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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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Sun, Feb 16, 2025
Passage: Psalm 145:18
Duration: 17 mins 47 secs
Are you in difficult circumstances today? Our memory verse tells us the Lord is always near us when we call upon Him. We are to come to Him on the basis of the truth. This truth is found in the Bible and there are guidelines given that we can follow. If we desire to know God He is faithful to send someone who will share God's truth with us.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 3 secs

• What the Jews Were Expecting About the Messiah:
– The New Covenant (NC)
– How Can the NC be a Worldwide Blessing to the Gentiles?
– The Coming Conquering Messiah
– The Coming “Suffering Servant” Messiah
– If the NC is for the Jews, What About the Gentiles?

What expectations did the Jews have for the coming Messiah? Listen to this message to learn that the Jews had two very different views of the Messiah when He came and failed to distinguish between His two advents. They focused on the view that He would be a conqueror who would deliver His people from the nations who had conquered them, and failed to recognize Him as the suffering servant as described in Isaiah 53. See how this failure contributed to their rejection of Him during Christ's first advent.

You can view Dr. Dean's series on Isaiah 53 here.

Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Passage: John 16:24
Duration: 17 mins 12 secs
Do we have to end our prayers by saying the words "in Jeus' name" in order to get the answers we want? Our memory verse makes it seem that way but we need to learn the context to understand that praying in Jesus' name does not refer to saying the words. Instead it means we are understanding all that Jesus is and all He has done for us. We need to study the Scriptures to learn this about Him.
Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33
Duration: 1 hr 49 mins 31 secs

How should a husband love his wife? Listen to this message to learn the biblical meaning of loving others. See that the example is how Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her. Find out the purpose for this and hear a number of definitions of love, including the biblical definition which differs from the pagan culture's idea of love. Learn that it is impossible to display this kind of love with our own efforts, but when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit we can accomplish it. This kind of love is not just for husbands, but for all believers so be challenged to study and learn about it.

This Bible study includes a brief message from Dr. Tim Sigler, CEO of Ariel Ministries.

Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Passage: Deuteronomy 4:26-31 & Jeremiah 30:4-7
Duration: 57 mins 51 secs
Would you like a glimpse of what is going to happen in the future? If so, listen to this thrilling message to hear that the future will be a time when God fulfills His promises to the Jews as outlined in the Abrahamic Covenant. See that there will be a time of terrible suffering in Israel for seven years which will end when Jesus returns to this earth and saves Israel. Hear about the marvels of Christ's Kingdom, a thousand-year reign on this earth, filled with many changes in climate and geography and politics. See that as believers now, you will return in your resurrection body to earth to reign with Christ at that time.
Sun, Mar 02, 2025
Passage: Matthew 21:22
Duration: 25 mins 12 secs
Is our memory verse today a promise that God gives us everything we ask for when we pray? In order to understand this verse listen as Pastor Dean explains the context. See that it was spoken by Jesus on Palm Sunday and refers to Jesus being the sacrificial Lamb of God. It is a figure of speech showing we need to have faith when we come to God in prayer and we need to have forgiven those who have wronged us.
Sun, Mar 02, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33 & 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Duration: 1 hr 54 mins 45 secs