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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 - Rebellion

Romans (2010)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 1:18-22
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 10 secs
Romans (2010)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 1:28-32 & Acts 14:8-20
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 35 secs
Also includes Acts 17:17-33
Colossians (2011)
Sunday, September 23, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Colossians 3:18-21
Series: Colossians (2011)
Duration: 56 mins 42 secs
See how the creation of a comic book character in the 1940s fed into the distortion of role God has for women and how it was accomplished with allure and humor, building to a fever pitch around the goal of female empowerment as a good thing. In the past, Satan’s subversion of truth required subtlety. Today Truth has been replaced by blatant lies that need no half truths as a disguise for acceptance. Learn how role distinction AND equality in essence preexisted the Fall yet remain God’s modus operandi for us as spiritual beings in a fallen world. In what ways can we use the creation narrative to demonstrate God’s intention regarding roles, authority, submission, accountability and a pattern for human history?
Proverbs (2013)
Sunday, January 13, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Proverbs 1:8-9
Series: Proverbs (2013)
Duration: 49 mins
Proverbs recognizes the family as the first environment for learning. Proverbs exhorts children to listen attentively and learn. Knowing is to comprehend facts. Wisdom is that knowledge applied. Wisdom begins with recognition of God’s authority. The facts that are applied as wisdom are taken from the manual God has provided in His Word. Any other source of wisdom taught in the home is a path to destruction. The chain of command over the child resides in both parents, beginning with the priority role of the father. Learn about the metaphors and their ties to antiquity, which describe the rewards for the child who obeys these commands. Wisdom is application of God’s absolute Truth. Wisdom is the parents’ legacy to their children which will defend, guard, protect and become their basis for rewards.
Proverbs (2013)
Sunday, May 19, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Proverbs 6:1-19
Series: Proverbs (2013)
Duration: 59 mins 49 secs
Are you just snoozing your way through life? Not actually sleeping, but are you clueless about what really matters? Listen to this lesson to learn how to steer clear of three traps you set for yourself that lead to misery. See how watching ants can teach us diligence and find out the caution against taking responsibility for another's debts. Observe the seven characteristics of troublemakers that God hates.
Romans (2010)
Thursday, April 17, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 13:1-7
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 44 secs
When does a Christian have a right to revolt against his country? Listen to this lesson to learn Biblical principles of how we should respond to authority, whether good or evil. Contemplate the tyrannical government that Jesus Christ submitted to when He was crucified on the Cross for our sins. Understand that when this passage in Romans was written by the Apostle Paul, one of the cruelest leaders in history was ruling. Resist the sin nature's urge to rebel against authorities we don't agree with and recognize that our contribution to changing our country lies in spiritual growth, prayer, and fulfilling our obligations as citizens.
1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 12:14-25
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 20 secs
"Why is God letting this happen to me?” Listen to this lesson to see how Samuel reminds the Israelites of the children of Israel who complained and rebelled against God when they were traveling from Egypt to the Promised Land. Hear about seven of these events and how God punished them. Learn that whining against God shows they were not willing to trust and obey Him. Understand that Samuel tells them they are to confess their sin of rebellion and turn back in obedience and they will be blessed again. See that when we whine and complain we, too, are rebelling against God and that the answer is always obedience to Him.
1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 15:23
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 9 secs
Do you think of voodoo magic when you hear about witchcraft? Listen to this lesson to learn what the Bible uses as a comparison to the occult. Hear a number of Scriptures that emphasize why we should obey authority. See an explanation of rebellion beginning with the angelic revolt in eternity past and find how out all things will be brought under submission to Christ at His Second Coming. Look inward and see where you rebel against God verbally, by your thoughts, or by your actions.
1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Tuesday, October 08, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 12:7-13 & Psalm 51:1-6
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 40 secs
Do we sin because we’re sinners or are we sinners because we sin? Listen to this lesson to learn that all of us are born sinners and the sins we commit come from our sin nature. Hear how David in Psalm 51 discussed his thoughts about his sin which included deep depression and physical suffering. Find out the biblical meaning of sin through the words that David uses in the psalm and see that he appealed to God’s character as the basis for forgiveness. Recognize that when you sin you need to acknowledge your sin to God so you can be restored to an intimate relationship with Him.
1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 19:41-20:22
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 12 secs
What causes revolutions and rebellions? Listen to this lesson to learn that fallen mankind is always seeking to take power away from those with it. Find out about the rebellion of Sheba who was unwilling to submit to God’s authority. See how Joab pursued him and the advice he was given by a wise woman which ended the rebellion. When we face rebellion and chaos in our country we, too, need to deal with it in the wisdom from God’s Word.