 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.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Passage: 1 Peter 5:10-11
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 9 secs
If you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that you had a tremendous inheritance in your future, would you panic when things were difficult now? Listen to this lesson to learn that all believers have a future of eternal glory beyond their wildest dreams. Find out that it is God’s manifold grace that enables us to have the strength we need so we don’t give up in the storms of life. Hear a number of verses describing this grace. See that God is our protector, our refuge, and our fortress. Accept that no matter what traumas we suffer now, once we are in Heaven it will all fade into insignificance as we receive our inheritance.
The video Dr. Dean intended to show at the end of this Bible class can be found
here.
Tuesday, April 09, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 25 secs
Why are so many people angry with Jews and Christians in the world today? Listen to this message to learn that this results from people who have rejected God’s sovereign rule over His creation and are living in spiritual darkness. Hear about the prophet Isaiah when he confronted King Ahaz of Israel and was told by God to take his young son with him as an object lesson for what the king needed to hear. When faced with frightening news, find out that we can always trust that God is in control and that He provides for His people.
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Passage: 1 Peter 5:9 & Matthew 4:1-10
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 18 secs
Why is it important for us to study God’s Word and memorize parts of it? Listen to this lesson to learn that when Satan tested Jesus, Jesus resisted him by quoting Scripture. See that Satan used Scripture inaccurately and Jesus immediately corrected him. Find out that Jesus was being led by the Holy Spirit throughout His testing. See if Satan’s offer to give Christ the world’s kingdoms was something he could have delivered and hear Christ’s answer to that. Learn in your own life to take time to study and memorize the Bible so you can pass the tests you will face.
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins 41 secs
All through the ages people have dreamed of a perfect utopia. Will there ever be a true utopia on this earth? Listen to this lesson to hear about God’s plan involving the Millennial Kingdom that begins as a perfect society. Find out that Isaiah prophesied about a descendant of David, the Messiah, who would rule on David’s throne during that future Kingdom. Hear the background for the prophecy concerning the virgin birth of Jesus as a sign to King Ahaz. Be assured that God always keeps His promises and all the prophecies in the Bible will be fulfilled at the right time.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:6
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 59 secs
How do we praise God? Listen to this tremendous lesson to learn that we can only praise God when we acknowledge He is the sovereign Creator and have an understanding of His essential nature. See that praise is not just repeating words like “hallelujah” and “praise God”, but an understanding of what He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. Be challenged to immerse yourself in the Word of God so you can learn to praise Him accurately and continually.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Passage: 1 Peter 5:9 & Ephesians 6:14-17
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 42 secs
How do you know when you’re being attacked by Satan or just facing a normal problem? Listen to this lesson to learn how to understand testing in the Christian life. Review the spiritual weapons we have and how to utilize them. See that all of them rely on our submitting ourselves to God and understanding that God is defending us and we need to rest in Him. Follow the example of Christ as Satan tested Him. Find out whether or not fasting is ever a spiritual act. Hear Pastor Dean discuss his recent attendance at the AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C. and its importance of fostering American–Israeli relations that benefit both nations.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Passage: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 & 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 2 secs
What covenant was in effect when the Lord Jesus Christ was born? Listen to this lesson to learn that Christ is a descendant of David and the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant. See the importance of intertextual connections by hearing David’s prophecies about the Messiah in the psalms. Find out their intertextual connections in Acts. Understand the significance of Christ being the Son of God.
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:6 & Romans 9:1-16
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 57 mins 7 secs
Does God select each individual’s eternal destiny? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has given mankind free will to choose his eternal destiny, but in God’s sovereignty He selects certain people for a special destiny to fulfill His plans that has nothing to do with their salvation. Understand the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. See that God rules over nations as is illustrated by a potter in Jeremiah.
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 1:4-5
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 50 mins 20 secs
Are we free to choose to accept Christ or does God select who will believe? Listen to this lesson to learn that God is not willing for any to perish and has given all mankind freedom to choose to believe in Christ as their Savior. See that God has designed a purpose and a destiny for those who do believe. Hear three categories of the will of God and see that the permissive will of God gives us responsibility for the choices we make. Learn what it means when it says “Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated.”
Note that the title on the video should say Ephesians #21.
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Passage: 1 Peter 5:9 & Ephesians 6:14-17
Series: 1 Peter (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 9 secs
Do you panic and fall apart when bombarded with problems and adversity? Listen to this lesson to learn how to stand firm and be stabilized even when under demonic attack. Find out about the pieces of the whole armor of God and the spiritual truth that each represents. See that you must get rid of distractions in your life and concentrate on learning the truth that is revealed in the Word of God. Rest in the knowledge that it is God who is defending us and we can always trust His promises.
