 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, August 16, 2020
Passage: Ephesians 2:21-22
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 42 secs
Are you foggy in your mind about what the indwelling of the Holy Spirit means? Listen to this lesson to learn the places where the Bible tells us God dwells on earth, beginning with the Garden of Eden down to the incarnate Lord Jesus Christ. After His crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples that when He returned to Heaven the Holy Spirit would come as a Helper. Learn that every believer’s body is a Temple and we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Realize what a privilege this is and how we are to be witnesses of God’s glory to all mankind.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Passage: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 55 secs
That’s not fair! Everyone is outraged at times over the unfairness they see all around them. Listen to this lesson to learn that we live in a fallen world and that life is not fair. Find out that the Bible defines perfect justice and promises a time when there will be a ruler, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring justice to all. Until then, we need to accept that no group can bring justice by marching and demanding it. See that as believers we must be conformed in our thinking to God’s plan for our lives by studying the Word of God and walking by means of the Spirit.
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 20 mins 34 secs
Is it ever right to disobey a law of your country? Listen to this lesson to learn that God establishes governments and we are, on the one hand, expected to obey the laws and respect the office holders. On the other hand, see that the government is not to overrule God’s authority. Hear several biblical examples when people refused to obey ungodly laws no matter what the consequences. As Christians we are to distinguish between laws that we don’t like and those that are actual demands to disobey God.
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Passage: Ephesians 2:21-22 & Ephesians 1:13-14
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 53 secs
What does it mean to be sealed by means of the Holy Spirit? Listen to this lesson to learn what the sealing guarantees, when it occurs, and why it is important to believers in their spiritual lives. Find out the historical meaning of a seal in biblical times. See the difference between a deposit or down payment and a pledge. Learn five categories of ways we can grieve the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Passage: 2 Samuel 21:15-22 & 2 Samuel 23:8-39
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 36 secs
How does God protect us? By supernatural means or by using others around us? Listen to this lesson to learn that many times God uses others to carry out His protection of us. Hear a number of incidents when David was in need of protection and the means that God accomplished this. Find out some of David’s character virtues in the way he responded to these men. Just like David, today we need to learn that God is our defense and our deliverer and we can trust Him in every circumstance.
The movie, “American Gospel: Christ Alone‘ that Dr. Dean discussed in this lesson is available on Netflix.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 51 secs
Would a one-world government be able to solve all the problems we have or were independent nations God’s plan for mankind? Listen to this lesson to learn the difference between globalism and nationalism and which secures freedom and prosperity for mankind. See what happened when men tried to build an empire in rebellion against God and how He broke up their efforts. Realize that God is the One who authorizes borders and boundaries.
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Passage: Ephesians 2:21-22 & Ephesians 5:18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 31 secs
What in the world does it mean to be filled by the Holy Spirit? Listen to this message to hear three different views on this and find out which one is biblically correct. See that the filling of the Holy Spirit only refers to those who trust Jesus Christ as their Savior. Find out the first view and that is is only a minority view. See why it is wrong to pray for more of the Holy Spirit. Learn what we are filled with by means of the Holy Spirit and that it involves learning God’s Word, walking by means of the Spirit, and seeing the Holy Spirit transform our lives.
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Passage: 2 Samuel 24:1-25
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 53 mins 30 secs
Why was it wrong for David to “number the people?” Listen to this message to learn what it means that the anger of the Lord burned against the people and find out what the mental attitude was behind taking this census. Learn what Satan’s role was in this. See the destructiveness of arrogance in a believer’s life.
Thursday, September 03, 2020
Series: How Should We Then Vote? (2020)
Duration: 1 hr 18 mins 28 secs
What was the Tower of Babel and why did God stop the grandiose plans of the people building it? Listen to this lesson to learn about the first incident of globalism in the world. Find out the role language plays in uniting people and how confusing the languages created tribes which eventually led to many nations. See biblical references to nations and hear elements that make up a nation.
During this lesson, Dr. Dean referred to Yoram Hazony's YouTube channel for additional information. He is the author of The Virtue of Nationalism. Also, watch the debate between Yoram Hazony vs. Bret Stephens.
Sunday, September 06, 2020
Passage: Ephesians 2:21-22 & Ephesians 4:30
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 39 secs
When Christians sin does the Holy Spirit no longer indwell them? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Holy Spirit permanently indwells the believer, but that the filling of the Holy Spirit is not permanent. Find out what it means to either quench or grieve the Holy Spirit and how we can once again walk by means of the Holy Spirit. See how bitterness stops our growth to spiritual maturity.
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