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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.

Philippians (2022)

Philippians (2022)

April 2022 - August 2025
102 - Thinking and Spiritual Growth [B]
Thursday, July 17, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 3 secs
What is it that prevents us from clear biblical thinking? Listen to this message to realize that we live in a world with wrong thinking and daily struggle with ignoring it. Hear a number of examples of how this human viewpoint surrounds us and in our own power we automatically deflect to those thoughts and emotions. Learn the standards for our thinking that are listed in the Bible that include rejoicing in God's goodness to us. See that when we walk by means of the Holy Spirit and study God's Word worry and anxiety will no longer be our mindset.
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103 - Gratitude for Their Financial Partnership [B]
Thursday, July 31, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 25 secs
As a believer, should we tithe, which means to give a tenth of our income, to Christian ministries? Listen to this illuminating message to begin a study of biblical giving. Begin at the Old Testament and find out how tithing was instituted in the Mosaic Law. Learn that it was only one of three offerings to be made by the Israelites. See the difference between mandatory and free will offerings. Find out how Christ abolished the Law and that in the present age we have a completely different standard for giving based on our thinking.
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104 - Grace Giving in the New Testament [B]
Thursday, August 07, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 38 secs
Are you giving out of grace or guilt? Trace the biblical foundation for giving from the Old Testament tithe to New Testament generosity. Learn why the Church is not under a mandate to tithe and why percentage-based giving distorts the doctrine of grace. See how Paul uses the Philippians’ support as a model for spiritual partnership. Examine how Jesus taught that giving is a matter between the believer and the Lord and not a public performance. Understand that true giving is a result of spiritual growth, not a substitute for it. Discover what it means to give freely, purposefully, and joyfully.
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