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Titus 1:6
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
Revelation 22:6-21–Epilogue
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
You must be born again
While Dr Barrick was in Minneapolis recently, he had the privilege of speaking at the Fourth Baptist Church. The title of this message is “You must be born again” and is taken from Psalm 87.
2013 McDonald Lecture Series
Recently Dr Barrick was asked to speak at Central Seminary on the theme “In the Beginning: Creation and Biblical Authority.” Central Seminary has now put these lectures online for free download. You can click the links below to play the lectures. The general sessions included: Creation Outside Genesis [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2013McDonaldLectures/Lecture1CreationOutsideGenesis.mp3″ text=”Audio”] The Historicity of Adam [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2013McDonaldLectures/Lecture2TheHistoricityOfAdam.mp3″ text=”Audio”]
Revelation 21:9-22:5–The Holy City, The New Jerusalem
The final vision that John receives reveals details concerning the New Jerusalem. Readers normally ask two questions: (1) Does this city exists in the Millennial Kingdom of Christ or in the Eternal State? (2) Who are its citizens? Certain elements of the city’s description help answer those questions. The absence of the curse links everything
Revelation 19:17-21:8–Christ’s Return and Events After His 1,000-Year Kingdom
John writes about the series of events that take place with the Second Advent of Christ: the Great Supper of God, the chaining of Satan, and the 1,000-year reign of Christ in His Kingdom. Then John moves beyond the Kingdom to the events at its close: the loosing of Satan, the Great White Throne Judgment,
Jesus is an Approachable High Priest
This is Part 6 of our study of Hebrews covering Hebrews 4:14-16
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. The marriage feast will occur as the bridegroom Himself leads His bride
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