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3b5bf20 The bottom line is this: looking beyond all of your false assurance, religious activity, or fair exchanges, do you live with a desire for obedience to the Word of God? Is that the goal you're striving for--not for the perfection of your life (which comes only in heaven)? And when you disobey it, as we all do daily, do you have a sense of conviction and remorse that draws you to confess it to God? If that isn't there, it's a fair question wh.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
e8c7010 Christian bashing" is increasingly popular. It has become a favorite pastime among journalists in the liberal media and among liberals in education, the arts, and politics. Bigotry is back in style, and the politically correct form of it is to assault Christians. Often it is those who preach "tolerance," "nonjudgmentalism," and "intellectualism" who are most intolerant." John F. MacArthur Jr.
7a690e3 Our duty as we relate to an increasingly secular and ungodly culture is not to lobby for certain rights, the implementation of a Christian agenda, or the reformation of the government. Rather, God would have us continually to remember Paul's instructions to Titus and live them out as we seek to demonstrate His power and grace that can regenerate sinners. John F. MacArthur Jr.
077b438 The hallmark of grace is an obedient heart. Again, we must be clear: obedience does not produce or maintain salvation, but it is the inevitable characteristic of those who are saved. John F. MacArthur Jr.
7e1f61a Some people are just die-hard critics. You can't avoid them, and you can't win them over, whether you try to spin the gospel to suit their tastes or you tell the truth and hope God will work in their hearts. They're not even looking for the truth. They just want to find everything wrong with Christ and Christianity, which is a tragic response. In the end, the truth will be justified by what it produces. And they may not know the truth until.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
840a89d When the world is hostile and persecuting, when the world moves against him and ostracizes or alienates him, a true disciple is not afraid, because he has utterly and totally given himself over to the lordship of Christ, confident in His care no matter what, even against the hostility of the world. Another characteristic of discipleship is that a true disciple is loyal to his Lord. In verse 32 Jesus told us, "Therefore whoever confesses Me .. John F. MacArthur Jr.
ad3868f We can't protect or expand the cause of Christ by human political and social activism, no matter how great or sincere the efforts. Ours is a spiritual battle against worldly ideologies and dogmas that are arrayed against God, and we achieve victory over them only with the weapon of Scripture. John F. MacArthur Jr.
03700f3 Their famous attempt to make clothing of fig leaves perfectly illustrates the utter inadequacy of every human device ever conceived to try to cover shame. Human religion, philanthropy, education, self-betterment, self-esteem, and all other attempts at human goodness ultimately fail to provide adequate camouflage for the disgrace and shame of our fallen state. All the man-made remedies combined are no more effective for removing the dishonor.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
99f2b3c God simply is not calling us to wage a culture war that would seek to transform our countries into "Christian nations." To devote all, or even most, of our time, energy, money, and strategy to putting a facade of morality on the world or the appearance of "rightness" over our governmental and political institutions is to badly misunderstand our roles as Christians in a spiritually lost world. God" John F. MacArthur Jr.
6cae1bb God help us! We have turned the holy fire of God into a circus sideshow--and naive Christians are buying this without realizing that such shenanigans are actually blasphemous.21 John F. MacArthur Jr.
46468a8 We shouldn't expect popularity. What should we expect? Paul gave us the list: affliction, crushing, persecution, being knocked flat, and always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus. That doesn't describe some mystical asceticism; it simply means that He was always on the brink of death, always ready to die, always being pursued by some who were plotting death. He knew that every day He awakened could be the day He died. Death was w.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
8b96734 But avoidance is only part of the biblical approach to media. The Christian life is not only concerned with avoiding immorality; it is also consumed with pursuing Christ. In putting off "the deeds of darkness," we must also "put on the armor of light" (Romans 13:12)." John F. MacArthur Jr.
b9ba2e3 When you eagerly give your life in submission to the Lord, He takes over and everything begins to unfold, and from there on He begins to empower and change you. C. S. Lewis has a marvelous illustration of this: When I was a child I often had a toothache, and I knew that if I went to my mother she would give me something which would deaden the pain for that night and let me get sleep. But I did not go to my mother--at least, not till the pai.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
ece7099 Adam's reply reflects his fear, as well as a note of deep sorrow. But there's no confession. Adam seems to have realized that it was pointless to try to plead innocence, but neither did he make a full confession. What he did was try to pass off the blame. He immediately pointed the finger at the one closest to him: Eve. Also implicit in Adam's words (The Woman whom YOU gave) was an accusation against God. So quickly did sin corrupt Adam's m.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
0faad59 Don't believe anyone who says it's easy to become a Christian. Salvation for sinners cost God His own Son; it cost God's Son His life, and it'll cost you the same thing. Salvation isn't the result of an intellectual exercise. It comes from a life lived in obedience and service to Christ as revealed in the Scripture; it's the fruit of actions, not intentions. There's no room for passive spectators: words without actions are empty and futile... John F. MacArthur Jr.
