John MacArthur
John MacArthur
John MacArthur, born on June 21, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, is a renowned American evangelical pastor and author. He is the pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and is well-known for his expository teaching style and leadership within the Christian community. MacArthur has also served as a distinguished professor at The Master's Seminary, contributing significantly to theological education and biblical studies.
Personal Name: John MacArthur
Birth: 1939
John MacArthur Books
(100 Books)
What would God say about those who blatantly misrepresent His Holy Spirit; who exchange true worship for chaotic fits of mindless ecstasy; who replace the biblical gospel with vain illusions of health and wealth; who claim to prophesy in His name yet speak errors; and who sell false hope to desperate people for millions of dollars? The charismatic movement has always been a breeding-ground for scandal, greed, bad doctrine, and all kinds of spiritual chicanery. As a movement, it is clearly headed the wrong direction. And it is growing at an unprecedented rate. From the Word of Faith to the New Apostolic Reformation, the Charismatic movement is being consumed by the empty promises of the prosperity gospel. Too many charismatic celebrities promote a "Christianity" without Christ, a Holy Spirit without holiness. And their teaching is having a disastrous influence on a grand scale, as large television networks broadcast their heresies to every part of the world. In Strange Fire, bestselling author and pastor John MacArthur chronicles the unsavory history behind the modern Charismatic movement. He lays out a chilling case for rejecting its false prophets, speaking out against their errors, showing true reverence to the Holy Spirit, and above all clinging to the Bible as the inerrant, authoritative Word of God and the one true standard by which all truth claims must be tested. - Publisher.
Jesucristo fue muy claro: un día volverá, y ninguno de nosotros sabe cuándo. Algunos fanáticos afirman conocer los detalles de la Segunda Venida, lo que hace que muchos cristianos ignoren la buena noticia de que Jesús vendrá de nuevo. Sin embargo, la propia Palabra de Dios nos ordena conocer las señales de los tiempos, permanecer vigilantes y estar preparados para cuando Cristo venga.
Este libro es una exploración directa y en profundidad de los textos bíblicos clave relativos a la Segunda Venida; en particular, el mensaje escatológico más largo e importante de Cristo, el Discurso del Olivar. Al estudiar lo que la Palabra de Dios dice sobre estos asuntos, despertará en su corazón un ferviente anhelo por el regreso de Cristo, así como una certeza sobre cómo vivir expectante hasta que Él venga de nuevo.
Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors. This groundbreaking book presents a system of biblical truth that brings together people, their problems, and the living God. It is founded on three convictions: That God's Word should be the counseling authority of Christians helping people with broken lives; That counseling is a part of the essential ministry of the local church; That God's people can and should be trained to counsel effectively. Dr. John MacArthur has teamed with Dr. Wayne Mack and their collegues to produce a book for all God's people -- pastors, elders, and lay people. - Publisher.
Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors.
Other contributors include: Ken L. Sarles, David Powlison, Douglas Bookman, David B. Maddox, Robert Smith, William W. Goode, and Dennis M. Swanson.
The end of the world is coming. From roadside signs to science fiction films, this slogan underscores our society's nervous fascination with the future. Whether it's a giant asteroid, a worldwide plague, or some other global catastrophe, the end of the world is a terrifying prospect -- at least for those who have no idea what it will be like. For Christians, however, the end of the world should be anything but dreadful. In fact, it should be something we look forward to. Why? Because God has told us how the world will end. And He has assured us that the end of this age will mark the beginning of a new, glorious one in which we will serve and worship Him in sinless perfection. Our eternal hope, as believers, is intimately tied to the end of this world. All of this is laid out in the book of Revelation. Not only is Revelation the inspired Word of God, it is also the only New Testament book that includes a promised spiritual blessing for those who study and apply its message. As such, it is an essential part of every Christian's devotional life. Those who ignore Revelation deprive themselves of a rich treasure of divine truth and the promised blessings that come from understanding that truth. Join John MacArthur as he explains the book of Revelation in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. - Back cover.
