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What Does Jesus Say? (Part 2 of 2) The opening chapter of John’s Gospel lays the foundational truths of Christianity, revealing Jesus as the Creator of the Universe, the promised Lamb of God, and the essential bridge connecting heaven and earth. Understanding these roles is crucial to grasping the core message of the Gospel. 1. [...]

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“A Beautiful Thing” The account in Mark chapter 14 detailing a woman’s extravagant gesture of anointing Jesus with costly perfume provides a powerful contrast between selfless devotion and calculated pragmatism. This incident, set against the backdrop of the religious leaders plotting to secretly arrest and kill Jesus, illuminates the true values of the Kingdom of [...]

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Born Again (Part 1 of 2) The phrase “born again” is often associated with overly zealous Christians, but the sources reveal that Jesus teaches this concept is essential and indispensable for entering God’s kingdom. The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, a prominent Jewish leader, in John chapter 3, clarifies that being born again is not [...]

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Born Again (Part 2 of 2) The foundational message of Jesus, particularly explored in His conversation with the Jewish leader Nicodemus in John chapter 3, centers on the absolute necessity of spiritual new birth, or regeneration. Jesus forcefully articulated that “unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God”. This concept of [...]

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“Truly, Truly” The account of Jesus healing a helpless man at the Pool of Bethesda, described in John’s Gospel, chapter 5, serves as a catalyst for a major controversy during Jesus’ lifetime. While one might expect a miracle to universally cause celebration, the reaction of the religious leaders was hostile, leading them to ultimately seek [...]

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The Foundation of Fifty-Five Years of Ministry (Selected Scriptures) Today on Grace to You. I’m not interested in being a president or I’m not interested in politics and I don’t want to get distracted by things that go wrong in the world. I just want to be a part of what the Lord is doing. [...]

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A Trip to Heaven, Part 4 (Revelation 4:8–11) The provided excerpts from John MacArthur’s teaching on Revelation Chapter 4 establish the authenticity of John’s vision of heaven, detail the central nature of God’s throne, and describe the profound, escalating worship that erupts in the heavenly Throne Room. I. The Rarity and Authenticity of John’s Vision [...]

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A Trip to Heaven, Part 3 (Revelation 4:6b–11) The provided text, based on John MacArthur’s exposition of Revelation 4:6b–11, details the profound vision of God’s sovereign Throne in heaven, the identity and role of the four living creatures (Cherubim), and the ensuing crescendo of worship that is directed toward God. I. The Authority of John’s [...]

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A Trip to Heaven, Part 2 (Revelation 4:4–6) Let’s go back to Revelation chapter 4  and our study of a visit to the heavenly throne. Revelation chapter 4. The Bible, by  the way, refers to heaven about 550 times, both the Hebrew and the Greek words, that being  the Old Testament word and the New [...]

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A Trip to Heaven, Part 1 (Revelation 4:1–3) The provided text, drawn from John MacArthur’s exposition of Revelation 4:1–3, focuses on establishing the authority of John’s genuine vision of heaven by contrasting it with sensational, self-proclaimed “trips to heaven,” and then detailing the transcendental sight of God’s sovereign Throne. I. Debunking False Claims of Visits [...]

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