Dean Bible Ministries

What does the Bible teach about the blackouts of the heavens? Listen to this message on the end times when the sun is darkened and blood dims the moon. Hear the details and when the controversy that accompanies when they occur in the Tribulation, probably part of the campaign of Armageddon. Find out about the army of "locusts" and what comes after that. See that fire is used throughout Scripture as a symbol of destruction. At the end of Pastor Dean's message listen to Pastor Rui, a missionary from Brazil and part of Artios Brazil, and the work going on there that is supported by West Houston Bible Church.

How will the kingdom of man ultimately be destroyed? Listen to this message to get a panoramic view of the total destruction. Understand that you do not have to guess at the meaning of the symbols found in these chapters of Revelation because they are explained in other contexts. Find out who the "harlot" is and what evils she has committed. Learn about the seven kings and ten horns. Rejoice that evil on Earth will be judged.

What is the difference between biblical faith and works? Listen to this message to find out works are not the basis for salvation but a result that can follow when we grow spiritually. Understand the grammar of the passage to see that works are not inevitable but are the application of what we learn when walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

When does Jesus return to earth as the Son of Man? Listen to this message to hear what the term means and when Jesus told His disciples it would occur. Find out how God is going to judge the Gentiles in the Tribulation and that Jerusalem will be the focal point of history. See the sequence of events in the end times and who the Judgment of the Goats and Sheep is for. Be encouraged to bring the gospel message to people now in light of all the suffering in the Tribulation.

Why do the "earth dwellers" refuse to turn to God even when all the judgments are being poured out on the earth? Listen to this message to learn about the negativity of unsaved mankind. Find out who the three angels are and what they announce. See a comparison of the exodus plagues and the seven bowl judgments. Hear about the campaign of Armageddon when the Messiah reaps with His sickle. See what a massive earthquake does to Jerusalem and realize that even though God's judgments are horrific, He always does what is right.

"Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o'er His foes!" Jesus' resurrection happened. What is the evidence? Listen to this Resurrection Day message to hear five accepted facts that actually validate the Resurrection including the amazing transformation of the people who believed as they spread the good news. When witnessing to unbelievers share these facts and rejoice that we serve a living Savior.

What does the Bible teach us about God's plan for history and specifically His plan for the Jews? Listen to this message to gain an understanding of how God chose Abraham and made an everlasting covenant with him, and later made a temporary covenant with Moses, which included promises for obedience and cursing for disobedience. Hear about the horrific periods of punishment, including cannibalism, and follow a timeline for the persecution of Jews throughout the ages. Understand that Israel has a future of blessing promised it and it will be fulfilled at the end of the Tribulation. Find out the origin of the term "Palestinian" and rejoice that we can trust in the grace of God to fulfill His promises to us.

Who are the Antichrist and the False Prophet? Listen to this message to learn the Antichrist will rule the Earth during the Tribulation. Find out what he does at the midpoint which reveals his evil demonic nature. See that the False Prophet is religious. To understand these two you must know about Daniel 7 where the kingdoms of the world are described. Learn about the Revived Roman Empire and the mark of the beast. Realize that the Tribulation is when God removes all evil from the universe.

What does it mean to have faith in Christ? Listen to this message to understand that faith is not an emotion but comes from the intellect based on evidence and proofs. Where do we find the proofs? They are only found in the revealed Word of God and that mankind can never come to them by their reason. See the difference in meaning between "works" and "faith" and that faith must be applied to be effective. Have confidence in what God has promised.

Understanding God's Judgments: What is God Doing? Joel 3:1-7; Matthew 25:31-46. March 26, 2026 Would you like to understand more thoroughly God's plan for human history? Listen to this message beginning with God's creation of a perfect world and perfect people, then the Fall where man failed his test going all the way to the Day of the Lord when all evil receives judgment. Understand that all of God's Word illustrates what has already happened and what is still to come. See how it answers questions about why the Jews are chosen by God to transmit His revelation to the world and provide the Savior to pay for our sins. Learn about Satan's opposition to God's plan throughout history and be assured that God is in control and will restore His world to the way it was originally and keep all of His promises. During this Bible class Dr. Dean mentioned a couple of supplemental sources of information: the video The Ark and the Darkness, and a book by Dr. Renald Showers, What on Earth is God Doing?

The War of the Great Day of God the Almighty: "8 Stages of the Armageddon Campaign". Revelation. March 20, 2026

The Chronological Relationship of the Three Septet Judgments of the Tribulation to the Abomination of Desolation

Is Christ King Right Now? Associate Pastor Morgan Arnold

What are the thunder judgments and the three woes? Listen to this lesson to learn of the supernatural events during the Tribulation that lead to unbelievable pain and suffering and the death of many people. Hear about demonic locusts who sting people for five months and falling stars which fill the oceans with blood. Find out what the Apostle John was told about revealing the thunder judgments. Hearing the horrific nature of these judgments, let it stir us to give the gospel so people may trust in Christ and escape these events.

What is the biblical meaning of faith? Listen to this message to learn that there are many false ideas about faith. Find out that it does not mean taking a leap of faith but that biblical faith has evidence and proof. Understand that saving faith is not the same as the faith that is needed to grow to spiritual maturity after salvation. See that faith is an act of the intellect and not a feeling.

When is the Day of the Lord and where will it take place? Listen to this message to learn that God is outside of time as we know it on Earth, but that the Day of the Lord will take unbelievers by surprise. See that there are four events that must take place before this and that God is longsuffering and is giving everyone a chance to trust in Christ. Learn about the final return of Jews to God and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on them. Understand that God will bring justice to Earth someday.

What signs was Jesus referring to in Matthew when He instructed His disciples about the beginning of the last days? Listen to this fascinating message to learn about the seven seal judgments and their parallels in Jesus' sermon. Hear about the sealing of the 144,000 Jews and how they will be identified. Find out what the War of Gog and Magog is, which countries are involved, and different views on when it will take place. Rest in the assurance that God is always in control and things are working out according to His plans.

2026 Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors' Conference March 2, 2026 chafer.edu deanbibleministries.org/chafer

2026 Chafer Theological Seminary Pastors' Conference March 2, 2026 chafer.edu deanbibleministries.org/chafer

What are your priorities in your spiritual life? Listen to this message to learn the importance of growing spiritually and what matters most in your daily walk. Hear the history of what happened to the Thessaloniki Jewish and Christian communities over the years since Paul wrote this letter. Follow Paul's expressions of thanksgiving in his various epistles. Ask yourself if you are growing in your thankfulness, your trust in God, and your hope.

Who is the Tribulation meant for? Listen to this message to learn that this seven-year period is for Israel and all unbelievers at that time. Find out who the twenty-four elders are in the Throne Room of God the Father and how Revelation locates the scenes between Heaven and Earth. Learn about the Seal judgments with their tremendous death toll and how Christ is bringing justice and judging evil.

Why should we study the salutations in the Apostle Paul's letters? Listen to this lesson to learn that all the words in Scripture are there to help us understand more about God. Hear two trends in history concerning God's Word that we should watch for. Learn about Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy. Find out what made the city of Thessaloniki important at that time. Be challenged to imitate the Apostle Paul and the priority in his life after his salvation.

What happens at the end of the Tribulation? Listen to this message to hear about the eight stages of the campaign of Armageddon which will usher in the final judgments. Beginning with demonic armies gathering and the final destruction of Babylon, the Antichrist's relentless pursuit to destroy all the Jews who then call out to God to save them, and the triumphal Second Coming of Christ and His victory over evil and the restoration of justice. Be challenged to remember how human history ends and how God's plan will always be completed.

Would you like to know what your future will be in God's plan for history? Listen to this message to learn details about these events. Find out there are differing views on when the major events occur and that the pre-tribulation, pre-millennial views are the ones found when these chapters in Revelations are interpreted in a literal, physical, actual way. As for timing, see what the Scripture means when it says an event is "near." Learn about the Church Age, the Rapture, the Second Coming of Christ, the Millennial Kingdom, and the Eternal State.

What is the theme of Paul's letter to the Thessalonians? Listen to this message to get a quick overview of the book in preparation for a verse-by-verse study. See that Paul expresses his thanks to God for these believers and encourages them to always be thankful for what God has done for them. See how he emphasizes love for others and explains that knowing about the coming Rapture is a comfort to others when believers they know die. Be challenged to walk by means of the Holy Spirit and grow to spiritual maturity.

How can we understand the events portrayed in the Book of Joel? Listen to this lesson to learn it should be interpreted literally, the way the author intended it to be interpreted. See how God was encouraging the Israelites to turn back to Him and when they do in the Tribulation, He pours out the Holy Spirit on them. In order to rightly divide God's Word, find out there are four ways prophecy is interpreted in Scripture: literal, typological, exposition, and summary.

Do you want to be motivated and encouraged to serve the Lord faithfully and also receive a special blessing? Then read and study the Book of Revelation. Find out it is the last book in the Bible and tells about what happens at the end. The human author was the Apostle John who was guided by the Lord Jesus Christ. See that the first three chapters are a report given on seven churches in Asia, their accomplishments and their failures. Find out a number of reasons to study Revelation and its prophecies and how it is important to be familiar with the Old Testament in order to understand this book. Learn what it means to be an overcomer and how to please God.

Zechariah 14 presents a climactic vision of the future, depicting the return of Jesus Christ as the conquering King who defeats the nations gathered against Jerusalem, culminating in the splitting of the Mount of Olives and the establishment of a new, holy order. The passage unfolds a sequence of eschatological events, including the destruction of Babylon, the siege and partial fall of Jerusalem, the deliverance of a remnant in Petra, and the final judgment of the enemy through divine plagues, all leading to the universal worship of the Lord as King over all the earth. During the millennial reign, Jerusalem is transformed into a seaport city with living waters flowing from the Temple, healing the Dead Sea and enabling a restored creation, while all nations are required to worship the Lord annually at the Feast of Tabernacles, with disobedience met by divine judgment. The sermon emphasizes that this future is grounded in God's faithfulness to Israel, the ultimate fulfillment of Christ's roles as Prophet, Priest, and King, and offers profound hope for believers, assuring that the present trials are temporary and that eternal life with Christ is both certain and glorious.

The sermon presents a prophetic vision of Jerusalem's future deliverance and national restoration in the final days, centered on the return of the Messiah during the tribulation period. Drawing from Zechariah 12–13, it emphasizes God's sovereign protection of Jerusalem as a "heavy stone" against all nations, the spiritual awakening of the Jewish people who will mourn for the Messiah they once rejected, and the outpouring of grace that leads to national repentance and salvation. The passage highlights the dual fulfillment of physical deliverance and spiritual renewal, with two-thirds of Israel perishing in judgment while one-third is refined through fire and comes to faith in Jesus as the pierced Messiah. The sermon underscores the urgency of evangelism today, as the number of Jews who come to faith before the tribulation will reduce the scale of future suffering, and it points to the ultimate hope of Israel's restoration and the Messiah's triumphant return.

Featuring Assistant Pastor J Morgan Arnold This sermon distinguishes between eternal security—the unbreakable, God-secured reality of salvation for all who truly believe—and the personal assurance of that salvation, which is a subjective confidence rooted in faith, not feelings or performance. Centered on Scripture, particularly passages from Matthew, John, Romans, and Ephesians, it affirms that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Christ alone, secured by the Father's hand, the Son's sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit's sealing, forming a 'double grip'—and ultimately a 'triple grip'—of divine protection. The message refutes misconceptions that eternal security leads to license to sin, promotes cheap grace, or breeds arrogance, instead showing that true assurance fuels courage, spiritual growth, and peace, especially in trials and persecution. It concludes by urging believers to anchor their assurance in God's promises, the indwelling presence of the Spirit, and the power of God, which together provide the confidence that no created thing can separate them from God's love.

Featuring Assistant Pastor J. Morgan Arnold. The sermon presents a profound exploration of Zechariah 9–11, centering on the rejection of the Messiah and the divine consequences that follow, while pointing to ultimate restoration. It unfolds through a dual lens of historical fulfillment and prophetic anticipation, contrasting the humble entry of Jesus—fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy of a king riding a donkey—with the violent conquests of figures like Alexander the Great, highlighting Jesus as the true, peaceful King. The passage reveals how Israel's unbelief led to divine judgment, symbolized by the dismissal of false shepherds and the tragic betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, which were cast into the potter's field—a prophecy fulfilled in Judas's remorse and the purchase of Akeldama. Yet even in this lamentation, the sermon underscores God's enduring faithfulness, as the rejection of the Messiah is not the end, but a necessary prelude to future restoration, with the remnant of Israel being gathered, healed, and ultimately reigning with Christ, as seen in the coming triumph of the King of kings and the final deliverance of God's people from the valley of darkness into the glory of His eternal kingdom.

Featuring Assistant Pastor J. Morgan Arnold. The sermon presents a comprehensive exploration of Zechariah's eight night visions, emphasizing God's sovereign plan to restore Israel and prepare for the Messianic kingdom. Central to the message is the assurance that divine success is not achieved by human strength or power, but by God's Spirit, as illustrated in the vision of the golden lampstand and olive trees, where Zerubbabel's leadership is affirmed despite obstacles. The subsequent visions—of a flying scroll, a woman in a basket, and four chariots—reveal God's intent to purge sin, idolatry, and evil systems from the earth before establishing His eternal reign. The symbolic coronation of Joshua as both priest and king points forward to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who fulfills the roles of priest, king, and prophet, and whose return will usher in a millennial kingdom. The sermon concludes with a call to faithfulness, reminding believers that their present trials are part of a divine training for future reign, grounded in the unchanging promises of Scripture.

Featuring Assistant Pastor J. Morgan Arnold. The sermon, drawn from Zechariah 7–8, confronts the tension between religious ritual and genuine relationship with God, using the post-exilic Jews' question about continuing fasts as a springboard. It reveals that God's concern is not with external observances like the fasts of Tisha B'Av, but with the heart behind them—whether they stem from self-righteousness or true repentance and love. The passage exposes the danger of empty traditions, showing how self-imposed religious practices can become substitutes for authentic worship when the heart is hardened, as seen in the ancestors' refusal to heed the prophets. In contrast, God's response in Zechariah 8 offers a vision of future restoration: Jerusalem as the city of truth, peace, and divine presence, where even the poor and elderly will dwell in safety, and nations will come to seek the Lord. The message culminates in a call to live righteously not out of legalistic obligation, but out of a heart transformed by God's grace, with all actions—rituals, traditions, and daily life—done to the glory of God, as affirmed in 1 Corinthians 10:31.