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c758c99 Preaching is theology coming through a man who is on fire. A true understanding and experience of the Truth must lead to this. John F. MacArthur Jr.
1d50900 Nowhere is that discipline and hard work more demanding and rewarding than in determining the central idea and structure of a passage. In this brief discussion only a few basic ideas can be developed, but if these are followed, they will cause the form of the sermon to reflect the essence of the passage and that is legitimate expository preaching. John F. MacArthur Jr.
2640133 The essential ingredient in dealing with central ideas, outlines, and titles in expository preaching is an understanding of the structure of the passage to be preached. The expositor should not communicate his own central idea, nor his own outline, nor his own title. He is, rather, to teach the central idea, outline, and theme of the author. Failure to reflect the author's theme, outline, and central idea is a departure from true exposition.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
612cc85 Be natural; forget yourself; be so absorbed in what you are doing and in the realization of the presence of God, and in the glory and the greatness of the Truth that you are preaching . . . that you forget yourself completely. John F. MacArthur Jr.
353e0ef It must be emphasized that the expositor does not "make" a message out of a passage. Rather, he interacts with the contextual material until the message of the author emerges." John F. MacArthur Jr.
c0e0289 4Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,+ But the ahand of the diligent makes rich. John F. MacArthur Jr.
88e3bea Authentic loyalty is not blind devotion to a mere man. It is, first of all, an allegiance to truth and duty. But it involves devotion to the obligations of love and friendship as well. John F. MacArthur Jr.
207db07 Here's why: The best way to find the right person is to be the right person. John F. MacArthur Jr.
8f830b5 be successful in any profession they choose if they do a few things consistently: Be on time, keep quiet and work hard, do what the boss tells you, have a positive attitude, and most important, be fiercely loyal to the people you work for and with. John F. MacArthur Jr.
e00d34c They see life the way it really is. When they laugh, they laugh at what is truly humorous, not what is tragic. They enjoy what is truly enjoyable--a beautiful day, a precious child, and meaningful relationships. John F. MacArthur Jr.
de43ce4 The qualities of being temperate, dignified, and sensible replace the more unfortunate qualities of youth: recklessness, impetuosity, thoughtlessness, and instability. John F. MacArthur Jr.
e2194a1 According to Christ, then, the truest kind of leadership demands service, sacrifice, and selflessness. John F. MacArthur Jr.
33f122c the leadership role is a spiritual responsibility, and the people we lead are a stewardship from God, for which we will one day be called to give an account (cf. Matthew 25:14-30). John F. MacArthur Jr.
3dc21a0 much of the world's "leadership" is nothing but manipulation of people by threats and rewards. That is not true leadership; it's exploitation." John F. MacArthur Jr.
734fcbb every Christian is called to be a leader of sorts, at some level, because all of us are given a mandate to teach and to influence others. John F. MacArthur Jr.
ce3b878 6aSeek the LORD while He may be found;+ bCall upon Him while He is near. 7aLet the wicked forsake his way+ And the unrighteous man his bthoughts; And let him creturn to the LORD, And He will have dcompassion on him, And to our God, For He will eabundantly pardon. 8"For My thoughts are not ayour thoughts,+ Nor are byour ways My ways," declares the LORD. 9"For aas the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
f8cfdc8 A leader is not someone who is consumed with his own success and his own best interests. A true leader is someone who demonstrates to everyone around him that their interests are what most occupy his heart. John F. MacArthur Jr.
34abc95 El hecho de que la obra sea dificil y nos encontremos con la adversidad no puede alterar nuestro llamado. John F. MacArthur Jr.
0e152df When a person takes personal responsibility for his sin, he advances toward spiritual maturity. John F. MacArthur Jr.
70bc580 Todavia como en la antiguedad, el hombre por si mismo recibe su precio. Por treinta piezas Judas se vendio a si mismo, no a Cristo1. John F. MacArthur Jr.
22f467e The fastest way to lose credibility as a leader is to make a foolish decision that leads people down a blind alley or off the end of a pier. John F. MacArthur Jr.
