Tag: John MacArthur
Why You Can Trust Scripture
Why You Can Trust Scripture The Importance of Biblical Truth in a Deceptive World For Christians, every action and belief is guided by the Bible, which serves as our unwavering foundation. Yet, we live in a world that often denies absolute truth. The notion of “cancel culture” may seem new, but the rejection of truth [...]
Read more..The Blueprint for Being Born Again (John 3:3)
The Blueprint for Being Born Again (John 3:3) To gain insight into the new birth—being born again—let’s revisit the third chapter of John. Here, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, presents the definitive teaching on this subject. This passage is familiar to many who have spent time in the church. The term “born again” has [...]
Read more..Homosexuality and the Campaign for Immorality (Selected Scriptures)
Homosexuality and the Campaign for Immorality (Selected Scriptures) Earlier in the service, I read from Romans chapter 1, a very powerful and challenging passage from the Bible. To recap, Romans 1:18-32 describes God’s wrath as it is revealed in the world. This wrath takes on several forms. First, there is eschatological wrath, the judgment that [...]
Read more..The Most Hated Christian Doctrine
The Most Hated Christian Doctrine A few weeks ago, a survey called The State of Theology was conducted among evangelicals. The survey, which can be found on the Ligonier website, defined evangelicals as people who believe in the Bible, in Jesus Christ, and in the gospel, as well as those who feel responsible for sharing [...]
Read more..Does the Bible Permit a Woman to Preach?
Does the Bible Permit a Woman to Preach? What Does the Bible Say About Women Preachers? A Biblical Perspective Today, I want to address a significant topic that has been widely debated online—one that I find myself in the middle of. I don’t believe in giving short or incomplete answers, as that often leads to [...]
Read more..The Grim Reality of the Last Days (Mark 13:1-13)
The Grim Reality of the Last Days (Mark 13:1-13) Exploring the Gospel of Mark and the Future Study of John Let’s turn to the Gospel of Mark, a familiar and cherished passage. As I’ve reflected on what we might study after completing Mark, I’ve considered taking a brief summer break with Patricia before resuming. Many [...]
Read more..Saved or Self-Deceived, Part 1 (Selected Scriptures)
Saved or Self-Deceived, Part 1 (Selected Scriptures) Matthew 7:21-27: The Shocking Truth About Salvation As we begin tonight, let’s return to the Word of God and read Matthew 7:21-27. These are powerful, often unsettling words from our Lord Jesus Christ. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but [...]
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