Ephesians (2018)

Finished! Pastor Robby Dean completed the letter to the Ephesians by the Apostle Paul in this lesson. Recall some of the many life-changing ideas we have learned as we journeyed through this important book. Review the three basic divisions of the book which are first, the wealth of resources God gives to every believer; second, the details of the way the believer should conduct his daily walk; and third, the invisible spiritual warfare we are engaged in and how to stand firm against the devil. See the meaning of the peace and grace the Apostle wishes for all believers.

Are you ready to "put on the whole armor of God" or is your goal in life to be happy and comfortable? Listen to this message to learn how to use the armor God has given believers to enable them to stand firm in spiritual warfare. See the role praying plays in this and find out that praying is to be constant and intense and a part of your daily life. Begin to realize that the problems we have are opportunities for us to trust God and grow to spiritual maturity.

In the spiritual war all believers are engaged in, are you a casualty or a hero? Listen to this message to learn the importance of sentence structure in interpreting the Word of God. Hear the commands God gives us in dealing with the devil's attacks on us and how we are to use the armor provided. Always keep in mind that God's Word is sufficient for all our needs.

In the spiritual war all believers are engaged in, are you a casualty or a hero? Listen to this message to learn the importance of sentence structure in interpreting the Word of God. Hear the commands God gives us in dealing with the devil's attacks on us and how we are to use the armor provided. Always keep in mind that God's Word is sufficient for all our needs.

How can believers stand fast against the devil? Listen to this message to learn about God's provision to help us resist the devil. See an illustration of the full armor of God and learn what each piece represents. Find out that our enemy is invisible and demonic and the only way we can prevail is to study God's Word and memorize Scripture to defend ourselves against the devil's attacks the same as Christ did when He was tested in the wilderness. See what "girding your loins" means.

How can believers stand fast against the devil? Listen to this message to learn about God's provision to help us resist the devil. See an illustration of the full armor of God and learn what each piece represents. Find out that our enemy is invisible and demonic and the only way we can prevail is to study God's Word and memorize Scripture to defend ourselves against the devil's attacks the same as Christ did when He was tested in the wilderness. See what "girding your loins" means.

Would you like to be living the abundant life that Jesus promised? Listen to this message to learn that this life depends on your own volition. Daily you must choose whether to be a slave to your sin nature or a slave to righteousness. Being a slave to righteousness is for all who believe in Christ and have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the moment of their salvation. To cease from chaos in your life and to enjoy God's peace, choose daily to obey God's Word.

Would you like to be living the abundant life that Jesus promised? Listen to this message to learn that this life depends on your own volition. Daily you must choose whether to be a slave to your sin nature or a slave to righteousness. Being a slave to righteousness is for all who believe in Christ and have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit at the moment of their salvation. To cease from chaos in your life and to enjoy God's peace, choose daily to obey God's Word.

Are you aware that as a believer you don't have to sin? Listen to this message to learn that in order not to sin we must align our thinking with the Word of God and realize that at the moment we accepted Christ's death on the Cross as the substitute for our penalty to sin, we were buried with Christ in His death and have been raised to a new life. Our challenge is to not allow our sin nature to rule over us any more by studying and applying Scripture. In association with this class, Dr. Dean recommends for you to view this video entitled “The Eighth Front is the Mind: Melanie Phillips on Britain, Zionism, and the Cognitive War Over Israel.”

Are you aware that as a believer you don't have to sin? Listen to this message to learn that in order not to sin we must align our thinking with the Word of God and realize that at the moment we accepted Christ's death on the Cross as the substitute for our penalty to sin, we were buried with Christ in His death and have been raised to a new life. Our challenge is to not allow our sin nature to rule over us any more by studying and applying Scripture. In association with this class, Dr. Dean recommends for you to view this video entitled “The Eighth Front is the Mind: Melanie Phillips on Britain, Zionism, and the Cognitive War Over Israel.”

