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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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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 103
Sun, Mar 09, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 7:7-8
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 20 mins 48 secs
Our memory verse today comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus is teaching His followers how to live righteously unlike the Pharisees who believed following the Mosaic Law was all that was required. Jesus is pointing out that just as a loving, earthly father gives good gifts to his children, we can trust our Heavenly Father to give us things that help us and are good for us.
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05 - Chafer Theological Seminary Update and Report
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
by Robert Dean, Clay Ward & Andy Woods
Series: 2025 Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors’ Conference
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 6 secs
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 104
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 John 5:14-15
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 19 mins 8 secs
How confident are you that God answers prayer? Listen to our memory verse for today to learn that God promises He listens to believers when they trust Him. If we get involved in false beliefs or we fail to confess our sins or do not walk by means of the Holy Spirit God may say no to our requests or have us wait a while for the answer we want. We can trust that God knows what we need to grow spiritually at all times.
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262 - Why Did Christ Love and Give Himself for the Church? [B]
Sun, Mar 16, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 41 secs
The Bible says God is holy and believers are to be holy, too. What does that mean? Listen to this message to hear a biblical definition of holy. Find out it does not mean being moral or good, but refers to being "set apart." Listen to an enlightening true story of St. Patrick and learn that, contrary to popular belief, he was not an Irishman but a missionary to the Irish. See if the stories of him ridding Ireland of snakes is a myth or fact and appreciate that devotion to God was his outstanding characteristic.
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32.1 - Who Do You Say That I AM? - Part 1
Tue, Mar 18, 2025
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 56 secs

Note that Dr. Dean skipped the review Lesson #31 - Faith in Action III. You'll find the Interlocked Lesson #32 in the Text: notes link below.

What was happening in the world in the years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament? Listen to this lesson to hear how God was preparing the world for Jesus' arrival in the "fullness of time." It was a period of peace and some of the people were back in the land of Israel worshiping in the Second Temple which had been renovated by Herod. See how Jesus grew up in Nazareth and John the Baptist announced Him, calling Him the Lamb of God. Find out some of the reasons Jesus was rejected by the Jews as their promised Messiah.

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90 - Mindset: “Payday Someday” [B]
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 4:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 26 secs
What is the Rapture and when will it occur? Listen to this message to learn that the Rapture is said to be imminent, which means it could happen at any minute. Find out what imminency does not mean as well as what it does. Learn a number of reasons why the Bible indicates the Rapture will occur before the seven-year Tribulation and will occur immediately after the dead believers in Christ are resurrected. In light of this, be encouraged to be ready by focusing on your spiritual growth and your daily walk by means of the Holy Spirit.
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