"In an age of open-mindedness, many believers accept too much with too little discernment, resulting in great confusion and compromise. But God's Word makes it clear that not everything that glitters is gold. False teaching is at every turn, and the temptation to embrace it is great. As God's people we are called to sift through the overwhelming number of traditions and trends and use the truth of Scripture to determine which are the true treasures-and which are 'fool's gold.' General editor John MacArthur and the contributors of this uncompromising book define the principles of biblical discernment and use them to address several contemporary Christian issues. They provide straightforward, biblical critiques of some popular but unfortunate Christian trends, such as watered-down preaching and doctrinally questionable best-selling books. Dr. MacArthur ends with a practical plan for cultivating discernment in the Christian life. It is the duty of every Christian-not just pastors and elders-to follow the biblical command to cling to what is good and to reject what is not. This book will equip you with a foundation for biblical discernment that will enable you to make careful distinctions in your thinking about truth. Book jacket"--Jacket.
If you're going to call it "home" for eternity, don't you want to know what it's like? Our pictures of life in heaven cover the range from comical to curious, mystical to fictitious -- with maybe some biblical truth thrown in. For example: We know angels will be there. But thanks to TV, we think of them as being gorgeous, white-robed beings with enormous wings. We know we will be given new bodies, but books have convinced us that this means we will end up with a set of wings ourselves. And cartoons, movies, and music have portrayed those who have gone to heaven as having full knowledge of what's happening to their loved ones on earth. But if heaven is in your future, a Hollywood scriptwriter's interpretation or some artist's rendering of it just won't do. You need to know the truth, which ironically, is far better than anything our creative minds can imagine. The only One who knows the glorious truth about heaven is God. And the only place to find that truth is in his Word. In this book, Pastor John MacArthur takes you through those very scriptures and opens your heart to the realities of heaven. Here is a joyous study of every Christian's future -- and a wonderful glimpse of home. - Back cover.
"Everywhere there is apathy. Nobody cares whether that which is preached is true or false. A sermon is a sermon whatever the subject; only, the shorter it is the better." Charles Haddon Spurgeon. In the late 1800s, Charles Spurgeon warned that the Church was drifting away from the purity of the Gospel. Instead of boldly proclaiming the truths of Scripture, Christians were candy-coating the Word, being careful not to offend anyone. As a result, Christianity's influence in nineteenth-century England was severely weakened. Now, 100 years later, John MacArthur is sounding the same alarm. And it's a warning the Church just can't ignore. The signs of compromise are all around us: Numbers have become more important than the message. Churches are offering up "Show-Time" religion instead of the "Old-Time" religion. Pastors have turned to the marketing industry to help them draw people in rather than relying on the sovereign power of God. Until all that changes -- until we return to our calling to go into all the world and preach the Gospel without shame -- the Church is in danger of losing its impact on society. And that would be our generation's greatest loss. - Back cover.
Solid biblical teaching for today. Can we really trust God's Word for what it says? What does God's Word mean to us today? How can we get the most from God's Word? In Why Believe the Bible? esteemed Bible teacher John MacArthur examines these and other questions regarding the authority, infallibility and trustworthiness of the Word of God. Whether you are a new Christian or just want to brush up on some of the basic truths of Scripture, Why Believe the Bible? will give you confidence in the power of God's Word to transform your life and show you that the Bible does make a difference! This book includes a Bible reading plan as well as helpful tools and resources for studying the Bible. From Why Believe the Bible?: "As Christians, most of us would like to say that we believe the Bible. But we are surrounded by a worldly secular system in which all truth is relative and in which there are no absolutes. The Bible is not openly attacked as much as it is subtly undermined. It is accepted as one more way to look at the world, but its divine authority is simply passed over, ignored, flippantly popularized or dismissed with a tolerant smile." - Jacket.
Surprisingly, the most dangerous and effective attack on the Bible today is coming from those who call themselves Bible-believing Christians. Tragically, this attack isn't meeting vigorous resistance from the church. In fact, it is so subtle and gradual that it has largely gone unnoticed. Those who have fallen prey still openly affirm that the only spiritual resources they need are found in the Bible and Christ -- they say they are complete in Christ, that he is sufficient. But a close look at the teaching embraced by countless Christians today shows they are really looking for something more -- they're seeking to build a deeper, emotionally exciting and self-edifying Christian experience not found in the Bible. Integrating a mixture of biblical truths and seemingly helpful man-made methods, they wallow in a watered-down pseudo-Christianity that diametrically contradicts a life secure in the sufficiency of Christ. In Our Sufficiency in Christ, John MacArthur exposes the three deadly -- and all-too-prevalent -- influences crippling churches today and explains how to protect yourself from them. - Back cover.