How do we gain control over our sin natures? Listen to this message to learn that Christ paid the penalty for all sins on the Cross. When anyone believes in Christ as their Savior they receive the baptism by the Holy Spirit and are identified as a new creature in Christ. This frees us from the power of our sin nature as we face temptations. See that Jesus performs the action by means of the Holy Spirit. We need to orient our minds to this new reality and think differently because we have broken with our past.

How do we gain control over our sin natures? Listen to this message to learn that Christ paid the penalty for all sins on the Cross. When anyone believes in Christ as their Savior they receive the baptism by the Holy Spirit and are identified as a new creature in Christ. This frees us from the power of our sin nature as we face temptations. See that Jesus performs the action by means of the Holy Spirit. We need to orient our minds to this new reality and think differently because we have broken with our past.

Do you believe people are either inherently good or that they are inherently evil? Listen to this message about the sin nature that each of us receives at the moment of our physical birth. After we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior we must then make decisions to walk in our new way of life in order to grow spiritually. Hear five points explaining the baptism of the Holy Spirit and be challenged to no longer walk under the power of sin.

Do you believe people are either inherently good or that they are inherently evil? Listen to this message about the sin nature that each of us receives at the moment of our physical birth. After we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior we must then make decisions to walk in our new way of life in order to grow spiritually. Hear five points explaining the baptism of the Holy Spirit and be challenged to no longer walk under the power of sin.

Are you struggling with the sin nature within you? Listen to this message to learn how to diagnose and find a solution to this problem. See the importance of the pastor in helping you learn what the Word of God says about sin. Hear how temptation works and the consequences of giving in to it. Learn the solution and how to consider yourself dead to sin.

Are you struggling with the sin nature within you? Listen to this message to learn how to diagnose and find a solution to this problem. See the importance of the pastor in helping you learn what the Word of God says about sin. Hear how temptation works and the consequences of giving in to it. Learn the solution and how to consider yourself dead to sin.

Why do you worry about what the world thinks of you? Listen to this message to hear the characteristics of the devil's thinking which he is using to blind or deceive all who will listen. Understand the meaning of adulterers and adulteresses. Ask yourself if you are pursuing spiritual growth or if you are friend of the world.

Why do you worry about what the world thinks of you? Listen to this message to hear the characteristics of the devil's thinking which he is using to blind or deceive all who will listen. Understand the meaning of adulterers and adulteresses. Ask yourself if you are pursuing spiritual growth or if you are friend of the world.

Are you comfortable in the culture of this world? Feeling at home with its philosophies, entertainment, and thinking? Listen to this message to learn that means you are an enemy of God because those come from the devil. Hear a biblical definition of worldliness and how Christ overcame the world. Realize that believers should not care what unbelievers think of them but should become true students of the Word of God to learn its solutions to all their needs. In association with this class, Dr. Dean recommends for you to view this video entitled “The Eighth Front is the Mind: Melanie Phillips on Britain, Zionism, and the Cognitive War Over Israel.”

Are you comfortable in the culture of this world? Feeling at home with its philosophies, entertainment, and thinking? Listen to this message to learn that means you are an enemy of God because those come from the devil. Hear a biblical definition of worldliness and how Christ overcame the world. Realize that believers should not care what unbelievers think of them but should become true students of the Word of God to learn its solutions to all their needs.

Is your thinking pressed into the mold of this world? Listen to this message to learn how the thinking of the world presses us into its mold called the "spirit of the age". See that following their salvation every Christian has the mission of renewing their thinking to align with the Word of God. Find out that the culture around us is from the Devil and hear 10 lies about it that are prevalent today. We must rely upon divine strength which only comes from studying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

Is your thinking pressed into the mold of this world? Listen to this message to learn how the thinking of the world presses us into its mold called the "spirit of the age". See that following their salvation every Christian has the mission of renewing their thinking to align with the Word of God. Find out that the culture around us is from the Devil and hear 10 lies about it that are prevalent today. We must rely upon divine strength which only comes from studying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. In association with this class, Dr. Dean recommends for you to view this video entitled “The Eighth Front is the Mind: Melanie Phillips on Britain, Zionism, and the Cognitive War Over Israel.”

