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[a] = summary lessons
[b] = exegetical analysis
[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.
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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HoD Lesson #03 - The Doctrine of the Scripture - The Medieval and Reformation Church - Part 2
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 50 mins 1 sec
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HoD Lesson #02 - The Doctrines of Scripture - The Ancient Church - Part 1
Mon, Jan 30, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 48 mins 1 sec
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178 - Basic Spiritual Skills: Aligning Our Lives to Grace [C]
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 12 secs
What’s your default orientation when faced with a problem? Listen to this lesson to learn how to align your thinking with Divine viewpoint rather than depending on your human viewpoint. See that your starting point must be with God’s grace and all He has done for you. Find out why this demands humility and an acceptance of your own helplessness. See that the solution is always found in the Word of God.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 1
Sun, Jan 29, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 36:9
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 18 mins 49 secs
This is the first in what will be a long series of videos which look into the illumination of God's Word, the Bible. The channel is based on Psalm 36:9, "For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.". Episode 1 begins to explain why we chose Light from the Light for our channel. This video is based on the following scriptures: Psalm 36:7-9, John 1:1-5 and 1st John 1:5. The channel will cover many things in the Scripture so please join us in this weekly ministry taught by Dr. Robert L. Dean Jr., pastor of West Houston Bible Church in Houston Texas.
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31 - Magnify Christ [B]
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:15-19
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 56 secs
How should we respond to those who have wrong motives in presenting the gospel? Listen to this lesson to see how the Apostle Paul rejoiced when the gospel was proclaimed accurately even by those who did it from envy and rivalry. Find out that Paul’s attitude is an example of magnifying Christ and see what that looks like in the life of a mature believer.
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86 - God’s Movements and Human Decisions [B]
Tue, Jan 24, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 13:25-14:9
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 54 secs
Do you know you are personally responsible for all your choices and the consequences that come from them? Listen to this lesson to learn that God works behind the scenes to see that His sovereign will is always carried out ultimately. Find out that rebellious, self-centered Samson made decisions based on his selfish lusts, but God worked behind the scenes to use Samson’s choices to disrupt relations with the Philistines. Hear an incident in Samson’s life involving a young woman and a lion and the trouble that was caused.
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HoD Lesson #01 - Defining Terms
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 50 mins 40 secs
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HoD Lesson #00 - Syllabus
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: History of Doctrine (2023)
Duration: 55 mins 22 secs
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177 - Basic Spiritual Skills: Confidently Trusting God [C]
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 26 secs
Do you believe that the Bible has the solution to all your problems? Listen to this lesson to learn a spiritual skill that unlocks the solution you need to handle adversities. Find out the meaning of the word “trust” and hear a number of passages of Scripture explaining its importance. Choose God’s radical but simple way to live your life which involves learning God’s Word and making it a priority.
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30 - Gospel Expansion [B]
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:12-18
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 33 secs
When your plans are changed or interrupted, are you upset? Listen to this message to learn about the Apostle Paul’s attitude when he was put in jail and not able to do his usual ministry. Hear the encouragement he gives believers to see that in spite of that, God’s plan was working out to greater progress of the gospel. Find out who the Praetorian Guard were and why Rome is the most likely place of his imprisonment. See two different types proclaiming the gospel and Paul’s reaction to them.
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