 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, September 23, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 & 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Series: Discipleship (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 54 secs
Is your life being transformed by the Word of God? Listen to this lesson to review several questions asking what you are willing to faithfully be and do to become a disciple of Christ. Be challenged by seeing how many days you have left to live so you can redeem the time. See the importance of managing the financial resources God has given you. Find out about three tithes mandated by the Mosaic Law. As a Church Age believer enjoy the privilege of freely giving back gifts to God from what He has first given you.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 3 & Exodus 5
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 30 secs
Why have governments of the world throughout the ages feared Jews and Christians? Listen to this lesson to hear that who we worship becomes our ultimate authority. Hear about Moses’ and Aaron’s challenge to Egypt’s Pharaoh when they requested that the Israelites be allowed to worship in the wilderness. See how Daniel’s insistence on praying to God got him in trouble with the authorities. Find out what the name God said He should be called showed that He is a God who hears our prayers and intervenes in human history.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 56 secs
Who should choose the pastor of a church? How many deacons should there be? If questions like this interest you, you should listen to this lesson to learn that the Bible emphasizes the spiritual qualifications of church leaders but does not give specific directions on how churches should be governed or administered. Hear about the three main forms of church government today and how they differ. Find out the trajectory of administering churches as it developed from the first century in many countries around the world, including our own. See how this influenced other areas of government in the United States.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 18:19-19:41
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 1 sec
What can we learn from the book of Ephesians that will help us in our spiritual growth today? Listen to this lesson to begin an impactful study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in the city of Ephesus. Hear the history of the city from its beginning to 1st century AD with its decadent pagan worship of Artemis/Diana. Find out why the twelve disciples of John were baptized again and what that signified. See what walking by the Holy Spirit means and how Paul began teaching and training the new believers in order to equip them for service.
Tuesday, October 02, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-8
Series: 1 Thessalonians (2013)
Duration: 55 mins 59 secs
Help! Someone is attacking and slandering me unfairly. What should I do? Listen to this lesson to learn how the Apostle Paul says we should handle unjust social opposition and rejection. Find out several ways Paul boldly refuted the false charges against him and what his goal for his congregation was. See how he explained his motivation and past conduct without anger or bitterness in genuine humility and with love.
Thursday, October 04, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 38 secs
How should a pastor of a church spend his time? Listen to this lesson to learn that God is the ultimate pastor or shepherd and is the example for what church pastors are to do. Hear eight ways God shepherds us in Psalm 23. Find out human examples of both true and false Old Testament shepherds. Learn that the primary focus of a pastor should be to teach his congregation the Word of God and they, in turn, are to learn it and apply it in their daily lives.
Sunday, October 07, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 19:1-41
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 13 secs
What causes the harsh, loud anger of those who reject God toward the ones who believe biblical truths? Listen to this lesson to learn that pagans feel threatened by the thought that there is a Creator God and try to bully anyone who disagrees with them. Find out the meaning of culture and hear an overview of Greek culture that shaped Ephesus with its emphasis on human reason. See three systems of knowledge which all depend on faith contrasted with revelation from God. As we find ourselves in an increasingly irrational world, understand that it is only by studying and applying the Word of God that our culture can be transformed biblically.
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 5 & Exodus 19-24
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 50 secs
What do you think of when you hear the word “holy”? Someone who is “saint-like” and perfect? Listen to this lesson to learn that holy means to be set apart and that God is set apart from all His creation and unique in His holiness. Find out why we are not able to make ourselves holy and the meaning of sanctification, starting with the necessity for cleansing. Hear about the nation of Israel and their purpose to be kings and priests. As we learn that we in the Church Age are called to be holy so we can serve God, find out how to fulfill this requirement in a way that brings glory to God and not to ourselves.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-4 & John 21:1-17
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 38 secs
Girls becoming boys? Boys becoming girls? As hard as that is to believe
watch a video showing what Canadian schools are teaching their youth and how we must be alert as it spreads into our country. Continue a study of spiritual leaders such as pastors and shepherds. Hear Jesus’ conversation with Peter about his future ministry and the significance of the synonyms that are used. Find out why Jesus’ emphasis on love changes throughout His ministry. Understand that it is God who provides the hearers and the pastor is responsible for feeding his flock.
If you'd like to watch the video Dr. Dean showed during class, you can view it here.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 19:21-41
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 40 mins 41 secs
How can we know what is true? Listen to this lesson to learn that when mankind attempts to learn truth apart from God’s revelation, it ends in chaos and violence. Hear about Demetrius who urged the citizens of Ephesus to start a riot against Paul and his co-workers. When we study Ephesians we need to understand that we face similar problems of living in a hostile culture today. See that the solution now as well as then is to study the Word of God so that what we believe will have a direct impact on how we act.
