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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.

Robert Dean

Robert Dean

Role: Pastor

Dr. Robert L. Dean, Jr. is pastor of West Houston Bible Church in Houston, Texas.

Before coming to West Houston Bible Church, Dr. Dean was the Pastor of Preston City Bible Church in Preston, Connecticut. Prior to that he had served churches in both the Dallas and Houston, Texas areas and has over 35 years of pastoral experience.

Dr. Dean is a much sought after Bible teacher both in the United States and overseas. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Faith Evangelical Seminary and is the Chairman of the Governing Board for Chafer Theological Seminary.

Dr. Dean trained for the ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Th.M. in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies and later returned to pursue a Ph.D. in theological studies with an emphasis in Historical Theology. He also earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas (1987) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Faith Evangelical Seminary (2002). In 1988 he was recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America, and in 1989 was listed in the Who's Who in American Christian Leadership.

His academic training in Greek, Hebrew, theology, philosophy, and history enables him to study the Bible in the original languages and show how these eternal truths are as vital today as always.

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Saturday, February 17, 2024
Passage: Romans 8:31
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 17 mins 42 secs
Do you thik about how great God is when facing some difficulty? Instead of focusing on your problems, consider God’s omniscience and omnipotence and realize that since God is for us we have nothing to fear.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Passage: Romans 1:16
Series: Supporting Israel and the Jewish Community in the Time of War (2024)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 28 secs

Why is it a priority for Christians to reach out to Jewish people to help them understand that Christ is the Messiah? Listen to this message to hear five reasons for this, including that Jews are saved by believing the gospel and not through their Jewish heritage. Hear a number of ways to present the gospel to Jewish people.

During the message Dr. Dean referred to a couple of books: To the Jew First: The Case for Jewish Evangelism in Scripture and History and How to Introduce Your Jewish Friends to the Messiah.

Sunday, February 11, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:11-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 36 mins 30 secs
Are you a spiritually lazy believer, just dozing your way through life? Listen to this message to learn that after you have trusted Christ as your Savior you are to begin to walk in the light of God’s Word and awaken to a different kind of thinking than that of the pagan thoughts you had as an unbeliever. Find out there are things of darkness we are not to even talk or think about.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 26 mins 58 secs
How can we face our problems and difficulties in this fallen world? Our memory verses today remind us that when we’re backed into a corner from overwhelming adversities God has the solution in His Word. We need not become discouraged or lose heart.
Thursday, February 08, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:4-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 42 secs
What is your testimony? What can you tell others about your own spiritual journey that led you to faith in Christ? Listen to this message about Paul’s stellar background of how he was blameless as far as the Law was concerned. Hear a summary of the many divisions of Judaism during this period and what groups predominated in Paul’s day. Understand that even though Paul had much to brag about, he knew that all of it was worthless as far as God was concerned. Only faith in Christ is what saved him.
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 47 secs
Have you ever wondered where people go after they die? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible teaches that there are several aspects to this. First, it describes where people went before Christ’s death on the Cross, what changed at Christ’s death, and where they go now. Learn the differences between Sheol, Tartarus, and Hades. Understand that believers who die now go to be face-to-face with the Lord in Heaven while unbelievers are sent to await the Great White Throne Judgment. Find out what Scripture teaches about what happens to babies who die.

During this message Dr. Dean mentioned a book by Robert Lightner, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus: God's Provision for the Death of Those Who Cannot Believe".

Sunday, February 04, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:11-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 53 secs

Why are believers told in the Bible to separate themselves from certain places, certain things, and certain people? Listen to this message to learn that we need to avoid that which influences us to wander away from the truth of God’s Word. Find out what the command “do not sin” means and learn how to expose wrong thinking in ourselves and those around us.

During this Bible class Dr. Dean mentioned two books by Dr. Erwin Lutzer: We Will Not Be Silenced: Responding Courageously to Our Culture's Assault on Christianity and No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture.

Saturday, February 03, 2024
Passage: Romans 8:28
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 13 mins 31 secs
What is the providence of God? Our memory verse today assures us that God oversees all things in our life, even things that we don’t like or are unpleasant. All of these will turn out to be for our good.
Thursday, February 01, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:3-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 32 secs
Is your confidence in your own abilities and talents or is it in the Lord? Listen to this message to learn that relying on ourselves is trusting in our sin natures, or the flesh. Find out that when we put our faith in Christ we can learn to have confidence in God’s grace and provision by studying His Word and walking by means of the Spirit.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Passage: Exodus 12
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 17 secs
How is salvation portrayed throughout the Bible? Listen to this message to learn that from the beginning, as illustrated by the Flood and then the Passover, salvation has always been by trusting in God and His Word. See how both the Flood and the Passover were pictures of Christ’s death on the Cross for man’s sin and that all anyone has to do is believe in Him for salvation. Find out the claims Jesus made about Himself and how He conquered death when He rose from the grave.