Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible

Romans 8:38, 39 The ancient Egyptians buried their pharaohs with gold and other riches so they could enjoy them in the next life. The Greeks believed that their dead were carried across the River Styx on a boat. Throughout history, virtually all cultures and religions have set forth diverse ideas about life after death. Where can we find truthful, reliable answers to this most important question?...

Romans 8:37 If wolves attack a flock of sheep, you would hardly expect the sheep to emerge victorious, but the Lord Jesus has promised that not one of His sheep will perish. The people of God face daunting enemies: the devil and his dark forces, the hostility of an unbelieving world, and the power of our own sinful flesh, but through Christ, our Good Shepherd. we are more than conquerors. Dr. Barn...

Romans 8:36 American Christians can worship in relative freedom and we tend to view this as a sign of God's blessing. But the early church father, Tertullian, wrote, "the blood of martyrs is the seed of the church." Dr. Barnhouse shares how the world was turned upside down in the first centuries of church history because believers were wiling to suffer and die for the sake of Christ.

Romans 8:35 Conjoined or Siamese twins often face death unless doctors can find a way to separate them. In contrast, believers would face eternal death if the devil could find a way to separate us from the Lord, but the love of Christ is so deep that nothing can ever separate us from Him when we are joined to Him by faith! Dr. Barnhouse shares these words of encouragement from Romans 8:35.

Romans 8:34 A president, king, or CEO will often choose his most qualified, trusted and capable associate to serve as his right hand man. Jesus is now at the right hand of God the Father interceding for His people. Christ is the only one qualified, trustworthy and capable to be his Father's right hand man. Do you trust in Him as your mediator and your advocate before God? Tune in to hear Dr. Barnh...

Romans 8:34 At the end of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, a prisoner awaits his execution. In order to save him, a friend switches identities with the condemned man, and give his own life in his place. We all stand guilty before God, and under the sentence of eternal condemnation. But if you trust in Jesus Christ, you can rest assured that He has taken your place, paid the penalty for you...

Romans 8:33 England, France, and the rest of Europe breathed a sigh of relief when Germany was finally defeated in World War 1. But peace and security were only temporary as these same nations were terrorized by Nazi Germany just a few years later. Believers face constant spiritual onslaught from the world, the devil, and our own sinful flesh. But Dr. Barnhouse assures us that we are safe and secu...

Romans 8:32 When we make a mistake, or fail at some task, we often remark "Oh well, nobody's perfect".  This familiar saying is absolutely true with one notable exception; we all fall short of the glory of God, and even our best works are tainted by sin and imperfection. Listen as Dr. Barnhouse shares how Jesus Christ manifested absolute perfection in word, deed, character, and righteousness, and...

Romans 8:31 Jesus said, "He who is not with me is against me." But sometimes our faith may grow weak in the face of suffering and hardship, and we may wonder if God is really with us or against us. No matter what you face in life, you can rest with a quiet confidence in Jesus Christ and cling to the glorious declation that God is indeed for you now and forever. Listen to these encouraging words on...

Romans 8:30 If a contestant on a game show answers a question incorrectly, the worst that can happen is losing a chance to win a prize. But in our study of the Book of Romans, we come to a question so important that it effects the eternal destiny of every person. Having set forth the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, the apostle Paul now asks, "What then shall we say to these things?"...

Romans 8:30 A baseball player on first base wants to score a run, but he may not make it. He could be caught stealing, or the next batter could make the third out, or he could be tagged out before reaching home plate. But God has determined that every one of His children will make it home. He has purposed that all those He foreknew, predestined, called, and justified will be glorified. Our glorifi...

Romans 8:30 A weak link can break the chain that holds a ship to its anchor, and the ship would be swept out to sea. God has taken the likes of foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification and glorification and forged a golden chain that secures our eternal salvation. But many Christians weaken God's golden chain through an improper understanding of one or more of these links. Do you have...

