Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible

Romans 8:2

"Born Free" was the title of a popular song and movie from the 1960s, however the Bible clearly teaches us that none of us are born free. We are all born in slavery to sin and under its deadly curse. But believers have been set free from this deadly spiritual bondage through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Have you come to him in faith and been set free forever by his love and grace? Listen as Dr. Donald Barn...

Romans 8:1

One of Charles Wesley's greatest hymns is "And Can It Be That I Should Gain." Seizing upon the glorious truths of Chapter 8 in Romans, Wesley wrote: "No condemnation now I dread; Jesus and all in him is mine." He knew that the amazing love of Christ had set him free from any possible condemnation and had made him sing with joy. Do you rejoice in the knowledge that there is no condemnation for you? Listen as Dr. Donald Ba...

Romans 8:1

If you were stranded on a desert island with only one chapter of the Bible, which one would you want? When Dr. Barnhouse posed this question to twenty prominent Bible teachers of his day, several of them chose Romans 8. It begins with a declaration of no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and ends with a promise of no separation from the love of God. Join us today as Dr. Donald Barnhouse begins to explore th...

Romans 7:25

Have you ever heard someone excuse their sin by saying, "I wasn't really myself when I did that?" Such an attitude is dangerous because it short-circuits the spiritual power of sincere confession and repentance. We must learn to stop making excuses and blaming others for our sin, and honestly admit to God the totality of our sin and our responsibility for it. How does truthful, earnest repentance lead to spiritual trium...

Romans 7:24-25

If an inmate is chained to his cell wall in a maximum security prison, you cannot set him free by only taking his chains off. You must also release him from his cell and allow him to get out of the prison complex. The bondage of sin is so powerful, multi-faceted, and deceptively complex that we need spiritual deliverance on multiple levels. What is the three-fold spiritual deliverance that sets us free from sin into ...

Romans 7:24

If the Queen of England were to visit your home, you might become very self-conscious. You may have a sense of inferiority about yourself in the presence of such a distinguished guest. The Holy Spirit living in a believer will create a growing awareness of both the holiness of God and the appalling presence of indwelling sin. Is the Holy Spirit working in your life to develop a hunger to turn from iniquity and pursue ho...

Romans 7:15-25

Many people earnestly desire to quit smoking but their addiction to nicotine is so powerful that they often give in and will do the very thing they do not want to do. Many believers want to live holy lives unto God but they are dismayed to find that sin continues to exert a powerful influence on them. What does the Bible teach us about our internal conflict with sin and how we can learn to walk with the Lord in victo...

Romans 7:14

We tend to think of the Apostle Paul as a mighty man of faith who experienced a life of spiritual victory and powerful service for God. But Paul was quite candid in describing his weaknesses and his internal battle against fleshly desires and indwelling sin. By examining Paul's struggle with his sin and carnal desires, we can find tremendous insight into our own spiritual experience and learn how to honestly and effecti...

Romans 7:12-13

In a typical episode of the old Perry Mason television series, an innocent person would be falsely accused of murder. Harry Mason would then expose the real criminal and vindicate his client. Someone may distort the Apostle Paul's teaching in the Book of Romans and falsely accuse God's law of being something other than holy, just, and good. Tune in to Dr. Barnhouse to find out how Paul vindicates the Law of God and s...

Romans 7:9-11

Many new Christians believe that the Lord will solve all of their problems and make their lives much easier. But they are often surprised to find a new set of complications and difficulties that come with their new faith in Christ. In particular, they may experience an increasing awareness of their sin and the daily spiritual struggle that grows in intensity. How can new and mature believers alike advance from struggl...

Romans 7:7-8

Your kitchen may look spotless after you've cleaned it, but if you take a flashlight and look in every corner and under all your appliances, you might still find dirt, grime and even a few bugs. People may think they're generally good by nature, but the Law of God searches the heart of man and exposes the filth and sin in all of us. How can we achieve victory over the sin and iniquity in our hearts? Tune in to Dr. Dona...

Romans 7:6

If you want to be a good tennis player, you must learn to serve well. If you want to develop an effective spiritual life that is well pleasing to God, you must also learn to serve well. The Lord has saved us in order that we might glorify him through good works and acts of service. He gives you the power to live a godly life and joyfully serve Jesus Christ as well as other people. Has God given you a new life for committ...

Romans 7:5

A strange thing happened when alcohol was made illegal in the early 20th century. Many people who drank little or no alcohol before prohibition began to defy the law and consume more alcohol. Imposing laws does not make people righteous. It only inflames our fleshly desires and incites us to sin. Listen as Dr. Barnhouse explains how sound biblical instruction can help us better understand the law, our sinfulness, and God...

Romans 7:4

If you were in the military, you could be disciplined or face a court martial if you were charged with conduct unbecoming an officer. Unfortunately through our sin and disobedience, we often give the world an opportunity to charge us with conduct unbecoming a Christian. Unbelievers will evaluate Christianity and Jesus Christ by examining the lives of his followers. How can we draw people to the Lord by the way we conduct...

Romans 7:4

Have you every walked through a vineyard, an orange grove or a field of strawberries when the fruit is ripe and ready to harvest? The sweet aroma fills the air and all around you, there's an abundance of beautiful, delicious fruit, ready to be picked and enjoyed. THe Lord takes delight in seeing His people bear lasting fruit as they live for Christ. Our lives should be a pleasing aroma to God as we bear spiritual fruit t...

Romans 7:4

"Never put the cart before the horse," so goes the old saying. And yet, many people try to put the cart of sanctification before the horse of justification. They may believe that God ultimately grants salvation as a reward for living a holy life marked by good works. But a life of true holiness is impossible unless God first imparts to you thefree gift of eternal life. Has God made you alive in Christ so that you might b...

Romans 7:2

There is great confusion in the church about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Some Christians believe that divorce and remarriage are forbidden under any circumstance. Others seem to have too lenient a view on this critical issue which may explain why the divorce rate in the American church is virtually identical to that of unbelievers. Join Dr. Barnhouse as he explains what God says about divorce and remarriage by the...

Romans 7:2

A marriage is headed for disaster if a third person intrudes upon the marriage relationship through the unfaithfulness of the husband or wife. But a succesful Christian marriage must be built around three persons instead of only two. A truly Godly marriage consists of an intimate faithful union between a husband, a wife, and the Lord. How can a true understanding of the love of God transform your marriage and your family...

Romans 7:2

When a marriage is violated by adultery, the offended spouse may find it nearly impossible to forgive. But God is always seeking to restore us to fellowship with Him by His persistent love and mercy, even though we commit spiritual adultery every day in thought, word and deed. Join Dr. Barnhouse as he looks at how God's relentless pursuit of His people by His love and grace is vividly portrayed in the Old Testament accou...