Can Christians be demon possessed? Listen to this message to hear sound biblical details about demon possession and who can be demon possessed. See that the term indicates demon indwelling inside a human body and understand the difference between demon influence and demon possession. See the importance of the technical terms "in" and "out" concerning casting out a demon. Hear the example of Judas as an illustration. Rest assured, you can relax, knowing that Scripture says Christians are protected by God.

Can Christians be demon possessed? Listen to this message to hear sound biblical details about demon possession and who can be demon possessed. See that the term indicates demon indwelling inside a human body and understand the difference between demon influence and demon possession. See the importance of the technical terms "in" and "out" concerning casting out a demon. Hear the example of Judas as an illustration. Rest assured, you can relax, knowing that Scripture says Christians are protected by God.

What is biblical demon possession and how was it exhibited in the New Testament? Listen to this message to hear a real life incident of a man Jesus encountered who was violent and uncontrollable because he had an unclean spirit. Find out how Jesus healed him. Hear about the difficulty in determining his location and what actions he displayed. Learn a definition of demon possession and who it can affect. Instead of fearing demons, believers today need to rely on the power of the Savior as they study the Word of God. For more information on the archaeology of the area discussed in this Bible study, visit the Associates of Biblical Research YouTube channel, specifically the Digging for Truth episode 245. Also check out the ABR website at biblearchaeology.org, and search on "Gordon Franz," author.

What is biblical demon possession and how was it exhibited in the New Testament? Listen to this message to hear a real life incident of a man Jesus encountered who was violent and uncontrollable because he had an unclean spirit. Find out how Jesus healed him. Hear about the difficulty in determining his location and what actions he displayed. Learn a definition of demon possession and who it can affect. Instead of fearing demons, believers today need to rely on the power of the Savior as they study the Word of God. For more information on the archaeology of the area discussed in this Bible study, visit the Associates of Biblical Research YouTube channel, specifically the Digging for Truth episode 245. Also check out the ABR website at biblearchaeology.org, and search on "Gordon Franz," author.

Why and how did Satan attack Christ when He lived in this world? Listen to this message to hear about an event in the Bible when the Holy Spirit led Christ to the wilderness and Satan tempted Christ by offering rewards if He would worship him. Learn how Christ handled these tests by quoting Scripture. Christ's use of Scripture to resist the devil (James 4:7) is the pattern we are to follow. See that God's grace is always sufficient when we need it if we stand firm against the Devil's strategies.

Why and how did Satan attack Christ when He lived in this world? Listen to this message to hear about an event in the Bible when the Holy Spirit led Christ to the wilderness and Satan tempted Christ by offering rewards if He would worship him. Learn how Christ handled these tests by quoting Scripture. Christ's use of Scripture to resist the devil (James 4:7) is the pattern we are to follow. See that God's grace is always sufficient when we need it if we stand firm against the Devil's strategies.

Does God limit what Satan can do? Listen to this message to learn that God has to give permission before Satan can attack anyone. See that God uses the evil of Satan to bring about His own purposes. Hear about times in the Old Testament when God allowed Satan to attack Job, David, and others. Understand that since God uses everything whether evil or good for our good, we need not fear Satan's strategies but only trust that God is always in control.

Does God limit what Satan can do? Listen to this message to learn that God has to give permission before Satan can attack anyone. See that God uses the evil of Satan to bring about His own purposes. Hear about times in the Old Testament when God allowed Satan to attack Job, David, and others. Understand that since God uses everything whether evil or good for our good, we need not fear Satan's strategies but only trust that God is always in control.

