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A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

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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.

Philippians (2022)

Philippians (2022)

April 2022 - September 2023
43 - Christ BEFORE the Incarnation [C]
Thu, May 25, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 25 secs
What was involved when Jesus added to Himself a human nature? Listen to this message to learn more details about this enormously complex question which baffles our finite minds. Find out the importance of the Creator/creature distinction and hear a number of passages to meditate on to help us grasp these concepts.
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42 - Eternity of Christ; Plurality in the Godhead [C]
Thu, May 18, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 27 secs
One of the most difficult concepts for our finite minds to understand is that of the Trinity. Listen to this message to learn that God is a unity and there is not more than one God but there are three Persons in the Godhead. Hear a number of passages both in the Old Testament and the New Testament that refer to this unity and name the personages. See that Christ not only pre-existed mankind but had eternality like the other Members of the Trinity. Realize that as you listen and study these passages you will begin to get a glimmer of who Jesus was before His Incarnation, during His Incarnation and is now.
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41 - Who was Jesus Before He Came? [C]
Thu, May 11, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 56 secs
If asked, who would you say Jesus is? Listen to this message to get details about Jesus’ eternality and pre-existence as Deity. Find out how the early Church Fathers struggled to explain the biblical concept that there are three Persons but one nature in the Godhead, all with identical essence. Learn who first explained the concept of the Trinity. Grasp the rich meaning of the hypostatic union.
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40 - Who was Jesus? [C]
Thu, May 04, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:4-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 52 secs
Who was Christ before He came to Earth? Who was He when He lived on this Earth? Who is He now? These questions were debated by the early Church for several centuries. Listen to this lesson to learn biblical answers to all of them. Learn of the Scriptures that tell us that Jesus always existed with all the attributes of divinity and that He willingly restricted the use of those attributes while He was on Earth. Learn that He is fully human and see that He used some of His divine powers to show that He was God, such as taming the storm. See the practical significance of His mental attitude of humility which should be our thinking also.
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39 - Christ: Example of Humility [B]
Thu, Apr 27, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:4-9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 37 secs
What would you say humility is? Listen to this lesson to learn that humility is a mental attitude that puts other people’s interests above your own. Find out that it is primarily a biblical concept, taught in both the Old and New Testaments and that the Lord Jesus Christ is the example of humility during His time on Earth. Find out it is not something we can develop in ourselves but it is one of the outcomes of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. See that over the centuries people have struggled with a number of questions concerning Christ’s being that will be answered in coming weeks.
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38 - Humility [B]
Thu, Apr 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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37 - Putting Others Before Self [B]
Thu, Mar 23, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:1-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 22 secs
How should we interact with other believers in our local church? Listen to this lesson to learn there is a necessity for humility and grace orientation. See that this can only be accomplished when people are united biblically in their thinking. Find out what four “ifs” are true of every believer positionally but not necessarily in their experience. See that we need to realize we are all beneficiaries of God’s grace so there is no room for arrogance.
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36 - Does Regeneration Precede Faith? [A]
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
by Robert Dean & Mark Perkins
Passage: Philippians 1:27-4:23
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 58 secs

Does God choose and regenerate those who will believe in Him? Listen to this lesson to learn about the false Calvinistic belief that because of man’s sin nature he is unable to make the decision to trust in Christ so must be chosen by God. Hear a number of principles that explain what faith means and that everyone has the option to believe that Christ died on the cross for them. See that after someone believes in Christ they are regenerated or born again. At the end of the lesson hear an engrossing missionary report from Tahiti on what is happening there by Mark Perkins.

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35 - Gracious Privileges [B]
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:29-30
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 38 secs
Do you live in a way that is worthy? Listen to this lesson to begin a study of characteristics of living in a biblically worthy way. Understand the meaning of believing in Christ as the means of our salvation and see that the belief taught by some that regeneration must precede belief is not accurate. Be ready to share the gospel message to unsaved people and let the Holy Spirit take what you say and make it clear to those hearers.
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34 - Live Worthy [B]
Thu, Feb 16, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:27-30
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 36 secs
How are we to live our life in a culture that hates Christianity and threatens Christians for their beliefs? Listen to this lesson written to encourage believers how to stand firm and not be terrified of their enemies. Find out three traits that people who are living worthy of their salvation have. See what proof the unbelievers have when they witness believers living in unity and working together in the conduct of their lives.
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