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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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064 - Grow in Grace and Knowledge of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ [B]
Thu, Oct 14, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Peter 3:17-18
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 42 secs
Are you sure you know how to grow to spiritual maturity? Is it by singing hymns, praying, or working in the church? Listen to this lesson to learn that we grow spiritually when we learn God’s Word and that all the other Christian activities are a result of our spiritual growth, not the means. Follow a quick review of this Epistle by seeing the original outline used in the lessons. Learn clear meanings of foreknowledge and election and see that we are to give credit to the Lord Jesus Christ for all He has done for us.
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126 - Why the Ascension of Christ is Important in Our Spiritual Lives [C]
Sun, Oct 17, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 5 secs
Where is Jesus now? After He was crucified and resurrected, what happened next? Listen to this class to learn where He is and how it impacts all believers. Hear five critical questions and their answers and find out the distinctions between the Church Age and the Age of Israel. See a chart depicting a mountaintop view of prophecy which makes the timeline clearer. Understand the high position and the high calling Church Age believers possess.
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Week 9, Lecture 1 - The Rise of Nineteenth-Century European Liberalism
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 25 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–Present)
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Week 9, Lecture 2 - The Nineteenth-Century English Church
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 16 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–Present)
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34 - The Bee and the Lightning – Part 2 [B]
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 4:1-9
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 44 secs
What does Deborah’s role in delivering Israel from oppression indicate? Listen to this lesson to learn that the nation had succumbed to the pagan culture around them and the men were failing to fulfill their biblical role of leadership. Find out that Deborah was carrying out the functions needed at that time of judging the people who came to her. See what prophets did and how Deborah functioned as one, including the musical context. Anticipate the battle that will take place and the victory that follows.
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01 - Who is This God Who Speaks? - Part 1
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 3
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 28 secs
Are you confident that when the Bible says something you can depend on it? Listen to this message to get in on the beginning of a new series designed to confirm that the Bible is really God’s truth and reflects the character of the Creator. Hear some of the attacks that have been made on its veracity throughout the last four hundred years and see that from the beginning Satan has cunningly attacked it. Learn the presupposition that will help us see how the essence of God is the starting point in our understanding of Him.
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127 - The Ascension and the Kingdom [C]
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 19 secs
Are we in the Messianic Kingdom now? Listen to this message to continue our study of Christ’s ascension to Heaven after His crucifixion and resurrection. Hear the question His disciples asked Him about this Kingdom and six points involving Jesus’ answer. Find out who the Son of Man is through Daniel’s vision. If you feel yourself becoming anxious, understand that no matter what is happening, God is in control and that He is working out His plan.
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Week 10, Lecture 1 - The History of Nineteenth-Century English Nonconformity; The Rise of Christian Zionism and Jewish Zionism
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 15 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960)
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Week 10, Lecture 2 - The Rise of American Liberalism, the New Theology
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 16 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960)
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35 - The Ibex Gets the Hammer [B]
Tue, Nov 02, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 4:6-24
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 5 secs
Don’t miss the astonishing event and its meaning in this lesson. The battle seemed hopeless to the Israelites. They were greatly outnumbered but God made a promise that He would deliver them. Hear how Deborah told Barak that God wanted him to deploy an army. See his temporary lack of faith when he asked her to come with him. Find out about a woman named Jael who lured Sisera, the fleeing commander of the enemy, into her tent and when he slept nailed a tent peg through his temple. Remember that when God makes a promise He always keeps it and we are to trust Him knowing that if God is for us, no one can win against us.
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