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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 - Grace orientation

218 - David's Grace to His Enemies [B]
Tue, Jun 23, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 19:15-30
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 57 secs
Are godless socialist societies able to build utopias where all are treated equally? Listen to this lesson to learn that only God, not people with their sin natures, can bring about perfection. Hear how David treated Shimei and other enemies with grace. Find out how Mephibosheth was innocent of betraying David as Ziba had claimed. See how God used wealthy Barzillai to supply David’s needs. Personally, look for opportunities to extend grace to everyone in your life.
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178 - Basic Spiritual Skills: Aligning Our Lives to Grace [C]
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 12 secs
What’s your default orientation when faced with a problem? Listen to this lesson to learn how to align your thinking with Divine viewpoint rather than depending on your human viewpoint. See that your starting point must be with God’s grace and all He has done for you. Find out why this demands humility and an acceptance of your own helplessness. See that the solution is always found in the Word of God.
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180 - How We Apply Grace Orientation [C]
Sun, Feb 12, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 49 mins 40 secs
How are we to treat others even when they are rude, bad-tempered, or hateful? Listen to this lesson to learn that the grace God has shown us is to be our standard in dealing with other people. Find out humility is the key and that gratefulness should be our constant attitude. Hear a number of ways Scripture describes how we are to apply grace. When we understand all Christ has done for us, we are to follow the pattern He has set.
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37 - Putting Others Before Self [B]
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:1-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 22 secs
How should we interact with other believers in our local church? Listen to this lesson to learn there is a necessity for humility and grace orientation. See that this can only be accomplished when people are united biblically in their thinking. Find out what four “ifs” are true of every believer positionally but not necessarily in their experience. See that we need to realize we are all beneficiaries of God’s grace so there is no room for arrogance.
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198 - What Grace Orientation Looks Like [C]
Sun, Jul 09, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:25-28
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 4 secs
Are you living your life God’s way or your way? Listen to this message to learn that how you answer that question determines the quality of your life now and for the future. Find out that we are to treat other believers in grace based on the way we have been treated by God. See this is only possible when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Be challenged to learn ways to show grace orientation.
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199 - Grace Orientation Provides for Others [B]
Sun, Jul 16, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:28
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 15 secs
What does the Bible have to say about work? Listen to this lesson to learn that from the beginning of creation mankind has always been told to work. See that one of the reasons is so that we may be able to help others who are in need as a part of our grace orientation. Find out that responsible labor is a part of the first Divine Institution. See how laziness is treated in Scripture and accept that all labor has value.
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