Coming to christ means you give up the control of your life, and you yield it to christ. The truth of the nativity grace to you with john macarthur. Read the truth of the nativity from christian radio ministry grace to you with john macarthur. John macarthur delivers this message as he defends. Macarthurs defense of himself puts his foot in his own mouth. Macarthur provides us with a clear and compelling presentation of the gospel as proclaimed by jesus christ.
Read this book, and use it to help others understand how to live faithfully under the authority of jesus christ. As you study what the word of god says about these matters, it will stir in your heart an earnest longing for christs return as well as a certainty about how to live expectantly until he comes again. Although in his incarnation christ became fully man, he took only the outward appearance of sinful flesh, because he was completely without sin heb. Stories of christs miracles that inspire his followers. Gods word assures us of the second coming and commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to always be ready for christs return whenever it. In the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The gospel of jesus christ 9781567698565 by john macarthur. It has practical and thoughtprovoking questions to go along with it as well, creating great discussion and a. In the jesus answer book, bestselling author john macarthur offers biblically based answers to the most commonly asked questions about the life and person of jesus. Folks, that is not the simplicity that is in christ 2nd corinthians 11. I finished the book with a deeper and keener awareness of what jesus christ endured for me and every other mortal human being who has lived, is living and will live on this earth. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Unbelievers denounce it as backward, narrowminded, and intolerant, and even some professing christians deny its truth to gain approval from.
The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book. In this episode of the great sermon series, we will examine how john macarthur began with a sermon that would prove to set the stage for the next 42 years of his ministry at grace community church. Outline leviticus 116 explains how to have personal access to god through appropriate worship and leviticus 1727 details how to be spiritually acceptable to god through an obedient walk. The hypocrisy of ray comforts and john macarthurs lordship salvation heresy is that no one can give up all their sins. Believers in jesus christ, as gods perfect sacrifice for sin, have the perfect highpriest through whose ministry everything is new and better than under the covenant of law. The dramatic milestones of christ s ministry, as portrayed by john, have invited millions of believers throughout the ages into a saving faith with jesus christ, and will lead you into a deeper understanding of the ultimate story of jesus, the son of god. Heard daily on the national radio program, grace to you, macarthur is the bestselling author of such books as the macarthur study bible, the gospel according to jesus, and faith works. And to say in general very simply that i affirm everything.
The book of hebrews may briefly be summarized in this way. The gospel according to jesus by john macarthur over the past several decades, evangelical christians have been fiercely debating the true nature of saving faith in christ. There is nothing in johns gospel about the birth of christ. He holds two honorary doctorates, one from talbot theological seminary and one from. He is the author of many books including the gospel according to jesus, the gospel according to god, and the gospel according to god. When reading scripture, ive found that unless you know the contextual background, you wont. Nov 07, 2000 the gospel of john is filled with profound truths and rich spiritual stories. Aug 25, 2019 back to the future, part 1 revelation 1. This is a false plan of salvation rooted in selfrighteousness. John macarthur is a heretic for diminishing the importance and necessity of the literal shed and applied blood of the lord jesus christ. The lord of the church by john macarthur the truth that christ is lord of his church may sound somewhat benign to a casual listener in our generation, but the struggle for christs authority in the church has come to us through the ages on a sea of blood.
The dramatic milestones of christs ministry, as portrayed by john, have invited millions of believers throughout the ages into a saving faith with jesus christ, and will lead you into a deeper understanding of the ultimate story of jesus, the son of god. I read macarthur s book in hopes of gaining a better understanding of the physical torture that crucifixion brings. Some believe that a person can place their faith in christ for salvation and yet persist in a sinful lifestyle, even growing more wicked as the years go by. I read macarthurs book in hopes of gaining a better understanding of the physical torture that crucifixion brings. M25 2008 230 dc22 2008009417 all scripture quotations in this book, except those noted otherwise, are taken.
On june 5, 2011, john macarthur completed a remarkable feat. John macarthur, grace to you, an updated quote from his book hard to believe, page 93. This epistle is more than a doctrinal treatise, however. Critical and exegetical handbook to the gospel of john reprint. The sacrificial features of leviticus point to their ultimate, onetime fulfillment in the substitutionary death of jesus christ heb. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of his coming, causing many people to all but ignore the gospel and the good news that jesus is coming again. Jan 02, 2020 by using the term logos or word in john 1. John macarthur has been the pastor of grace community church for over fifty years. Jesus the word, the messiah, the son of god by john f.
Understanding the good news of jesus christ ligonier ministries 43 watching. Macarthur really plows through the book with great insight and interpretation. John macarthur excerpted and adapted from the murder of jesus nashville. As an abf at church, we are reading through this study of the book of john. Understanding the parables is a crucial matter for followers of jesus. Since completing his first bestselling book the gospel according to jesus, in 1988, john has written over 100 books and, through grace to you and retail bookstores, distributed millions of copies worldwide. As the incarnate word, jesus christ is gods final word to mankind. John macarthur examines the bibles revelation of christ and encourages christians with the vast implications of all that christ accomplished for them. Thats what kept him from salvation, he was unwilling to do that. Why john macarthurs recent study bible says the blood of jesus is liquid on important verses is another question. Apparently john macarthur was deliberately taken out of context and has had to deal with the consequences ever since. The word, the messiah, the son of god ebook 9780718035235 by john macarthur. John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. He is the author of over 150 books, perhaps best known for his macarthur study bible.
