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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 - Gods will

Colossians (2011)
60 - The Doctrine of The Will of God - Part 2 [B]
Sunday, July 01, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Colossians 3:15
Series: Colossians (2011)
Duration: 48 mins 38 secs
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Romans (2010)
114 - Hardening Pharaoh's Heart [B]
Thursday, September 05, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 9:17-24
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 56 mins 19 secs
One of the most spine-chilling people in ancient history is the cruel Pharaoh of Egypt who allowed appalling disasters, including the death of his own son, rather than free the Jewish slaves. When we read that God "hardened" Pharaoh's heart, does it mean God forced His will on him? Listen to this lesson to learn about God's foreknowledge and man's free will. Find out four ways God used this event to bless the Jews and display His glory to all the nations.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
45 - Human Failure - Divine Faithfulness [B]
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 12:14-25
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 55 mins 50 secs
When things go wrong in our lives, are we ever justified in blaming God? Listen to this lesson to learn that God gives us the freedom to choose and when we choose the wrong things, we will suffer the consequences. Learn the difference between God’s revealed will and His permissive will. See that it is only through learning God’s Word that we gain the wisdom to make right decisions. Find out how the Israelites in the Old Testament failed God. See that sometimes God gives us what we ask for so we can learn that the details of life cannot satisfy us.
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Matthew (2013)
173 - Gethsemane: Lessons in Prayer [B]
Sunday, October 15, 2017
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 & Mark 14:32-42
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 53 mins 44 secs

Includes a remembrance of West Houston Bible Church organist Sally Davis.

Click the notes link below to view Dr. Dean's “Harmony of Jesus in Gethsemane” document.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus was referring to when He fervently prayed that God would take the cup from Him in Matthew 26? Listen to this lesson to understand that the cup is a frequent figure of speech throughout Scripture. See how it refers to judgment in the Old Testament. Find out that in this instance it has a deeper meaning than references to Jesus’ general suffering and mission on the Cross. Learn how it is a challenge to discipleship for believers. In addition, discover an appreciation of the value of art from the Middle Ages and renaissance, which portrays the content of the Bible.

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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
215 - God’s Will vs. David’s Will [B]
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 18:1-33
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 43 secs
What happens when a Christian tries to bring about his own will instead of God’s? Listen to this lesson to learn about a time when David forgot his responsibility to the people he ruled and told the army to protect his rebellious son, Absalom. Hear about the death of Absalom in the victorious battle and how David took this news. We, too, need to avoid putting family or anything else above God’s will.
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