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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.

Interlocked (2023)

Interlocked (2023)

May 2023 - August 2025

Dr. Dean is teaching the Interlocked series, developed by Amos and Jen Kwok, and based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Please click on the Interlocked link to access the training materials.

Additionally, the Interlocked - Children's Edition training materials have been designed for 10–12 year olds, but are also used with children as young as seven.

The Interlocked lessons developed by the Kwoks can be found in the Text: notes links below.

The Institute for Creation Research (https://www.icr.org/ and https://www.icr.org/creationkids/) and Answers in Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org/ and https://answersingenesis.org/kids/) have a wide range of excellent training materials for children.

38.2 - Justification, Sanctification - Part 1B
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
by Robert Dean & Rachel Musser
Passage: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 & Romans 6:6-14
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 38 secs

• Saved from the POWER of sin: sanctification
• What happens to our sin nature when we are saved?
• What IS sanctification?
• What to do in the ongoing battle with our sin nature
• Examples of “saved” from the power of sin
• What about the person who never shows any spiritual growth?

Do you understand the difference between justification and sanctification? Listen to this lesson to learn that justification occurs when someone trusts in Christ as their Savior and God declares them positionally righteous. Sanctification, on the other hand, follows justification and is a daily choice to study God's Word, confess sin, and pray in order to grow to spiritual maturity. We cannot accomplish this on our own but only by means of the Holy Spirit who indwells us. Learn all the details of this important blessing for all believers.

At the end of this Bible class Rachel Musser gave a presentation for her ministry throughout the world. If you'd like to support Rachel financially, please visit the Ararat-Rainier East-West Fellowship website at www.arewf.org and indicate it is for the women's ministry.

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39.1 - Justification, Santification, Glorification - Part 2A
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Isaiah 6:1-5 & Romans 8:18-25
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 53 mins 16 secs

• Saved from the presence of sin: Glorification
• Glorification of our bodies
• Three stages of glorification
• Glorification of nature
• Glorification of God

Is glorification just a heavenly bonus, or is it the goal toward which all of history moves? Find out how glorification completes the work God began at salvation. Study how sin corrupted more than just human nature and how God plans to restore everything from resurrected bodies to renewed creation. Learn why suffering now pales in comparison to the coming glory, and how we’re being prepared to reflect God’s majesty more fully than even Adam and Eve could.

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39.2 - Justification, Santification, Glorification - Part 2B
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-5 & Romans 13:11-12
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 59 secs

• Examples of “saved” meaning glorified
• How can I be careful about reading the Bible, so I don’t confuse myself or misunderstand God’s Word?
• What about works?
• The judgment seat of Christ: Review
• The judgment seat of Christ: Rewards
• Jesus: The generous judge
• Consequences of failure

The Bible emphasizes the necessity of our studying and applying the Word of God, but when we try to read it, sometimes we find it's not easy to understand. Listen to this lesson to learn a number of ways to read the Bible in meaningful ways. Hear vital questions to ask of the the passages we are reading. Attend church and hear messages from a pastor-teacher to help us to see how Scripture builds on Scripture. Learn about the Judgment Seat of Christ where each believer will be evaluated and be challenged to see your life as training for your roles and responsibilities in the Kingdom of God.

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