Donald Barnhouse
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Donald Grey Barnhouse Th.D (March 28, 1895 – November 5, 1960), was an American
Christian
preacher, pastor, theologian, radio pioneer, and writer.
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
from 1927 until his death in 1960. He was a pioneer in preaching over the radio on a program known as "The Bible Study Hour". Today, the program continues to air and is entitled "Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible". In 1949, his program began a weekly study of the Book of Romans, which lasted until his death. He also wrote many articles and books.
Barnhouse founded Eternity
magazine in 1931 and was editor-in-chief of the monthly publication. He wrote a "Window on the World" column for each issue of Eternity between 1931–1960, discussing contemporary concerns from a biblical perspective. In September 1956, Eternity magazine published an article, "Are the Seventh-day Adventists
Christians?", in which Barnhouse concluded affirmatively. Described as a "blockbuster" by Margaret Barnhouse in her book, That Man Barnhouse, the "reaction was immediate: outraged canceling of subscriptions or grateful commendation because [he] had the courage to ... admit he had been wrong in the past about the Adventists," she wrote. Along with fellow evangelical
Walter Martin, Barnhouse argued that the "Adventists hold all the basic doctrines of Christianity", albeit with some heterodox
teachings. Eternity published a cover story memorial tribute to Barnhouse shortly after his death.
Former U.S. Surgeon General
C. Everett Koop
, who attended the Tenth Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, said of Barnhouse: "His authoritative voice held my attention, his physical appearance was arresting, and his preaching was teaching of the highest intellectual order ... I always marveled at the simplicity of the faith of this very intelligent and learned man."
. Donald and Ruth Barnhouse had four children: sons Donald Jr. and David and daughters Ruth and Dorothy. Donald Grey Barnhouse died in a Philadelphia hospital one month after being diagnosed with a large, malignant brain tumor
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Christian
Christianity
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preacher, pastor, theologian, radio pioneer, and writer.
Career
Barnhouse pastored the Tenth Presbyterian ChurchTenth Presbyterian Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,500 members located in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America , a denomination in the Reformed or Calvinist tradition.-History:...
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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from 1927 until his death in 1960. He was a pioneer in preaching over the radio on a program known as "The Bible Study Hour". Today, the program continues to air and is entitled "Dr. Barnhouse & the Bible". In 1949, his program began a weekly study of the Book of Romans, which lasted until his death. He also wrote many articles and books.
Eternity (magazine)
Eternity was a monthly conservative Christian magazine published from 1950 to 1988. It included major contributions from such well known individuals as F. F. Bruce and others.- History :In 1931, Donald Barnhouse started Revelation...
magazine in 1931 and was editor-in-chief of the monthly publication. He wrote a "Window on the World" column for each issue of Eternity between 1931–1960, discussing contemporary concerns from a biblical perspective. In September 1956, Eternity magazine published an article, "Are the Seventh-day Adventists
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
Christians?", in which Barnhouse concluded affirmatively. Described as a "blockbuster" by Margaret Barnhouse in her book, That Man Barnhouse, the "reaction was immediate: outraged canceling of subscriptions or grateful commendation because [he] had the courage to ... admit he had been wrong in the past about the Adventists," she wrote. Along with fellow evangelical
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
Walter Martin, Barnhouse argued that the "Adventists hold all the basic doctrines of Christianity", albeit with some heterodox
Heterodoxy
Heterodoxy is generally defined as "any opinions or doctrines at variance with an official or orthodox position". As an adjective, heterodox is commonly used to describe a subject as "characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards"...
teachings. Eternity published a cover story memorial tribute to Barnhouse shortly after his death.
Former U.S. Surgeon General
Surgeon General of the United States
The Surgeon General of the United States is the operational head of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and thus the leading spokesperson on matters of public health in the federal government...
C. Everett Koop
C. Everett Koop
Charles Everett Koop, MD is an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator. He was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and served as thirteenth Surgeon General of the United States under President Ronald Reagan from 1982 to 1989.-Early years:Koop was born...
, who attended the Tenth Presbyterian Church for more than twenty years, said of Barnhouse: "His authoritative voice held my attention, his physical appearance was arresting, and his preaching was teaching of the highest intellectual order ... I always marveled at the simplicity of the faith of this very intelligent and learned man."
Personal life
Barnhouse was twice married. Several years after his first wife Ruth died of cancer, he married his second wife Margaret (née Nuckols), widow of Douglas Bell. They made their home on an 82 acres (33 ha) farm near Doylestown, PennsylvaniaDoylestown, Pennsylvania
Doylestown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, north of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 8,380. The borough is the county seat of Bucks County.- History :...
. Donald and Ruth Barnhouse had four children: sons Donald Jr. and David and daughters Ruth and Dorothy. Donald Grey Barnhouse died in a Philadelphia hospital one month after being diagnosed with a large, malignant brain tumor
Brain tumor
A brain tumor is an intracranial solid neoplasm, a tumor within the brain or the central spinal canal.Brain tumors include all tumors inside the cranium or in the central spinal canal...
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Works
Many of the books authored by Donald Grey Barnhouse have been re-published since his death, some in their tenth or more printing. Some of his works include:- Acts (1979), Zondervan
- Bible Truth Illustrated (1979), Keats
- The Cross Through the Open Tomb (1961), Eerdmans Publishing
- Genesis (1970), Zondervan, 2 vols.
- God's Methods for Holy Living (1949), Revelation Publications
- Guaranteed Deposits (1949), Revelation Publications
- The Invisible War (1965), Zondervan
- Let Me Illustrate (1967), Revell
- Revelation (1971), Zondervan
- Romans (1982), Eerdmans Publishing, 4 vols.
- Teaching the Word of Truth (1940), Eerdmans Publishing
- Thessalonians (1977), Zondervan
- Words Fitly Spoken (1969), Tyndale House Publishers
- Your Right to Heaven (1977), Baker Book House