 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, March 29, 2020
Passage: Psalm 91
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 54 mins 45 secs
What do you depend on to keep you safe during a crisis? Listen to this lesson to learn that although Psalm 91 refers specifically to Jews under the covenants, it can be generally applied to all believers when they seek refuge in God. Find out if the word “pestilence” refers to a plague such as we are suffering today. Hear instances when God protected Old Testament saints. Remember that God is always our refuge when we have to go through all crises, but the outcome is in line with His plan and purpose for our lives.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Passage: Psalm 64:1-10
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 57 mins 49 secs
How can we stop being afraid in times of disaster? Listen to this lesson to learn that trusting in God is always the solution to fear. Hear some of the attacks on David discussed in Psalm 64 and how his enemies are gloating. See that God is going to turn the tables on these wicked people. Find out the difference between making foolish decisions and wise decisions in times of danger and be ready to explain the hope and confidence you have to those around you who are falling apart.
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Passage: Psalm 62
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 52 secs
Are you calm in the midst of this pandemic that is causing havoc throughout the world? Listen to this message to learn how you can be relaxed and peaceful and strong in the midst of the death and economic disaster all around you. Hear many passages in the Old Testament where God is described as our Rock and Defender and what those terms mean to us. Understand that when we begin to feel overwhelmed by the bad news we are to turn our thinking to God and be confident in His plan for our lives.
Sunday, April 05, 2020
Passage: John 12:12-50
Series: Holy Week (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 49 secs
Are you interested in what led up to Christ’s crucifixion? Listen to this lesson to learn about the last week in His life before His death on the Cross. Find out why this is called Holy Week and seven events that sets it apart from all other weeks in history. See what happened on Palm Sunday and its significance. During this “set apart” week in Christ’s life on earth don’t be a “secret agent” Christian but share your faith with others.
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Passage: Matthew 24:1-44 & Luke 21:21-36
Series: Holy Week (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 6 secs
Is Coronavirus God’s judgment on the world? Listen to this lesson to learn that we can only know if something is a judgment of God’s if His Word reveals it to be a judgment. Find out that our calamities are a result of living in a fallen world, but God uses the adversities to get mankind’s attention. Find out two important questions the disciples ask Jesus and see a prophetic panorama of the future. Knowing this we should remain calm and relaxed as we live under God’s protection no matter what is happening.
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Passage: Luke 23 & John 19
Series: Holy Week (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 7 secs
What did Christ say as He hung on the cross? Listen to this lesson to hear seven things He said and the significance of each. Find out He was not thinking of Himself and His horrible suffering but was concerned about others. See how archeology has confirmed the place of His trial by finding some of the pavement where Jesus stood to be questioned by Pilate. Hear how His last utterance on the Cross shows that He had accomplished the forgiveness of our sins and all we need to do is believe on Him to be saved.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Passage: John 20:1-10 & Matthew 28:1-15
Series: Holy Week (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 39 secs
In these uncertain times, what do you think the future holds? Listen to this lesson to learn how the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the basis for Christians’ confidence in a future that is more tremendous than we can even imagine. Hear several theories from both pagan and religious leaders that try to debunk His bodily resurrection and see what makes them false. Learn who some of the more than 500 eye witnesses to the physical resurrection of Christ were. Just as Peter and the other disciples were transformed from frightened cowards into bold preachers so we, too, should be transformed by our believing in our Lord’s resurrection.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-37 & Psalm 23:1-6
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 56 secs
Lambs and sheep are such cuddly creatures that most people love them. Listen to this lesson to learn six facts that show that sheep are helpless, stupid animals who cannot survive without a shepherd and that throughout the Bible believers are called sheep. Find that that God is our Shepherd on whom we must constantly depend for protection and provision. Hear an in-depth study of Psalm 23 where it describes the wonderful ways that God cares for us so we never lack anything we need and need never fear any danger.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Passage: Psalm 62:3-12
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 57 secs
What is the solution to our current crisis with this virus or for all other crises? Listen to this lesson to learn that the only solution is God. Find out that we don’t need to depend on God plus our jobs, or God plus our bank accounts, or God plus the government. Hear about a time in David’s life in Psalm 62 when he was surrounded by conspirators trying to take him down and see how he weathered his crisis. When you are facing trouble, look ahead and realize that it will end and if we trust in God we will emerge stronger spiritually.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Passage: Ephesians 2:10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 54 secs
What role do good works play in our Christian life? Listen to this lesson to learn that performing good works is not necessary for salvation but still holds significance when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Find out what God’s goal and purpose is for believers. Understand the difference between justification and sanctification. See who “we” and “you” refer to in the text. Find out what it means that believers are created in righteousness and how that enables us to perform good works.
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