Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible

Romans 12:4-5

Your stomach cannot pump blood throughout your body if your heart stops working. And if your eyes go blind, you cannot see with your toes. You cannot function properly unless every part of your body fulfills its unique and essential purpose. Believers are members of the Body of Christ and when we exercise our particular spiritual gifts, serve one another, and work together with unity of purpose, the church can function as a strong, healthy spiritual body. Dr. Barnhouse asks, "Are you helping the Body of Christ function properly by fulfilling your unique and vital role in His church?," on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:5

Believers often gather and sing the hymn, "They will know we are Christians by our love". But sadly, Christians are sometimes known for our fighting, quarreling and bitterness. Disunity and division in the church severely damages our witness for Jesus Christ before a watching world. How can we advance the Kingdom of God through authentic Christian love and fellowship in the gospel? Dr. Barnhouse explains on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:5

Imagine a new believer looking for a church in the yellow pages. He will see names like Presbyterian, Baptist, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Episcopal, and perhaps a few others. He might wonder which is the right church? Much confusion has arisen because people fail to distinguish between the organized, institutional churches and the Church founded by the Lord Jesus Christ, made up of His genuine followers. Dr. Barnhouse explains the difference between the churches and the Church on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:4

When you mention the word "church," many people think of a building with a cross and a steeple. Others might think of a particular denomination or religious organization. But the church is a building not made of bricks and cement, but of living stones. It is not an organization but an organism; a spiritual body comprised of born again believers around the world. Dr. Barnhouse asks the probing question, "Are you a genuine member of the church of Jesus Christ?," on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:3

The Bible says that a man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. Jesus told of a Pharisee who appeared righteous and godly, yet was filled with pride and self righteousness. But God had mercy on a tax collector whose heart was humbled, broken and contrite over his many sins. Dr. Barnhouse teaches that the path of humility and reverence before God is the path of rich blessing, and spiritual growth on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:2

When a nation loses a war, their defeat is shown by their surrender to the enemy forces and submission to their terms. But in the spiritual realm, surrender and submission is the path to victory. God offers peace with Himself to rebelious sinners through the death of His Son and we can experience spiritual triumph when we trust in Jesus Christ and yield to HIs lordship. Dr. Barnhouse shares this good news on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:2

Every baby wants his own way and cries when he does not get it. We are all bom with a nature that wants to be gratified and we continue following our selfish desires into adulthood. But when the Lord brings us to salvation, He begins a lifelong process of growing us toward spiritual maturity. How does God transform rebellious sinners into His obedient children who live in yielded submission to Jesus Christ? Find out on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:1

In the 1960's, many young Americans rebelled against a society and culture that had largely been shaped by Christian values. This led to a decade of non-conformist counter culture. But the Bible teaches that we are to refuse to conform to the world. Dr. Barnhouse poses the question, "Are you being transformed daily by the renewing of your mind?" on Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible.

Romans 12:1

According to the Bible, the first and greatest commandment is to love the Lord Your God with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength. True worship, pleasing and acceptable to God, flows from a sincere heart that loves God and is overflowing with gratitude for His redeeming love and grace. Do you go through the motions, or is your worship energized by love and thankfulness to God? Dr. Barnhouse teaches about intelligent worship on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. 

Romans 12:1

When the angel appeared to Joseph and announced the birth of the Savior, he said, "You shall call his name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." But sadly, many people seem to want Jesus to save them in their sin rather than from them. Are you pursuing a life that is dominated by the Spirit of God? Tune in to Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible for more.