Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible

Romans 9:30-33 Years ago, Norman Vincent Peale wrote a popular book called, The Power of Positive Thinking. But have you ever considered the power of negative thinking? How can negative thinking, properly shaped by the Word of God, result in tremendous spiritual blessing? Dr. Barnhouse answers this unexpected question on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Romans 9:25-29 The Apostle Paul reminded the Ephesians that at one time they were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, strangers to the covenants of promise, without Christ, and without hope in the world. This was the sad state of Gentile peoples before Jesus came. But now, Gentile believers, just like 1st century Ephesians, have been brought near to God by the blood of Jesus Christ. Has God pe...

Romans 9:22-24 When tragedy strikes, many people lash out at God, accusing Him of cruelty and injustice. They cry out and say, "What did I do to deserve this?" We forget that we deserve nothing but judgment and condemnation, and yet God has dealt with us according to His love and grace, culminating with the atoning death of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Tune in to Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible with Dr...

Romans 9:21 There are many people who are swing voters. They cannot decide whom to vote for and sometimes remain undecided right up to election day. Many evangelists portray unbelievers as spiritual swing voters. God has cast his ballot to save them, Satan has cast his ballot for their eternal condemnation and they must break the tie. But is this accurate? Listen to Dr. Barnhouse to find out what...

Romans 9:19-24 When the president brings a judicial nominee before Congress, they scrutinize the nominee's character and record and discuss his qualifications to serve as a federal judge or a Supreme Court justice. But God's suitability as a judge of the universe is not open for discussion. He alone is infinitely holy and wise and is able to execute perfect righteous judgment. Have you been acquit...

Romans 9:17, 18 When Moses delivered his people from bondage, Pharoah's stubborn resistance against God led to the destruction of the Egyptian army in the waters of the Red Sea. The Bible declares that Pharoah hardened his heart against the Lord, but the Bible also declares that God hardened Pharoah's heart. Christians are often confused by this seeming contradiction. What does the Bible teach us...

Romans 9:16 A man makes many decisions every day, but when he is dead, he cannot simply choose to become alive again. Many Christians assume that every person has the natural moral ability to exercise his or her free will unto salvation. But the Bible declares that every person is born spiritually dead in trespasses and sins and must be born again by the sovereign grace of God. Dr. Barnhouse asks...

Romans 9:14 If ten guilty men are sentenced to prison and the Governor pardons one of them, he is not acting unjustly towards the others. The nine receive exactly what they deserve for their crimes, while the one who was set free receives undeserved mercy. Many people argue that the doctrines of election and predestination make God seem to be unjust, unfair, and unrighteous. How does Scripture ans...

Romans 9:6 That's not fair! Virtually every parent has heard that complaint countless times from their children. But many adults, including Christians, say the same thing when confronted with the spiritual teachings on election, predestination, and salvation by God's free sovereign grace. What does the Bible have to say about these complex and controversial subjects? Find out on Dr. Barnhouse and...

Romans 9:4 In the early centuries of Church history as well as in our day, many cults and false teachings have denied either the full deity or the full humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ. Groups such as the Arians taught that Jesus was merely God's highest created being, while the Gnostics believed that he was divine and only appeared to be human. What does the Bible teach about the deity and the h...

Romans 9:4 Patriotic Americans wave the flag on the 4th of July and sometimes refer to it as "Old Glory." But as proud as we are of the "Stars and Stripes." it can never come close to the glory of God that accompanied Israel during the Old Testament period. Tune in to hear Dr. Barnhouse as he answers the question, "What can we learn about the glory of God through a careful study of the early histo...

Romans 9:4 Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and Jewish religious leaders for pursuing the power and influence and seeking the accolades of men. He told a parable portraying them as seeking places of prominence at a great banquet, but Jesus said that those who exalted themselves would be humbled, while he exalts those who seek a place of humility and service. Do you walk in humility before the Lord so t...