7499818 The disastrous result of this is seen in human societies where sexual passion knows no restraint, where homosexual perversions are celebrated, and where each individual's conscience is terminally warped and full of corruption. Though man continually and blatantly rebels against Him, God patiently withholds the outpouring of His holy wrath against sin (Romans 1:18,24-32). Yet judgment is certainly coming. John F. MacArthur Jr.
b3a0a4a In other words, contrary to what many people assume, we don't fall from a state of complete innocence into sin individually, on our own. But Adam, who in effect was acting as an agent and proxy for the entire human race, plunged all of humanity at once into sin. In the words of Romans 5:19, By one man's disobedience many were made sinners".Every one of Adam's progeny was condemned by his actions. And that is why the whole human race is said.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
6891769 Theodore Roosevelt once said, "There has never yet been a man who led a life of ease, whose name is worth remembering. Certainly when the Lord calls us to be His disciples, He does not call us to a life of ease. A missionary whose story has influenced my life greatly is a man mentioned earlier named Henry Martyn. After a long and difficult life of Christian service in India, he announced he was going to go to Persia (modern Iran), because G.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
e64e259 The Pharisees weren't teachable; you couldn't tell them anything. So many people are like that; they profess Christ but don't want to hear all that true Christianity demands. The call to self-denial, they reject. They hold high their own ideas, goals, and designs. They want to go their way, and when you try to teach the right way instead, they don't want to hear it. It's not because they're unteachable Christians; it's because they're sham .. John F. MacArthur Jr.
d252c46 People can deny reality, and they can distract themselves with fantasy, but they cannot change the fact that one day they will stand before God (Hebrews 9:27). At that moment, the riches, pleasures, and accomplishments of this world will be of no use to them. The parable of the rich fool is a striking example of this type of foolhardy shortsightedness. Jesus tells the story in Luke 12:16-21: John F. MacArthur Jr.
aaf9ab4 Biblical compatibility has little to do with similar interests, but rather, differing roles (Ephesians 5:22-33; Titus 2:2-8). John F. MacArthur Jr.
6665fce Compatibility does not diminish the need for completing the other with sanctifying interaction. John F. MacArthur Jr.
f778f61 You've probably had a similar experience with someone you know. I've already recounted the stories of three of my closest friends--one in high school, one in college, and one in seminary--who seemed so dedicated to serving the Lord, and yet all of them eventually turned their backs on Him. One became a dope-smoking rock-concert promoter, and another became a Buddhist. These were not casual acquaintances, but friends at a very close level. I.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
c251a7a God's sovereignty does not excuse human sinfulness or irresponsibility. John F. MacArthur Jr.
889b40b The fact is that far too many professing Christians live their lives, day in and day out, on the basis of something other than the Bible. John F. MacArthur Jr.
a2a7f0a True Christianity is not defined on the basis of external moralism, religious traditionalism, or partisan politics, but on the basis of a personal love for Jesus Christ and a desire to follow Him no matter what the cost (John 14:15). John F. MacArthur Jr.
5101c3f This is one of the most serious problems with seeker-sensitive churches. I was talking to a pastor at a seeker-friendly church not long ago about his idea that prospective Christians needed to "feel welcome" and "accepted" before anything else: no "threats," no "judgmental baggage." I asked, "If you had a person living in sin come to your church, would you confront him?" He furrowed his brow and shook his head disapprovingly. "Oh, no! We'd .. John F. MacArthur Jr.