Romans 8:29 If you see a commercial encouraging you to join the Army, you are free to ignore it and turn the channel. But if you received a draft notice, you would be compelled to enlist. Many people hear the general call of the gospel and ignore it because they are spiritually dead and dead in their sins. But God's effectual call infuses the gospel with power and issues a divine summons that comp...

Romans 8:29 The hands of the master artist Michelangelo formed a shapeless block of marble into David, perhaps the most famous sculpture in the world. You may feel that your life has no purpose or direction, but if you come to God through faith in Jesus Christ, He'll gradually form you into the image of His beloved Son and make your life into something beautiful in His eyes. Have you entrusted you...

Romans 8:29 Many preachers and Bible teachers have defined God's foreknowledge as simply His ability to know all things in advance before they happen. They may say God looked down the corridor of time to see who would respond in faith to the gospel, and predestined them to salvation on that basis. But is this a biblically accurate view of the foreknowledge of God? What does the Word of God actuall...

Romans 8:28 Perhaps you have heard someone express the popular common sentiment of our day by saying, "We are all God's children." But the Bible clearly states that only those who have come to God through faith in Jesus Christ can be called His children. The people of God are those who love God and who have been called by God and all this according to His divine purpose. It is on these grounds alo...

Romans 8:28 Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and falsely imprisoned. He could have fallen into despair and wondered how God could ever bring forth any good from these circumstances. But God eventually worked in Joseph's life in such a way that he could say, "You meant evil against me but God meant it for good in order to bring about, as it is, this day to save many people."...

Romans 8:28 Sometimes we experience great personal success and spiritual progress; other times we suffer setbacks and seem to take a step backwards. We pass through many watershed events--marriage, the birth of our children, the loss of a job, or a loved one. We also face countless experiences every day which may seem trivial and unimportant, but God is causing all the events of our lives, great a...

Romans 8:28 We should not be surprised when unbelievers express hostility toward the teachings of God's Word. But surprisingly, there are many Christians who act with animosity against the biblical doctrines of election and predestination. What do the Scriptures teach us about the sovereignty of God and His eternal plan to save sinners according to His sovereign grace? Dr. Barnhouse teaches about...

Romans 8:27 If you knew someone who always prayed in perfect harmony with the will of God and whose prayers were always answered, you would probably ask that person to pray for you. But if you are a believer, you already enjoy this privilege. Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit now pray for the people of God according to the will of God. Do you comprehend the great blessing of this Divine intercessio...

Romans 8:26 Perhaps you have experienced a situation in your life that left you speechless. You simply could not find the words to express your thoughts, feelings, and desires. If our words often fail to express what is in our hearts, how much more inadequate are they to express the heart of God? It is impossible for human words to express the unfathomable love of God toward us and His fervent des...

Romans 8:26 In years past, a successful craftsman would hire a boy to serve as his apprentice. The apprentice might make many mistakes at the beginning, but as he took the instruction of the craftsman to heart, his work began to look more like that of his master. As we grow into the likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will understand how to avoid many common mistakes in our prayer lives and lear...

Romans 8:26 An immigrant who just arrived in America may be unfamiliar with our language and culture. He would probably be disoriented and would not know where to turn for help, but if you spoke his language, you could befriend him and help him find his way in his new country. Many times, we feel lost and do not know God's will or how to pray in certain situations, but in our weakness the Holy Spi...

Romans 8:26 If you saw an old woman struggling to carry some heavy bags, you would probably want to help her. Our Heavenly Father knows that prayer can be a heavy burden for us and He sees us struggle sometimes because we do not know how or what to pray. But He has given us the Holy Spirit to come alongside and help us bear the burden of prayer. In our weakness and uncertainty, the Holy Spirit hel...

Romans 8:24,25 A shark must continually go forward because if it stops moving, it will sink to the bottom of the sea. We will sink in our spiritual lives if we focus on the past or our present sufferings and circumstances. But we will grow strong if we keep moving forward with our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus and on the certain hope of everlasting glory with Him. Are you sinking spiritually or press...