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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

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.

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73 - The Power of Christ's Resurrection [B]
Thursday, May 02, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:8-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 49 mins 34 secs
Do you find yourself struggling to resist your sin nature too often? Listen to this message to learn that the Apostle Paul went through the same struggles and learned how to gain the power to win this battle. Find out what the power of His resurrection means and how this is referring to the power used by God the Holy Spirit to raise Christ from the dead. Be challenged to make learning about Christ Jesus your number one priority in life.
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16.2 - The Period of the Conquest: Salvation Will Be for Anyone Who Puts Their Trust in Yahweh: Rahab, Ruth
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 23:20-33 & Ruth 1-4
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 58 secs

• Foreshadowing of the Final Judgment;

• How Can a Loving God Judge so Harshly?

• The War on God's History and Truth

Does God play racial favorites? Listen to this lesson to learn that God favors those who believe in Him, regardless of their ethnicity. Find out events that happened during the conquest of the Land. Learn how God shows His grace to a Canaanite woman and a Moabite woman who believed in Him and were included in the line of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Understand why God ordered the Canaanite peoples to be destroyed.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the book The Escape Artist.

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230 - Worshiping God: Fearing the Holy God [C]
Sunday, April 28, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-22 & 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 49 mins 17 secs

Are there any biblical guidelines teaching us how we are to worship God? Listen to this message to learn that both the Old and New Testaments show us the correct way. Hear three assumptions to help us in this area. Find out there are authorized worship practices and unauthorized practices and what happens to those who choose to worship God the wrong way.

Please note that Dr. Dean intended to refer to Mt. Hermon rather than Mt. Carmel in reference to the mount of transfiguration.

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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 64
Sunday, April 28, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-13
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 28 mins 53 secs
Do you get upset and unhappy when someone is opposed to your Christian beliefs? Our memory verse today tells us not to be surprised when you find your views being treated with hostility in today’s world. Instead we are to remember that we will receive rewards for the trials we suffer in this pagan culture.
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72 - Example of Justification [B]
Thursday, April 25, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:8-11 & Romans 4:1-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 3 secs
Was Abraham declared righteous because he believed God was going to give him a land? Listen to this message to find out that was not the reason he was declared righteous. Believing in God’s plan for our salvation through Christ’s atoning work on the Cross is what saves us, just as it did Abraham. Find out that we cannot impress God with any good works we do, but it is faith alone, in Christ alone, that counts.
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16.1 - The Period of the Conquest: Conquest
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 23:20-33 & Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 17 mins 1 sec

• Total Destruction was Necessary;

• Total Destruction in God’s War;

• God’s War Foreshadows Eternal Judgment

Why did God command the Israelites to kill every man, woman, and child in the Canaanite people groups? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Canaanites worshiped idols and even sacrificed their own children alive in fire. Hear how God gave them 400 years of grace to change their minds, but they continued to become ever increasingly evil until they had to be destroyed. Understand this foreshadows God’s final judgment on all evil.

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229 - Worshiping God; Fear of the Lord; God is Not “Safe” [C]
Sunday, April 21, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-22 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 32 secs
How should we worship God? Listen to this message that begins a new series on worshiping God biblically. Find out that true worship occurs as a result of being filled with God’s Word by means of the Holy Spirit. Hear how the prophet Isaiah felt when he entered the presence of God and realized God’s majesty and his own sinfulness. Be prepared to see that music is only one facet of worshiping God.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 63
Sunday, April 21, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 3:20-21
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 13 mins 30 secs
Have you ever doubted that God can help you when you need Him? Our memory verse today tells us that God is omnipotent, which means He is all powerful. He does more for us than we can even imagine He can do and we are to give Him glory.
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71 - Faith Alone IN Christ Alone [B]
Thursday, April 18, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:8-11 & Romans 3:24-31
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 55 mins 34 secs
What happens when we trust in Christ? Listen to this message to see that anyone who trusts in Christ is justified. Find out what forbearance means and how it emphasizes God’s marvelous grace in applying Christ’s death as the payment for the penalty of sin when we trust in Christ. Hear five rhetorical questions that show that both Jew and Gentile are saved by faith alone in Christ alone and not by any works they have done.
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15.2 - Revelation and Rebellion at Sinai: The Canon of the Scripture
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 31:12-18 & Exodus 32:1-34:35
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 13 secs

• Biblical Faith is Related to Gods' Revelation

• Rebellion: The Israelites' Response at Sinai and How God Used it

How did the Israelites react when God gave the His law for them to Moses? Listen to this message to learn how the people grew bored and restless waiting for Moses. As a result they rejected God’s leadership and rebelled against Him. They convinced Aaron to build an idol for them. Find out what a furious Moses did as punishment when he heard this. Then find out how he became an intercessor for the people.

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