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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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235 - Elements of Worship [C]
Sunday, June 23, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:18-21 & Isaiah 6:1-6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 53 mins 37 secs
Is there a right way and a wrong way we should worship God? Listen to this message to hear that the Bible very precisely lays out the right way we are to worship God. Hear about two instances of wrong worship, one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament, where God judged people who worshiped wrongfully. Learn about nine biblical elements of worship and understand that we must do it God's way and not go by how it makes us feel.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 72
Sunday, June 23, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Lamentations 3:22-23
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 47 secs
Has something happened in your life that leaves you with a feeling of hopelessness? Hear about a prophet in the Old Testament that had lost everything and was mourning. His country had been destroyed but He remembered that God was still there and would care for him.
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76 - Reaching for the Goal [B]
Thursday, June 20, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 19 secs
What are you pursuing in your life? Success? Comfort? Enjoyment? Listen to this lesson to learn that Jesus has goals for you. Hear a number of these objectives and their purposes and significance. See that God the Holy Spirit is working to conform us to the character of Christ and learn what occupation with Christ is. Take time to rethink your goals in light of this passage and ask yourself if you are pressing toward the goals that God has set before you.
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17.3 - Building Spiritual Life in the Israelites: Seven Key Events: Events #5–7
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Joshua 7 & Joshua 9-10
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 57 secs

Events #5–7:

5) Defeat at Ai;

6) The Longest Day;

7) God Postpones the Kingdom at Bochim

Why did the Israelites constantly get into trouble during their conquest of the land? Listen to this lesson to hear about several times when they disobeyed God and disaster occurred, beginning with Achan and the conquest of Ai. Hear how his punishment affected his whole family. Learn about the longest day in the Bible when Joshua was tricked by the Gibeonites and God slowed down time for a day. Understand that incomplete obedience to God is the same as disobedience.

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234 - How Should We Define Worship? – Part 2 [C]
Sunday, June 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-20 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 24 mins 9 secs
Do you worship God casually or is worship the most momentous time of your life? Listen to this message to hear the definition and principles of biblically worshiping God in an awe-inspired way. Find out it is designed to restore our vision of the God's majestic character as it focuses on the study of God's Word.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 71
Sunday, June 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 37:25
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 15 mins 20 secs
Is God too busy to notice each individual? Our memory verse today tells us that God is faithful and will never forsake us. Be assured He always cares for you provides for you.
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75 - Running to Win [B]
Thursday, June 13, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:8-12 & 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 53 mins 46 secs
Did you know that Christians are running a race and that they are to run to win? Listen to this message to learn that your goal should be to daily run that race in a way that is approved by God. Hear a detailed study of the crowns and rewards that are possible to win and live your life pursuing that for which you were saved.
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17.2 - Building Spiritual Life in the Israelites: Seven Key Events: Events #2–4
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Joshua 6
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 34 secs

Events #2–4:

2) Declaration of Judgment War

3) Rebellion at Kadesh-Barnea

4) Victory at Jericho

Why did God tell Moses to utterly destroy the evil Canaanites? Listen to this message to learn that extreme evil must be isolated and removed. See that this is a preview of God’s judgment on all who reject Him because sin must be dealt with. Hear about incidents at Kadesh-Barnea and Jericho and how they teach us we must trust God and not lean on our own understanding.

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233 - How Should We Define Worship? – Part 1 [C]
Sunday, June 09, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:15-20 & Isaiah 6:1-4
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 47 mins 27 secs
How should we define worship? Listen to this message to understand the introductory principles of biblical worship. Hear a number of different definitions based on word studies. See how worship is influenced by worldview and the importance of letting our thinking be changed by the Word of God.
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LIGHT from the LIGHT Episode 70
Sunday, June 09, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Revelation 21:4
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 12 mins 52 secs
What is the role of crying in a believer’s life? Our memory verse today tells us that crying is a part of life today in our fallen world but at a certain time in the future God will wipe away all tears from believers’ eyes. Hear biblical incidents of people crying.
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