Lecture 1: Old Testament Introduction - Dr. Bill Barrick
The Master's Seminary
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@harryloudon4315 10 years ago
Thank you for putting these up, Dr. Bill. Last night I prayed for a new way to learn God's word and way and I "accidently" stumbled onto these lectures. The first one was very interesting and enjoyable... talk to you at the end.
@shalommanshalomman 5 years ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR SEMINARY AND THANKS FOR MAKING THESE FREE!
@MichaelHernandez-lc2wb 13 years ago
Awsome! Dr. Barrick !what a teacher¡ thanks Lord for these blessings. Thanks to you all too
@JanetTempleWomane 1 month ago
Thank you so much for this lecture. This is the answer to what I have been praying for a very long time, and thank you, sir, for making it free more blessings, sir 🙏 ❤
@BrotherVhukile 10 years ago
Glory to God! Thanks professor for sharing your knowledge selflessly. I love your videos because you explain things that I did not know. I am increasing in knowledge. Please continue in that spirit! Way to go professor!
@sunnysun5673 11 years ago
wonderful lectures, thank you professor, God bless you. thank you too, Joshua, God bless you.
@localbiztoweb 3 years ago
Matthew 5:17. (CJB)
“Don’t think that I have come to abolish the Torah or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete."
“Don’t think that I have come to abolish the Torah or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete."
@cy6386 3 years ago
Excellent lecturer. Can only compare to Prof Robert Wilson but have to say Dr Bill Barrick is a fantastic academic mind
@localbiztoweb 3 years ago
Matthew 5:19.(CJB)
"So whoever disobeys the least of these mitzvot and teaches others to do so will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But whoever obeys them and so teaches will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven."
"So whoever disobeys the least of these mitzvot and teaches others to do so will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But whoever obeys them and so teaches will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven."
@johnc1014 6 years ago
Excellent teaching.
I would like the make one comment concerning his mention of the theory of evolution. When most people think of a "theory," they think of it as a guess or something far less than a "fact" or "law." That's not scientists mean when they form a theory.
A theory in science is formed as the best explanation for some natural phenomena, given the available evidence we have. The reason it is a theory, as opposed to fact, is to allow for further reevaluation, revision, or even complete discarding in light of new evidence that may become available.
Now, I do believe Evolution is a false theory. It seeks to explain the origin of the diversity of life we see today on the earth as a gradual progression from a single common ancestor. According to the theory, all life on earth shares this common ancestor which diversified, through a process of beneficial mutations being preserved through natural selection, into all the diversity of life we see today.
Frankly, trying to explain the origin already makes this far more history than empirical science. But, when you analyze it as a scientific theory, there is really falls apart. The level of beneficial mutations necessary to even begin to make this a possible explanation is simply impossible. Never mind the fact that mutations are nothing more than mistakes in the replication of genetic code. They degrade the genome and lead to cancers and other genetic defects.
That aside, Dr. Barrick describes the problem of irreducible complexity. Darwin himself states, "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." He found no case of that, but we now have a multitude of those exact cases that Darwin gave as a test for his own theory, which actually originated much further back. He got it from his grandfather, Erasmus Darwin. And, we can trace the idea of evolution as far back as even the pagan religions of Jesus' day. Charles Darwin merely attempted to put a "scientific" spin to it.
Anyway, for me, the best argument against the theory of Evolution is simply that it fails as empirical science. Contrast that with Creation's claim of all life being created as separate kinds of organisms and only diversifying within their respective kinds. We can easily observe that in nature and conduct all the tests we like. Cats reproduce cats, dogs reproduce dogs, humans reproduce humans, apes reproduce apes, etc. It doesn't matter how much time you give it. Time isn't some magical solution that suddenly makes it possible.
While we can certainly see great diversity within different kinds, there are clear boundaries that definitely shouldn't be there if Evolution was the correct understanding of its origin.
I would like the make one comment concerning his mention of the theory of evolution. When most people think of a "theory," they think of it as a guess or something far less than a "fact" or "law." That's not scientists mean when they form a theory.
A theory in science is formed as the best explanation for some natural phenomena, given the available evidence we have. The reason it is a theory, as opposed to fact, is to allow for further reevaluation, revision, or even complete discarding in light of new evidence that may become available.
Now, I do believe Evolution is a false theory. It seeks to explain the origin of the diversity of life we see today on the earth as a gradual progression from a single common ancestor. According to the theory, all life on earth shares this common ancestor which diversified, through a process of beneficial mutations being preserved through natural selection, into all the diversity of life we see today.
