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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 - October 2024
11 - What is an Overcomer? [C]
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & 1 John 5:4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 6 secs
Did you know there are two kinds of believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn that there will be those who receive rewards and those who do not. See that this has nothing to do with salvation but with growing to spiritual maturity after we are saved. Find out that it involves getting to know Christ. Understand what “whatever is born of God” means in 1 John and let this motivate you to walk by means of the Holy Spirit.
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12 - Jesus Already Overcame the World [C]
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & John 16:33
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 59 mins 49 secs
Have you come to know Christ as described in 1 John? Listen to this message to learn what it means to know Him and see that you can tell you know Him if you are keeping His commandments. Review what overcomers are and what Christ overcame. Find out the three enemies in the Christian life and see the role that love plays. Understand that John is discussing believers who are maturing spiritually after salvation.
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13 - Overcoming the World [C]
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & John 16:33
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 47 secs

Are you a victorious believer or a defeated believer? Listen to this lesson to learn what determines which category you’re in. Find out that the victorious believer is one who has overcome the world and hear a definition of worldliness. See Satan’s role in attracting believers to the things of the world through our lusts. Understand how to resist these temptations by having your thinking transformed.

During this class Dr. Dean mentioned the book Battle for the American Mind by Pete Hegseth.

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14 - Overcomer: Tree of Life [C]
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & Revelation 2:7
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 24 secs
When life is difficult and you’re weary, what motivates you to keep growing to spiritual maturity? Listen to this lesson to learn about fantastic rewards promised to overcomers, including the privilege of eating from the Tree of Life in eternity. Find out what special rewards are offered to the overcomers in the seven churches in Revelation, and learn two answers to two important questions that may have been puzzling you.
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15 - Overcomer Rewards [C]
Thu, Aug 04, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & Revelation 2-3
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 38 secs

If you’re a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, are you growing to spiritual maturity? Will you receive rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Listen to this message for the Church at Smyrna who are encouraged to stay faithful until the end so they will receive the crown of life. Find out what the second death is and see how believers who do not walk by means of the Holy Spirit suffer loss. Learn the meaning and importance of confession of sin by hearing about a time when Jesus washed Peter’s feet.

In this lesson Dr. Dean referenced a paper he presented on Identifying Angels in Revelation 2 & 3.

Dr. Dean also mentioned his papers on The Gospel Wars: Part 1 and Part 2.

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16 - Overcomer Rewards – Part 2 [C]
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & Revelation 2:17-29
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 39 secs
Would you like to have rewards and a special relationship with the Lord throughout eternity? Listen to this lesson to learn that after salvation we have an opportunity to earn rewards that will be given us at the Judgment Seat of Christ. See the importance of keeping God’s commandments until the end of our life. If you become discouraged, realize that God, in His grace, always provides forgiveness through confession of sins so you can continue your growth to spiritual maturity.
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17 - Fellowship, Love, and Spiritual Growth [B]
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:7-10
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 32 secs
Love makes the world go round. At least that’s what a lot of people believe. This lesson is the beginning of a study of the meaning of love and its importance in the Christian life. Find out that love is developed in association with knowledge and discernment and is produced as a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. See its central role in Christianity and that it is a mental attitude rather than an emotion. Be ready to continue next with an in-depth study of love.
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18 - The Centrality of Love [B]
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:9 & John 13:34-35
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 3 secs

What does it mean for our love to abound? Listen to this lesson to learn that when we first trust in Christ as our Savior we have very little understanding of what biblical love is and it is only through gaining knowledge of the Word of God and discernment that we come to understand it. Begin a study of seven passages of Scripture that discuss love beginning with what it means to be a disciple. Be challenged to apply three important lessons from the parable of the Good Samaritan.

During this message Dr. Dean referenced a document by Walt Kaiser, The Law As God’s Gracious Guidance for the Promotion of Holiness.

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19 - The Description of Love [B]
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & Philippians 1:9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 6 secs
Would you like to learn what biblical love is and how to have it in your life? Listen to this message to see that love is a mental attitude that you can’t produce on your own but it will develop when you walk by means of the Holy Spirit. Hear the characteristics of love in terms you can understand. See how any effort you make that is not based on love is worth nothing. Find out that the way to understand love is to realize the significance of Christ’s death on the Cross for us when we were rebels against God.
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20 - Loving and Hating Your Brother [B]
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & 1 John
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 56 mins 38 secs
How can believers love one another in a biblical manner? Listen to this lesson to hear a number of passages in the Bible discussing this and defining love. Understand that a believer’s love should be based on God’s love and find out that God is the one who initiates love to us. Hear eight characteristics of God’s amazing love which are based on His essence and not on anything we have done. See the importance of praying that others and yourself may abound in love and begin a study of 1st John with its emphasis on either loving or hating our brothers.
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