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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 - Walking by means of the Holy Spirit

31 - Suffering for Blessing [B]
Thu, Oct 22, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 1:7-9
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 59 mins 31 secs
Do you walk as a wise person or as a fool? You’re always doing one or the other. They are mutually exclusive. Listen to this lesson to learn about a number of Scriptures that teach us equivalent terms for the spiritual life including abiding in Christ, walking by means of the Spirit, and walking in the light. See that the opposite condition is walking in darkness. Learn the importance of confession, its connection to the filling of the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18, and the correct interpretation of 1 John 1:7-9. Find out that you have to compare Scriptures in order to see the whole picture taught in the Bible.
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121 - Sins That War Against the Soul [B]
Thu, Feb 22, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 4:3-6
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 11 secs
Once we’re Christians sin isn’t much of a problem, right? Wrong! Listen to this message to hear about the sins that Christians face that war against their souls. See that when we succumb to those sins we develop “black holes” in our soul that destroy our stability and contentment. Hear about the six sins that Peter describes which are caused by our own lusts and corrupt our thinking and distort our values. Find out that the solution to these sins is confession, studying the Word of God, and walking by means of the Spirit.
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140 - Standing in Grace: Believer vs. Unbeliever Judgment [B]
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-17
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 46 secs
How is it possible to do good deeds that don’t result in bearing fruit in the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to learn the importance of walking by means of the Holy Spirit rather than being controlled by your sin nature. Find out the meaning of abiding in Christ. See that we can either suffer because we deserve it or because it is not based on something we have done. Come to appreciate that undeserved suffering is designed to train and bless us and to bring glory to God.

Dr. Dean's opening comments included a reference to the upcoming Pre-Trib Rapture Study Group Conference, December 3-5, 2018. More information is available at www.pre-trib.org.

He also mentioned a book entitled The Hymnal: A Reading History by Christopher N. Phillips.

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009 - What is Christianity? Part 3 [C]
Thu, Jul 18, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 1:1
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 45 secs

The Holy Spirit
Angels, Satan, and the Demons

If you have ever struggled to understand the role of the Holy Spirit and have wondered whether angels are real, then this concise biblical lesson is for you. Learn that the Holy Spirit is not just a force, but is one of three distinct Persons in the Godhead. Find out four important ministries of the Holy Spirit that impact every believer’s life in the Church Age. You may be surprised to hear that the role of angels in the universe is not what popular culture portrays. Learn four categories of angelic beings and find out that they were created by God as messengers with responsibilities in the universe.

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083 - The Ministries of God the Holy Spirit Today: Led by the Spirit [C]
Sun, Sep 13, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 2:21-22 & Romans 8:14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 12 secs
Does the Holy Spirit lead and guide believers as they make their decisions? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Word of God should be the source of all decision making for believers and see what part the Holy Spirit plays in this. Find out that believers have the option of either living as unbelievers in the their sin natures or of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. See that when we follow the Holy Spirit we are led to spiritual maturity and a life of peace and happiness.
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120 - Ministries of God the Holy Spirit Today: Abiding, Walking, Filling ... [B]
Sun, Sep 05, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:3-5 & Galatians 5:16-23
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 57 mins 31 secs
Do you know how to abide in Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn more of the ministries of the Holy Spirit in all believers. Find out that while we are not commanded to be indwelt by the Holy Spirit we are commanded to walk by means of Him. See the content of what we are filled with and the importance of growing to spiritual maturity. Learn the meaning of fellowship and appreciate how the Holy Spirit brings to mind the Scriptures we have studied when we need to apply them.
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165 - Living the Christian Life: How Does a Christian Grow? (Summary) [A]
Sun, Sep 11, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:17-21
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 45 mins 23 secs
After salvation, then what? Listen to this lesson to hear a blueprint for two paths you can take. One is to continue as you did as an unbeliever, living by the dictates of the sin nature. It leads to spiritual death in this life and at the Judgment Seat of Christ you receive no rewards. The best choice is to choose to live by means of the Holy Spirit. This involves reading the Word of God, studying, internalizing, memorizing, and applying it to decisions you make. It includes confession of sin on a regular basis and results in spiritual maturity and rewards. Each day you have this decision to make so choose wisely.
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176 - Basic Spiritual Skills for Facing Adversity [C]
Sun, Jan 15, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 57 mins 26 secs

“I did it MY way.” Does that song describe how you handle the myriads of problems that attack you daily? Believers have a better way that involves having a fortress in their soul that defends them against these attacks. Learn what this is and see the importance of confession of the sins we commit after salvation. Find out how to walk by means of the Holy Spirit and know that we have a choice to handle life with human viewpoint or with Divine viewpoint.

Click here to access the abbreviations on the Spiritual Skills charts.

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220 - How Do We “Walk in the Light”? [B]
Sun, Jan 21, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:8-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 24 secs
Would you like to be able to handle all the issues that occur in your life in a way that is pleasing to God? Listen to this message to learn that this is only possible when we are walking in the light of God’s Word. Find out that as our thinking becomes saturated with biblical truth the Holy Spirit can transform our minds to the character of Christ.
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