 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.
Thursday, November 08, 2018
Passage: 1 Peter 5:4-7
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 11 secs
What crowns can believers anticipate receiving at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Listen to this lesson to hear about four crowns that we are eligible to receive and what the qualifications are. For those who are spiritual leaders in the church, learn about a special crown and also the importance of preparation for the exercise of your spiritual gift. For all believers, make decisions to grow to spiritual maturity, remembering that salvation is a free gift but rewards and crowns are earned. Join in the celebration when our Savior graciously presents us with rewards and crowns.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Passage: Ephesians 1:3
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 38 mins 51 secs
What does Paul tell us all believers are blessed with at the moment of salvation? Listen to this lesson to learn that we are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. Find out that this includes both Jew and Gentile who become one body in Christ Jesus. See our new identity and position of being seated at the right hand of the Father in Christ. Learn the meaning of the word blessed and that it’s not a command. As believers be continually praising God with every fiber of our being.
Dr. Dean suggests that you listen to Ephesians lessons #105 and #106 prior to beginning the detailed study lessons of Ephesians 1–3, to give you a good “flyover” of upcoming material.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Passage: 1 Peter 5:5-7
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 17 secs
Is it important for us to assert ourselves in order to be successful? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible teaches us that we are to humble ourselves. Find out the meaning of humility and its relationship to submission to authority. See that humility must be taught by parents when a child is young and may include corporal punishment. Accept that by nature we are all arrogant and that Christ’s submission to the Cross is to be our example.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 10 secs
Have you ever grappled with the concept of the Trinity? It’s not easy to understand that God is one in essence but three distinct persons. Listen to this lesson to learn that there is not a singular God of the universe but an eternal plurality. See how this concept means that every individual has value but not at the expense of the one and what its implications are for government and other aspects of life. Find out if only one member of the Trinity created the world or if all three were involved. Understanding these truths helps us to worship God more fully.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 22 secs
Where can we learn how to praise God? Listen to this lesson to see that the Book of Psalms is a songbook filled with praise to God. See that our praise must be based on biblical truth and not on human emotion. Our thanksgiving and praise should be a response to God that must come from what we have learned from the Word of God. Find out the difference between thanksgiving and praise. Recognize that we are the ones who need God and should tell others about Him and all He has done for us.
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 58 mins 4 secs
Does Christianity teach monotheism, the belief that there is one God? Listen to this lesson to learn that all the writers of Scripture and the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, were monotheists. See that while all three members of the Trinity are one in essence, they differ in their roles. Find out the difference between begotten and being born. Learn about authority in the Godhead and how it becomes a pattern for us. Hear five descriptions in John 1 about the divinity and uniqueness of Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Passage: Psalm 66 & Psalm 103
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 35 secs
Does your life revolve around God or do you only dwell on Him occasionally when you’re at church? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible teaches us to have a divine-centered mental attitude throughout the hours of our days. See that we praise and glorify God by telling others what He has done and is doing for us. By hearing about His divine attributes from us, others will be encouraged to see how God is intervening in their lives and solving their problems. Be encouraged to live intentionally, managing your time as you walk by means of the Spirit.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Passage: 1 Peter 5:5-7
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 21 secs
What makes someone a fool? Listen to this lesson to learn about four categories of fools and see that at times believers act as fools. Hear about the facets of the sin nature and how we are affected by these when we are not walking by means of the Holy Spirit. See four contrasts between those that God abominates and those He blesses. As believers we are not to be under the control of our arrogance but we are to humble ourselves and be submissive to authority and to one another with Christ as our example.
Sunday, December 02, 2018
Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 53 secs
What are the implications of the terms “Father” and “Son” referring to God, the Father, and Jesus Christ, the Son? Listen to this lesson to learn that members of the Trinity have the same divine essence but different roles. See that these titles preceded creation and Christ’s incarnation and are related to submission to authority. Find out that Satan rebelled against authority orientation and mankind has had a problem with authority ever since. See that as we learn about these role distinctions in the Godhead it helps us to understand and handle the difficult aspects of our relationships.
Sunday, December 09, 2018
Passage: Ephesians 1:3-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 50 mins 48 secs
What does personality mean? Listen to this lesson to learn seven characteristics of personality and understand that each Member of the Trinity has distinct personality traits, but all are equal in essence. Learn about the heresies of modalism, adoptionism, and Arianism. Hear the Nicene Creed, its background, and how it emphasizes the true divinity of Jesus Christ while recognizing the Person of the Holy Spirit.
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