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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 - March 2023
25 - What is the Gospel? – Part 2 [C]
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 36 secs
What does Jesus tell Nicodemus is necessary for him to be saved? Listen to this message to continue our study of what the gospel is and what people need to know in order to trust in Christ as their Savior. Find out what is meant by Jesus when He refers to the bronze snake on a pole that shows volition is what is important. See that repentance is never required. As you are proclaiming the gospel message to someone, help them to understand that they need to believe personally in Christ.
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24 - What is the Gospel? – Part 1 [C]
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 38 secs
What is the gospel? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Greek word for gospel refers to the proclamation of good news. Find out what this good news is and how it involves Christ’s substitutionary death on the Cross. Hear a number of false definitions for the gospel and the true biblical meaning. Hear the many facets of the gospel and how much is necessary for one to believe in order to be saved.
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23 - The Progress of the Gospel [B]
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 27 secs
What is the main idea in the book of Philippians? Listen to this message to learn the major themes and the Apostle Paul’s personal applications in his own life. Hear as Paul describes the adverse things that have happened to him and how they all turned out for the advancement of the gospel message. See that although others were disturbed when he was arrested, he kept a calm mental attitude that led his guards to become interested in the gospel message and gave his fellow believers confidence and boldness. Understand that we must strive to keep our focus on God’s plan for our life and not on our own desires and ambitions.
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22 - Living With the End in Mind [B]
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:10-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 7 secs
What does it mean to live your life with a view to eternity? Listen to this lesson to learn what believers can expect in the future. Find out what the Bema Seat of Christ is and why what we do with our time today is important. See what the fruits of righteousness are and whether all believers are overcomers. View a timeline of future events designed to motivate the choice of your priorities today.
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21 - Loving and Hating Your Brother – Part 2 [B]
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & 1 John
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 13 secs
What’s wrong with the advice in most Christian books on how to have a happy marriage? Listen to this lesson to learn that biblical love is supernatural and comes by means of walking in the Holy Spirit. See that our model is the love Jesus displayed on the Cross when He died to save us from our sins. Review what we learn from 1 John on love by learning a number of principles. Realize that the only way we can keep God’s mandates is to first know and study them.
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20 - Loving and Hating Your Brother [B]
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & 1 John
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 56 mins 38 secs
How can believers love one another in a biblical manner? Listen to this lesson to hear a number of passages in the Bible discussing this and defining love. Understand that a believer’s love should be based on God’s love and find out that God is the one who initiates love to us. Hear eight characteristics of God’s amazing love which are based on His essence and not on anything we have done. See the importance of praying that others and yourself may abound in love and begin a study of 1st John with its emphasis on either loving or hating our brothers.
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19 - The Description of Love [B]
Thu, Sep 08, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & Philippians 1:9
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 6 secs
Would you like to learn what biblical love is and how to have it in your life? Listen to this message to see that love is a mental attitude that you can’t produce on your own but it will develop when you walk by means of the Holy Spirit. Hear the characteristics of love in terms you can understand. See how any effort you make that is not based on love is worth nothing. Find out that the way to understand love is to realize the significance of Christ’s death on the Cross for us when we were rebels against God.
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18 - The Centrality of Love [B]
Thu, Sep 01, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:9 & John 13:34-35
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 3 secs

What does it mean for our love to abound? Listen to this lesson to learn that when we first trust in Christ as our Savior we have very little understanding of what biblical love is and it is only through gaining knowledge of the Word of God and discernment that we come to understand it. Begin a study of seven passages of Scripture that discuss love beginning with what it means to be a disciple. Be challenged to apply three important lessons from the parable of the Good Samaritan.

During this message Dr. Dean referenced a document by Walt Kaiser, The Law As God’s Gracious Guidance for the Promotion of Holiness.

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17 - Fellowship, Love, and Spiritual Growth [B]
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:7-10
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 32 secs
Love makes the world go round. At least that’s what a lot of people believe. This lesson is the beginning of a study of the meaning of love and its importance in the Christian life. Find out that love is developed in association with knowledge and discernment and is produced as a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. See its central role in Christianity and that it is a mental attitude rather than an emotion. Be ready to continue next with an in-depth study of love.
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16 - Overcomer Rewards – Part 2 [C]
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & Revelation 2:17-29
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 39 secs
Would you like to have rewards and a special relationship with the Lord throughout eternity? Listen to this lesson to learn that after salvation we have an opportunity to earn rewards that will be given us at the Judgment Seat of Christ. See the importance of keeping God’s commandments until the end of our life. If you become discouraged, realize that God, in His grace, always provides forgiveness through confession of sins so you can continue your growth to spiritual maturity.
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