 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, March 25, 2025
Passage: Matthew 21:8-11 & John 8:56-59
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 40 secs
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 49 secs
What does it mean to be positionally sanctified? Listen to this message to learn that when anyone trusts Christ as his Savior he has a new identity and has been cleansed and set apart. Find out three purposes why Christ gave Himself for the Church. See the meaning of being washed by the water of the Word. As believers we have a daily choice of either living according to our old identity or living as our new identity in Christ.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Passage: Isaiah 40:29
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 21 mins 57 secs
Are you weak and struggling to handle life's adversities? Our verse for today answers the question of the source of the power we need. God is that source because of His omnipotence. He created everything and He is our strength. Turn to Him and He will answer your needs.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Series: 2025 Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors’ Conference
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 6 secs
Sunday, March 09, 2025
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.
Sunday, March 09, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:25-33
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 51 mins 13 secs
Is it difficult for you to understand how Christ loves believers? Listen to this message to see Christ's pattern of loving believers. Hear seven riveting observations of Jesus' demeanor during the illegal Jewish trial which included severe maltreatment. This was followed by the Roman trial and crucifixion, all of which are the example we are to follow in showing love to believers. Understand that none of us can produce this love through our own human efforts but it is a result of walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
