 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.
Sunday, November 07, 2021
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.
Thursday, November 04, 2021
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:
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
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.
Monday, November 01, 2021
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 16 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960)
Monday, November 01, 2021
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 15 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–1960)
Sunday, October 31, 2021
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.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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.
Monday, October 25, 2021
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 16 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–Present)
Monday, October 25, 2021
Series: Church History II
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 25 secs
Christianity in the Modern Era (1880–Present)
