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A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.
Robert Dean

Robert Dean

Role: Pastor
Web: www.deanbibleministries.org

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.

08 - Divine Institution #1: Personal Responsibility – Part 1
Thursday, July 02, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 11:3
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 49 secs

What makes life bearable for mankind on this earth? Listen to this lesson to see that beginning at creation God instituted divine order to be followed by all. Hear an overview of six divine institutions which make up these social laws. See that God gave mankind everything he needed and a test for his obedience. Accept that we, too, must align ourselves to God’s divine institutions or accept negative consequences.

Here is a link to the Black Lives Matter article by Soeren Kern of the Gatestone Institute.

Dr. Dean also mentioned an article about Black Lives Matter being anti-Semitic that he posted on his Facebook page, available here.

Dr. Dean also mentioned Mark Musser's book entitled Nazi Ecology.

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073 - Access by One Spirit [B]
Sunday, July 05, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 2:17-18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 31 secs
Would you like to be able to walk into the White House and talk to the president whenever you wanted to? Listen to this lesson to learn that believers, whatever their race or ethnicity, have this kind of access with the Creator God in Heaven. Find out how Christ as our High Priest provided this entrance to God for us. See its connection to reconciliation and the role of the Holy Spirit.
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220 - Revolutionaries and Biblical Truth [C]
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15 & 2 Samuel 20
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 54 secs
How should we handle injustice in our nation? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles to guide us in our quest for justice for all. Hear an overview of who the protestors are who are currently rioting and what is behind their acts. Find out how Absalom brooded over what he thought was injustice in his life that led to his rebellion against David. See Sheba’s scheme to turn the people against David and why he failed. Remember that rebellion is always an act against God and will not solve injustice.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the books The Universe Next Door by James Sires and Did America Have a Christian Founding? by Mark David Hall.

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09 - Divine Institution #1: Personal Responsibility – Part 2
Thursday, July 09, 2020
by Robert Dean
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 5 secs

Why is life so hard and such a struggle? Listen to this lesson to learn that these problems are a result of the Fall. See a list of the consequences of sin and how the first Divine Institution of Personal Responsibility requires hard work even in the face of discomfort, disappointment, and disillusionment. Understand that no matter what we are going through, we are to understand that God is in control and He gives us the resources to handle whatever comes our way.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned an article by Victor Davis Hanson regarding antifa.

He also commented on a book by Elisabeth Elliot entitled Through Gates of Splendor.

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074 - Reconciliation: Removing the Barrier [B]
Sunday, July 12, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 2:17-18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 3 secs
Does Christ’s sacrifice for sin on the Cross mean that all mankind is automatically saved? Listen to this lesson to learn there are two aspects involving our reconciliation to God. Find out the meaning of being reconciled and how sin is no longer the issue. See that in order to receive the imputation of righteousness we must trust Christ as our Savior.
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221 - To Obey or to Rebel? [C]
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15 & 2 Samuel 20
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 33 secs
Everywhere we look we see evildoers trying to destroy our country. Should we protest against them? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has established authority and believers are instructed to obey it. See the exception to that principle when someone is ordered to disobey God in some manner. Hear a panorama of biblical rebels who were doing what was right. Find out that tyrannical government is to be resisted. See if Martin Luther’s rebellion against the Roman Catholic Church was just. Learn about the Magdeburg Confession and its application.
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10 - Divine Institution #1: Personal Responsilibity – Part 3
Thursday, July 16, 2020
by Robert Dean
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 18 mins 6 secs
Why is it important for everyone to take responsibility for themselves? Listen to this lesson to learn that at Creation God established the Divine Institution of Personal Responsibility. Find out that we are not to be lumped into identity groups which we must adhere to, but are to follow our own consciences. Hear three important principles concerning this that will enable us to find meaning, purpose, and value in our lives.
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075 - The Church: A Holy Temple [B]
Sunday, July 19, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 2:19-22
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 33 secs
Ready for some mind-blowing stuff? Listen to this lesson to learn that if you’re a believer in Christ’s saving work on the Cross, you belong to a special, totally new entity called the universal Church. See several other names for this new group including body of Christ and household of God. Find out what the Church’s mission is and how it differs from Israel’s mission. Appreciate all the issues resolved at the Cross and what it means to us now.
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222 - Overturning Authority: Authorized or Unauthorized? [C]
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15 & 2 Samuel 20
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 18 mins 41 secs
Must we do everything our government tells us to do no matter what they demand of us? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles that answer the question of whether it is ever right to say we cannot obey something that is ordered. Hear a historical summary beginning with Martin Luther of how the Bible has shown when a government is unjust. See what is the difference between the American War for Independence and what is going on in the rebellion and riots of today.
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11 - Divine Institution #2: Marriage
Thursday, July 23, 2020
by Robert Dean
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 52 secs
Is marriage whatever people want it to be or is there a biblical structure for marriage? Listen to this lesson to learn that God set the parameters and design for marriage and government cannot override that. Find out God’s purpose for marriage and its significance. See the authority structure in marriage and the necessity for it. If you want stability in your life and in your nation instead of chaos, follow God’s plan for marriage.
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