 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.
Sunday, February 09, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:22 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 42 mins 8 secs
Sunday, February 09, 2025
Passage: Jeremiah 33:3
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 16 mins 54 secs
Does God want us to pray to Him? Our memory verse today shows that He does and that He's not too busy to hear us. Even though the context of this verse is to Israel living during some of their worst days, we, too, need to remember to turn to God in our dark moments and have confidence that He will hear us and never abandon us.
Friday, February 07, 2025
Passage: Romans 11:1-5
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 18 mins 27 secs
• Has God Replaced Israel with the Church?
• Completion of the Old Testament
• Preservation of the Old Testament
• Accuracy Demonstrated through the Septuagint (LXX), Masoretic Text (MT), Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS)
• What About Translations?
• God Still Speaks to Us through His Word
Is it true that God is finished with Israel because of their rebellion? Listen to this message to learn that God is not finished with Israel and will definitely still fulfill all His promises to them. The Church did not replace Israel. Hear how the Old Testament was accepted as Scripture under the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit. Learn about how God saw to its preservation so today we can know that the original is accurate and we have the Word of God for our times.
Sunday, February 02, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & 1 Peter 3:1-7
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 15 secs
Why are there so many problems between husbands and wives? Listen to this message to understand differences between men and women that involves their God-given roles, See where a spiritually mature woman is to place her focus rather than on her clothes, jewelry, and hairstyles. Learn that the husband has a responsibility to honor his wife and be the spiritual head of the family.
Sunday, February 02, 2025
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 28 secs
How frequently should we pray? While this is an easy verse to memorize, remember that it was written in the midst of very difficult times for David. See the seventeen conditions listed here and find out what praying "without ceasing" and "always" means. Seek to let this become the normative in your own life.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Passage: Ezra 1:1-4 & Daniel 9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 25 secs
• Daniel's Prayer
• Daniel's Timeline
• Partial Return / Full Return
• Avoiding Fatalism in Prayers
Why is it necessary to pray about something that is in Scripture? Listen to this lesson to learn about Daniel's prayer after he discovered in the Book of Jeremiah that the exile of his people was to last 70 years. Hear four reasons that emphasize the necessity for payer, including the importance of avoiding fatalism. Learn about the timeline that prophesied the Messiah's death. See that only sixty-nine "weeks" have passed and one "week" is still future, called the Tribulation. Hear about the rebuilding of the temple that took place under Cyrus, King of Persia.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Passage: Ephesians 5:21 & 1 Peter 2:11-3:6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 59 secs
What does the Bible teach about the role of men in marriage? Listen to this message to hear that the men are to be the leaders of their family but they are never to abuse this leadership- It should be based on love and the example is the Lord Jesus Christ's love for the Church. A woman, in turn, is to submit to the leadership of her own husband. All believers are to direct their attention to understanding the biblical standards mandated for families.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Passage: Psalm 34:6 & Psalm 34:15-16
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 44 secs
Our promise concerning prayer today combines three different passages in Psalms about how God rescues us when we're in trouble. Hear the background circumstances of David when he wrote these psalms and take comfort knowing that God is there with us and listening when we are in adversity.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Passage: Daniel 6:23-24 & Matthew 28:18-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 54 mins 27 secs
• The Book of Daniel is a “Wisdom” Book
• Life for Exiles in a Pagan Culture
• How to Face Conflicts with Hostile Pagan Governments
How should Christian parents train their children to live in a pagan culture? Listen to this lesson to learn five approaches to teaching your children skills that will help them navigate in a hostile culture. Understand that everyone who wishes to serve God must submit their thinking for renovation by learning biblical truths. Hear principles which will guide in determining what actions you must take when the government either orders you to do something you know the Bible teaches is wrong or tries to prevent you from performing a mandate from Scripture.
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Passage: Isaiah 65:24
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 20 mins 19 secs
Is prayer just a way to get what you want from God? Listen to our memory verse today and learn more about the conditions God has set for Him to listen to and answer positively our prayers. See that even though this verse is addressed to Old Testament believers it applies today to us as a principle that when we are walking by means of the Holy Spirit God hears and answers our prayers.
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