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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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50 - The Exaltation of Christ [B]
Thursday, August 17, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:4-8 & Philippians 2:9-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 55 mins 43 secs
Test yourself to see what you understand about Christ’s deity and humanity in one Person forever. Listen to this message to see how Christ was fully divine before He came to this earth. See how He limited His divine powers while on this earth. Find out that He is our example of what it means to be humble, which He demonstrated by submitting to God the Father’s authority all the way to the Cross and how He was exalted as a reward. Be challenged to be obedient to God’s Word as you walk by means of the Holy Spirit as an act of humility on your part.
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03.2 - Lesson 03, Part 2: Consequences of the Fall: What Happened to the Perfect Institutions?
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 3
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 19 secs

Do you wonder why we live in such a world of confusion and chaos? Listen to this message to see what happened to the God-ordained social structures after the Fall. See how man’s responsibility to make good choices was corrupted by the hopelessness mankind felt, leading to a constant search for something to deaden the pain and bring pleasure. Find out how marriage between one man and one woman changed to alternative types of “marriage”. Then see how the family became a source of rivalry and disaster as the members were corrupted by sin. Realize that God’s solution of trusting in Christ’s death on the Cross is the only solution.

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202 - Personhood of the Holy Spirit [B]
Sunday, August 13, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:30
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 41 mins 45 secs
Are you confident you’re saved for all eternity? Listen to this message to learn that at the moment of salvation the Holy Spirit sealed you, making your salvation secure. Learn six principles about the Holy Spirit showing that He is a Person, not just a force. As believers in the Church Age, understand that the Holy Spirit indwells you and fills you with God’s thoughts when You walk with Him and study God’s Word.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 29
Saturday, August 12, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 John 1:9
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 25 mins 46 secs
What if we sin after we’re saved? If this thought bothers you look at the memory verse for today to see that God has answered this question. Find out that when we name or confess our sins we are instantly forgiven.
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49 - What Did the Post-Apostolic Church Believe About Jesus? [C]
Thursday, August 10, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 46 secs

Do you know what hypostatic union means? Could you explain it to others? Listen to this message to learn how the early Church fathers struggled with this doctrine after the death of the last Apostle, John. Hear about a number of them, beginning with Clement and their vague explanations which were influenced by Greek philosophy. See these earliest attempts to put into words an understanding of the Trinity and the necessity for Christ to be both fully divine and fully human in order to be the Mediator between God and man.

Dr. Dean recommended that you visit the Builders of Israel website for more information about our upcoming Evangelism & Apologetics seminar.

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03.1 - Lesson 03, Part 1: Consequences of the Fall: What Happened to the Perfect World?
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 42 secs

What are the consequences of Adam and Eve’s disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden? Listen to this message to hear that death was not a part of God’s perfect plan for mankind, but when sin entered the world so did death. Hear about different kinds of death which includes the loss of the function of the human spirit, separation from God, and physical death. See God’s solution to this and learn the fearful consequences of rejecting that solution.

The video Dr. Dean referenced in the class is called Astronomy Reveals Creation, by Dr. Jason Lisle.

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201 - Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit [B]
Sunday, August 06, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:30
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 58 mins 12 secs
Scripture tells us not to grieve the Holy Spirit. Do you even know what that means? Listen to this message to learn that the command is given in both the Old and the New Testaments. See that since the Holy Spirit is divine, a human emotion is used to describe what it means when we rebel against God or refuse to do His commands. Find out that grief is a part of our fallen world and is not a sin unless it is accompanied by mental attitude sins such as bitterness, anger, or self pity.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 28
Saturday, August 05, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 34:22
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 17 mins 27 secs
Have these Bible verses you’ve been memorizing shown you that your salvation is secure? Our verse today takes away any lingering doubts we have because it shows us that God’s promises can always be trusted.
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48 - The Offices of Christ [C]
Thursday, August 03, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 43 secs
Why did Jesus come to earth? Listen to this message to learn He came to pay the penalty for man’s sin. Find out what He had to be in order to qualify for the role of our Savior. Learn about the three offices of Christ in His incarnation, beginning with prophet and hear where Jesus functioned as a prophet. Then hear about His office as our High Priest and what the significance that is in our prayer life. Last, learn that while Jesus has the office of King He has not been crowned as king. Look forward to when that will take place.
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02.3 - Lesson 02, Part 3: Pagan View of Origins: Pagan Worldview Today!!
Tuesday, August 01, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 30 secs

What does the pagan worldview look like in our world today? Listen to this message to learn that the pagan worldview says everything is a result of random chance so there is no purpose in life. See how the theory of evolution ignores science and how those who promote it try to shame and intimidate those who reject it. Find out major ways the pagan worldview has impacted our world and see the importance of teaching children biblical truth when they are young.

During this message Dr. Dean recommended a couple books by Erwin Lutzer, No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture and We Will Not be Silenced.

The Institute for Creation Research (https://www.icr.org/ and https://www.icr.org/creationkids/) and Answers in Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org/ and https://answersingenesis.org/kids/) have a wide range of excellent materials for children.

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