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What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

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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.

Ephesians (2018)

Ephesians (2018)

September 2018 - October 2024

How should we live as believers? Ephesians will inform us of our riches, our spiritual assets, in Christ and how we are to live. Ephesians is the most significant book for understanding our roles and responsibilities as Church Age believers. Listen to the series to put your spiritual growth into hyperdrive.

Video DVDs of these lessons can be ordered here or here.

To view all video Bible studies in the Ephesians series, click here (Vimeo) or here (YouTube). Both platforms now include closed captioning. VIdeos on VImeo include the entire worship service, while those on YouTube only include the Bible teaching from the service.

To listen to this series as a podcast, copy and paste the following URL into your podcast software.
www.deanbibleministries.org/podcasts/2018ephesians.xml		  
240 - The Biblical Culture of Worship [C]
Sunday, July 28, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Colossians 3:16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 54 secs
How influenced are you by the world system? If you’re not sure, listen to this message and take a little pop quiz to see what is influencing your thinking. To counter this constant barrage of worldly information, have your thinking transformed by the Holy Spirit as you learn the standards of God’s Word and worship Him in a God- and Christ-centered way that reflects His majesty.
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239 - Excellence in Song [C]
Sunday, July 21, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Colossians 3:16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 29 secs

What is beauty? The Bible says a lot about objective, intrinsic beauty which fits eternal guidelines. Hear twelve biblical standards for beauty and find out that we can evaluate music we sing in church by these standards. All that we do should be to glorify God, which means pursue excellence in our music which conforms to the standards of Philippians 4:8. Look to God's creation to see excellence in beauty and observe a chart that contrasts pop culture with traditional/high culture.

Dr. Dean's updated Music and Worship reading list is available in the Text: notes link below.

The Text: slideshow link below includes links to James Spiegel's "Aesthetics and Worship" paper as well as Kenneth Myers' All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes: Christians and Pop Culture.

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238 - Standards for Singing [C]
Sunday, July 14, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Colossians 3:16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 47 mins 42 secs
Are there biblical guidelines for singing in churches? Listen to this message to learn that all believers are to join in singing the hymns and not just listen to musical entertainers. See that the role of the local church is to teach a biblical culture and that God is the ultimate reference point for truth and beauty. Find out that learning how to think biblically may take all of our lifetime.
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237 - Worship is Defined by Christ [C]
Sunday, July 07, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 51 mins 35 secs
Why do we meet several times a week to hold church services? Listen to this message to answer this questions and others about worship in church. Find out when congregational singing began and when Christ first mentioned the Church when He was on earth. Hear a number of purposes the church is to fulfill and what the role of the pastor is.
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236 - Understanding Beauty [C]
Sunday, June 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 51 secs
What is beauty and how do we recognize it? Listen to this message to hear that our worldview determines how we interpret the details of our life, including our ideals of beauty. Hear a number of words that imply there is a standard for the arts and beauty, including church music. To gain an understanding of these matters we must learn God's revelation in the Bible.
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235 - Elements of Worship [C]
Sunday, June 23, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Isaiah 6:1-6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 37 secs
Is there a right way and a wrong way we should worship God? Listen to this message to hear that the Bible very precisely lays out the right way we are to worship God. Hear about two instances of wrong worship, one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament, where God judged people who worshiped wrongfully. Learn about nine biblical elements of worship and understand that we must do it God's way and not go by how it makes us feel.
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234 - How Should We Define Worship? – Part 2 [C]
Sunday, June 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-20 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 24 mins 9 secs
Do you worship God casually or is worship the most momentous time of your life? Listen to this message to hear the definition and principles of biblically worshiping God in an awe-inspired way. Find out it is designed to restore our vision of the God's majestic character as it focuses on the study of God's Word.
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233 - How Should We Define Worship? – Part 1 [C]
Sunday, June 09, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-20 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 47 mins 27 secs
How should we define worship? Listen to this message to understand the introductory principles of biblical worship. Hear a number of different definitions based on word studies. See how worship is influenced by worldview and the importance of letting our thinking be changed by the Word of God.
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232 - Understanding Worship [C]
Sunday, June 02, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-16 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 48 mins 41 secs
Why do we worship God? Listen to this message to learn that you need to saturate your thinking with the Word of God on a day-to-day basis to understand why God is worthy of all of our praise. Hear a number of biblical examples of people who worshiped God. See how the prophet Isaiah was in awe of God's uniqueness when He was taken to the Throne Room of God. Set aside time to learn about the character of God and all He has done for us.
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231 - Worshiping God: Enlarging Our View of God [C]
Sunday, May 05, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & 2 Chronicles 6:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 49 mins 35 secs
Do you have a “small” view of the God of the universe and enjoy worshiping Him in ways that are relaxed and familiar? Listen to this message to begin to understand God’s immensity and His holiness. See that He is unique and that any time someone in the Bible was in His presence they fell down in awe. The challenge for us is to focus on God and His uniqueness and not to diminish His greatness by our acts of worship.
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