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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 - Impersonal love

Romans (2010)
136 - Living in Peace [B]
Thursday, March 20, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 12:17-18
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 49 secs
Where's your comfort zone? Do you find it easy to dislike that obnoxious neighbor? Listen to this lesson as the Apostle Paul teaches us that the purpose of learning Biblical truth is to be changed. As we walk by means of the Holy Spirit we can learn to love one another, no matter how unlovable someone is. See the command not to demand justice and pay people back for what they do to us. Discover that our greatest enemy is what we think, considering ourselves to be better than others and deserving to get our own way. Examine the basic spiritual skills we need to employ in order to resolve problems with one another.
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Romans (2010)
138 - Vengeance, Justice, and Impersonal Love [B]
Thursday, April 03, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 12:19-21
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 58 mins 19 secs
"Just wait. You're going to pay for hurting me!" Have you ever fantasized about some really nasty ways to get even with someone who has treated you awful? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has promised to handle all the wrongs committed against us. His justice may not come just when we want it to or in the exact way we want but we can be assured He is working behind the scenes on our behalf. Hear several illustrations of times when God worked out justice in the Old Testament. Be shocked to learn that instead of seeking our own vengeance, we can love our enemies, treat them kindly, and be rewarded by God.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
74 - Problem Solving: People Testing [B]
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 20:1-42
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 59 mins 50 secs
Did you know that as long as we are alive we will deal with problems caused by people? Listen to this lesson to learn that as believers we are to show impersonal love even to people who are treating us unfairly. Hear the story of how Jonathan and David dealt with King Saul’s attempt to murder David. See that God has a purpose for people testing in our life. Find out the steps we need to take to learn to love our enemies and bless those who curse us.
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Ephesians (2018)
103 - To Know the Love of Christ [B]
Sunday, May 02, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:19
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 50 secs
How deep is your understanding of the love Christ has for those who believe in Him? Listen to this lesson to learn about Christ’s love and to see that God’s plan for each of us is to produce this love in us. Find out the meaning of impersonal love for others and how we can’t produce it unless we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Take time daily to reflect on Christ’s love for us and be transformed in your thinking.
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