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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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Sunday, May 28, 2006
Passage: Revelation 3:7-8
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 51 mins 21 secs
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Passage: Galatians 5:16-18
Series: Hebrews (2005)
Duration: 57 mins 50 secs
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Passage: Genesis 31:22
Series: Genesis (2003)
Duration: 50 mins 13 secs
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Passage: Revelation 3:7
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 58 mins 58 secs
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Passage: Romans 8:14 & Galatians 5:18
Series: Hebrews (2005)
Duration: 58 mins 41 secs

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Passage: Genesis 31:22
Series: Genesis (2003)
Duration: 55 mins 24 secs
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Passage: Revelation 3:7
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 31 secs
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Passage: Romans 8:14 & Galatians 5:18
Series: Hebrews (2005)
Duration: 58 mins 36 secs
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Passage: Genesis 31:1-21
Series: Genesis (2003)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 41 secs
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Passage: Revelation 3:4-6
Series: Revelation (2004)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 42 secs

Are all believers overcomers or is that title reserved only for those who meet certain qualifications? Listen to this lesson to learn what an overcomer is and see it involves what decisions we make after we are saved. Find out there are two classes of believers and only those who advance in the spiritual life will receive rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Accept the challenge in your own life of sticking with learning God’s Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit so you can become an overcomer.

Note that Dr. Dean has done a more in-depth study of “Overcomers” in his Philippians series, lessons #11–16.