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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. “A Chart of the Prophecies of the Book of Daniel” show the systematic development of key topics in the book with regard to the major empires (Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, Revived
Was Goliath only 6.5 feet tall?
Recently some biblical scholars have questioned the true height of the giant Philistine, Goliath. Their renewed resistance to the biblical record in 1 Samuel 17:4 arises out of a Qumran scroll among the Dead Sea Scrolls that contains a different reading that reduces Goliath’s height by three feet (nearly a meter). The Hebrew Masoretic Text
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. Revelation 13:1-10 (PPT) [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/studies/Revelation/Lesson_21_Revelation_13A.mp3″ text=”Dr Barrick, Revelation 13:1-10″]
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). On the final full day of this year’s Christian Leaders’ Trip into the Grand Canyon, hundreds of waterfalls graced the canyon walls shortly after a rain that dampened our lunch time on one of the beaches. Everything from delicate white ribbons
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. From what I have read, the exodus occurred about 1445BC plus or minus.
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. Believers should be familiar with the program and
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. This series of studies is now available
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. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/other/2012-03-22_Kevin_Boling_Interview.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick Interview with Kevin Boling”]
The kingdom of God in the OT
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary chapel on Feb 7, 2012 from various scriptures [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2012-02-07_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, The kingdom of God in the Old Testament”]
Sanctification: The Work of the Holy Spirit and Scripture
Sanctification is inseparable from regeneration; where there is one, the other must also exist. Sanctification is the process of making holy, whether in the OT or the NT. God’s holiness is complete, comparable to no one else, and is incompatible with sin. Man’s holiness is progressive as it seeks to match the holiness of God