John Samuel Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for over 30 years. John has studied at Michigan State University, Bob Jones University (B.S., B.A., M.A., M. Div.), The Master’s Seminary (faculty and Th. M. work), Dallas Theological Seminary (Dr. of Biblical Ministry) and with Francis Schaeffer at L’Abri Fellowship.
John has served congregations in the East, and the West, before coming to the precious saints at Calvary Bible Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2008. He has served on the Faculty of the Master’s College & Seminary. He was an Associate Pastor to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church for five years overseeing the Shepherding Ministries. During graduate school, John served as the Assistant Dean of Men at Bob Jones University for five years.
Called to the ministry as a young man–his passion remains prayer and the ministry of God’s Word. As a global Christian, and having ministered the Word in 60+ nations around the world, John’s ministry is deeply touched by outreach and evangelism. Since 1978, in conjunction with Land of the Book Tours John has led dozens of study tours, retreats, travels, and pilgrimages with over 1,500 participants, and taught on site in 21 countries and on five continents. His Tours filmed on site are available to watch online at DTBM.org.
As a Seminary Professor of Theology, Church History and the English Bible, John’s messages reflect the background of the Scripture from the ancient biblical world, the history of the church and the daily life in far corners of the planet. In 1998 a new ministry called Discover the Book Ministry was launched to provide electronic copies of Pastor John’s audio, video, and text studies free of charge to pastors, missionaries, and other believers. Since then, this ministry has grown to serve saints in all 50 states and over 145 lands around the world, as well as through daily radio on a growing number of radio stations in the USA, Europe and the Caribbean.
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This is for my spiritual (human) mentor Dr. John Barnett. First off, thanks again so much for being an excellent teacher! The visuals are great and many others lack that skill. God Bless you and your wife Bonnie/Bonny and your family! I seriously hope to someday come close to your devotion/knowledge…I have a long way to go! Here is the question sir: I will be paraphrasing here & there (sorry)…Question: From the 1) Annointed Cherub (perfect in every way until iniquity was found within him); to 2) Lucifer? (separate from being an annointed cherub??); to 3) Satan (who was a murderer at the time of birth)…how could 3 be referring to the same being if the earlier statement via 1) states that perfect until inquitity was found…does this not detail that there was A) a contrast – from existing to actually being born…and B) to being perfect until notating a change – isn’t this a discrepancy from being born that way – i.e. – upon immediate creation/existence vs. becoming such? I’d reference the Scripture but you already know it haha…many thanks!
I have waited most of my life for that special messenger from God and he connected me with Dr. John Barnett a few Weeks’s ago. I want to thank him for the sweet Truth about Jesus Christ and his precious ministry he is preaching to this world.
Dr. Barnett, I want you to know that I found your videos several months ago. I had fallen away from God for about 25 years. Your inspired word has help bring me back to God and church. I believe that my falling away has put me in a place to witness to my lost friends and family. It’s really tough for alot of them to understand right now. But your words continue to inspire me. So thank you and Bonnie for all of your online content. Some of the videos I have watched are several years old but the message is the same. So thank you and may God continue to bless you and your family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I look forward to seeing you in heaven. Sincerely Jeff Wilson, from southern Indiana
This guy is incredible!!! What a blessing to us all. I’ve learned so much in such a short time through his youtube ministry. (Liberal youtube). He is doctrinally grounded and very passionate about preaching and teaching the word. God bless you pastor John and keep plugging away. God loves you for it and so do we!
Pastor John Barnett
God has led me to you to help reveal my testimony in a new book in progress.
Please contact me. Thank you.
I love john Barnett’s lessons and I follow these often. John is a good teacher of the word of god.
What a great man of God! Dr Barnett’s biblical & historical knowledge is absolutely amazing! I know he speaks the truth from the Bible.
Thank you for all the messages posted on YouTube! Once you’ve watched one, you’ll feel driven to watch them all!
What a blessing it is to learn so much from you brother John
Pastor John, I listen to your videos daily. You have taught me so much. I’ve been a Respiratory Therapist for 35 years. I’ve seen many people pass away. Hospice is a service that is used regularly. I feel like what is done many times is legalized euthanasia. Morphine is given and sometimes it seems like it ends a person’s life a lot sooner than if nature runs it’s course. I was wondering if you could comment on this or direct me to one of your videos that addresses this matter. I realize you’re very busy, but if you could find the time I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much. God bless you and your ministry. Rita Sallee
I love your videos on Facebook pastor
Barnett. Keep up the good work it helps out allot.
Thanks.
Take care
God bless you
I have questions for Pastor Barnett Regarding Mental Health Issues, Intrusive Thoughts and many other things. Please contact me.
