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Global Outreach
This message was delivered at the Masters College Chapel on September 26, 2001 from Luke 5:17-26. In the wake of September 11, Dr Barrick talks about Missions and Evangelism among Muslims. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2001-09-26_TMC.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, Global Outreach”]
The Integration of OT Theology with Bible Translation
Translation of Scripture should be faithful to the original languages of the text, but should also communicate the text’s meaning accurately to the modern reader so that he may reach proper theological conclusions. That poses a difficult challenge because of the great distance between classical Hebrew and various modern languages. Three passages from Genesis illustrate
Does Prayer Change God?
This message was delivered in The Masters Seminary Chapel in January 2001 from various scriptures. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/2001-01-01_TMS.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, Does Prayer Change God?”]
The Christian and War
Answering the question, “Should a Christian be a member of the military?” is the best way to elaborate on “The Christian and War.” On the positive side, the military emphasizes the importance of moral character for its leaders. On the negative side, the military is a profession in which killing may be a part of
Living a New Life: Old Testament Teaching About Conversion
Both liberal and evangelical scholars have entertained doubts about the presence and/or frequency of conversion in the OT, but the doctrine is illustrated and objectified in the OT rather than being presented in doctrinal discourses as in the NT. Moses spoke of conversion in terms of the circumcision of the heart in Deut 10:16 and
The Place of the Old Testament in the Church
This message was delivered at the Masters College chapel on November 15, 1999. In this message Dr Barrick explains: 1. The Old Testament was involved in the churches existence. 2. The Old Testament provided the basis of the churches exposition 3. the Old Testament provided the Church with its examples [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/1999-11-15_TMC.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, The Place of the Old
The Mosaic Covenant
The Mosaic Law is one of six covenants that God made with Israel, all six of which have five concepts in common: their authority resides in Him, they all came at a time of crisis, no covenant nullifies a previous one, salvation from sin is not obtained by keeping any covenant, and significant negative events
The Light of Christmas
This message was delivered at the Masters College Chapel on December 9, 1998 from Isaiah 9:1-7 [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/1998-12-09_TMC.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, The Light of Christmas”]
Qualifications of a Missionary
This message was delivered at The Masters College on April 24, 1998 from Phil 2:1-4. [wpaudio url=”/files/audio/messages/1998-04-24_TMC.mp3″ text=”Dr Bill Barrick, Qualifications of a Missionary”]
Ancient Manuscripts and Biblical Exposition
Ancient manuscripts have been the subject of many books, journal articles, and essays, but few have dealt with their relationship to biblical exposition. Yet the expositor has a vital role in preserving what those ancient manuscripts of the Bible contribute to an accurate knowledge of Old and New Testaments. Few works on systematic theology deal