John 4:20-24 is going to be the touchstone for our study of worship. We'll be coming back to it intermittently throughout this series, and then we'll look at it in more depth. I believe John 4:20-24 is the most significant New Testament passage on the subject of worship -- so we must understand its truths. Our text is a conversation between the woman of Samaria and our Lord Jesus Christ. The word "worship" appears eight times in this passage. Therefore, it is essential that we understand what our Lord is saying here. Most people go to church for what they can get. Some people just check out the church page in their newspaper to see who's playing where on a given Sunday, and go for what will appeal to them, or "bless" them. Well, if you go to church for what you can get out of the music, or what you can get out of the sermon, or just to get blessed, you've missed the point. The music and the sermon aren't ends in themselves, they are but stimuli to cause you to worship God. And if you have any thought less than that, you've missed the point! - Introduction.
Now in paperback, this helpful volume by pastor and best-selling author John MacArthur guides readers in cultivating a biblical worldview on a wide range of issues. What we think shapes who we are. That's why the Bible tells us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2a). In a world of differing voices competing for our allegiance, we must learn to "think biblically" so we can distinguish good from evil. God is the Creator of this world; his voice -- his Word -- must guide our thoughts and our lives. With the Bible in their hands, John MacArthur and other scholars and teachers from the Master's College confront the false worldviews that dominate our postmodern world. The authors provide models for cultivating a biblical mind-set on worship, psychology, gender, science, education, history, government, economics, and literature. This book will help anyone who is striving to think biblically in today's culture. - Publisher.
Biblical inerrancy is under attack. Now more than ever, the church needs to carefully consider what it stands to lose should this crucial doctrine be surrendered. Under the editorial oversight of John MacArthur, this anthology of essays in defense of inerrancy features contributions from a host of respected twentieth century evangelical leaders: Paul D. Feinberg, John M. Frame, R. Laird Harris, Gordon R. Lewis, Harold Lindsell, John Murray, Roger R. Nicole, René Pache, J. I. Packer, J. Barton Payne, Robert Preus, Alan M. Stibbs, B. B. Warfield, Edward J. Young. The Scripture Cannot Be Broken stands as a clarion call to all who love the Bible and want to see Christ's church thrive in our increasingly secular world. It is a call to stand alongside our spiritual forefathers with wisdom, clarity, and courage, resolute in our confidence that Scripture is the very Word of God. - Back cover.
The charismatic movement, once considered a splinter group on the fringe of Christianity, has gained steam and entered the '90s at full speed. Dramatic new accounts of bizarre, supernatural events are attracting men and women hungry for religious experiences while causing others simply to ask, "What is really happening here?" or more important, "What should I believe?" Known for addressing tough issues head-on and appealing to God's Word for solutions, John MacArthur in his newest book gives you a panoramic view of today's charismatic movement and its claims -- from the merely questionable to the downright astonishing. Charismatic Chaos thoughtfully and carefully shines the light of Scripture on teaching that is not only gaining a massive and loyal television following, but also leading to disunity on a worldwide scale and promising to fuel controversy for years to come. - Back cover.
This commentary is basically explanatory, or expository. Even to the pagan world, Corinth was known for its moral corruption, so much so that in classical Greek corinthiazesthai ("to behave like a Corinthian") came to represent gross immorality and drunken debauchery. The most serious problem of the Corinthian church was in not detaching themselves from the worldly ways of the society around them. Like many Christians today, the Corinthian believers had great difficulty in not mimicking the unbelieving and corrupt society around them. They usually managed to stay a little higher than the world morally, but they were moving downward, in the same direction as the world. Yet they lacked no spiritual resources (1:5-7) and had great potential for spiritual power and blessing. Paul longed to see that potential realized. - Introduction.
