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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 - Authority orientation

Judges (2000)
9 - Testing From the Inside; Purpose of Testing
Sunday, September 03, 2000
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 3:1-6
Series: Judges (2000)
Duration: 55 mins 58 secs
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Matthew (2013)
131 - The Christian and Civil Government [C]
Sunday, August 14, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 22:15-22
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 51 mins 41 secs

What should Christians’ attitudes be toward their government? Listen to this lesson to learn that nowhere in the Scripture is rebellion against government advocated. See that God instituted human government and delegated authority through divine institutions. Find out when God decreed the death penalty for murder. Learn that every time we submit to authority we can do it as unto the Lord and it counts for eternal reward.

A scan of the article about the Communist Rules for Revolution that Dr. Dean mentioned during this Bible class is available on the notes link below.

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1 Peter (2015)
135 - Standing in Grace to Surmount Our Suffering [A]
Thursday, July 12, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-4:11
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 58 mins 58 secs
Would you like to know the secret to handling problems in life without panicking or falling apart? Listen to this lesson to learn that the answer is to “stand in grace”. See what it means to be holy and to fear God. Find out the importance of obeying authority and how this applies in marriage, raising children, and in the workplace. Accept that this is not something we can do on our own but as we walk by means of the Holy Spirit and study God’s Word we will be given the power from God to ignore distractions and live in light of the glorious future promised to us.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
210 - Humility vs. Arrogance [B]
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 20 secs
What is the grace of God and how can you orient your life to it? Listen to this lesson to learn that grace is when God does not give us what we deserve but treats us in Divine love. See that He always gives us what we need, whether blessing or discipline. Find out that we are to apply grace in our own lives to others and it is a skill that can be learned by means of studying God’s Word through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Recognize that God’s grace is always working in our lives to conform us to the character of Christ.
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Judges (2021)
03 - No King: Tyranny, Freedom, and the Bible [A]
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 39 secs

What happens to a country when its citizens reject God? Listen to this lesson to learn that when a country goes its own independent way with no regard for the laws of divine establishment, the result is chaos, tyranny, and unhappiness. Find out a time in Israel’s history when they followed their own desires and for many years they suffered defeat and misery. When we find ourselves crying out to God for help for our country, remember that we must humble ourselves and trust God to win our battles for us.

The video of Yoram Hazony and Ben Shapiro talking about nationalism is available here.

Yoram Hazony's book, The Virtue of Nationalism is available here.

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2 Peter (2019)
043 - The Deceptions of the False Teachers [B]
Thursday, April 15, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 2:9-11
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 42 secs
Are you getting too comfortable with the pagan worldview around you? Listen to this lesson to be reminded that God always punishes the ungodly but delivers those who believe in Him. Hear a description of those who are guided by the lusts of their sin natures. See what message and ideas false teachers are bringing. Keep in mind that although we live in the devil’s world we can stand firm and know that God is protecting us.
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Ephesians (2018)
179 - Sufficiency of Grace [C]
Sunday, February 05, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 & 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 46 mins 27 secs
How is God’s grace sufficient for believers to handle all their problems? Listen to this lesson to learn the vital connection between God’s grace and our humility. Hear the Apostle Paul’s example of how he learned of the sufficiency of God’s grace. See that orientation to legitimate authorities, beginning with submitting to God’s sovereign authority, needs to be taught in the home and understand all the blessings of the life that belongs to the believer who is humble.
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Philippians (2022)
38 - Humility [B]
Thursday, April 13, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:3-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 1 sec
What is God’s standard for the body of Christ and the local church? Listen to this message to learn that there is to be unity in the Church, unity in the doctrine believed and taught, and unity among the members of the congregation. Find out that this depends on developing mental attitudes of humility and unselfishness and viewing other people’s concerns as important as your own. Understand that our example for this humility is the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Interlocked (2023)
14.2 - God's Perfect Law: The Law
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 4-8 & Leviticus 26
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 58 secs
Is mankind capable of making good laws? Listen to this message to learn that man has a sin nature and cannot make good laws unless he is informed by principles in God’s Word. See that there must be absolute standards of right and wrong in order to make fair and just laws. Find out if believers today should obey the Mosaic Law and what the Law of Christ is.
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Interlocked (2023)
22.1 - King David: The Second King
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13 & 2 Samuel 1:1-12:31
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 51 secs

• Anointed king
• King David Brought the Ark of God to Jerusalem
• Yahweh made an unconditional covenant with David

What can we learn from contrasting King Saul's and King David's reigns over Israel? Listen to this lesson to learn how Saul failed and David was successful because he respected authority and obeyed God the majority of the time. Find out that David was a mighty warrior and a skilled musician who wrote many of the psalms and had a desire to please God. Learn about the details of the five covenants, one of which was temporary.

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