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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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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 97
Sun, Jan 26, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 34:6 & Psalm 34:15-16
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 44 secs
Our promise concerning prayer today combines three different passages in Psalms about how God rescues us when we're in trouble. Hear the background circumstances of David when he wrote these psalms and take comfort knowing that God is there with us and listening when we are in adversity.
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255 - Wives and Husbands [B]
Sun, Jan 26, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & 1 Peter 2:11-3:6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 59 secs
What does the Bible teach about the role of men in marriage? Listen to this message to hear that the men are to be the leaders of their family but they are never to abuse this leadership- It should be based on love and the example is the Lord Jesus Christ's love for the Church. A woman, in turn, is to submit to the leadership of her own husband. All believers are to direct their attention to understanding the biblical standards mandated for families.
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28.1 - Partial Return of Judah
Thu, Jan 30, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ezra 1:1-4 & Daniel 9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 25 secs

• Daniel's Prayer
• Daniel's Timeline
• Partial Return / Full Return
• Avoiding Fatalism in Prayers

Why is it necessary to pray about something that is in Scripture? Listen to this lesson to learn about Daniel's prayer after he discovered in the Book of Jeremiah that the exile of his people was to last 70 years. Hear four reasons that emphasize the necessity for payer, including the importance of avoiding fatalism. Learn about the timeline that prophesied the Messiah's death. See that only sixty-nine "weeks" have passed and one "week" is still future, called the Tribulation. Hear about the rebuilding of the temple that took place under Cyrus, King of Persia.

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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 98
Sun, Feb 02, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 28 secs
How frequently should we pray? While this is an easy verse to memorize, remember that it was written in the midst of very difficult times for David. See the seventeen conditions listed here and find out what praying "without ceasing" and "always" means. Seek to let this become the normative in your own life.
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256 - Grace Should be the Husband’s Creed [B]
Sun, Feb 02, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 15 secs
Why are there so many problems between husbands and wives? Listen to this message to understand differences between men and women that involves their God-given roles, See where a spiritually mature woman is to place her focus rather than on her clothes, jewelry, and hairstyles. Learn that the husband has a responsibility to honor his wife and be the spiritual head of the family.
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