The gospel according to jesus john macarthur grace and. The first edition of the gospel according to jesus won wide acclaim in confronting the easybelievism that has characterized some aspects of evangelical christianity. In the gospel according to jesus, macarthur tackles the idea of easy believism, challenging christians to reevaluate their commitment to christ by examining their fruits. Zondervan, grand rapids, michigan 49530 library of congress cataloginginpublication data macarthur, john, 1939 the gospel according to jesus. Gospel according to jesus, the john macarthur, tom casaletto on amazon. Over the past 50 years, a handful of books have become true classics, revered worldwide for their crystalclear presentation of the gospel and lauded for their contribution to the christian faith. He has been the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, since february 9, 1969. This valuable study will enable you to more effectively share your faith in the true, lifetransforming and exclusive message of redemption in christ.
The gospel according to the apostles logos bible software. John macarthurs the gospel according to jesus is one of those books. His exegesis on some subjects seem to fall so short of the obvious meaning throughout scripture while others, such as with the gospel according to jesus, are so overwhelmingly sound and convicting that it is a clear work of genius. Buy a cheap copy of the gospel according to jesus book by john f. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the gospel according to jesus. He even admits at one point that this is in part a human work. John macarthur s the gospel according to jesus is definitely a contemporary classic and is just as relevant and important today as it was when it first appeared almost 30 years ago. In the gospel according to jesus, macarthur tackles the idea of easy believism pdf, challenging christians to reevaluate their commitment to christ by examining their fruits. In the gospel according to jesus, macarthur tackles the idea of easy believism. For many, the reality of jesus demands has proved thoroughly searching, profoundly disturbing, and uncomfortably invasive. Get the audiobook download of the gospel according to god by john macarthur for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership.
It is not an overexaggeration when i say the book completely revolutionized my understanding of the message of the good news as proclaimed by jesus. Mac arthur asks, what does it really mean to be saved. John macauther is one of the best biblical teachers out there, all his books are worthy of reading. Many people profess to follow christ, yet dont display the fruit of that confession in their lives. Even though the gospel according to jesus covered a complex topic, it. The gospel according to jesus john macarthur apps on. Progressive sanctification is, according to macarthur, the inevitable result of justification.
John macarthur came to singapore in the 90s and shared his new book, the gospel according to jesus. This book affirms the truth and goes hand in hand with scripture. This is the gospel that jesus preached, and its the gospel that the early christians preached. Macarthur shows the jesus as the prophet, king and priest and how it is reflected in the gospel. In his best seller the gospel according to jesus, john macarthur called the church to consider how it had lost sight of what it means to follow christyielding to him as lordand it shook the evangelical world. The gospel according to john macarthur the trinity foundation. The seminal book for this movement is the gospel according to jesus. He gives us the gospel according to jesus in a way that a lay person can clearly understand take to heart. Oct 22, 2019 in response, another set of dispensationalists, led by john macarthur, argued for lordship salvation. The gospel according to john macarthur trinity foundation. The first edition of the gospel according to jesus won wide acclaim in.
The gospel according to jesus audiobook by john macarthur. Pastorteacher john macarthur helps listeners understand jesus parables and how they relate to the whole of his message. The author of the gospel according to jesus is the pastorteacher of grace community church, sun valley, california, and is nationally known. Written to help readers better understand jesus s life, death, and ultimate mission. John macarthur clearly shows, by using scripture, that one cannot be a christian without jesus. Others leave the faith altogether, some after years of church involvement.