Romans 9:4 Germany is now one nation, but for years, the citizens of East and West Germany were separated from each other by the Berlin Wall. For centuries, a wall of religious and social division separated the Jewish people from the Gentiles. How has God broken down the barrier between Jew and Gentile and made them into one people in Christ? Find out by listening to Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse...

Romans 9:4 In the popular musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye, the Jewish dairyman, complains to the Lord: "I know, I know, we are your chosen people, but once in a while, can't you choose someone else?" Many people, both Jews and Gentiles, may wonder if a Jewish heritage carries any privileges or advantages. Tune in to Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible for the answer to the question, "...

Romans 9:3 The Apostle Paul was moved with such compassion for his unbelieving countrymen that he was willing to be accursed of God for the sake of their salvation. Jesus Christ had such compassion for us that he did go to the cross to be cut off from his Father and was made to be a curse for us to secure our salvation. Does his compassion for you motivate you to reach Jew and Gentile alike with h...

Romans 9:1-3 The eighth chapter of Romans concludes with a glorious declaration that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. But immediatley, a problem arises- what about God's ancient covenant people, the Jews? It would seem that God had cast them aside and supplanted them in favor of the Gentiles. What is God's purpose for the nation and people of Israel? Find out on Dr. Ba...

Romans 8:39 You may have heard a popular country song many years ago called "Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places." Countless people are looking for love in marriage, romance, and human relationships. But the heart of God is the only place you can really find true love. Dr. Barnhouse teaches that God is love and the more we know Him, the more we will know about his infinite, eternal love on Dr...

Romans 8:39 The Apostle Paul has given us a list of things that cannot separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ. But what does it mean by stating that neither height nor depth will be able to separate us from His love? Numerous commentaries and translations have offered a variety of explanations that appear to miss the true meanng intended by the Apostle Paul. Stay tuned as Dr. Barnhouse r...

Romans 8:39 Condemned prisoners live every day under the scepter of certain judgment, knowing that the day is approaching when the sentence of death will be executed. The Bible declares that everyone outside of Christ lives under God's condemnation awaiting the sentence of eternal judgment for their sin. But the coming judgment of sin and wickedness will not separate any believer from the love of...

Romans 8:39 If you are going through a difficult time and someone asks how you are doing, you might reply that you are doing okay under the circumstances. But Christians should never feel that they are "under the circumstances" of life. God rules and reigns over our lives and nothing happens to us that has not been filtered through His sovereign will. You can live above the circumstances of life w...

Romans 8:38, 39 A wise, elderly saint once gave a discouraged young believer this piece of advice: "Remember this: the devil is mighty, but God is Almighty." The devil and his forces are extremely powerful and clever and constantly seek the downfall and destruction of God's people. But the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord is on our side and He is sworn to protect and preserve his children. Exalt our omni...

Romans 8:38, 39 When the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, he delayed his baptism until he was on his death bed. He was apparently afraid that his sin or the circumstances of earthly life could cause him to fall from a state of grace and separate him from God. But there is no circumstance or situation in life that can separate the believer from the love of God in Christ. Hear th...

Romans 8:38, 39 "When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing it will be; when we all see Jesus we'll sing and shout the victory." Although we sing this hymn in church with a note of triumph, many Christians may still be filled with fear and uncertainty at the thought of death. Dr. Barnhouse examines what the Bible teaches about the death of believers and the confidence that is ours in the l...

Romans 8:38, 39 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints says Psalm 116. We mourn when fellow believers pass away, but we do not sorrow as those who have no hope because we know our brothers and sisters in the faith have gone to be with the Lord. Dr. Barnhouse discusses what happens to the people of God when they pass from this earthly life into the next.

Romans 8:38, 39 "I hope that one day my body will rise from the dead." So wrote Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer and life-long atheist on the night before his execution. The human heart dreads the unknowns and uncertainties of death and hungers for the assurance of life after death. But can you face eternity with peace and certain hope through faith in Jesus Christ? Dr. Barnhouse answers t...