesh" and see who the beloved are. Listen to Peter’s exhortation that we live a spiritually responsible lifestyle.

During this class Dr. Dean mentioned an article published on AmericanThinker.com entitled "The Death of Evangelicalism."

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187 - God’s Grace Triumphs Over Sin [B]
Tue, Sep 10, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 11-12
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 34 secs
What can we learn from David’s sins with Bathsheba? Listen to this lesson to hear four main points that apply not only to David but to all believers. See how we are provided with a window into the pathology of sin and our lust pattern trends that motivate us. Find out what two options we have for our thinking. Remember that no matter how we fail, there is always grace and there is hope.
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050 - But God ... Grace, Mercy, Love - Part 2 [B]
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 2:4-5 & John 3:1-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 43 secs
“Born again?” What are you talking about?” Listen to this lesson to hear how Jesus answered a man named Nicodemus, a Pharisee and teacher of the Scriptures, who asked Him this question. First, Jesus explained to Nicodemus his need for new life because he, like all the rest of the human race, had been born spiritually dead. Listen to the details which apply to your own life and understand the simple but profound message of the gospel, which tells us that we are born again when we believe in the saving work of Christ’s death on the Cross.
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06 - The Problem of Humanity
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
by Robert Dean
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 38 secs
What is sin? Is it just doing horrific things like murder? Listen to this lesson to hear God’s definition of sin and why all mankind is born with a sin nature. See that there must be a standard to judge whether something is right or something is wrong and find out from where that standard is derived. Learn what the “mouth of the wicked” refers to. As we see what is happening in our country today, help us to understand that God is in control and that we can help by praying for our leaders.
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099 - Strengthened by the Holy Spirit [B]
Sun, Apr 04, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:16 & Romans 6:1-6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 19 secs
What gives us the strength to stop sinning constantly when we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn that at the moment we believe we are identified with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and can choose to walk by means of the Holy Spirit in newness of life. Learn about eight kinds of baptism and which one signifies that we are new creatures. See how Paul prays for believers to be strengthened through the power of God as they move toward spiritual maturity. Accept that Christ is to be our standard in this new life.
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