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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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130 - God’s Victorious Ascent [C]
Sun, Nov 28, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 68:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 38 secs
Be prepared to listen to a gripping message that will captivate and inform you from beginning to end. Although the passage of Scripture is in the New Testament, we learn that the Apostle Paul is quoting from an Old Testament psalm which refers to a celebration when David led a procession bringing the Ark of the Covenant to the Tabernacle. See how it refers to the order of events when Christ ascended to Heaven and reveals a prophetic view of what is yet to happen. Understand the significant role Church Age believers play in this.
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Week 13, Lecture 1 - New Evangelicalism and Fuller Seminary; Background to Pentecostalism
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 23 secs
Christianity in the Postmodern Era (1960–2021)
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Week 13, Lecture 2 - The Charismatic Movements in America
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 52 mins 55 secs
Christianity in the Postmodern Era (1960–2021)
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38 - God Brings the Victory [B]
Tue, Nov 30, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 5:5-31
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 20 secs
Are you ready to continue the study of this hymn of victory praising God for His deliverance? Listen to this lesson to learn how the events recorded in the Bible are interconnected, reinforcing its historicity. Hear how God called on Deborah to be His spokesperson to the Israelites in their time of misery under the rule of their cruel enemies. Find out how Deborah was thinking of the rulers and of those who volunteered to fight against overwhelming odds. Like Deborah, accept God’s challenge to live your life obeying His mandates and being like the sun to give light to those around you.
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04 - What the Bible Claims About Itself
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 29 secs
Does the Bible contain the ideas of God or is every letter part of the exact words God revealed? Listen to this lesson to learn overwhelming evidence of divine inspiration which extends down to the smallest details. Find out what the ultimate theme of the Bible is and the definition of the glory of God. See different ways we can recognize that God is speaking absolute, everlasting truth in the Bible.
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131 - Ascent to the Right Hand of God [C]
Sun, Dec 05, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 68:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 45 mins 39 secs

Do you enjoy watching parades, especially those celebrating military victories? Watch this lesson to learn about a massive parade when King David had rescued the Ark of the Covenant and was bringing it to Jerusalem. Find out the meaning of “led captivities captive” and the connection with redemption. See the difference between God receiving the spoils of war and Christ giving the spoils to Church Age believers. Hear an order of future events.

Rachel Musser enlightened us about her ministry with DM3 at the beginning of this lesson.

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05 - Biblical Claims vs. The Devil's Disciples
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Has God Spoken? (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 33 secs
Can you rely on the content of the Bible to guide and direct you in life? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible lights our way and reveals the path we should take. Find out what verbal, plenary inspiration means and how the Bible is confirmed in a number of ways. Hear two options concerning the devil’s disciples’ belief that the Bible is a fraud. See the importance of worshiping God and obeying His commands.
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132 - Why is the Son at the Right Hand of God the Father? [C]
Sun, Dec 12, 2021
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:7-10 & Psalm 110
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 38 mins 5 secs
When David wrote Psalm 110 under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit what did he recognize? Listen to this message to learn that David understood that the promised Messiah would be a descendant of his. Hear about three sections of this psalm which prophesied Christ’s session after the ascension and two future roles He would fulfill. See that while Christ is seated at the right hand of God the Father we are to carry out our priestly duties.
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Week 14, Lecture 1 - The Charismatic Movements in America (cont’d.)
Mon, Dec 13, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 19 secs
Christianity in the Postmodern Era (1960–2021) (Cont'd)
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Week 14, Lecture 2 - The Liberal Impulse in American Theology: Barth, Brunner, Bultmann; The Civil Rights Movement in America
Mon, Dec 13, 2021
by Robert Dean
Series: Church History II
Duration: 54 mins 29 secs
Christianity in the Postmodern Era (1960–2021) (Cont'd)
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