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Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible

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Donald Barnhouse has been ”Making God’s Word Plain” for over 70 years! His elocutionary ability, friendly manner, vivid analogies, and most of all, his faithful exposition of the Scriptures make the Bible relevant to modern man. His sermons have become no less relevant to those who hear or read them today. Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible is a ministry of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.

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Donald Barnhouse has been ”Making God’s Word Plain” for over 70 years! His elocutionary ability, friendly manner, vivid analogies, and most of all, his faithful exposition of the Scriptures make the Bible relevant to modern man. His sermons have become no less relevant to those who hear or read them today. Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible is a ministry of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals.

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English

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215-546-3696


Episodes
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Salvation Is of God

6/14/2025
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 the question, "Has the Lord transformed you by his sovereign work of salvation?" on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:32:34

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God's Righteousness

6/7/2025
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 answer this charge against the Lord? Find out from Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:32:01

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The Sovereignty of God in Election

5/31/2025
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 the Bible.

Duration:00:32:44

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Messiah, God and Man

5/24/2025
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 humanity of Jesus Christ? Find out on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:31:23

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Israel's Glory

5/17/2025
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 history of the nation of Israel?," on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:33:14

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Power -- Spiritual and Temporal

5/10/2025
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 that you may know his power? Tune in to hear Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:31:59

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Oneness of Believers of All Ages

5/3/2025
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 and the Bible.

Duration:00:31:40

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The Privilege of Israel

4/26/2025
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, "What is the privilege that belongs to the nation of Israel?"

Duration:00:32:43

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Willingness To Be Accursed

4/19/2025
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 his glorious gospel? Tune in to hear Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:32:54

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Israel Set Aside

4/12/2025
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. Barnhouse and the Bible with Dr. Donald Gray Barnhouse.

Duration:00:33:27

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God's Love in Christ

4/5/2025
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. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:32:50

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Neither Height Nor Depth

3/29/2025
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 reveals biblical insight into this puzzling question.

Duration:00:33:00

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The Judgement of God

3/22/2025
Romans 8:39 Condemned prisoners live every day under the scepter of certain judgement, 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 judgement for their sin. But the coming judgement of sin and wickedness will not separate any believer from the love of God in Christ. Listen to this good news for believers on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:32:43

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The God of Circumstance

3/15/2025
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 when you trust fully in the Lord. Listen to Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible for insights from Dr. Barnhouse.

Duration:00:32:43

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Our Omnipotent God

3/8/2025
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 omnipotent God with Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible.

Duration:00:31:53

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Life Cannot Separate Us

3/1/2025
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 these words of encouragement from Dr. Barnhouse.

Duration:00:32:16

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Death Cannot Separate Us

2/22/2025
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 love of God.

Duration:00:31:34

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When Believers Die

2/15/2025
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.

Duration:00:32:48

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Where Are the Dead?, Part 2

2/8/2025
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 this question from Romans 8:38-39.

Duration:00:32:22

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Where Are the Dead?, Part 1

2/1/2025
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? Tune in to Dr. Barnhouse to find out.

Duration:00:31:17