Frankly, trying to explain the origin already makes this far more history than empirical science. But, when you analyze it as a scientific theory, there is really falls apart. The level of beneficial mutations necessary to even begin to make this a possible explanation is simply impossible. Never mind the fact that mutations are nothing more than mistakes in the replication of genetic code. They degrade the genome and lead to cancers and other genetic defects.
That aside, Dr. Barrick describes the problem of irreducible complexity. Darwin himself states, "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down." He found no case of that, but we now have a multitude of those exact cases that Darwin gave as a test for his own theory, which actually originated much further back. He got it from his grandfather, Erasmus Darwin. And, we can trace the idea of evolution as far back as even the pagan religions of Jesus' day. Charles Darwin merely attempted to put a "scientific" spin to it.
Anyway, for me, the best argument against the theory of Evolution is simply that it fails as empirical science. Contrast that with Creation's claim of all life being created as separate kinds of organisms and only diversifying within their respective kinds. We can easily observe that in nature and conduct all the tests we like. Cats reproduce cats, dogs reproduce dogs, humans reproduce humans, apes reproduce apes, etc. It doesn't matter how much time you give it. Time isn't some magical solution that suddenly makes it possible.
While we can certainly see great diversity within different kinds, there are clear boundaries that definitely shouldn't be there if Evolution was the correct understanding of its origin.
@franksmith365 8 years ago
Could the individual who Abraham referred to as YHVH been THE ANGEL OF YHWH WHO WAS AUTHORIZED TO APPEAR AND AND SPEAK AS THOUGH HE WERE ELOHIM? Also, when Adam and Eve heard The VOICE OF YHWH walking in The Garden" is actually the first appearance of THE ANGEL WHO LEAD THE PEOPLE OUT OF EGYPT?
@theotheoth 1 year ago
Oh, women too! Yes, because the Bible always speaks up for the equality of women.
@localbiztoweb 3 years ago (edited)
Exodus 24:1-11
Complete Jewish Bible
"To Moshe [Adonai] said, “Come up to Adonai — you, Aharon, Nadav, Avihu, and seventy of the leaders of Isra’el. Prostrate yourselves at a distance, while Moshe alone approaches Adonai — the others are not to approach, and the people are not to go up with him.” Moshe came and told the people everything Adonai had said, including all the rulings. The people answered with one voice: “We will obey every word Adonai has spoken.”
Moshe wrote down all the words of Adonai. He rose early in the morning, built an altar at the base of the mountain and set upright twelve large stones to represent the twelve tribes of Isra’el. He sent the young men of the people of Isra’el to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings of oxen to Adonai. Moshe took half of the blood and put it in basins; the other half of the blood he splashed against the altar. Then he took the book of the covenant and read it aloud, so that the people could hear; and they responded, “Everything that Adonai has spoken, we will do and obey.” Moshe took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, “This is the blood of the covenant which Adonai has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
Moshe, Aharon, Nadav, Avihu and seventy of the leaders went up; and they saw the God of Isra’el. Under his feet was something like a sapphire stone pavement as clear as the sky itself. He did not reach out his hand against these notables of Isra’el; on the contrary, they saw God, even as they were eating and drinking."
Complete Jewish Bible
"To Moshe [Adonai] said, “Come up to Adonai — you, Aharon, Nadav, Avihu, and seventy of the leaders of Isra’el. Prostrate yourselves at a distance, while Moshe alone approaches Adonai — the others are not to approach, and the people are not to go up with him.” Moshe came and told the people everything Adonai had said, including all the rulings. The people answered with one voice: “We will obey every word Adonai has spoken.”
Moshe wrote down all the words of Adonai. He rose early in the morning, built an altar at the base of the mountain and set upright twelve large stones to represent the twelve tribes of Isra’el. He sent the young men of the people of Isra’el to offer burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings of oxen to Adonai. Moshe took half of the blood and put it in basins; the other half of the blood he splashed against the altar. Then he took the book of the covenant and read it aloud, so that the people could hear; and they responded, “Everything that Adonai has spoken, we will do and obey.” Moshe took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, “This is the blood of the covenant which Adonai has made with you in accordance with all these words.”
Moshe, Aharon, Nadav, Avihu and seventy of the leaders went up; and they saw the God of Isra’el. Under his feet was something like a sapphire stone pavement as clear as the sky itself. He did not reach out his hand against these notables of Isra’el; on the contrary, they saw God, even as they were eating and drinking."
Lecture 1: Old Testament Introduction - Dr. Bill Barrick
The Master's Seminary
78,341 views
The Master's Seminary - http://www.tms.edu/