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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.

Holiday Specials

April 1999 - December 2024

This section includes special Bible classes taught in honor of Christian and national holidays.

2022 Christmas - Tracing the Seed - 01
Sun, Dec 11, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 3:15
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 50 mins 28 secs
What is different about biblical prophecies compared to all others? Listen to this lesson to learn how God instituted tests for prophets that must be fulfilled exactly. Hear a definition of prophecy. Find out that God is the only One who can tell the future accurately. Understand the meanings of the word for messiah. Begin with the prophecies in Genesis, including Genesis 3:15, and see who the serpent is.
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2022 Christmas - The Line of King David - 02
Sun, Dec 18, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Amos 9:11-12 & 1 Chronicles 7:10-14
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 45 secs
Who is the star of all history? Listen to this lesson to hear eight prophecies in the Old Testament concerning the Seed of the woman culminating in the birth of Jesus. Learn the importance of understanding gender in grammar for interpreting these messianic prophecies. See the part played by the Davidic Covenant and the virgin birth. Rejoice that all of these events occurred on our behalf.
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2022 Christmas - Recognizing the Messiah - 03
Sun, Dec 25, 2022
by Robert Dean
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 46 mins 21 secs
Why did it take so long for the prophecies that were given concerning the coming Messiah and His actual appearance? Listen to this lesson to learn that the omniscient, omnipresent God was preparing humanity for this incredible event. Hear the staggering odds of eight of these many prophecies being fulfilled and rejoice that God the Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be our Savior.
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Resurrection Day 2023 - The Significance of the Resurrection Today
Sun, Apr 09, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 1:1-3 & 1 Corinthians 15:13-18
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 47 mins 13 secs
What is the importance of Christ’s resurrection from the dead? Listen to this message to hear nine vital principles concerning the resurrection including its absolute necessity for Christianity. As a result of the resurrection, believers are to be steadfast as they keep moving to fulfill the purpose for which they have been saved.
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01 - Jesus, Hanukkah, and the True Light
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 10:24-26 & Daniel 8
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 45 mins 38 secs
What is Hanukkah and did Jesus celebrate it when He was on earth? Listen to this message to learn the historical background and origin of Hanukkah. Find out who the Judaeans were and what the questions they asked Jesus meant. Ask yourself whether you believe that Jesus is the promised Messiah who forgives our sins.
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02 - Why Do We Celebrate Messiahmas?
Sun, Dec 17, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 2:10-14
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 53 mins 34 secs
How can we be made right before God and what does Christmas have to do with that? Hear eight insightful principles explaining the significance of the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ, the Messiah. Understand God’s grace solution to man’s sin problem. Don’t wait. Now is the day to trust in Christ for righteousness, forgiveness, and eternal life.
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03 - What are the Chances that the Messiah has Come?
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 2:12
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 53 mins 20 secs
How can we be certain that Jesus is the Savior that was promised? Listen to this message to learn about signs that the prophets foretold must be fulfilled by the coming Messiah. Hear details about eight of these signs beginning with the prophecy that His would be a virgin birth and where the birth would take place. Marvel at the amazing probability that Jesus fulfilled these and many more and trust in Him as your Savior.
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Victory Over Death - Resurrection Day 2024
Sun, Mar 31, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:16-17 & Daniel 12:2-13
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 57 mins 54 secs

Christ arose! What does that guarantee to us? Listen to this message to learn that Christ’s resurrection is our guarantee that the grave is not the end of life. Hear prophecies concerning the resurrection of Christ in the Scriptures and how Jesus predicted He would be crucified and raised from the dead. Learn a number of results of Christ’s resurrection, including the validation of the accuracy of Scripture.

Please download Dr. Dean's document Are You Right with God?

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Independence Day: Is There a Future for Liberty?
Thu, Jul 04, 2024
by Robert Dean
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 19 mins 5 secs

Warning! Culture wars are raging around us and destroying western civilization. Listen to this message to learn about a biblical philosophy of history and how it contrasts with paganism with its demonic activity and human sacrifices. See that our most insidious enemy is an unseen spiritual warfare. Hear a number of biblical ways we can stand firm in the midst of these evil days.

Note from Dr. Dean: It was Charles Thomson, another signer of the Declaration of Independence, not Charles Carroll, who was the translator of the Septuagint.

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Announcements of the Angels – Part 1
Sun, Dec 22, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 1:5-36 & Matthew 1:18-21
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 58 mins 33 secs
How did the angels announce the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ? Listen to this message to learn about what was said to Zechariah, a priest, Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph, Jesus’ legal father. Compare and contrast the announcements. When you read or hear the Word of God, you can reject it, accept it but want more clarification, or trust and obey it.
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