Dear John, Thank you for your teachings. I have recently discovered you on YouTube. I have struggled with Calvinism for years, but your teaching that removing limited atonement and viewing the issue of predestination from God’s teaching verses man’s understanding. Tonight I’m watching your teaching: What Will We Do In Heaven. The issue of eternal reward and our ranking is predicated on our works on earth makes me fearful of being known as a possible underachiever or a unprofitable servant for time and eternity. My walk with the Lord has required Him to carry me far more than I’ve walked. I believe that we will all have crowns to place at the feet of Jesus. Just as I can’t see God arbitrarily choosing some fo life and others for death I have a hard time believing that we will be eternally ranked thus exposing the status of our works on earth. The thief on the cross only had time to ask Jesus to save him and no time to disobey him later on, perhaps his reward will be greater? I quite frankly am apprehensive about life after death. I experienced way to much negative and sinful behavior toward me by Christians and even pastors to want to experience God’s justice. I need mercy and grace with my past put behind me and forgotten by God never to be used for judgement and evaluation for eternity! I’m not perfect, but I’ve been made perfect in the eyes of God!
Thank you for bearing with me!
Respectfully submitted.
Tim Stiff. 951 212 0060 24/7
Hi John,
Each morning after my time in the Word and communion with the LORD, I listen to one of your sermons. I listened to “5 ways believers prepare for the end of the world” this morning.
When I repented in tears from of a life of alcoholism and despair in December 2004, I committed to loving and obeying my all sufficient Savior with all ny heart, soul and strength. I began a Bible study group before work at the Hospital where I worked and saw God move mightily healing, saving, rescuing many.
I was given a choice to stop talking about Jesus, retire or be fired. I could not stop talking about Jesus, I could not stop saying what the Bible says, I could not stop the flow of living water coming out of my heart for the lost and broken.
I never planned for retirement, but the LORD did.
My wife, my family and I have lacked nothing.
Jesus Christ is my supply.
I can no longer stand up at management meetings and talk about Jesus’ power to save, but I send a “truth” each morning provided by the Holy Spirit…the Bible says….to 50+ family and friends each day. I just deliver the mail.
I’m grateful the Holy Spirit directed me to you on the web, you have been a help to me.
The Bible says: “Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17
Thank you for your faithfulness to God’s Word and faithfully sending out the truth in these times of profound deception.
Well done, good and faithful servant.
Your friend and brother in Christ Jesus our LORD.
Ken Darling
462 Londondary Drive
Ballwin, Mo. 63011
Phone: 636-399-9717
I have watched several of Pastor John Barnett’s on-line (YouTube) Bible history lessons along with his teaching Bible Scripture and I am absolutely amazed with his knowledge and careful discernment to teach the Word of God. I feel very blessed to have run across his YouTube videos and I will continue to listen to the Word of God being taught by Pastor Barnett…
You are a heavan sent angel helping us to guide thru the terrinie and sinful ways that had begotton us all but with you explaining and knowing the history behind every scipture its awesome
Good morning Dr. Barnett,
I have enjoyed your teachings on your youtube channel, DTBM. I would like to see if you have a video that focuses on John 11, specifically your understanding of verse 35, “Jesus wept.”
Thank you for being a light in an often dark world.
God bless you,
Robin Middleton
I have been deeply touched by your teaching, please pray for me as I have been an extreme sinner and am worried about my sole
Be encouraged dear brother in Christ, you say extreme sin…sin is sin my friend and Christ paid for them ALL on that cross…past, present & future! And believe me when I say my sins were great, I had to hit bottom more than once and made a serious suicide attempt, which I believe it was only by the grace of God that I was found by police before it was too late! It is a gift from God and you just need to accept it by faith, we’ve done nothing to deserve or earn it… that’s the amazing gift of unmerited favour from our Holy, Righteous Heavenly Father God, chief architect & master builder and much much more than we can comprehend in our puny minds, which is why we are told in Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight 🙏 I encourage you to watch more of John Barnett’s videos & especially on salvation and the study of the Romans road 📖 Keep seeking Him, He is everything, better than life and the promises we have in Christ are just amazing so don’t give up! God wants to wrap His strong arms around your fears ❤️🛐 Let the word of God dwell richly in you dear friend. Prayers for you and much love in Christ to you 🙏
How do i reach pr. John Barnett by email? His videos are God sent. I am based in a third world country where everything seems hopeless but when I landed on DBTM, it changed my life though am still struggling with sin
info@dtbm.org
Good day John, I’m from Pretoria South Africa, I understand that Noah’s sons; Gam whent to Africa, – black people, Japhet when to Europe, white people, and Sem – Abraham, Izak, Jacob, Jesus, were in the Isreal-region, they had a little darker skin….like Arabs….
Could you please help me here, correct me if I’m wrong
Rudie Steenkamp
rudie.steenkamp@nampak.com
I appreciate all you videos daily, thank you.
Thank you God for men such as Dr Barnett , and the great work they do . They way you explain and teach the Lord’s Book has helped me a lot spiritually.
I listened 2 story about hospital encounter. Have sent 2 many people. It is a reminder that we are to be nice 2 every kind of people especially strangers. You never know what is going to lead to. Grateful for the ministry. Larry Wieber
Pastor, I just recently discovered DTBM on YouTube. Thank You for your service and wonderful Bible correct teachings an everything you do to promote God’s Kingdom. Look forward to watching daily. God Bless.
I am blessed and grateful that God led me to your YT videos. I’m newly born again, and just recently submitted to Christ.
