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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 - Unity

Thursday, November 02, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:12-16
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 24 secs
Is it possible to do all things without any complaining or griping or bickering? Listen to this lesson to learn that God commands us to do that and find out how we can. See that it means we are to grow spiritually by taking in God’s Word and applying it in our lives. Learn the importance of unity with other believers and holding fast to the truth of the Scriptures. Understand that the result will be that we become lights shining in the darkness of our crooked world.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:12-16
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 37 secs
Do you have the spiritual courage and fortitude to move forward in your spiritual life, putting aside the actions that controlled you as an unbeliever? Listen to this lesson to learn what Paul taught in this passage and several of his other Epistles concerning growing to maturity. Learn how to walk worthy of our new position in Christ and how complaining and arguing are not a part of it.
Thursday, September 07, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 55 secs
What does it mean to work out your own salvation? Listen to this message to learn that you need to understand three meanings for salvation in the Bible. See that this passage is referring to believers in Philippi who were not working as a team but were griping and arguing with one another. They needed to stop doing that and work together in unity. Be challenged to remove the mental attitude sins in your own life as you work with other believers.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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.
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:3
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 50 secs
What does it mean to make the unity of the spirit a priority in your life? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Holy Spirit establishes the unity of the body of Christ but that we have the responsibility to maintain it by growing to spiritual maturity. Hear a review of the characteristics of Christian love and how it contributes to this unity. Learn the meaning of the bond of peace and see the importance of discernment in dealing with worldviews that seek to divide believers.
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6:9
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 28 secs
How should believers conduct their lives in light of what we have been studying in the first three chapters of Ephesians? Listen to this lesson to learn that Paul has outlined a code of conduct for us as we explore the next section of the Book. See that this behavior consists of a number of commands which are binary, meaning that they are either/or commands clearly expressed. Be challenged to be willing to walk in this path that leads to spiritual maturity.
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Passage: Romans 15:8-13
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 10 secs
Do you know any troublemakers? Listen to this lesson to learn what the Apostle Paul has to say about people in the church who cause trouble by holding to false beliefs. Understand that there will be controversies and that some people may have to be excluded but this should be done with gentleness. Follow Paul's use of Old Testament scripture to explain that Christ came into the world to be a servant to Israel. See that His becoming a servant illustrates that the path to greatness is through humility, which is obedience to authority. Notice that Gentiles, too, have reason to praise God for all He has done for them.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Passage: Romans 15:7-13
Series: Romans (2010)
Duration: 57 mins 34 secs
Squabbling. Sparring. Bickering. Sounds like a scene from an action movie but it's too often a description of Church history. Listen to this lesson to learn how the Apostle Paul is urging Christians to unite and always treat others with respect. See that while we are to accept one another, true unity must be based on accurate doctrine. Apply the virtues of kindness, tenderheartedness, and humility in your dealings with others and never fight over unimportant issues which are not specifically mentioned in the Word of God. Understand that Christian fellowship is first a result of a right relationship with God and then with other believers.
Sunday, January 05, 2014
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 34 mins 10 secs
Principles of Hermeneutics.
The Bible as a Divine Book

Hendricks, Living by the Book

Assignment:
Read Hendricks, Living by the Book Workbook, chapters 49-54. Continue working on the assignments in Habakkuk and reading through Habakkuk.

Sunday, January 05, 2014
Series: Bible Study Methods (2013)
Duration: 42 mins 26 secs
Principles of Hermeneutics.
The Bible as a Human Book