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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 - March 2025

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.

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260 - How Does Love Act? [B]
Sun, Mar 02, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33 & 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 45 secs
When Christian love is part of your character, what actions will you take? Listen to this message to learn a list of the biblical characteristics of that love. Hear clear details and illustrations of each step to take. Establish your thinking in these by studying and applying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Understand that loving other believers as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her applies to all believers.
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261 - How Did Christ Love Us? [B]
Sun, Mar 09, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 13 secs
Is it difficult for you to understand how Christ loves believers? Listen to this message to see Christ's pattern of loving believers. Hear seven riveting observations of Jesus' demeanor during the illegal Jewish trial which included severe maltreatment. This was followed by the Roman trial and crucifixion, all of which are the example we are to follow in showing love to believers. Understand that none of us can produce this love through our own human efforts but it is a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
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262 - Why Did Christ Love and Give Himself for the Church? [B]
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 41 secs
The Bible says God is holy and believers are to be holy, too. What does that mean? Listen to this message to hear a biblical definition of holy. Find out it does not mean being moral or good, but refers to being "set apart." Listen to an enlightening true story of St. Patrick and learn that, contrary to popular belief, he was not an Irishman but a missionary to the Irish. See if the stories of him ridding Ireland of snakes is a myth or fact and appreciate that devotion to God was his outstanding characteristic.
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263 - Understanding Who We Now Are in Christ [B]
Sun, Mar 23, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 49 secs
What does it mean to be positionally sanctified? Listen to this message to learn that when anyone trusts Christ as his Savior he has a new identity and has been cleansed and set apart. Find out three purposes why Christ gave Himself for the Church. See the meaning of being washed by the water of the Word. As believers we have a daily choice of either living according to our old identity or living as our new identity in Christ.
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