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Eternal Security and Perseverence
Does Ezekiel’s role of watchman suggest that believers can lose their salvation? If not, what is the message of Ezekiel 33:12-19? Read this article from Testamentum Imperium here to find out.
New Covenant Theology and the Old Testament Covenants
Though New Covenant Theology (NCT) has positive aspects such as an insistence on a biblically based theology, several aspects of the system are not so positive. For example, in pursuing a middle course between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology, its theologians rely on a strained view of Dispensationalism and adopt an interpretive methodology called supersessionism. A
No higher education than the Word of God
In 2007 Dr Barrick had the pleasure of giving the graduation message at The Masters Seminary. His passage for this text was Psalm 119. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2007-05-13_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, No higher education than the Word of God”]
New Covenant Theology and the OT Covenants
This message was delivered in the Masters Seminary Chapel from Selected scriptures in February 2007 in a series on New Covenant Theology. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2007-02-08_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, New Covenant Theology and the Old Testament Covenants”]
The Role of the Law of Moses in the Church
What role does the law of Moses play in the church? Join Dr Barrick as he explains the relevance of the law to the church today in this sermon from various scriptures. This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary chapel in September 2006 [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2006-09-26_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, The Role of the Law of
The New Perspective and “Works of the Law” (Gal 3:16 and Rom 3:20)
The New Perspective on Paul (NPP) differs from a traditional understanding of Paul’s references to the “works of the law .” Traditionally, Paul’s references to such works has been seen in a negative light, but the NPP takes a very opposite view of the works. Pre-NT references to works of the law show that they
The Eschatological Significance of Leviticus 26
The blessings and curses of Leviticus 26 have eschatological significance because they relate to the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants. Verses 33-45 speak of retributive dispersion/exile, the Sabbath rest, the stricken remnant, and the contingency of repentance. Repentance includes Israel’s acceptance of retribution, Yahweh’s acceptance of repentance, and a summary of the retribution. Chapter 26 touches
Changes in Doctrine of Justification
The “New Perspective” on Paul makes some significant changes to the doctrine of justification. In this sermon Dr Barrick explains these changes and their significance. This sermon was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel in January 2005 from various scriptures. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2005-01-01_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, Changes in the Doctrine of Justification in the New Perspective”]
The Necessity of Scripture
Scripture is necessary because God willed to provide it and because mankind’s condition required it. The image of God in man requires communication between God and human beings. God’s incomprehensibility is another reason for the necessity of Scripture. Natural revelation’s insufficiency to teach the nature of God makes Scripture indispensable. The complexity of divine truth
The necessity of scripture
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel on Jan 27, 2004 from selected scriptures. Be sure to read the corresponding Masters Seminary Journal Article on this here. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2004-01-27_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, The necessity of Scripture”]