Eight years ago, prominent author and pastor, john macarthur, strongly warned the moody bible institute about its association with nowdisgraced celebrity pastor, james macdonald. I want you to now turn in the word of god to the fourth chapter of the gospel of john, john chapter 4. In jesus case, it seems likely that acute exhaustion was probably another major contributing factor. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Jesus was a master storyteller, and the parables he told were ingeniously simple word pictures with profound spiritual lessons. In the gospel according to jesus, macarthur tackles the idea of easy believism, challenging christians to reevaluate their commitment to christ by examining their fruits. Paperback january 1, 1981 by john macarthur author 5. Every miracle, teaching, and reaction john writes has one clear purpose to prove that jesus is the word. Pastorteacher john macarthur helps readers understand jesus parables and how they relate to the whole of his message. May 26, 2009 john macarthurs the gospel according to jesus is one of those books. John macarthurs words condemn himself jesus christ is.
There is no cost to a sinner coming to jesus christ to receive gods gift of forgiveness of sins and eternal life. John macarthur blood of jesus liquid never applied in. The simplicity of christ versus john macarthurs hard gospel. May i say, the satanic religious cult of seventh day adventism teaches exactly what john macarthur teaches about faith being inclusive of works. We begin today a study of the gospel of john, and im so delighted to do this. The gospel of john is filled with profound truths and rich spiritual stories. He is the son of jack macarthur, and the fifth successive pastor in his family. Why doesnt macarthur just be honest and do the honorable thing, and admit he is terribly wrong concerning his doctrine on the blood of jesus christ. During his ministry he has preached through the new testament, which can be found in the macarthur new testament commentary series. When reading scripture, ive found that unless you know the contextual background, you wont realize. John macarthurs deadly gospel jesus christ is the only. He is pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, and president of the masters college and seminary. Jesus had to apply his shed blood in heaven on the mercy seat, just as the old testament high priest had to apply the blood in the holy of holies. Hi, this is john macarthur and recently weve had a lot of questions from listeners about what i believe on the blood of christ, and i thought it might be helpful to just put together some excerpts from sermons preached through the years thatll help you to understand where i stand.
Ninety percent of this is johns alone to declare under the inspiration of the holy spirit. John macarthur is author of numerous bestselling books that have touched millions of lives. He finished his 42year journey of preaching through the new testament versebyverse. Macarthur s defense of himself puts his foot in his own mouth. Pastorteacher john macarthur helps listeners understand jesus parables and how they relate to the whole of his message. Many of johns books are available on cdrom and many titles have been translated into chinese, french, german, italian, japanese, korean. See more ideas about john macarthur, reformed theology and christian quotes. Signs of christs return and the end of the age 97815847579 by john macarthur. John macarthurs words condemn himself jesus is savior. John macarthur on the cross masterwork bible study. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The revelation of jesus christ revelation 1 the book of.
John macarthur declares that the blood of jesus was just liquid and was never applied in heaven. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on john 1. Book summary of christs call to reform the church by john. The gospel according to jesus grand rapids, michigan 49530. Macarthur 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. How dare anyone claim that jesus blood, itself, doesnt save, in lieu of 1st peter 1. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online.
The hidden truth about your identity in christ, john macarthur asserted, there had been a centurieslong coverup by english new testament translators that had obscured a precious, powerful, and clarifying revelation by the holy spirit. John macarthurs deadly gospel jesus christ is the only way. Dec 28, 20 john macarthur declares that the blood of jesus was just liquid and was never applied in heaven. The greek construction of the term the word used in the gospel of john emphasizes that the word had all the essence or attributes of deity, i. Macarthur jr popular perception of jesus christ is that of a tempered, genteel man who walked the earth, offering nuggets of wisdom to his followers. Jun 05, 2018 on june 5, 2011, john macarthur completed a remarkable feat. Divided topically to answer questions about jesus birth, life, death, resurrection, return, and deity, this book also answers questions about what jesus means to humanity and how. Pastor john macarthur is an evangelical pastor at grace community church in sun valley, ca and president of the masters college in santa clarita.
Dehydration, hypovolemic shock, and congestive heart failure sometimes hastened death as well. I did some series when i first came in 1969 preliminary to this, and we di. This is a book to rekindle love and awe for the savior. Stories of christ s miracles that inspire his followers. This is according to email correspondence i recently obtained between macarthur and jerry jenkins, author of the bestselling left behind series of books, and thenchairman of moodys board of trustees. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of scripture. It is my hope and prayer that this book would be read widely and that the gospel according to jesus would be believed, obeyed, and taught, all for the glory of god the father and the lord jesus christ.
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