The attributes of godly leaders occupies a good deal of Scripture. Sometimes we find it necessary to synthesize the biblical teachings on leadership in order to sharpen our understanding of its seriousness and its challenges. In my recent ParkingSpace23 blog (February 2, 2017) I address this topic by means of using “Hi-def” as an acronym to structure …
Blow the Shophar! It’s a New Year! ParkingsSpace23 has published my most recent blog post. It consists of a brief study of the New Year as presented in the Scriptures–especially Leviticus 23:23-25. The post serves as a New Year greeting and New Year prayer for all readers of my blog. Throughout 2016 many of you sent me emails …
This ancient inscription caught my eye as I walked through the Pergamon Museum in Berlin in November 2015. The inscription above the raised hand says, “I am Barrakib, son of Panammu[wa].” King Barrakib ruled in Sam’al (modern Zincirli) in Turkey. The inscription, dating from approximately 730 BC is written in ancient Aramaic with the old Phoenician script. Barrakib is pretty close …
When we face difficulties in this life, we usually turn to someone or something for comfort, encouragement, hope, direction, and/or advice. As believers, we often open our Bible to the Psalms. Forty years ago I had experienced several long nights of pain and inability to sleep. Later, it turned out that I had fractured three vertebrae …
Isn’t it amazing how truth attracts falsehood and how enemies of truth will even manufacture a falsehood as their weak attempt to battle truth? Jesus pointed to the source of such falsification when He said that Satan was “a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44). Yes, Satan was and is the archenemy of divine truth. …
Bible translation proceeds upon the basis that the base text possesses value. A high view of Scripture moves the translator to higher accuracy in translating the text, greater care in making certain the message does not get skewed, and a consistent reverence for God’s revealed Word. If a text is known to be saturated with error, …
The Doctrine of Inerrancy and the Work of Translation Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 21:9-22:5–The Holy City, The New Jerusalem Read More »
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 …
