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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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02 - Who is This God Who Speaks? - Part 2
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 55 secs

How should we talk to unbelievers about God and His revelations? Listen to this lesson to learn how to accomplish this even though you are coming from different starting points. See the importance of explaining the characteristics of God as revealed in the Bible and see that creation reveals God’s existence to all of mankind. Hear a number of questions that unbelievers have concerning God and His plans for mankind. End this class by JT Ford discussing the goals of his campus ministries in Peru, Puerto Rico, and soon in North Carolina.

In this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned several additional resources:

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128 - The Ascension and the Angelic Revolt [C]
Sun, Nov 07, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 52 mins 35 secs
What happened after Jesus ascended and was seated on the right hand of God the Father’s throne? Listen to this lesson to hear about the victory lap signifying Jesus’ triumph over the fallen angels. Learn the difference between strategy and tactics. As a result of this conquest see that Jesus gave leadership gifts to Church Age believers. Since positionally we are seated with Christ in the heavenlies, realize we are blessed with all spiritual blessings.
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Week 11, Lecture 1 - The New Theology and the Evangelical Reaction: The Period of Conception (1880–1910)
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 12 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960) (Cont'd)
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Week 11, Lecture 2 - The Evangelical Reaction to New Theology, the Period of Conception (1880–1910) (cont’d.); The Era of Conflict and Turmoil (1910–1930)
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 25 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960) (Cont'd)
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36 - The Bee Sings: How to Praise God [B]
Tue, Nov 09, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 5:1-2
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 46 secs
Have you ever been so thankful for an answer to prayer that you couldn’t stop expressing your praise for it? Listen to this lesson to hear an in-depth study of what the Bible teaches us about praising God. See categories of praise in different psalms which can be applied to your times of thanksgiving. Begin a study of Deborah’s song of praise for the victory over Israel’s enemies. Realize God is the hero of your life and you can trust Him and Him alone for delivering you from your troubles.
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03 - How Would Such a God Reveal Himself?
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 20 secs
If God exists, what has He revealed about Himself to mankind? Listen to this lesson to learn about the uniqueness of the Bible, God's revelation to mankind. Learn eleven characteristics about it including who the authors of the sixty-six books are and how there are no contradictions with one another. Hear a series of common questions asked by the critics of the Bible and ways to point out the fallacies of these criticisms. Find out that the Bible is rational and logical and that its claims can be validated.
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129 - The Victorious Ascension of the God-Man [C]
Sun, Nov 14, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 41 mins 17 secs
What is significant about Jesus Christ sitting on the right hand of the throne of God the Father? Listen to this lesson to learn that Christ’s title, Son of man, signifies that He is truly divine and fully human. He has triumphed where Adam, the first man, failed and now the angels have been put under His dominion. Learn about His intercessory ministry for all Church Age believers. Marvel that the Scriptures say we have been seated with Him.
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Week 12, Lecture 1 - The Evangelical Reaction to New Theology, the Period of Polarization (1910–1930)
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 41 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960) Cont'd
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Week 12, Lecture 2 - The Evangelical Reaction to New Theology, the Period of Reorganization (1930–1950); The Fracture of the American Evangelical Consensus (1950–Present)
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 59 mins 30 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960) Cont'd
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37 - The Battle is ALWAYS the Lord’s [B]
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 5:1-9
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 21 mins 16 secs

Do you enjoy songs of praise to God? Listen to this message to begin to study a psalm written by Deborah about the deliverance by God in their recent victory. Learn how the people had vowed to fight and how this commitment is commemorated in this psalm. End the evening with a presentation by Paul Sharf about his ministry with the Friends of Israel and his brief message from Genesis about God’s plan for history and the part Israel plays.

Mr. Scharf''s slides are available in the Transcript:Notes link below.

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