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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 - December 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.
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130 - God’s Victorious Ascent [C]
Sun, Nov 28, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 68:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 38 secs
Be prepared to listen to a gripping message that will captivate and inform you from beginning to end. Although the passage of Scripture is in the New Testament, we learn that the Apostle Paul is quoting from an Old Testament psalm which refers to a celebration when David led a procession bringing the Ark of the Covenant to the Tabernacle. See how it refers to the order of events when Christ ascended to Heaven and reveals a prophetic view of what is yet to happen. Understand the significant role Church Age believers play in this.
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131 - Ascent to the Right Hand of God [C]
Sun, Dec 05, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 68:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 45 mins 39 secs

Do you enjoy watching parades, especially those celebrating military victories? Watch this lesson to learn about a massive parade when King David had rescued the Ark of the Covenant and was bringing it to Jerusalem. Find out the meaning of “led captivities captive” and the connection with redemption. See the difference between God receiving the spoils of war and Christ giving the spoils to Church Age believers. Hear an order of future events.

Rachel Musser enlightened us about her ministry with DM3 at the beginning of this lesson.

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132 - Why is the Son at the Right Hand of God the Father? [C]
Sun, Dec 12, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 110
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 38 mins 5 secs
When David wrote Psalm 110 under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit what did he recognize? Listen to this message to learn that David understood that the promised Messiah would be a descendant of his. Hear about three sections of this psalm which prophesied Christ’s session after the ascension and two future roles He would fulfill. See that while Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father we are to carry out our priestly duties.
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133 - Ask for Your Inheritance [C]
Sun, Dec 19, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 57 mins 4 secs
Did you know that God laughs at the puny rebellious plans of the evil rulers of this world? Listen to this message to connect the dots among the many psalms that refer to God’s plan for the human race. Hear about Satan’s grand conspiracy theory and how God will defeat it. During this waiting period of Christ’s Session, find out how we are to prepare for our future roles by growing to spiritual maturity.
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134 - The Gift of the Kingdom to the Son of Man [C]
Sun, Dec 26, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Daniel 7:13-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 40 secs
Why did the Apostle John begin to weep greatly before the Throne of God? Listen to this message to learn the answer and hear an explanation of Daniel’s vision, which is God’s opinion of human empires. See the order of the events that lead up to Christ establishing His rule on earth. Remember that the trials we go through today are preparing us to rule and reign someday.
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135 - Reviewing Our Blessings [A]
Sun, Jan 02, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 57 mins 16 secs
Do you love receiving gifts? Listen to this lesson to learn about 25 priceless gifts you received when you trusted in Christ as your Savior. See the necessity of learning who Christ is and what His Session has to do with our receiving gifts. Find out the purpose of the Church in the Church Age. When choosing what church to attend look for one where the pastor emphasizes teaching the Word of God so you can grow to spiritual maturity and fulfill the destiny which is shared by all Church Age believers.
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136 - Christ’s Gifts to the Church [B]
Sun, Jan 09, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-9
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 46 mins 8 secs
Are you stumbling along in a dirty diaper as a baby believer no matter how many years you’ve been a Christian? Listen to this vivid, understandable lesson to learn how to apply the spiritual gifts you received when you first trusted in Christ. Find out about your new identity, new vocation, new calling, and new code of conduct. Challenge yourself to grow to spiritual maturity so you can walk worthy of who you are in Christ.
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137 - What is the Church? – Introduction [B]
Sun, Jan 16, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 56 mins 17 secs
What is a church and what is its primary mission according to the Bible? To evangelize unbelievers? To provide fellowship for believers? Listen to this lesson to begin an introductory study of ecclesiology, which is a study of the church. See where the word “church” originated in Greek and in English and when the church began. Find out the difference between the universal church and the local church and the difference between the church and the Kingdom of God. Realize that understanding the biblical purpose for the church will help you when choosing where to attend church.
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138 - The Distinction Between Israel and the Church [B]
Sun, Jan 23, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 46 secs
Are you confused about what the differences are between Israel, the Church, and the Kingdom? Listen to this lesson to learn that these are three distinct entities and none can replace the others. See that the Church is only present in the time in which we live and could not start until after Christ’s death on the Cross, His Resurrection, and His Session. Find out the Kingdom will occur in the future and has not begun yet. Hear three takeaways from this lesson that will clear up any misunderstandings in this important matter.
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139 - The Apostles and Prophets [B]
Sun, Jan 30, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 56 mins 58 secs

What is an apostle according to the Bible? Listen to this lesson to learn about gifts bestowed on men designed for the local church. Hear nine facts about biblical apostles. See three things indicative of apostles. Hear six facts about prophets and find out the difference between Old Testament and New Testament prophets. Understand that the purpose of these two foundational spiritual gifts was to establish the local church at its beginning.

Click here for the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) book Dr. Dean referenced during this lesson.

Also, at the 2020 Pre-Trib Study Group conference, Dr. George Gunn made an informative presentation on the NAR.

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