Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible
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.
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Whence Comes Authority | Donald Barnhouse (opens the original)
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Some of the followers of Christ expected Him to fulfill their expectations as a mighty military and political Messiah who would finally overthrow the oppressive pagan roman government. But Jesus, without giving blanket approval to human government, nevertheless held up its legitimate authority, and the responsibility of Christians to obey and submit to the civil and governing authorities. How can believers today obey the Lord's command to render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and render unt
Christian and His Enemies | Donald Barnhouse (opens the original)
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Romans 12:20, 21 How do you respond when you are treated spitefully? Years ago, a young Christian soldier prayed by his bedside every night despite jeers, taunts and insults of the other soldiers in his barracks. One night after a long exhausting hike, the other soldiers threw their muddy boots at the believer as he knelt in prayer. When they awoke in the morning they found that he had cleaned and polished their boots and lined them up next to each man's bed. How can we learn to glorify the Lord
Christian's Vindication | Donald Barnhouse (opens the original)
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Romans 12:19 What do you do if someone suddenly thrusts a hand toward your face? You will instinctively block it or push it away. What do you do when someone hurls insults or accusations at you? You will probably have the urge to speak up in your defense or verbally attack that person. Human beings have a powerful innate desire to defend ourselves. But the people of God are commanded to respond to insult, injury, afront, accusation and persecution with patience and forbearance and trust the Lord
The Normal Christian | Donald Barnhouse (opens the original)
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Romans 12:13, 15, 17 A balloon will continually expand when you fill it with more and more air. The Christian who is filled with the Holy Spirit will be able to experience a life of God's continually expanding love. In the measure that God fills our hearts, He will be revealed in our every outward motion because He is in all of our inward thinking. Stay with us as Dr. Barnhouse examines six biblical exhortations that will direct us toward a spirit-filled Christian life.
Christian's Prayer Life | Donald Barnhouse (opens the original)
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Romans 12:12 If you just threw ingredients into a pot on the stove, you are more likely to make a mess instead of a meal. But if you follow the recipe, you can make a good dinner. Many believers have weak, powerless, and unsatisfying prayer lives because they do not pray according to the principles of God's Word. But if you know these biblical principles and carefully follow them, you can have a fruitful and effective prayer life. Do you make a mess of your prayer life or do you enjoy peace, pow
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