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.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Passage: Psalm 33:4-5
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 26 mins 37 secs
In this episode we begin to go through the "God's Powerful Promises" booklet published by Dr. Robert Dean. God has made 100s of wonderful promises to you so we are going to one by one go though them over the coming episodes with the goal of memorizing them. We start with Psalm 33:4-5, "For the word of the LORD is right, And all His work is done in truth. He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.".
Monday, February 13, 2023
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 39 mins 2 secs
Monday, February 13, 2023
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 50 mins 31 secs
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 49 mins 40 secs
How are we to treat others even when they are rude, bad-tempered, or hateful? Listen to this lesson to learn that the grace God has shown us is to be our standard in dealing with other people. Find out humility is the key and that gratefulness should be our constant attitude. Hear a number of ways Scripture describes how we are to apply grace. When we understand all Christ has done for us, we are to follow the pattern He has set.
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Passage: Philippians 1:25-26
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 54 secs
Are you confident of what God’s purpose is for you? Listen to this message to hear of Paul’s absolute confidence that even though he longs to be face-to-face with His Savior, Jesus Christ, he knows that his mission is to continue here on earth helping the Philippian believers to grow to spiritual maturity. Find out that one can only have this confidence when their focus is on learning about Jesus Christ by listening to messages about Him and studying God’s Word. See how this leads to a life full of happiness and joy, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Passage: Judges 15:1-20
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 18 secs
If you like true adventure literature, listen as the story of Samson’s troublemaking exploits continues. Hear about his unique way of using jackals to destroy the economy of the Philistines. Find out his own countrymen tried to deliver him into the hands of the enemy and see that the Holy Spirit empowered him in a spectacular victory over them. Understand from this that just like Samson we can become as pagan as the culture around us unless we learn to think biblically by studying the Scriptures.
Monday, February 06, 2023
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 53 mins
Monday, February 06, 2023
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 50 mins 32 secs
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Passage: Exodus 13:21 & Psalm 18:28
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 20 mins 35 secs
In this episode we further develop why we chose the title "Light from the Light" with passages of scripture such as Exodus 13:21, "And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night." and Psalm 18:28, "For You will light my lamp; The LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.". We also look at Psalm 119:105 which reads, "Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.".
Sunday, February 05, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 & 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 46 mins 27 secs
How is God’s grace sufficient for believers to handle all their problems? Listen to this lesson to learn the vital connection between God’s grace and our humility. Hear the Apostle Paul’s example of how he learned of the sufficiency of God’s grace. See that orientation to legitimate authorities, beginning with submitting to God’s sovereign authority, needs to be taught in the home and understand all the blessings of the life that belongs to the believer who is humble.