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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 - Human Government

Judges (2000)
2 - Doctrine of Kingship: Freedom and Tyranny
Sunday, June 18, 2000
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 20:31
Series: Judges (2000)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 31 secs
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God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
8 - Conscience to Abrahamic Covenant [B]
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 3-12
Series: God's Plan for the Ages - Dispensations (2014)
Duration: 56 mins 22 secs
Powerful angelic beings seducing beautiful women resulting in half-human/half-angel offspring. Sound like a hair-raising, page-turning fantasy novel? Listen to this lesson to learn the original true account of this episode in the angelic conflict and how it led to the devastating flood in Noah's day. Learn about God's covenant with Noah and its six premises, including the death penalty and human government. See how once again mankind failed resulting in the Tower of Babel. Realize that although man fails, God remains faithful.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
4 - Paganism's Impact on Leadership - Judges Review [A]
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges & 1 Samuel
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 7 secs
What does the ancient country of Israel in the time of Samuel have to do with us today? Listen to this lesson to see that just as Israel neglected to obey God’s commandments and began to act just like their pagan neighbors, so we slip into thinking that we have no need of God, also. Find out the purpose of the book of Samuel and why it is categorized with the prophecies. Understand the negative cycle the Israelites went through that culminated in divine discipline to bring them back to God. Learn about nine Biblical purposes of human government. As a believer, live your life in accordance with God’s Word so people around you will want to know what you have and you can witness to them.
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Matthew (2013)
98 - Christians: Responsible Citizenship [B]
Sunday, October 18, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 17:22-27
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 58 mins 30 secs
Are most governments evil? Listen to this lesson to learn that human government was established by God. See how the Pharisees were trying to trap Jesus about paying taxes. Find out what the Bible teaches about the legitimacy of governments and why they are flawed because of the humans who run them. Learn about the dual citizenship that Christians have in this world and the importance of their freedom of conscience. Hear seven points from Proverbs and Psalms on the responsibilities of citizens to their country. As Christians we need to execute these responsibilities to the best of our abilities in order to glorify God.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
33 - Of Cabbages and Kings [A]
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 8
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 58 mins 46 secs
What does the Bible say about human government? Listen to this lesson to learn that God instituted government for two basic functions but that unbelieving mankind corrupts it for its own selfish aims. Learn that our founders followed biblical principles and stressed that the preservation of our country depended on integrity. See that Israel’s government was a theocracy but the people wanted a human king. Understand that as believers we need to seek leaders who understand freedom.
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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
121 - The Shepherd King; Shepherd Leader [B]
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 5:1
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 16 secs
Since the Bible says that Christians have their citizenship in Heaven, does that mean we shouldn’t be involved in politics in our nation? Listen to this lesson to learn ten reasons why Christians have a responsibility to perform the duties of a citizen. Keep in mind that God instituted human government. See why we are commanded to pray for our leaders. Learn the importance of family in the Bible and the phrase “my bone and my flesh”. Find out three reasons why Israel was ready to accept David as their leader.
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