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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.

Messages with tag - Book of Life

64 - Overcomer or Overcome? Incentive for Maturity [B]
Sun, May 07, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Revelation 3:4-6
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 42 secs

Are all believers overcomers or is that title reserved only for those who meet certain qualifications? Listen to this lesson to learn what an overcomer is and see it involves what decisions we make after we are saved. Find out there are two classes of believers and only those who advance in the spiritual life will receive rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Accept the challenge in your own life of sticking with learning God’s Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit so you can become an overcomer.

Note that Dr. Dean has done a more in-depth study of “Overcomers” in his Philippians series, lessons #11–16.

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12.3 - The Passover: Where Do the Dead Go? Where Do Young Children Go When They Die?
Tue, Feb 06, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 12-15
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 47 secs
Have you ever wondered where people go after they die? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible teaches that there are several aspects to this. First, it describes where people went before Christ’s death on the Cross, what changed at Christ’s death, and where they go now. Learn the differences between Sheol, Tartarus, and Hades. Understand that believers who die now go to be face-to-face with the Lord in Heaven while unbelievers are sent to await the Great White Throne Judgment. Find out what Scripture teaches about what happens to babies who die.

During this message Dr. Dean mentioned a book by Robert Lightner, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus: God's Provision for the Death of Those Who Cannot Believe".

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16.2 - The Period of the Conquest: Salvation Will Be for Anyone Who Puts Their Trust in Yahweh: Rahab, Ruth
Tue, Apr 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 23:20-33 & Ruth 1-4
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 58 secs

• Foreshadowing of the Final Judgment;

• How Can a Loving God Judge so Harshly?

• The War on God's History and Truth

Does God play racial favorites? Listen to this lesson to learn that God favors those who believe in Him, regardless of their ethnicity. Find out events that happened during the conquest of the Land. Learn how God shows His grace to a Canaanite woman and a Moabite woman who believed in Him and were included in the line of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Understand why God ordered the Canaanite peoples to be destroyed.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the book The Escape Artist.

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