 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, October 08, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 28 & Isaiah 37
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 56 secs
• The Job of the Prophets
• The Message of the Prophets
• Curses
• The Different Parties in the “Riv” Lawsuit
What was the role of the prophets in the Old Testament? Listen to this message to hear the three-fold job they had, including writing Scripture. Find out what the prophets were not doing. See how God lodged a case against the paganized Israelites and caused them to be judged. See how that applies to us as individuals and as a nation today.
The handout Dr. Dean mentioned in this class is available in the PDF in the Text: notes link below. See pages 31, 33, and 35 in the PDF.
Sunday, October 06, 2024
Passage: 1 John 1:9
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 9 secs
When you commit a sin after you are a believer, what does the Bible teach us to do? Our verse today tells us God will always forgive believers who sin. We have to admit our sin and trust God's promise to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness so we can walk in partnership with Him again.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Passage: Psalm 46:1-3
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 13 mins 32 secs
We live in challenging times. Wars are erupting, governments are collapsing, and inflation is stealing our money. What are we to do? Our verses today tell us God protects us from all of these adversities. There is no reason to fear when we realize God is always present to help us.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Passage: Psalm 56:3-4
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 17 mins 56 secs
Where should we put our trust when we are afraid? We have two verses today that tell us we must focus on God and not our circumstances in times of fear. People may betray us and cause us hurt or even put us in danger but we can pray to God and totally rest in Him.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Passage: 1 Kings 11:26-14:31 & 1 Kings 16:29-18:40
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 23 secs
• Are the Words of a Man or Angel More Important than the Word of God?
• The Test of a Prophet
• The Ten Tribes Rejected YHWH
• YHWH's Response to Rejection
What happened to the rebellious ten tribes of Israel that made up the Northern Kingdom? Listen to this message to hear of a series of tragic events and disasters that occurred. See how the Southern Kingdom joined in their idolatry. Find out the five stages of discipline that God had warned them about if they worshiped idols. Learn about Elijah the prophet, and how he challenged the prophets of Baal and Asherah.
The paper that Dr. Dean mentioned during this class is entitled “Believe and Confess: Does the Bible Teach a Two-Step Way to Salvation”
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:21
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 56 mins 21 secs
Why does God put so much emphasis on submission to authority? Listen to this message to gain a better understanding of how God is the Sovereign authority over everything and we are to submit to that. Find out the consequences of disobedience to authority by hearing about the first incidence of extreme disobedience by Satan and a second incidence when Adam and Eve rebelled. Recognize there are authority roles in the Godhead.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Passage: Psalm 4:8
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 19 mins 21 secs
Today there are a number of things happening that can cause us be extremely frightened. Our memory verse reminds us we can lie down and sleep peacefully in times like this when we remember that God has promised to keep us in safety. Trust in Him no matter what happens.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Passage: Philippians 4:2
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 2 secs
How well do you get along with other believers? If this is a problem in your life, listen to this in-depth message to hear a number of specific scriptural commands including loving one another, building up one another, and forgiving one another. Also, hear things we should not do that are listed in the Scripture. See that these are something that we can only do when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Find out how to utilize ten spiritual skills.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Passage: 1 Kings 11:26-14:31 & 1 Kings 16:29-18:40
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 56 mins 17 secs
• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Davidic Dynasty
• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Jerusalem Temple
What happened in Israel that caused it to split into two kingdoms? Listen to this message to hear about a tax revolt that ended in ten tribes becoming the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and leaving the Southern Kingdom to basically Judah and the House of David. Find out how the king of the Northern Kingdom built two worship centers in defiance of God's commands and about an altar being split in two and the significance of that event.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 32:1-47 & 1 Kings 3-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 46 secs
• What Happened After Solomon Turned from God?
• Sanctification Lessons from the Life of Solomon
• Remaining Loyal to God in a Mixed Culture
What caused Solomon who had been given wisdom and untold blessings by God to rebel? Listen to this message to learn that Solomon did not follow God's commands in marriage and allowed his many wives to influence him to worship their demonic idols. Find out what it means to be unequally yoked together in marriage. Hear a number of lessons from Solomon's life that can help us to not become followers of the prevailing culture instead of following God.
