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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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57 - How to Handle the Devil's World [B]
Tue, May 24, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:35-40
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 59 mins 10 secs

How can we make decisions based on biblical wisdom when we are being pressured to conform to the spirit of the age we live in? Listen to this thoughtful message to hear three options we have when we are under pressure to do something which we know is counter to God’s truth. Hear examples from Scripture of how believers have handled this situation in times past. Be ready to apply these principles in your own life as you encounter them.

During this lesson Dr. Dean referenced Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center's homepage.

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06 - Gratitude and Joy [B]
Thu, May 26, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:3-4
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 57 secs
Are you filled with joy today no matter what difficulties you are facing? Listen to this message to understand how this is possible and how to command a state of joy in your life. Find out the connection between being grateful for all things and an attitude of rejoicing. See how to obey the mandate to have no anxieties and what the role of prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving play in this. Learn to cast all your cares, problems, and worries on the Lord so you are cushioned by the peace of God that is beyond our understanding.
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151 - The Body of Christ and Our Spiritual Life [B]
Sun, May 29, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:15-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 51 mins 46 secs
Do you use your spiritual gift to care for and help other believers? Listen to this lesson to learn what our role is as part of the body of Christ. Find out that Christ is the head of the body and how that involves His authority, leadership, provision, and guidance. Understand that we don’t go to church just for what we can get out of it but rather to minister to other believers.
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58 - Consequences of Being Double-Minded; God's Irrepressible Grace [B]
Tue, May 31, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 39 secs
How intimidated are you by the pressure to conform to the worldview around you? Listen to this message to see how Gideon was caught between obedience to God and the paganism of his family. Find out why his father changed his name and its significance. Begin a study of the will of God and how to find out what it is.
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07 - Joy and Sorrow [B]
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:4-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 58 mins 31 secs
What is joy and how can it be a part of your life? Listen to this message to learn that joy is not an emotion and is not something you can produce in yourself or obtain by popping pills, but is the supernatural fruit of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Using Christ’s example when He was here on earth, hear Scriptures that showed that even during the worst moments of His earthly life He maintained His joy. Learn to distinguish between emotion and mental attitude and see that you can rejoice at the same time you are grieved by negative issues in your life.
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152 - Each Individual Believer Must do His Part [B]
Sun, Jun 05, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:15-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 52 mins 46 secs

Are you doing your part as a member of the body of Christ? Listen to this message to hear that just as our head controls what our body does, so Christ is the Head of the Church. As members we are to use the spiritual gift we have been given to minister to the other members of our local church as we grow to spiritual maturity. Learn how to counteract the many hours we spend daily hearing human viewpoint so our thinking can be transformed and hear fourteen characteristics of love that are to be applied to those around us.

During this lesson Dr. Dean recommended several books:
The Genesis of Science by James Hannam
Mathematics: Is God Silent? by James Nickel
Science and the Knowledge of God by John D. Gibbon – We have several of these books available for free at Dean Bible Ministries. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use the Contact Form to request a copy.
Why You Think the Way You do by Glenn S. Sunshine

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59 - How to Know the Will of God for YOUR Life [B]
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 23 secs
How can you know God’s will for your life? Listen to this comprehensive message concerning the many categories of the will of God and how you can learn to make wise decisions. Hear six principles about the will of God and learn that you need to understand the dispensation you are living in. See that God’s will is for every person to become a believer in Christ’s death on the Cross. Once a believer, God’s will is for you to grow to spiritual maturity. Learn the difference between God’s sovereign will, revealed will, and permissive will.
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08 - What Work Does God Begin and Complete? [B]
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:5-6
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 59 mins 46 secs
What is Paul thanking the Philippians for at the beginning and also at the end of the epistle? Listen to this message to learn that Paul was grateful for their partnership in his ministry, including their financial support. Find out about the concern Paul and the members of the Philippian congregation had for one another. Learn the difference between the Day of the Lord and the Day of Jesus Christ. Rejoice that you, too, can be a partner in others’ ministries and reap the rewards at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
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153 - The Body of Christ in Action [B]
Sun, Jun 12, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:15-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 43 mins 48 secs
Do Christians need to attend a church in person or are virtual worship services just as good? Listen to this lesson to learn that personal connection and interaction among church members is a necessary part of spiritual growth. See what it means to be fitted together. Find out that it is important for every believer to use his spiritual gift to minister to others in the church. The result of the interaction of believers in a local church is to reach the goal of love for the other believers.
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60 - Wisdom Comes from the Word [B]
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
by Robert Dean
Passage: Judges 6:31-35
Series: Judges (2021)
Duration: 58 mins 11 secs

Are you facing some challenging decisions and you’d like to know what God’s will is for you? Listen to this message to hear nine biblical principles that will guide you in implementing the will of God in your life. Find out about the various categories of God’s will and the means to attaining wisdom as you study God’s Word. If your life’s goal is to glorify God, then trust that He will open doors and shut down wrong ways as you move along the paths before you.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the amazing story of the five young missionaries who were slaughtered by the Auca Indians as the missionaries arrived in their territory to give them the gospel and how God used that incident to bring glory to Himself.

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