I appreciate and actually enjoy your teachings. I am looking forward to getting started/working on my Proverbs Life-changing, Devotional Project!
Blessings to you and your family!
Your teachings are not the norm, but amazing! Thank you!
Recently I found you on you tube. Thank you for your wonderful teaching videos, I love your white boards and the little side bars are precious. Praise God for making you His humble servant and teaching those who thirst for His spirit and Word.
Great teaching
Thank you John, I first seen one if your lessons about 3 weeks ago, I have been learning from your teaching since.
Every night I learn from you and our lord Jesus christ…..
Thank you for coming into my life and leading me in the heavenly direction.
God bless you and your family.
Thank You Mr. and Mrs. Barnett for your passion in Jesus Christ and dedication to the Word of God. I think of an earlier story Dr. Barnett told about the stoned waiter who asked him and Bonnie what they were on while they were reading the Holy Bible together. Dr. John Barnett and his wife Bonnie are blessed and guided, through the Holy Spirit, in sharing their lifetime of knowledge and understanding of history, scripture and the New Covenant. Thank You John and Bonnie for your hard work work and commitment. Prayers to my adopted missionary team. Psalm 139.
With Love,
Christopher James
Thank God for your y tube channel I watch it all the time amen . got me reading the bible everday and drawing closer to God even know Ian a sinner I pray for my sins to be forgiven amen . thankyou for all
God bless you Matt, I started seeking a deeper walk with God recently and began a renewed reading of the bible and found a book by A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy. I was amazed how prayer, the bible, and
Tozer’s book was showing me things I missed before. It also caused my mind to start popping with thoughts and questions. Then I stumbled on John Barnett YouTube video’s and I was amazed how John’s video’s were verifying the very questions and thoughts I was having from the other three sources. I thanked God for He was showing me a principle which John also uses in his teaching where he weighs all of Gods scripture onto a single verse to ensure its not taken out of content and to get a true understanding of what God is saying. I wonder if Gods Word is written that way so as to make one search. Mr. Tozer taught me to read the Word slowly and savor it like a good meal. Happy travels on your path to the Kingdom.
I love your studies on youtube. You are a wonderful teacher. Especially for those like me who have no church family. I used to belong to a church who can recite more of their prophets words than Gods. I quit God for 38 years because of that experience. In 2009 I started hearing God’s calling. By 2011 I was passionate for the love of truth. I haven’t found a church and may never but i have found a few wonderful speakers, you standing out because of your teaching and explaining of God’s word. I do have a small library to fact check those I listen too, because I never want to be fooled again. I want truth! Thank you for sharing your wisdom . God bless,
Sandy
Dr. Barnett,
Thank you for following your calling in Christ Jesus. Holy spirit lead me to your ministry and I have gleaned from your teaching. God is so good. I hope you find this note encouraging. Thank you for all that you do.
Your brother in Christ,
Philip M
Virginia, USA
I have been watching pastor Barnett’s teachings on YouTube for many years. I am very particular about Bible teachers. If I hear any questionable doctrine or imprecise interpretation, I will stop listening.
I am surprised that I’ve watched Dr. Barnett so long without hearing anything concerning.
I get so much out of his teaching. And his knowledge of ancient history really adds to my understanding of Old and New Testament times.
I recently decided to join his study group. I’m looking forward to more intense study of scripture.
Pastor BARNETT is a wonderful teacher of God’s Word. I follow him daily. He has been a blessing in my life. I believe we are living in unprecedented times and the prophecies in the Bible are second to none…….
Hello! My name is Shimaine and I emailing you because I have couple of questions. I repented a couple in of months ago but I have a over eating habit. I want to fast to draw closer to Jesus. Please help. P.S I never learn to pray , I know the Lord’s prayer. Please HELP…..
Pastor John,
I have been led to your teachings which offer genuine Bible based teaching, spirit filled, and quite passionate & charismatic. Frankly, I have learned more from you in the last few months than my previous five plus decades of learning God’s word. God Bless you and your wife.
Hello DTBM Pastor Barnett,
Watched your YT on 2nd Peter and Nero. Brings to mind my YT “Revival & Revolution” radical faith gospel song “March of the Martyrs”, recommend you give it a listen. Also “ersatzbrot” and “Komemiyut”.
Steven Welp
Sept. 27,2022, I’m watching you tube and I’ve come across a memorial service for a John Barnett says he passed in May 20,22 is this him??????
I was Baptized at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley California under Pastor John MacArthur.
I just moved to Grand Rapids Michigan 1 year ago and would like to attend any service or congregation that Dr Barnett recommends.
In Jesus name
Please advise 🙏
Sean
I believe jesus has chosen well in you to insrtuct me on these things that so give courage.
Brother John, thank you for faithfully preaching the Word of God to the glory of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. I’ve been following John MacArthur for years. Trusted expositors of The Word such as he and you, Dr. Barnett; those of us who are Christ-followers will always be thankful for your ministry. In the name of Jesus, Don
er I can’t get enough of gods word, please keep it coming, you are a brilliant teacher so how great a teacher jesus is, still