7abddc7 Almost no one tolerates the exclusivity and supremacy of Christ these days, even some who profess to be Christians. The message of the cross is not politically correct--it's the singularity of the gospel, on top of everything else, that bothers people. Can you imagine for a moment what might happen if a celebrity or political leader just said, "I'm a Christian and if you're not, you're going to hell"? Yikes! And then imagine if he said, "Al.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
939c392 The real Holy Spirit is not an electrifying current of ecstatic energy, a mind-numbing babbler of irrational speech, or a cosmic genie who indiscriminately grants self-centered wishes for health and wealth. The true Spirit of God does not cause His people to bark like dogs or laugh like hyenas; He does not knock them backward to the ground in an unconscious stupor; He does not incite them to worship in chaotic and uncontrollable ways; and H.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
5f26b35 Entonces Zaqueo, puesto en pie, dijo al Senor: He aqui, Senor, la mitad de mis bienes doy a los pobres; y si en algo he defraudado a alguno, se lo devuelvo cuadruplicado. Jesus le dijo: Hoy ha venido la salvacion a esta casa. LUCAS 19.8-9 La salvacion de Zaqueo inmediatamente afecto el aspecto financiero de su vida (Lucas 19.1-10). La evidencia inicial de su vida transformada fue su absoluto cambio de actitud hacia su dinero. Como recaudado.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
ff6fa71 Y les dijo: ?No sabeis esta parabola? ?Como, pues, entendereis todas las parabolas? MARCOS 4.13 Jesus fue un experto narrador de historias, pero nunca conto una historia solo por contarla. Sus parabolas no fueron juegos de palabras o misteriosos <>, donde se invitaba a cada oyente a proporcionar su propio significado. Cada una de sus parabolas transmitia una ensenanza importante, originada por Cristo mismo y fortalec.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
6324404 estamos llenos del Espiritu Santo cuando estamos llenos de la Palabra, la cual el inspiro y a la que le dio poder. Cuando John F. MacArthur Jr.
6ff65ba A basic principle of spiritual life is that we are not earthbound people. Fully trusting our heavenly Father dispels anxiety. And the more we know about Him, the more we will trust Him. John F. MacArthur Jr.
aa9843e 23The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly. John F. MacArthur Jr.
8359096 Some people assume worry is the result of too much thinking. Actually, it's the result of too little thinking in the right direction. John F. MacArthur Jr.
4227a04 The fact is, every believer must be continually in the presence of God, constantly breathing in His truths to be fully functional. John F. MacArthur Jr.
74e5526 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that a.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
7fa5a5f Peter and others who experienced the special filling on Pentecost Day (2:4) were filled with the Spirit again and again (4:8, 31; 6:5; 7:55) and so boldly spoke the word of God. That was just the beginning. The fullness of the Spirit affects all areas of life, not just speaking boldly ( John F. MacArthur Jr.
587f27a Lo que es particularmente interesante acerca de la determinacion de Pablo de tener el solo proposito de predicar el evangelio no diluido es su admision inmediata de que luchaba con los mismos sentimientos de aprension e intimidacion que todos nosotros experimentamos ante nuestro deber de proclamar el evangelio. Al reflexionar sobre su temprano ministerio en Corinto, Pablo lo caracterizo de esta manera: < John F. MacArthur Jr.
2d33091 Al ser la perfecta revelacion de Dios, la Biblia refleja el glorioso caracter de su Autor. Debido John F. MacArthur Jr.
9eb2daa CRISTO EN ... GENESIS LA ENTRADA DE JESUS A LA HUMANIDAD estuvo planeada desde antes del principio de los tiempos. Dios aliviano el castigo de la maldicion que resulto del pecado de Adan y Eva al ofrecer la promesa de que algun dia se levantaria una Simiente que aplastaria a la serpiente (3.15). Asi como la muerte llego a traves de Adan, la venida de Cristo trajo vida a la humanidad (Ro 5.12-21). John F. MacArthur Jr.
d0d2f2c Cuando alguno es tentado, no diga que es tentado de parte de Dios; porque Dios no puede ser tentado por el mal, ni el tienta a nadie. SANTIAGO 1.13 El curso completo de todos los eventos y circunstancias esta ordenado en el decreto divino, desde el hito mas profundo del plan divino hasta el detalle mas insignificante. Dios tambien determina el numero de cabellos de nuestra cabeza (Mateo 10.30). En ultima instancia, tenemos que admitir que e.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
56a3729 It means absolutely nothing to profess Christ if your life doesn't back it up. That's why Peter said that if you can't add virtue to your faith, you're not going to know if you're actually redeemed (see 2 Pet. 1:5-11?). That's what James meant when he said faith minus works equals zero (see James 2:17). The kind of "faith" that makes a verbal profession while the heart continues to pursue sin is no true faith at all. I think the epitome of .. John F. MacArthur Jr.
072bb26 Jesus was trying to get the Pharisees to come off of their proud, high tower and see the spiritual bankruptcy in their own lives. The Pharisees had no regard for spirituality of soul, purity of heart, integrity of behavior, or obedience to God, and they were building their big spiritual structure on sand. Sure, they prayed and fasted and gave alms, but they did so only to impress God, to parade their supposed spirituality, and to enhance th.. John F. MacArthur Jr.
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