Bible Studies

Codes & Descriptions

Class Codes
[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
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.
Philippians (2022)

Philippians (2022)

April 2022 - September 2024
Thursday, August 04, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & Revelation 2-3
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 38 secs

If you’re a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, are you growing to spiritual maturity? Will you receive rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Listen to this message for the Church at Smyrna who are encouraged to stay faithful until the end so they will receive the crown of life. Find out what the second death is and see how believers who do not walk by means of the Holy Spirit suffer loss. Learn the meaning and importance of confession of sin by hearing about a time when Jesus washed Peter’s feet.

In this lesson Dr. Dean referenced a paper he presented on Identifying Angels in Revelation 2 & 3.

Dr. Dean also mentioned his papers on The Gospel Wars: Part 1 and Part 2.

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & Revelation 2:7
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 24 secs
When life is difficult and you’re weary, what motivates you to keep growing to spiritual maturity? Listen to this lesson to learn about fantastic rewards promised to overcomers, including the privilege of eating from the Tree of Life in eternity. Find out what special rewards are offered to the overcomers in the seven churches in Revelation, and learn two answers to two important questions that may have been puzzling you.
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & John 16:33
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 47 secs

Are you a victorious believer or a defeated believer? Listen to this lesson to learn what determines which category you’re in. Find out that the victorious believer is one who has overcome the world and hear a definition of worldliness. See Satan’s role in attracting believers to the things of the world through our lusts. Understand how to resist these temptations by having your thinking transformed.

During this class Dr. Dean mentioned the book Battle for the American Mind by Pete Hegseth.

Thursday, July 14, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & John 16:33
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 59 mins 49 secs
Have you come to know Christ as described in 1 John? Listen to this message to learn what it means to know Him and see that you can tell you know Him if you are keeping His commandments. Review what overcomers are and what Christ overcame. Find out the three enemies in the Christian life and see the role that love plays. Understand that John is discussing believers who are maturing spiritually after salvation.
Thursday, July 07, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:6 & 1 John 5:4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 6 secs
Did you know there are two kinds of believers at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Listen to this lesson to learn that there will be those who receive rewards and those who do not. See that this has nothing to do with salvation but with growing to spiritual maturity after we are saved. Find out that it involves getting to know Christ. Understand what “whatever is born of God” means in 1 John and let this motivate you to walk by means of the Holy Spirit.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 57 mins 48 secs
Do you know that believers get a report card noting what kind of life they have lived since they accepted Christ as their Savior? Listen to this lesson to learn what the Day of Jesus Christ means and when it occurs. Realize that after the Rapture all believers receive an evaluation of the time they spent walking by means of the Holy Spirit and the rewards they will receive. Hear a number of principles concerning what will happen at the Judgment Seat of Christ and understand it has nothing to do with our salvation.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:5-8
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 14 secs
What does the Bible have to save about financial giving in times of financial adversity? Listen to this message to learn how Paul praised the Philippians who out of deep poverty still gave corporately in partnership with Paul’s ministry of sharing the gospel message. See how this contrasted with the Corinthian church. Find out that the Philippians were filled with joy as they generously gave. Notice the order of giving in the Christian life, first comes spiritual growth and then comes giving, which will then be rewarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
Thursday, June 09, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:5-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 59 mins 46 secs
What is Paul thanking the Philippians for at the beginning and also at the end of the epistle? Listen to this message to learn that Paul was grateful for their partnership in his ministry, including their financial support. Find out about the concern Paul and the members of the Philippian congregation had for one another. Learn the difference between the Day of the Lord and the Day of Jesus Christ. Rejoice that you, too, can be a partner in others’ ministries and reap the rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
Thursday, June 02, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 31 secs
What is joy and how can it be a part of your life? Listen to this message to learn that joy is not an emotion and is not something you can produce in yourself or obtain by popping pills, but is the supernatural fruit of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Using Christ’s example when He was here on earth, hear Scriptures that showed that even during the worst moments of His earthly life He maintained His joy. Learn to distinguish between emotion and mental attitude and see that you can rejoice at the same time you are grieved by negative issues in your life.
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Passage: Philippians 1:3-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 57 secs
Are you filled with joy today no matter what difficulties you are facing? Listen to this message to understand how this is possible and how to command a state of joy in your life. Find out the connection between being grateful for all things and an attitude of rejoicing. See how to obey the mandate to have no anxieties and what the role of prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving play in this. Learn to cast all your cares, problems, and worries on the Lord so you are cushioned by the peace of God that is beyond our understanding.