Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible

Romans 8:11

The French remember their country's military victories whenever they see the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. But believers are reminded of spiritual victories far greater and more glorious when…

Romans 8:10

Someone has said that the gospel can be preached to any audience because the lost need to hear it and the saints love to hear it. The gospel tells the unsaved that they are lost sinners a…

Romans 8:9

The Bible declares that man is created in the image of God, but many people have drawn the wrong conclusion from this truth. They believe that every person possesses a spark of divinity an…

Romans 8:9

In the course of his ministry, Dr. Barnhouse met a number of true believers who were dispirited discouraged, and downcast. They had failed to understand their perfect position in Christ an…

Romans 8:7-8

You may earnestly desire to soar through the air like an eagle, but no matter how hard you flap your arms, you will never get off the ground. You are physically unable to fly without som…

Romans 8:5-6

In his famous hymn, "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing," Charles Wesley exalted the name of Jesus by writing, "Tis music in a sinner's ear, tis life and health and peace." Unfortunately, …

Romans 8:6

If a baseball player suddenly stops between third base and home, he will be tagged out. He must go all the way and touch home plate in order to score a run. When our fellowship with God is…

Romans 8:5-6

Many people believe that all religions are merely the same roads leading to the same destination. But did you realize that with one exception, the statement is actually true? All religio…

Romans 8:5

For years, the New Orleans Saints football team was so bad that the fans began to call them the "Aints." Well according to the Bible, there are only two kinds of people in the world: those…

Romans 8:4

You will run into trouble with the law if you are convicted of a DUI -- Driving Under the Influence. But believers run into trouble when we are not under the influence of the Holy Spirit. …

Romans 8:3-6

When a minister conducts a wedding ceremony, he usually states that the man and woman are to be joined in marriage for better or for worse. But when we are joined to the Lord Jesus Chris…

Romans 8:3

Your life may not be adversely affected if you do not know much about biology, psychology, or geology. But your understanding of Christology can significantly impact your life now and for …

Romans 8:2

You can use a canoe for a nice long trip on a lake or a river, but you would never survive if you tried to paddle it across the Pacific Ocean. The distance between God's holiness and our s…

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 de…

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…

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, …

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 co…

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 g…

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. Th…

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 wa…