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Another Off-Site Blog Worth Reading
In an effort to expand my contributions in the blogosphere, I accepted an invitation to submit an essay to another great biblical and theological website: “Parking Space 23.” My first contribution is “Continuity: Old Testament Truth in New Testament Clothing.” The continuity that exists between the two biblical testaments does not contravene the clear distinction between Israel
Elihu and Moses (the Book of Job and Genesis)
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
Covenants and Dispensations
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
How Do I Know If I Am Saved?
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
The Rain and the Rainbow: When Did They Begin?
Any search for mention of “rain” in the Old Testament finds it mentioned only in Genesis 2:5 prior to the rain that brings the Flood in 7:4. Therefore, many scholars assume that God did not use rain until that time–which would also explain why no rainbow was seen until after the Flood (9:13–16), since it
Salvation in the Old Testament
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
Is there a gap in Genesis 1:2?
[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.
Resources for DMin OT Seminars
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
The Agony of Defeat and the Thrill of Victory
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