 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, March 10, 2024
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 24 mins 24 secs
Have you ever wondered how you can obey biblical commands to rejoice when you’re not happy? Our memory verse today is short and reminds us that we are to give thanks for everything. That gratitude will lead us to rejoice in the Lord. Also, listen to Pastor Dean explain the many benefits of Bible memorization.
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Series: 2024 Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors’ Conference
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 21 secs
Sunday, March 03, 2024
Passage: Hebrews 13:8
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 10 mins
Are there too many changes in your life going on and you feel shaky and uncertain? Our memory verse today reminds us that God is immutable which means He is unchanging. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:4-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 34 secs
How did the many rituals and traditions of Judaism develop in the centuries prior to Jesus’ birth? Listen to this message to hear a detailed history of the period which included the Maccabean Revolt and the rise of the Herodian dynasties. See the key sects of the Scribes’, Pharisees’, and Sadducees’ origins and how this led to a belief that righteousness could be achieved by one’s own good deeds. Appreciate how Paul deftly debunks this belief.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Passage: Isaiah 53
Series: Supporting Israel and the Jewish Community in the Time of War (2024)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 5 secs
Are you right with God? Listen to the content of a tract written by Pastor Dean that uses Old Testament Scripture to answer that question. First, it must be understood that only God is righteous and no good works anyone can do can make them righteous. Hear how God, in His love, sent His Son to die on the Cross as our substitute. To answer that question of how to become righteous before God, understand that all you have to do is believe in Christ.
The document, "Are You Right with God?" is available in the Text: notes link below.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-18
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 26 secs
Why is there so much confusion concerning the biblical command to be filled with the Holy Spirit and living the spiritual life after we are saved? Listen to this message to understand the difference between literal and allegorical interpretation of Scripture and the history of how these developed. See how the rise of allegorical interpretation led to many heresies including Replacement Theology.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 32:4
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 12 secs
Are you looking for something or someone you can depend on? Look no further. Our memory verse today tells us that God is our Rock and cannot be moved. He is perfect and will always be there for us.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Passage: Philippians 3:4-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 16 secs
What does the Bible reveal about the Apostle Paul’s background? Listen to this message to learn that he came from a religious Jewish family and carried on in this vein, persecuting believers in Christ, until He was saved on the road to Damascus. Learn what the “tradition of the fathers” means. Hear his own evaluation of what he thought all his good works were worth in God’s sight.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Series: Supporting Israel and the Jewish Community in the Time of War (2024)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 29 secs
How can we become prepared to talk to unbelievers about Jesus’ sacrifice for sin? Listen to this message to hear many ways to approach this subject with a special emphasis on Jewish unbelievers. Find out if it is enough to witness by the lives we live or if we need to speak about what we believe also. Hear some of the preconceived ideas that you need to be aware of that Jewish people may have about Christianity.
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 57 secs
Have you ever thought how to walk in wisdom? Do you use your time wisely or do you just react to what’s happening around you? Listen to this message to learn the importance of time management in your spiritual life. Find out what it means to redeem the time and hear a number of biblical priorities concerning the use of time.