God’s Wrath: Romans 2-3:1-20

by Donald Barnhouse

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 1953

Overview

Barnhouse continues his reflection on the consequences of sin in Part Two, God’s Wrath. Covering Romans 2-3:1-20, Barnhouse distills the essence of these chapters thusly: “The object of these chapters… is to go from the fact that all men are sinners to the terrible consequences of that fact. We must see that the inevitable result of our sinfulness is the certainty of God’s judgment upon all unrighteousness.” Included are messages entitled “God’s Standards Manifest,” “The Power of Faith in Life,” “Circumcision,” “Righteousness Without Works,” and 22 others. Though discussion of these topics, Barnhouse hopes that his readers “may know how crooked [mankind] really is, and may turn from the folly of self-effort to the reality of faith in Christ.”

Contents

Top Highlights

“Thus in contrast it is that though a man may think that his case would be hopeful, as it might if brought before a human tribunal, it will be seen to be utterly hopeless when brought before the tribunal of God. For at the divine court there will be no human code of judgment, and in order that this may be forever clear the code by which God will judge His creatures is now declared.” (Page 4)

“Man is a darkened being, he knows little of the world, and least of himself. I know not myself, and God forbid that I should.’” (Page 14)

“God owes absolutely nothing to man. But God has continued to pour out His blessings upon man.” (Page 24)

“the inward conformity to truth that stamps the whole life with its nature. It is” (Page 117)

“This should be a searching, solemn word to every one of us. If you find no joy in the study of the Word of God, if you do not wish to listen to His voice, cry unto Him to circumcise your ear, to destroy, if need be, every interest that would distract your attention from hearing His voice. The Lord Jesus Christ cries out, it is recorded three times in one Gospel and four times in another, ‘Let him that hath ears hear;’ while eight times the same warning is given in the book of Revelation. Let him ‘that hath an ear hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.’ Today we must cry out, ‘Lord circumcise my ears, that I may hear.’” (Pages 137–138)

Product Details

• Title: God’s Wrath: Romans 2-3:1-20
• Author: Donald Grey Barnhouse
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Publication Date: 1953
• Pages: 292

About Donald Barnhouse

Donald Barnhouse (1895–1960) pastored the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for 33 years. He studied at several schools, including Biola, Princeton Seminary, Eastern Seminary, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Out of a desire to spread God’s Word to a large audience, Barnhouse began a radio broadcast that featured preaching. That radio program, The Bible Study Hour, was heard on over 400 stations and was later telecast. The program continues to air today under the name Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible. Because of the radio program’s popularity, Barnhouse was asked to speak at many Bible conferences.

In 1931, Barnhouse founded the monthly magazine Eternity. For over 30 years, he wrote a column in every single issue. He has also written several books, including the titles in Expositions of Bible Doctrines: Taking the Epistle to the Romans as a Point of Departure (4 vols.).