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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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Wed, Apr 21, 1999
Passage: James 2:9-13
Series: James (1998)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 27 secs
Sun, Apr 25, 1999
Passage: John 6:1-13
Series: John (1998)
Duration: 54 mins
Sun, Apr 25, 1999
Passage: Galatians 5:5-6
Duration: 36 mins 46 secs
Wed, Apr 28, 1999
Passage: James 2:13-16
Series: James (1998)
Duration: 59 mins 54 secs
Sun, May 02, 1999
Passage: John 6:14-21
Series: John (1998)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 41 secs
Sun, May 02, 1999
Passage: Galatians 5:7-12
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 12 secs
Wed, May 05, 1999
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 44 secs
This Special was taught by Dr. Dean at Preston City Bible Church in Preston, Connecticut. It was converted from cassette tape to MP3.
Sun, May 09, 1999
Passage: John 6:22-40
Series: John (1998)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 1 sec
Sun, May 09, 1999
Passage: Galatians 5:13
Duration: 59 mins 38 secs
Wed, May 12, 1999
Passage: James 2:18-21
Series: James (1998)
Duration: 57 mins 53 secs