Are you prepared for the battle you can't see? What is the biblical truth about spiritual warfare? Spiritual warfare is not limited to dramatic encounters with demons. In this lesson, learn how the Bible reveals a structured, invisible conflict between fallen angels and God's people, stretching from Eden through the OT period. Understand the limits of Satan's power, the way demonic deception operates through the ancient religions and philosophical systems, and why God allows evil to continue. Rather than building our understanding of what demons can do, we must develop our understanding exclusively on the Word of God, because Satan and the demons are the master counterfeiters, deceiving people into building belief systems based on experiences.

Are you prepared for the battle you can't see? What is the biblical truth about spiritual warfare? Spiritual warfare is not limited to dramatic encounters with demons. In this lesson, learn how the Bible reveals a structured, invisible conflict between fallen angels and God's people, stretching from Eden through the OT period. Understand the limits of Satan's power, the way demonic deception operates through the ancient religions and philosophical systems, and why God allows evil to continue. Rather than building our understanding of what demons can do, we must develop our understanding exclusively on the Word of God, because Satan and the demons are the master counterfeiters, deceiving people into building belief systems based on experiences.

How can we know of the existence of angels since they are invisible? If you have ever wondered about this, listen to this message. Find out if based on our human abilities we can reason what angels can and cannot do. See if experiences we or others have can reveal the nature and purpose of angels and spirit beings. Learn that it is only through God's revelation in the Bible that truth about angels is available. Are you interested in more information regarding spiritual warfare? Get a head start on the subject by watching Dr. Dean's Angelic Rebellion series.

How can we know of the existence of angels since they are invisible? If you have ever wondered about this, listen to this message. Find out if based on our human abilities we can reason what angels can and cannot do. See if experiences we or others have can reveal the nature and purpose of angels and spirit beings. Learn that it is only through God's revelation in the Bible that truth about angels is available. Are you interested in more information regarding spiritual warfare? Get a head start on the subject by watching Dr. Dean's Angelic Rebellion series.

Who is the devil and what is he doing in our world? Listen to this message to learn about how he was an anointed cherub but became our enemy and accuser before God. Find out that he is the leader of a rebellion against God led by his arrogance, and the Scriptures that detail this. Hear how believers are the trophies of God's grace and we are to stand fast against Satan. Are you interested in more information regarding spiritual warfare? Get a head start on the subject by watching Dr. Dean's Angelic Rebellion series.

Who is the devil and what is he doing in our world? Listen to this message to learn about how he was an anointed cherub but became our enemy and accuser before God. Find out that he is the leader of a rebellion against God led by his arrogance, and the Scriptures that detail this. Hear how believers are the trophies of God's grace and we are to stand fast against Satan. Are you interested in more information regarding spiritual warfare? Get a head start on the subject by watching Dr. Dean's Angelic Rebellion series.

Whether you know it or not, if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are engaged in spiritual warfare. Listen to this message to learn what Scripture says about the role of Satan, demons, and demonic forces in this war. Hear an overview of the armor God has provided for us, how we are to engage, and our goal of standing our ground. Learn that believers have three options in this warfare. During this Bible class Dr. Dean mentioned the book he co-authored with Dr. Tommy Ice entitled What the Bible Teaches About Spiritual Warfare. The hardcopy book is available from True Grace Books. You can download a PDF of the book from our website.

Whether you know it or not, if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are engaged in spiritual warfare. Listen to this message to learn what Scripture says about the role of Satan, demons, and demonic forces in this war. Hear an overview of the armor God has provided for us, how we are to engage, and our goal of standing our ground. Learn that believers have three options in this warfare. During this Bible class Dr. Dean mentioned the book he co-authored with Dr. Tommy Ice entitled What the Bible Teaches About Spiritual Warfare. The hardcopy book is available from True Grace Books. You can download a PDF of the book from our website.

What is walking used to illustrate in the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to see that walking describes our forward movement in our spiritual growth. Hear an overview of Ephesians with its emphasis on unity, humility, and loving one another. Learn the importance and the means of growing spiritually. Deepen your understanding of what God expects of believers.

