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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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26.1 - Sent into Exile: Exile
Tue, Oct 22, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Daniel 2 & Ezekiel 8-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 17 secs

• Transfer of Political Power to Gentiles
• Transfer of Political Power from Israel to Gentile Rulers (603 BC)
• End of Solomon’s Dynasty (598 BC)
• Departure of the Shekinah Glory (591 BC)

What is the Shekinah Glory and why did it depart from Israel? Listen to this message to learn that the Shekinah Glory refers to the visible presence of God on earth. Learn the events that caused it to depart and how its departure did not mean that God would not keep His promises. See how the Israelites were promised both blessings and cursing depending on their obedience to God and hear about the Gentile nations which were used by God to punish the Israelites when they disobeyed God's commands.

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88 - Joy: Understanding Biblical Joy [B]
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-10 & James 1:2-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 47 secs
Are you rejoicing in every circumstance of life? Listen to this message to learn what the Bible teaches us about joy. Hear ten commands in the passage which emphasize a mental attitude of grace orientation. Understand that we can't generate this joy by ourselves but that it comes from the Holy Spirit when a believer is learning and applying the Word of God. Finish with nine principles to apply concerning rejoicing.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 90
Sun, Oct 27, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Isaiah 1:18
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 16 mins 46 secs
After salvation we continue to sin which sometimes shocks us. Our memory verse today is a promise that even though we sin God, in His grace and mercy, forgives us. It presents us with a vivid picture of how He cleanses us.
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250 - Is God Misogynistic? [B]
Sun, Oct 27, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:22
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 40 secs
What was Adam's and Eve's two-fold problem when approached by Satan in the Garden? Listen to this message to see that Eve was challenged to evaluate God's commands rather than to obey them. Learn three ways Eve failed this test. Find out what the consequences were and what Adam and Eve did out of fear and how they could no longer fulfill their mission they had been given.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 91
Sun, Nov 03, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Isaiah 53:5-6
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 26 mins 54 secs
What are four ways God forgives believers when they sin? Listen to these two memory verses to learn what happened on the Cross when Jesus died for all our sins. This tells us the reason God blots out our sins and remembers them no more. We need to believe this to enjoy our forgiveness.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 92
Sun, Nov 10, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Lamentations 3:31-33
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 14 mins 31 secs
Sinning produces consequences. Our verse today assures us that even when God brings punishment for our sins, He is still a God of mercy and compassion. He will forgive us and restore our blessings when we name our sins to Him.
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