Starting in Job 33, Elihu, the youngest of Job’s friends, addresses Job, Eliphaz, Zophar, and Bildad regarding their erroneous views about God’s character and Job’s problems. As he makes his case, Elihu expresses himself with words and phrases, concepts and imagery that appear to echo the early chapters of Genesis. If the Book of Job was […]
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On December 28, 2015 I began an eight-part series of blogs on the Dispensational Publishing House blog site on the topic of Covenants and Dispensations. The following links connect with that blog series–I will add to them as each part is published. The topic is one of interest to many Bible students and churches. Hopefully the series
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I know that I am saved, because . . . I am not like Cain (1 John 3:11-15). I do not hate others. I am like Jesus (1 John 3:16-18). I love others sacrificially. I love others selflessly. My heart says so (1 John 3:19-22). An obedient heart. A God-controlled heart. The Holy Spirit says
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In the week prior to Resurrection Sunday, the minds and hearts of all born-again believers turn to the marvelous redemptive work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His sacrificial death. It offers a great opportunity to consider the means of salvation throughout time–beginning in the Old Testament. A friend from long ago sent
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[1] In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. [2] (The earth was formless and empty, and darkness was upon the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the water.) Some expositors propose that verse 2 represents a gap in the record of creation events.
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The following links provide resources that will aid DMin students at The Master’s Seminary in their preparation of some of the assignments required in the OT seminars in January. Syntactical Analysis of Biblical Hebrew The significance of the Hebrew verb system presents students with the greatest challenges. This paper seeks to provide a more linguistically
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In addition to Hebrew Grammar (or beginning Hebrew), Dr Barrick also teaches Hebrew Exegesis and Old Testament Introduction. The Hebrew Exegesis class continues on from Hebrew Grammar II. This class is normally taught over two semesters, so you will find them under Hebrew Exegesis I and Hebrew Exegesis II. The Introduction to the Old Testament
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The week before Pastor Adam Tyson arrived at Placerita Bible Church to become the Senior Pastor I delivered this message in the Sunday Worship service. It also serves as a recap of my recent archeological dig in Israel, looking for evidence for the city of Ai at Khirbet el-Maqatir. With that in mind, I based
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A few years ago I posted the following Q&A entry on my website. Due to recent interest (see the Cripplegate blog), I have decided to repost it. Q: I am working through the Titus 1:6 issue (children who believe or faithful children). What support is there in this passage or elsewhere in Scripture for one view
As the Book of Revelation comes to a close, the reader encounters Jesus Christ in a new fashion. Christ Himself speaks, revealing His final promises, instructions, invitation, and injunctions. Here we find His threefold declaration that He is coming back to Earth quickly. Our heartfelt response ought to be “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Rev
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