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[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

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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

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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Saturday, July 08, 2023
Passage: Hebrews 7:25
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 17 mins 23 secs
Can the sins we commit cause us to lose our salvation? Listen to our memory verse today to learn that God has done everything needed to secure our salvation and He is all sufficient so we can rest in Him.
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Passage: Genesis 1-2
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 16 mins 2 secs
When God created mankind, did He design social structures so they would prosper? Listen to this lesson to learn about the first three social structures God decreed to help the human race know how to live the right way. Find out that when mankind follows these Divine Institutions they live fulfilling lives, and when they disobey them and try to create their own rules, they live in chaos and turmoil. See the importance of submission and authority and the Creator-creature distinction.
Sunday, July 02, 2023
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 59 mins 8 secs
Is joy a part of your daily life? Listen to this message to learn that if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ then you should be filled with joy. Find out that this joy is not just an emotion or a personality trait, but is a deep inner happiness and tranquility of soul. See that biblical words that refer to joy are connected to how we have been blessed by God in the Church Age. Hear four passages that explain how this joy can become a part of a believer’s life as they grow to spiritual maturity.
Saturday, July 01, 2023
Passage: John 10:28-29
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 14 mins 25 secs
How sure are you that you are saved? Listen to these memory verses to see that when we believe in Jesus we are held in both Jesus’ hand and the Father’s hand and nothing can snatch us out.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 34 secs

Have you ever tried to share the gospel with a Jewish friend and found that they have trouble understanding the Godhead and believe that there is only one divine Person? Listen to this message to learn about a time during the period between the end of the Old Testament and the coming of Christ when Jewish rabbis wrote a number of Targums, or commentaries, about the word Memra throughout the Old Testament and showed that it referred to two distinct divine Persons. Hear how rabbis later reversed these teachings after the Apostle John used the Greek word LOGOS to refer to Jesus.

The handout Dr. Dean referenced during this lesson is available in the Text: notes link.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Passage: Genesis 1-2
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 9 secs

Are you ready to have a little fun while learning about the Bible? Stand up and join in as we are led through the motions depicting 19 foundational events in the Bible. Then listen for a detailed account of God as the Creator God. See how the world and everything in it was created by God by His spoken word and find out how this reveals His character. Learn ways to teach this to children and build on it as they are able to understand more. Realize that we were created for purpose and meaning in our lives that can only be known by studying God’s Word.

The handout for this class is available under the Text: notes link.

Sunday, June 25, 2023
Passage: Jude
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 22 mins 59 secs
Have you ever worried that you have committed some terrible sin that made you lose your salvation? Memorize this verse and be comforted that the Eternal God saved you when you believed in His Son and there is nothing you can do to lose that salvation.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 20 secs
Who is the example believers should follow in their daily lives? Listen to this message to learn that Jesus Christ should be our example and we should think as He thinks. How are we able to do that? Find out it is by focusing our attention on Him and learning about Him through the Bible. Remember you are to be guided by what you think and not what you feel.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Passage: Romans 3:24-25
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 21 mins 16 secs
Would you like to be given God’s righteousness? Listen to our memory verses today to learn that even though we are born sinners and we sin personally we can trust in Jesus Christ as our Savior and be given the righteousness of God.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Passage: 1 John 5:11-12
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 20 mins 1 sec
How confident are you that when you believe in Christ you have been eternally saved and cannot lose your salvation? Our memory verses today tell us that it is God, Himself, who has testified to this so we can know it is the truth.