 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 15, 2024
Passage: Deuteronomy 32
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 52 secs
• The Bible's Commentary on the Blessings and Curses
• The Eternal Promises of Land, Seed, Blessing
• The Unresolved Mystery of the Prophets
• Is the role of the prophet active in the Church today?
Is the role of the biblical prophet active today? Listen to this message to learn why the gift of prophet is not a part of the Church Age. Hear a description of the unconditional covenants of God in the past and future. See the unresolved mystery of the ancient prophets on how man can go from being unrighteous to righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:21
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 56 secs
Why does the Bible spend so much time describing the sin of rebellion? Listen to this message to learn that rebellion is a part of our sin nature and was the sin of Satan. See that the Bible compares rebellion to the sin of witchcraft. Hear a number of biblical examples of rebellion beginning with Adam and Eve and including the rebellion of the Israelites. Find out that respect for authority is inherent in having a culture that works.
During this message Dr. Dean recommended "The The Culture of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations" by Christopher Lasch.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Passage: Isaiah 43:25
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 19 mins 46 secs
Do you feel guilty over a sin you've committed even after you've confessed it to God? Our memory verse today tells us we are to trust God when He promises to forgive us, blotting out and cancelling our sin. Feeling guilty means we don't believe Him.
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.