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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.

2 Peter (2019)

2 Peter (2019)

May 2019 - October 2021

“Fake News” has become an often-used term since the 2016 election in the USA. In the days of the early church, the problem became fake teachers. Fake teachers taught fake doctrine, fake theology. Fake teaching and fake theology lead to an impotent and phony spiritual life—a pseudo spirituality which has eternal consequences for the individual.

In this short epistle Peter warns of the soon-to-come false teachers in the churches who will lead people astray and will destroy spiritual lives and churches. However, before he developed that theme, he first reminded his readers of the foundation of faith, that they might be forearmed to stand against the Satanic counterfeits that would soon come and then, as now, take captive those believers who were still willingly in bondage to their sin natures. This study will open your eyes to the dangers and deceptions Satan instigates and the only true solution, growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Note: Classes in this series are arranged with the most recent class appearing first.

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021 - Growth to Maturity [B]
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-7
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 42 secs
Because believers have escaped from the catastrophic fate awaiting unbelievers what should their lives be like? Listen to this lesson to learn that they are to pursue spiritual excellence. Hear a listing of characteristics that can be developed by diligently studying and applying the Word of God in our daily lives. Be encouraged to let these be your highest priority and passion so you can become partakers of the divine nature of God’s Son.
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022 - Fruitful, Productive Spiritual Lives [B]
Thu, Oct 24, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:8-9
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 34 secs
How can we know if we’re maturing in our spiritual life? Listen to this lesson to hear a list of character traits that productive Christians exhibit and how these traits can be developed in us. See what the Lord Jesus Christ and the apostles John and Paul teach about Christians abiding in Christ. Understand the importance of being a productive believer and how it depends on walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
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023 - The Conditions for a Spiritually Fruitful Life [B]
Thu, Nov 14, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:8-9 & Ephesians 5:8-11
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 33 secs

Also includes Galatians 5:16-25.

What does in mean to be in fellowship with God? Listen to this lesson to learn that being in fellowship is the concept of walking in the light of God under the filling of the Holy Spirit. See how it correlates with abiding in Christ and how it is the condition for producing fruit in the Christian life. Learn that this fruit is the development of a number of character qualities as outlined in this passage. See the contrast between walking as children of light and producing the unfruitful works of darkness.

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024 - Walking by the Spirit [B]
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:8-9 & Ephesians 5:8-11
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 13 secs

Also includes Galatians 5:16-25.

After we believe in Christ, the Bible says our character is to be transformed. How does this happen? Listen to this lesson to learn that this cannot be done by human effort but only when we walk in dependence on God the Holy Spirit. Learn what is necessary for this to occur and see how it involves learning God’s Word. Be challenged to concentrate on the footsteps the Holy Spirit sets before us on a daily basis.

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025 - Knowledge; Full Knowledge: Gnosis and Epignosis [C]
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:8
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 56 mins 50 secs
What is knowledge? That may seem like a simple question, but listen to this lesson to learn that there are two different words for knowledge in the Bible which have different shades of meaning. Hear how these words have been interpreted over the years. See that Paul used these words in different ways in his various epistles. The take away from this lesson should be that we need to take time to learn biblical knowledge and as we walk by means of the Holy Spirit, we can learn to apply it leading to spiritual growth.
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026 - Demonstrating Our Calling and Qualifications [B]
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:8-9
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 32 secs

How can we demonstrate to others that we are Christians? Listen to this lesson to learn that when we develop Christ-like character qualities, then others see that we have been transformed. See that the way to develop these qualities is by gaining knowledge of God’s Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Find out the meaning of diligence and see the importance of not only knowing biblical truths but also applying them. Never become satisfied with your spiritual growth because as a Christian you are either moving forward or regressing at any given time.

Please click the Related Class:media link below for further clarification on 2 Peter 1:10 from lesson 64 of our Revelation series

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027 - Richly Entering into the Kingdom [B]
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:8
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 34 mins 45 secs

Is 2 Peter written to believers or unbelievers? Listen to this lesson to learn seven lines of evidence that the recipients were believers who were divided into two categories. Find out what makes the difference between them and hear from several passages that teach how we can be overcomers. Enjoy a description of Pastor Dean’s recent trip to Egypt and how the country’s history relates to biblical truth.

Please click the Related Class:media link below for further clarification on 2 Peter 1:10 from lesson 64 of our Revelation series

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

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028 - How to Have a Stable Life [B]
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:12-15
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 14 secs

Think about how great it would be to have a stable life where the ups and downs don’t rock you! Listen to this lesson to see how the Apostle Peter says that life can be ours. Find out it depends on knowing the truth and hear how we can know what absolute TRUTH is. See that it is not based on our feelings, but is found only in the Word of God. Hear ten facts about truth and rest in the knowledge that God is in charge so we have nothing to fear.

During this lesson Dr. Dean referred to the Textual Criticism course available on the Dean Bible Ministries website.

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029 - Eyewitness Testimony [B]
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:12-15
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 21 secs
The last words and messages of famous people are often studied for the wisdom they reveal. Listen to this lesson to learn what the Apostle Peter wanted believers to remember as he revealed his coming death. See that he wanted to remind them over and over of Biblical truths. Find out how he established his veracity by pointing out that he wasn’t just telling made-up fables to them but rather he had actually heard God’s voice and had been an eyewitness of the Lord Jesus Christ’s life on this earth. As believers when we hear the truth of God’s Word repeated, it should stir us up to serve Him during our time on earth.
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030 - THE TRUTH vs. Myth, Fable, Fantasy [B]
Thu, Feb 06, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 52 secs
What is TRUTH and how do we know it? Listen to this lesson to learn about lower case and upper case truth. Find out three human viewpoint systems of knowledge and how all of them involve faith in human ability. See that only divine revelation reveals TRUTH. See the contrast between mythology and revelation. Be challenged to make certain you are not deceived by myths, fables, or fantasies in our culture so you can continue to mature spiritually.
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