 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, May 19, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:8-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 8 secs
Do you enjoy reading or watching a good mystery? Listen to this lesson to learn that “mystery” had a different meaning in ancient times than it does today. Find out that in the New Testament mystery does not refer to any form of mysticism, but that it involves knowledge that has been revealed by God. Hear the four ways we gain knowledge and which one is God’s truth. See how previously unrevealed information was shown to Peter and learn how being a Jew or a Gentile is no longer an important factor but that all believers are one in Christ.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 & Psalm 89:1-18
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 2 secs
What determines a country’s culture? Listen to this lesson to learn that how people view God is the most important element. Hear a psalm that is written for Israel as the people have turned to idol worship and are no longer trusting God. See different crises that occurred in their history and which one the psalmist is referring to here. Find out the solution for their problems and learn that it is the same for us today involving trusting God, remembering His character, and obeying His Word.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Passage: 2 Peter
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 5 secs
If you like biographies, then listen to a brief history of Peter’s life in this lesson. First hear ten key events of his time as one of the twelve disciples of Christ, beginning with his introduction to Him by his brother Andrew. Learn about his fishing business, where he lived, and how we know he was married. After Christ’s resurrection, see nine events mentioned mainly in the book of Acts when he was the leader of the Apostles. Finally, hear some traditions about his life found in sources other than the Bible. The important thing to learn about Peter’s life is how he came to understand humility and God’s grace, important lessons for all believers.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:9-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 7 secs
What is a dispensation? Listen to this lesson to learn that the term refers to different plans of God that He is working out in human history. Hear a number of facts about dispensations, including the definition, the Greek and Latin words, and that God has a final culmination in view. Understand the importance of learning about the characteristics of the current dispensation so that we can fulfill our responsibility to grow to spiritual maturity.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 & Psalm 89:5-10
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 1 sec
Do you have confidence that God will answer your prayers? Listen to this lesson to hear a number of biblical reasons for trusting God. Hear King Solomon’s prayer where he exercises the Faith-Rest drill. Continue in Psalm 89 as Ethan calls on God’s attributes and praises God just as the angels who surround God’s throne do. As you pray, praise God’s wonders and His uniqueness and remember that God is so powerful that He can fulfill every promise He had made to us,
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Passage: 2 Peter 1:1
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 27 secs
What lessons does a study of the Apostle Peter’s character traits teach us? Listen to this lesson to learn what title he calls himself and what it means. Hear about a number of others who have the same designation in the Bible. Learn about the spiritual gift of apostleship and what the requirements were. Find out if it was temporary or is still a part of the church today. Accept that everyone is either a slave to his sin nature or a slave to God and the part that obedience to God should play in our life.
Sunday, June 02, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:9-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 21 secs
What is the biblical meaning of dispensations? Listen to this lesson to learn the characteristics of each dispensation and three essential elements, including the importance of literal interpretation. Hear the distinct responsibilities of man and the promises and blessings from God for each. See that whatever we do, we should do for the glory of God to show His majesty, power, authority, and His unfailing love for us.
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 & Psalm 89:5-10
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 45 secs
Have you ever wondered why dragons are a part of many ancient mythologies? Listen to this lesson to learn that from Job to Revelation in the Bible the devil is often referred to as a dragon or a sea creature. Hear twelve compelling points contrasting human viewpoint with divine viewpoint and see how ancient mythologies were unbelieving mankind’s attempt to explain the phenomena around them. Understand that although evil is real, believers have nothing to fear because God’s plan is to ultimately crush all evil.
Thursday, June 06, 2019
Passage: 2 Peter 1:1
Series: 2 Peter (2019)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 37 secs
Can you name the twelve unique men who changed the culture of the world by spreading the gospel? Listen to this lesson to learn about the Apostles who were the foundational leaders during the time after Christ’s resurrection. Find out what qualified them. See why their gift of apostleship was a temporary spiritual gift and what completed the gift. See how their performance of miracles aided them in their mission and find out how their role differs from the gift of pastor-teacher today.
Sunday, June 09, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 26 secs
Imagine a world with no evil. Listen to this lesson to learn about the dispensation of the fullness of times when Jesus Christ will end all demonic and Satanic activity. See the ultimate goal of God in human history. Find out how we are to honor the glory of God in our lives. See that God’s purpose for believers is to be prepared to rule and reign with Christ in the coming kingdom.
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