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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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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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181 - Spiritual Skills: Doctrinal Orientation: How to Value the Bible [C]
Sun, Feb 19, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 & Psalm 19:1-11
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 24 secs
Why do you go to church? The music? For your children? To see your friends? Listen to this message to learn that we are to come to church primarily to hear God’s Word being taught. Find out the importance of hiding God’s Word in the very center of your being. Understand that it takes time for the Scriptures to saturate your thinking and learn the difference between knowing doctrine and knowing God’s Word. Be challenged to organize your life around the Word of God.
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182 - Spiritual Skills: Delighting in God’s Word [C]
Sun, Feb 26, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 12:2 & Psalm 119:9-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 10 secs

Do you look forward to reading your Bible and love hearing messages based on Scripture? Listen to this lesson to learn how to delight in God’s Word. Find out what the difference is in the lives of wise people and foolish people and what causes this. Ask yourself if you delight in the Word of God and make it a priority in your life.

During this message Project Dynamo is briefly discussed. This is the organization that extracted Dr. Dean and missionaries Jim and Phyllis Myers from Ukraine a year ago.

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183 - Spiritual Skills: Living Today in Light of Eternity [C]
Sun, Mar 05, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 & 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 22 secs
Do you know what your personal destiny as a Christian is? Listen to this message to learn what the destiny is that God has designed for every believer. When you know what to expect in your future role and your responsibilities in the coming kingdom, see what determines those. Use your time left on Earth to prepare for that destiny and learn about the evaluation all believers will face at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
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184 - Spiritual Skills: Joint Heirs With Christ: Suffering [C]
Sun, Mar 12, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 8:17 & 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 9 secs
Why do Christians suffer? Listen to this lesson to learn the definition of suffering, reasons for suffering, and how we can benefit from suffering. Find out how we become joint heirs with Christ when we have the right mental attitude about our suffering and the results of this in our future destiny. Understand that we are to live today in the light of eternity and all our difficulties are designed for our good.
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185 - Spiritual Skills: Learning to Love God [C]
Sun, Mar 19, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 40 secs
Do you have personal love for God with every ounce of your being? Listen to this lesson to learn that the more we learn how much God has done for us, the more we develop an appreciation and love for Him. See that the way we know we love Him is if we obey His commandments. Find out that love is a mental attitude rather than a feeling or emotion and can only be understood from God’s perspective. Be challenged to make God the priority and passion in your life.
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186 - Spiritual Skills: Loving God and Loving Others [C]
Sun, Mar 26, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8 & Luke 10:25-37
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 17 secs
“There’s no way I can love that person! I don’t even like her.” If you’ve ever felt like that then listen to this message to learn how Christ says we are to love others. Hear the parable of the Good Samaritan which Jesus used to illustrate that love and see that it’s not an emotion but a mental attitude which results in actions. See the difference between that and the love that was commanded in the Old Testament concerning loving your neighbor. Understand that love that is not based on grace is not love.
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187 - Spiritual Skills: Loving God and Loving Others – Part 2 [C]
Sun, Apr 02, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 6:5-8 & 1 John 4:7-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 54 mins 25 secs
Would you like a biblical definition of love? Listen to this message to hear that love is a mind set toward others. See that the starting point for everything in this life we need to know is God and it is found in His revealed Word, the Bible. See what protects your soul in time of testing and the importance of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that after salvation you choose whether or not to become a disciple.
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188 - Spiritual Skills: Loving One Another [C]
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 13:34-35 & Deuteronomy 6:5-8
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 34 secs
What is the difference between loving your neighbor as yourself and loving one another? Listen to this lesson to learn that in the Mosaic Law people were commanded to love their neighbor as themselves, but in the New Testament Jesus gave a new commandment for believers to love one another as He loved us. Hear a definition of love that emphasizes that it is a mental attitude and not an emotion. Hear six principles that will help you understand and apply Christian love for one another.
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189 - Qualities of Christian Love [C]
Sun, Apr 23, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 & John 13:34-35
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 36 secs
Do you want to have a worthless, useless Christian life? Listen to this message to learn that no matter how you use your talents and gifts to serve God, or how much you sacrifice, if you do not have biblical love, it is valueless. Find out how personal love for God is what motivates us to love others. Understand that we need to grow and develop love by studying God’s Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
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