 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, July 02, 2017
Passage: Proverbs 14:34 & Proverbs 29:2
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 57 secs
What makes a nation great in the eyes of God? Listen to this lesson to learn that from the beginning this country was founded on the basis of biblical truth. See how the Declaration of Independence stressed God as the Creator. Learn that the “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” assumes the truth of God’s Word. Hear five beliefs of our Founding Fathers and six responsibilities of all citizens in order to continue our freedoms and liberty.
Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Passage: Psalm 143:1-12
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 8 secs
When we’re in a period of deep mourning we should turn to Psalms for ways to pray and seek comfort from God. Listen to this lesson to hear one of David’s psalms that demonstrates this. Focusing on God’s truth gives us the stability we desperately need in difficult times. Find out that we need to remember God has poured out His grace on people from the beginning. This requires us to have learned the content of the Word of God before troubles come.
Thursday, July 06, 2017
Passage: 1 Peter 3:15
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 5 secs
Do you believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God? If not, then you have only two options to think about Him. Either He lied when He said He was the Son of God or He was unbalanced mentally. Listen to this lesson to see that the belief that Jesus was just a good, moral teacher cannot be true. Review the claims Jesus made about Himself and see that the religious leaders at that time understood that He was claiming to be God. Find out many things that this world would never have had if Jesus had not existed. Learn about the gospel accounts of the resurrection and understand that the resurrection is the central tenet of Christianity.
Saturday, July 08, 2017
Series: Memorial Services
Duration: 1 hr 21 mins 40 secs
The Transcript::notes link below includes the program for Gene's memorial service.
Sunday, July 09, 2017
Passage: Matthew 26:17-30
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 52 mins 47 secs
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be at the Last Supper, as it’s frequently called, with Jesus and His disciples? Listen to this lesson to hear the actual events that took place that evening. See that this was the Passover Seder meal commemorating Israel’s departure from Egypt. Find out that all leaven had to be removed and the cleansing that was required. Learn about the symbols of the Seder meal and some of their origins. See that Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet spoke of His love and forgiveness. Learn that the 4th cup still has a future fulfillment.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 30:1-18
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 2 secs
When troubles come in the lives of believers they face two choices. Are they going to take matters in their own hands or are they going to trust God? Listen to this lesson to see how David handled severe testing. Hear his prayers in the Psalms where he saw God as his deliverer. Learn the history of the Amalekites and who God had commanded to destroy them completely. Today we face the same options when we have problems in our lives and need to realize God is protecting us.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Passage: 1 Peter 3:15
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 6 secs
Warning! This message describing the barbaric treatment of the Lord Jesus Christ is not for the faint of heart. See how it is overwhelming proof that Jesus actually died and did not merely swoon and was revived rather than resurrected. Hear a vivid description of His scourgings and the weapons that were used to deliver the blows. Learn the horrors of the cross and see photos of the various parts. Develop a deeper appreciation of how Jesus suffered all of these things because of our sins as described by the prophet Isaiah.
The Transcript: notes link below is for the “On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ” document that Dr. Dean referred to in the lesson.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Series: Memorial Services
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 50 secs
Memorial service for Anthony Ross Franklin, July 15, 2017 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. October 12, 1991–July 2, 2017.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Passage: Matthew 26:30-35 & Luke 22:24-37
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 51 mins 10 secs
Can we do something so terrible that God can never forgive us? Listen to this lesson to learn that every sin mankind has ever committed or will commit was nailed to the Cross without exception. Because of God’s grace we are never without hope for forgiveness. See how the disciples were concerned about who would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven and Jesus’ surprising answer about serving others. Just like the disciples all of us are going to fail, but there is always forgiveness by God’s grace when we confess our sins.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Passage: 1 Samuel 28:3-8
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 32 secs
Can Christians become involved in the occult world? Listen to this lesson to learn about mediums and spiritists and the many synonyms for the demonic creatures. See that seeking answers from the dead carries the death penalty from God. Hear a list of the deeds of the spirit world that God forbids. Hear about two kinds of idolatry and how all of us are drawn to it to some degree. Learn that the ultimate issue is to get our answers from God’s revealed Word only.