33249c5 I've always believed that if a leader takes care of the present task with all his power, the future will open up for greater opportunities. Living in the fantasy of those future opportunities, however, debilitates us in the present. John F. MacArthur Jr.
e311579 If you are focused on worshipping God, you won't have to worry about how you dress because your commitment will dictate your wardrobe. John F. MacArthur Jr.
cb5b241 Durante treinta y tres anos su gloria habia estado envuelta en carne humana. En poco tiempo estaria en su gloria otra vez. Todos los atributos de Dios de nuevo serian mostrados completamente en el, sin frenos ni limites. El proceso que culminaria en la recuperacion total de su gloria celestial empezaria para el al dia siguiente. Su hora por fin habia llegado. Pero el camino a la gloria empezaria en el lugar menos probable: en el Calvario, c.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
96a8c0d Hasta ahora he vivido con poco proposito, mas como un tonto que como un siervo de Dios; ahora dejenme arder por el"3." John F. MacArthur Jr.
3924314 Until the Lord himself returns and establishes his kingdom on earth, whatever ideology gains popularity in the world will be as hostile to biblical truth as all its predecessors have been. John F. MacArthur Jr.
5d28fd0 19When there are amany words, transgression is unavoidable,+ John F. MacArthur Jr.
a1e0bac But bhe who restrains his lips is wise. John F. MacArthur Jr.
be3c522 Aqui encontramos una sencilla definicion: la regeneracion es un milagro originado por el Espiritu Santo, por medio del cual El da vida a un alma espiritualmente muerta. Este acto en el que Dios da vida es un renacimiento espiritual completo para vida eterna, no es un milagro menor que una resurreccion corporal literal de los muertos. John F. MacArthur Jr.
9871679 pecado se le llama enfermedad, por eso la gente piensa que lo que necesita es terapia y no arrepentimiento. Al pecado comun se le llama conducta adictiva o compulsiva, y muchos suponen que la solucion esta en un tratamiento medico mas que en la correccion moral John F. MacArthur Jr.
9a87645 No hay ninguna cosa ni situacion que pueda sobrevenir a un creyente en esta vida que no halle en las Escrituras una regla general y esa regla es iluminada con ejemplo>> John F. MacArthur Jr.
265fc13 Al pecado se le llama enfermedad, por eso la gente piensa que lo que necesita es terapia y no arrepentimiento. Al pecado comun se le llama conducta adictiva o compulsiva, y muchos suponen que la solucion esta en un tratamiento medico mas que en la correccion moral27. John F. MacArthur Jr.
b47034d The great miracle of redemption is not that we accept Christ, but that He accepts us. John F. MacArthur Jr.
eb97829 When a believer is not fresh in the Word every day, so that God is in His mind and heart, then Satan moves into the vacuum and plants worry. Worry then pushes the Lord even further from our minds. John F. MacArthur Jr.
b87d4a8 Las buenas obras no son la base de nuestra justificacion, sino la consecuencia inevitable de nuestra regeneracion. John F. MacArthur Jr.
53c22fa By His own testimony, the main reason Jesus suddenly adopted the parabolic style had more to do with hiding the truth from hard-hearted unbelievers than explaining the truth to simple-minded disciples. John F. MacArthur Jr.
12e6c7d Martyn Lloyd-Jones offered this insightful perspective on how we use God's name: What unworthy ideas and notions this world has of God! If you test your ideas of God by the teaching of the Scriptures you will see at a glance what I mean. We lack even a due sense of the greatness and the might and the majesty of God. Listen to men arguing about God, and notice how glibly they use the term.... It is indeed almost alarming to observe the way i.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
eb2f4d0 Pero nuestro Senor no mando a sus discipulos a proclamar un mensaje flexible que tuviera que ser revisado en cada generacion; y la mision de la iglesia no es ganar la admiracion del mundo. John F. MacArthur Jr.
c8b7166 Wisdom shouts in the street,+ She 1lifts her voice in the square; 21At the head of the noisy streets she cries out;+ At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings: 22"How long, O a1naive ones, will you love 2being simple-minded?" John F. MacArthur Jr.
6c6a106 Yes, the world is sinful, but must we act surprised or shocked by its sinfulness? How else could sinners act? They are blinded by the powers of darkness and have no spiritual discernment. That's why it's foolish to expect human institutions to produce the kind of righteousness and justice that only God can effect. We can't look to government to uphold or enforce our biblical standards for living. John F. MacArthur Jr.
522515d Real leadership seeks to motivate people from the inside, by an appeal to the heart, not by external pressure and coercion John F. MacArthur Jr.
674efd9 You were bought at a hprice; do not become islaves of men. Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called. John F. MacArthur Jr.
f8e98a2 La religion, la filantropia, la educacion, la autoestima, el perfeccionamiento, el mejoramiento y todos los demas intentos de la capacidad humana, no son capaces de suministrar el camuflaje para cubrir la desgracia y la verguenza de nuestra condicion de raza caida. John F. MacArthur Jr.
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