Parents today seek answers from child experts, self-help books, or equally confused friends. But even the experts portray modern-day childrearing as a minefield strewn with psychological dangers and emotional hazards. What the Bible Says About Parenting is not a book on child psychology, nor is it proposing a new parenting method. It is simply presenting the principles of biblical parenting with as much clarity as possible. John MacArthur, a leading expert on the Bible and an experienced pastor, teacher, father, and grandfather goes into depth on such vital biblical parenting subjects as these: Four helpful principles of communication; Effective methods to discipline wisely and effectively, with positive results; Simple principles for identifying, changing, and developing habits in your children. - Back cover.
Jesus Christ was very clear. One day he will return -- and none of us knows when. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of the Second Coming, causing many Christians to all but ignore the good news that Jesus is coming again. Yet God's own Word commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to be ready -- whenever Christ comes. This book is a straightforward, in-depth exploration of the key biblical texts regarding the Second Coming: most notably, Christ's longest and most important eschatological message, the Olivet Discourse. As you study what the Word of God says about these matters, it will stir in your heart an earnest longing for Christ's return -- as well as a certainty about how to live expectantly until he comes again. - Back cover.
Nothing is more critical than knowing the truth about Jesus Christ. His birth divided history in two. His teachings have inspired billions of followers. His death paid the penalty for sin. And his resurrection proved he is who he claimed to be. Almost everyone has heard about Jesus before. But how much do you really know about who he was, why he came, and what it means for us today? Bestselling author John MacArthur lends his expertise to provide succinct, biblically based answers to key questions about Jesus Christ. Divided topically, the Q&A format makes it easy to pinpoint the questions that matter most to you. Topics include: Jesus' birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection, return, and deity, as well as how to know him personally. - Back cover.
Our country is facing a leadership crisis, with fewer leaders available than are needed. Even more distressing, the church is facing the same crisis. Failures in church leadership seem to be at an epidemic level, reminding us of the adage, "As the leaders go, so go the people." With so much at stake, how can we raise up effective leaders who have genuine and lasting impact on their charge? Author John MacArthur writes on more than 60 traits every leader needs. These elements of character form the framework from which MacArthur details the qualifications and responsibilities of effective leaders, no matter if they are full-time staff members or Christians seeking to serve God at church, home, work, and with friends. - Publisher.
This book is a primer on the Bible. In this book about the truthfulness of the Bible, John MacArthur, Jr. writes to strengthen believers. His main purpose in writing is to undergird the believer's confidence in the Bible as God's authoritative Word, so that each personally can know why he believes the Bible. MacArthur's approach is to start with the fact that the Bible is the Word of God; therefore, its statements are correct, the miracles of which it speaks have taken place, and lives are continuously changed by the truth it reveals. Establishing this beyond doubt, Christians can pursue its richness to greater growth in Christ. - Back cover.
Modernism ruined most mainstream denominations during the twentieth century and yet, post-modernism poses an even greater threat to evangelical churches today.
Truth, as presented in Scripture, is truth. MacArthur uses the tiny book of Jude to show that the truth of the Bible is worthy of our study and vigorous defense.
Written primarily to preachers, this book provides evidence of the slipperiness of the teachings of the emergent church by quoting its leaders extensively. A book well worth reading for anyone serious about defending Christianity.
Review by J.David Knepper at http://www.ahavabaptist.com/reviews/reviews.htm#war
Subtitle: Find the Direction and Purpose God Wants for Your Life
Dr. MacArthur shows the simple means of discovering God's will for your life.
His last chapter ties the whole matter up in such a neat package that it is hard to believe that any of us spend much time wondering whether or not we are in the perfect will of God.
A good resource for born-again Christians at all stages of their walk.
Review by J.David Knepper at http://www.ahavabaptist.com/reviews/reviews.htm#found
This is a detailed Bible commentary on the Book of Ephesians written for both pastors and laymen. It is thorough but easy to understand, and written from a conservative evangelical viewpoint.
One of the best written Christian books of the 20th century, this volume challenges the easy-believism of so much of American Christianity and focuses on what it really means to follow Jesus.
Learn more than fascinating information about the women of the Bible-- you'll discover the unmistakable chronology of God's redemptive work in history through their lives.
Study on the book of Jude, mainly about apostasy, Christians turning their back on God in the last days.
