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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
Web: www.deanbibleministries.org

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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3.1 - Genesis
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis
Series: CBS Old Testament Survey
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 56 secs
Lecture 3.1 (Genesis) Due to technical difficulties the recording from the start of class to the break for week 3 did not record properly, on September 19th, 2006. This recording is from a previously recorded class.
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Crisis in Pastoral Leadership - What's Your Role in the Future?
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
by Robert Dean
Series: Dr. Dean One-Lesson Specials
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 14 secs
On every side today we witness the erosion of the influence of the Bible in churches. Often, conservative churches who seek Bible teaching pastors find no one with the training and the desire to teach the Bible verse by verse, categorically, and systematically. Seminaries churn out pastoral CEOs more consistent with business models for churches and church businesses rather than shepherds who can feed the flock with Biblical nourishment to produce transformed thinking and transformed lives. As a result, most Christians are starving and do not know it because they have been so anesthetized with music, entertainment, political correctness, and motivational sermons. We are in a crisis. Fewer and fewer pastors have the ability or the desire to teach the Bible. Is there anything you can do about it?

View Dr. Dean's booklet about the subject in the notes link below.

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81 - Only God Provides Stability [B]
Sunday, September 17, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Revelation 3:14
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 53 mins 17 secs
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67 - Degrees of Production [B]
Thursday, September 14, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 15:8-17 & Luke 8:1-12
Series: Hebrews (2005)
Duration: 53 mins 33 secs
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145 - Providence, Protection, and Provision [B]
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 38
Series: Genesis (2003)
Duration: 55 mins 1 sec
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2.2 - Genesis
Monday, September 11, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis
Series: CBS Old Testament Survey
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins 24 secs
Lecture 2.2 (Genesis) is from the break to the end of the class for week 2. Due to technical reasons this lesson did not record on September 11, 2006. It is a copy of the lecture from a prior semester.
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2.1 - Genesis
Monday, September 11, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis
Series: CBS Old Testament Survey
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 16 secs
Lecture 2.1 (Genesis) is from the start of the class until the break for week 2. Due to technical reasons this lesson did not record on September 11, 2006. It is a copy of the lecture from a prior semester.
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80 - Priests, Pillars and Privileges [B]
Sunday, September 10, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Revelation 3:11-13
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 59 mins 37 secs
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66 - Abiding in Christ - Intimate Fellowship with the Savior [B]
Thursday, September 07, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: John 15:1-6
Series: Hebrews (2005)
Duration: 55 mins 37 secs
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1.2 - Introduction, Old Testament Backgrounds, Introduction to Genesis
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis
Series: CBS Old Testament Survey
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 37 secs
Lecture 1.2 is from the break to the end of the class for week 1.
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