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The search function searches Bible class descriptions and transcripts. When the search function finds the search word or phrase, you will be presented with links to the classes that contain those words. The link will take you to the class audio page. If you want to find where the search phase is located in the Bible class transcript, click on the Transcript:read link to view the transcript. Once in the transcript window, type Ctrl-F (PC) or Cmd-F (Mac) to enter the word or phrase in the browser search box, and it will show you all occurrences of your search word(s).

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Class Codes
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[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.

Search Results

Messages with tag - Legalism

1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
47 - Saul's Rebelliousness [B]
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 13:1-15
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 38 secs
What do the battles in the Old Testament have to do with us? Listen to this lesson to learn that they stand for the spiritual warfare we face in our own lives. Follow what happened to King Saul when he engaged in a battle with the Philistines and how the people panicked and hid in caves and anywhere they could find a hole. See that Saul also panicked and refused to wait for the Lord, offering a sacrifice outside the will of God. Hear the punishment Samuel announces on Saul for this act of disobedience. Understand that we are to obey God out of love for Him, and not in legalism.
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1 Peter (2015)
62 - Abstaining From Sin: Legalism or Grace? [B]
Thursday, September 01, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-12
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 57 mins 44 secs

Do Christians have to quit sinning before they can live the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to learn that because of our sin nature we will never completely cease to sin, but that God’s grace is available for confession of our sins. See that since we are part of the family of God our behavior should not be habitual sinning. Find out the meaning of "flesh" and see who the beloved are. Listen to Peter’s exhortation that we live a spiritually responsible lifestyle.

During this class Dr. Dean mentioned an article published on AmericanThinker.com entitled "The Death of Evangelicalism."

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Philippians (2022)
79 - Be Imitators [B]
Thursday, July 18, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 43 secs
What does the Apostle Paul mean when he tells believers to be imitators of himself? Listen to this message to learn that Paul is referring to a pattern all believers are to follow which comes from Jesus Christ. In contrast, see that we are not to follow the example of those who are enemies of the Cross. Find out the importance of looking at the context to gain the meaning of Scripture.
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