 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, September 12, 2023
Passage: Genesis 6-9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 42 secs
Is the Bible story of Noah’s Ark just a simple story of animals and an ark to you? If so, listen to this lesson to learn of its cataclysmic effects on the earth and five lessons we need to learn from it that are still in effect today. Understand the dynamics of the Flood, especially in the areas of judgment and salvation. Hear evidence for a worldwide flood from all ancient tribes and peoples.
During this lesson Dr. Dean recommended that you view the information on these two websites: Answers in Genesis - Lots of great information on Noah's Ark and Science CONFIRMS Noah’s Ark and the Flood! from Answers in Genesis.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:32
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 48 mins 54 secs
When other believers wrong us we’re to forgive them as God forgave us. What does that mean? Listen to this message to learn when God forgave our sins and that we did nothing to deserve this forgiveness. That same mental attitude is to be ours when another believer has harmed or hurt us. Learn about four kinds of forgiveness taught in the Bible.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Passage: 1 Peter 5:7
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 18 mins 45 secs
When we read a promise in the Bible, how do we claim it for our own problems? Our verse today tells us to cast our care on the Lord. Listen to Pastor Dean today to hear how we do this.
Thursday, September 07, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 55 secs
What does it mean to work out your own salvation? Listen to this message to learn that you need to understand three meanings for salvation in the Bible. See that this passage is referring to believers in Philippi who were not working as a team but were griping and arguing with one another. They needed to stop doing that and work together in unity. Be challenged to remove the mental attitude sins in your own life as you work with other believers.
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Passage: Genesis 6-7
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 39 secs
Sunday, September 03, 2023
Passage: Ephesians 4:31-5:1
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 36 secs
When someone mistreats, harms, or hurts you, how do you react? Listen to this message to learn that our sin natures become bitter and angry and full of malice. In contrast, the Scripture commands believers to forgive one another and treat each other with kindness. Hear four different categories of forgiveness discussed in the Bible and remove all bitterness from your life by forgiving those who treat you badly.
Sunday, September 03, 2023
Passage: 2 Peter 1:3-4
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 18 mins 35 secs
Once we have trusted in Jesus what does God give us to help us live in the world? Our verse today promises that God has given us everything we need and that He is sufficient for all our needs.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:12-18
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 11 secs
Is there a role for good works in our eternal salvation? Listen to this lesson to learn the many ways works have been added to the salvation message. Hear a detailed explanation of Lordship salvation and Reformed Theology with their errors. Find out the importance of understanding that eternal salvation is obtained by faith alone in Christ alone.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Passage: Luke 3:23-38 & Romans 5
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 26 secs
On every side we and our children are bombarded by lies and distortions of the truth. How do we counterattack? Listen to this lesson to learn that this is a spiritual warfare that is resolved in the mind. The first step must be to accept that only the Bible is absolute truth and when there is a contradiction, we must evaluate the matter based on biblical truth. Hear a number of ways to do this and important links that answer some of our questions biblically.
During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned several websites with biblical training materials for children (and adults):
Answers in Genesis: www.answersingenesis.org Creation Ministries International: www.creation.com Institute for Creation Research: www.icr.org Creation Research Society: www.creationresearch.org Creation Moments: www.creationmoments.com Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com Radioisotopes and the Age of the Earth (RATE) www.icr.org/rate/
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Passage: 2 Peter 3:18
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 18 mins 16 secs
When we face challenges and adversities in life, what are we to do? See that we are to learn God’s Word so we can stay balanced and stable as we grow in a way that glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ.