Revelation 19—Rejoicing in Heaven and the Christ’s Return from Heaven
God’s judgment of the harlot Babylon unleashes a wave of Hallelujah choruses in heaven and prepares for the entrance of the bride of Christ. In the nature of prophecy, events occur in staccato-like fashion, one after another—sometimes difficult to determine their exact order.
Thanksgiving Review of Jesus in Revelation
The Sunday prior to Thanksgiving became, for our class, a time of reflection and Thanksgiving. Our dear friend and church member, Nita Mays, had gone home to be with the Lord just the previous evening. Our beloved Dr. Mays was there in the class. We took time to look again at the Jesus before whom
Jesus Christ, Our Only Security
Continuing our series in Hebrews, Part five continues the theme of the Superiority of Jesus Christ, recognizing that He is our only security from Hebrews 3:7-4:13
Revelation 18–The Judgment of Babylon
When God judges Babylon, its fall will impact all nations, all kings, and all merchants. In the post-Flood world, Babylon became the archenemy of God’s kingdom.
More Excellent than Moses
This is part 4 in Dr Barrick’s series on Hebrews and the Superiority of Jesus Christ. This sermon is from Hebrews 3:1-6
Revelation 17–The Great Harlot
Mystery, Babylon the Great. Interpretations vary from the Roman Catholic Church to a rebuilt future Babylon. What is this great end times entity to which John devotes two full chapters of the Book of Revelation?
Psalms Studies in Lisbon, Portugal–October 2012
The following links are to pdfs of PowerPoint presentations which I used in teaching a course on the Book of Psalms for the Leadership Development Group (ABWE) in Lisbon, Portugal, October 15-20, 2012.
A More Excellent Messenger
Recently Dr Barrick has started a series on Hebrews at Placerita Bible Church in the evening service. Unfortunately, the first message was not recorded, so this is the second message in the series based on Hebrews 1:5-14.
Revelation 16–The Seven Bowl Judgments
God’s climactic series of judgments against the Man of Sin’s counterfeit kingdom occur one after the other in quick succession. Amazingly, the hardened hearts of the followers of the Man of Sin continue their blasphemies and refuse to repent.
Revelation 15–The Seven Angels with the Seven Final Plagues
A third great sign will appear in heaven at the time of the seventh trumpet. The sign consists of seven angels with the seven golden bowls containing the final plagues with which God will judge the earth. A crescendo is building up to the destruction of the Man of Sin’s counterfeit kingdom.
Revelation 14–Five More Messages
The 144,000 appear on Mt. Zion with the Lamb while six angels appear as participants in this scene from the future. This study of Revelation 14 seeks to identify the one sitting on the white cloud wielding a sickle and proposes an explanation for the river of blood as deep as the horses’ bridles.
Revelation 14–Judgment and Harvest Following the Dominion of the Unholy Trinity on the Earth
The 144,000 appear on Mt. Zion with the Lamb while six angels appear as participants in this scene from the future. This study of Revelation 14 seeks to identify the one sitting on the white cloud wielding a sickle and proposes an explanation for the river of blood as deep as the horses’ bridles.
Outlines of the Book of Daniel
A careful analysis of the structure and flow of the Book of Daniel reveals a pattern to the treatment of prophecies throughout the book.
Revelation 13:11-18–The Second Beast: The Third Person of the Unholy Trinity
Revelation 13:11-18 reveals the description, deception, and demarcation of the third person in the unholy trinity. This individual, also known as the false prophet, holds a relationship to the first beast (the man of sin) similar to that which the Holy Spirit has to Christ.
Was Goliath only 6.5 feet tall?
Recently some biblical scholars have questioned the true height of the giant Philistine, Goliath.
Revelation 13:1-10–The First Beast: The Second Person of the Unholy Trinity
Revelation 13:1-10 reveals the identity, origin, character, imitation, idolatry, and ideology of the second person in the unholy trinity. His head wound provides his opportunity to counterfeit the resurrection of Christ by his own resuscitation at the hands of the dragon whom he serves.
Ancient History and Dating the Flood
Q: I would like to know where, historically, would you place the Tower of Babel and Noah’s Flood and what effects those dates might have on ancient near eastern history. I have not found a reasonable response to a question about Genesis 11:10–32.
Grand Canyon 2012–The Year of the Waterfalls
Psalm 42:7 declares, “One deep stream calls out to another at the sound of your waterfalls” (NET).
Revelation 12–The Dragon: The First Person of the Unholy Trinity
The second sign revealed in Revelation 12 consists of the great red dragon with seven heads and ten horns. He is the first person of an unholy trinity mimicking the divine Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The dragon counterfeits the role of God the Father.
Psalms Study Series
Over a period of several years, Dr Barrick taught through the Psalms in Adult Sunday School he leads each week. Finding a series like this on the internet is extraordinarily rare. Other teachers have taught through some of the Psalms, but few have taught through all the Psalms.
Kevin Boling Interview
This interview with Kevin Boling from Knowing the Truth Radio is a discussion with Dr Barrick about his recently released Commentary on Ecclesiastes, published by Christian Focus Publications. This interview provides a good overview of the book, highlighting some of the principles taught throughout.
The kingdom of God in the OT
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary chapel on Feb 7, 2012 from various scriptures