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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 - John the Baptist

Matthew (2013)
82 - Opposition and Persecution [B]
Sunday, June 21, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 14:1-12
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 58 mins 9 secs
Lopping off someone’s head is not a new way to dispose of an enemy. Listen to this lesson to hear about the grisly beheading of John the Baptist for pointing out truths from the Word of God. Hear about the convoluted and sordid history of the Herod family during the time when Christ was upon this earth. Gain an understanding of why those who scoff at God want to rid the world of Christians and see what our attitude toward being persecuted for standing up for what we believe should be.

During the class, Dr. Dean mentioned Dr. Andy Woods' blog. You can read it at www.thewordonpolitics.com

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Matthew (2013)
95 - Elijah and John the Baptist [B]
Sunday, September 27, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 17:9-13
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 49 mins 36 secs
Since God has given mankind free will, what happens to His plans for us? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has contingency plans that make certain His ultimate purposes will always come to pass. Find out that Jesus indicated that John the Baptist could have fulfilled the role of Elijah if he had not been rejected by the Jewish nation. See that Elijah’s ministry is still future. Just as many people in those days were expecting a Messiah to come to rule in the kingdom, so today there are those who do not want to believe that Jesus had to suffer and die on the cross so we could be born again by trusting in Him as our Savior.
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Matthew (2013)
125 - Judgment on Israel [B]
Sunday, June 26, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 21:23-32
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 51 mins 27 secs
How does Christianity differ from other world religions? Listen to this lesson to learn that all religions say mankind must do something to gain God’s approval, while Christianity teaches that God, in grace, does everything and man only has to trust in Jesus Christ. Hear how the religious leaders of Israel came into conflict with Jesus and tried to set a trap for Him. Learn that He turned the trap back on them. Also includes seven points on Replacement theology and how it can lead to anti-Semitism.
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Ephesians (2018)
078 - The Ministries of God the Holy Spirit Today: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit [C]
Sunday, August 09, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 2:21-22
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 21 secs
Does the baptism of the Holy Spirit cause believers to speak in tongues? Listen to this lesson to learn what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is, when it occurs, and to hear ten introductory facts about it. Find out it is unique for the Church Age and there are eight different types of baptism, only three of which involve water. See its significance is that we get a new identity in Christ. Hear what the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements teach concerning this issue. See that Christ is the One who baptizes us by means of the Holy Spirit and as a result we are in Christ and have the ability to live our spiritual lives totally differently than before we became believers.
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