What is walking used to illustrate in the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to see that walking describes our forward movement in our spiritual growth. Hear an overview of Ephesians with its emphasis on unity, humility, and loving one another. Learn the importance and the means of growing spiritually. Deepen your understanding of what God expects of believers.

Do you wonder what the will of God is for your life? Listen to this message to learn that God's will for your life is plainly laid out in the Word of God. It is God's will that we obey authority even when it is unfair. Understand that Christ in His humanity is to be our example or pattern. This is not something we want to do but when we suffer unjustly with the right mental attitude, God is pleased. We must learn to pray and put unfair treatment in God's hands.

Do you wonder what the will of God is for your life? Listen to this message to learn that God's will for your life is plainly laid out in the Word of God. It is God's will that we obey authority even when it is unfair. Understand that Christ in His humanity is to be our example or pattern. This is not something we want to do but when we suffer unjustly with the right mental attitude, God is pleased. We must learn to pray and put unfair treatment in God's hands.

Should believers obey authorities without questioning? Listen to this message to learn that believers should obey legitimate authorities except in two cases. Find out what those exceptions are and understand that they are specific, not general. Discover the meaning of discipleship and the reward of the inheritance. Realize that it is our decision whether we will adjust our thinking to align with the Word of God by studying and applying it.

Should believers obey authorities without questioning? Listen to this message to learn that believers should obey legitimate authorities except in two cases. Find out what those exceptions are and understand that they are specific, not general. Discover the meaning of discipleship and the reward of the inheritance. Realize that it is our decision whether we will adjust our thinking to align with the Word of God by studying and applying it.

What is the biblical viewpoint of slavery? Listen to this message to learn that slavery is mentioned frequently in the Bible and was practiced by conquering armies throughout history. See that all of us are born slaves to the sin nature, but that God has provided redemption for us through the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Find out why the abolition of slavery in England did not require a civil war like it did in the United States. Hear seven observations about slavery. During this lesson Dr. Dean recommended the book What the Bible Says About Child Training by Richard Fugate to assist with child training.

What is the biblical viewpoint of slavery? Listen to this message to learn that slavery is mentioned frequently in the Bible and was practiced by conquering armies throughout history. See that all of us are born slaves to the sin nature, but that God has provided redemption for us through the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Find out why the abolition of slavery in England did not require a civil war like it did in the United States. Hear seven observations about slavery. During this lesson Dr. Dean recommended the book What the Bible Says About Child Training by Richard Fugate to assist with child training.

How can fathers avoid provoking their children to anger so they become discouraged? Listen to this lesson to understand that parents need to be growing spiritually as they rear their children. They are to develop patience and use both rewards and punishment, including corporal punishment administered in love, when needed. Keep in mind that this needs to start early in the child's life. Make training your children a top priority and teach by example.

How can fathers avoid provoking their children to anger so they become discouraged? Listen to this lesson to understand that parents need to be growing spiritually as they rear their children. They are to develop patience and use both rewards and punishment, including corporal punishment administered in love, when needed. Keep in mind that this needs to start early in the child's life. Make training your children a top priority and teach by example.

Parents are to train their children. What does that involve? Listen to this message to learn that the training grounds for children are the Divine Institutions of marriage and family. Training involves teaching children from the earliest age to respect and obey God-ordained authorities to restrain their sin nature. Find out how parents can be an example to their children in their Bible study and prayer life.

Parents are to train their children. What does that involve? Listen to this message to learn that the training grounds for children are the Divine Institutions of marriage and family. Training involves teaching children from the earliest age to respect and obey God-ordained authorities to restrain their sin nature. Find out how parents can be an example to their children in their Bible study and prayer life.

Are you finding it difficult to parent your children with conditions like they are in the world today? You've come to the right place to begin a study on how believers can rear their children biblically. Learn about the basic nature of all babies and how they must be taught authority orientation in a loving way from their earliest days. Hear a number of useful suggestions to help accomplish this successfully and have a warm, nurturing environment that leads to raising wise, young adults who are able to live the way they should.