The gospel according to paul is the third in a series of books on the gospel by john macarthur including the gospel according to jesus and the gospel according to the apostles. Gospel according to jesus, the john macarthur, tom casaletto on. Word publishing, 1993, 272 pages, glossary, indexes. Join john macarthur in carefully examining the gospel according to jesus the full and distinctive message our lord himself proclaimed. The gospel according to jesus what is authentic faith. Reading it almost felt like a bible study or commentary on the gospel of matthew. Can a person receive jesus as his savior without receiving him as his lord. The old testament promised the coming of a messiah who would save his people.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 26, 2020 the gospel according to jesus won wide acclaim in confronting the easybelievism that has characterized some aspects of evangelical christianity. Publication date 1993 topics jesus christ person and offices, christian life. Veteran pastor john macarthur makes the case that jesus passion for his people is sanctification and encourages pastors to revolve their ministry around the increasing sanctification of their members through preaching and discipleship. It is the view that in order to have everlasting life one must turn from his sins, submit to christs lordship, obey him, and persevere in faith and good works until death.
Macarthur warns against easy believism, explains his understanding of biblical faith and works, emphasizes the cost. Macarthur jr what did jesus mean when he said follow me. In the gospel according to jesus, mac arthur tackles the idea of easy believism, challenging christians to reevaluate their commitment to christ by examining their fruits. Join john macarthur in carefully examining the gospel according to jesusthe full and distinctive message our lord himself proclaimed. John macarthur is the bibleteacher on the internationally broadcast radio program grace to you. Gospel according to jesus paperback november, 1989 by john f. It will certainly bless one with the desire to lead others to faith in christ. He is also the chancellor emeritus of the masters university in santa clarita, california, and the masters seminary. I also liked how john macarthur divided the book and featured different ways jesus proclaimed his gospel.
From master expositor and bible teacher john macarthur comes a revelatory exploration of what the apostle paul actually taught about the good news of jesus. The gospel according to mark bible study only one way jesus. John macarthur s the gospel according to jesus is one of those books. Based on his classic bestseller, the gospel according to jesus, john macarthur answers the ageold question. It is not an overexaggeration when i say the book completely revolutionized my understanding of the message of the good news as proclaimed by jesus in the gospels. Macarthur asks, what does it really mean to be saved. Twenty years ago john macarthur tackled that seemingly simple question and provided the evangelical world with the biblical answer.
In only jesus, macarthur examines the gospel that jesus himself preached with an eye toward gaining a thorough and proper understanding of the true way of salvation. John macarthur wrote the gospel according to jesus tgaj in 1988. Unwrapping centuries of confusion, marc carrier sets forth in a clear manner the historic gospel of christianity. The gospel according to jesus is perhaps john macarthur s most important theological work of his life. You are reminded when jesus said the way is hard and narrow and the easy believeism that is so prevelant has many on the easy way. In response, another set of dispensationalists, led by john macarthur, argued for lordship salvation. The gospel according to god audiobook by john macarthur. Later, in my teaching and pastoral ministry i followed and still do his example of expository preaching through the biblical text. The gospel according to jesus by macarthur, john f. Mark omits the lengthy discourses found in the other gospels, often relating only brief excerpts to give the gist of jesus teaching. John s followup books, the gospel according to the apostles and the gospel according to paul, answered criticisms to the first book and dug even deeper into the salvation truth.
The gospel according to jesus is perhaps john macarthurs most important theological work of his life. Twenty years ago john macarthur tackled that seemingly simple question and provided the evangelical world with. He suggests that one is saved not merely by obeying gods command to trust in christ alone, but by obeying all of gods commands pp. The legacy of john macarthurs the gospel according to jesus. John macarthur writes in a way that is easy to read at any age or at any point in spiritual growth, and it is not only interesting, but beneficial to us as it explains clearly the message he is conveying. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. The gospel according to jesus is a must read for every believer and is now one of my all time favorite books, which is saying a lot because i swore i would never read anything from macarthur again. Those unwilling to surrender to christ cannot recruit him to be part of a crowded life p. This expanded edition deepens the debate over lordship salvation and the biblical understanding of faith and works in adding thr. Macarthur, and i am constantly finding more and more chapters that take me deeper into understanding the gospel according to jesus and what he did for all of us. This is the question dealt with in the two most popular books on the subject of lordship salvation. The gospel according to jesus quotes showing 17 of 7 we have no business preaching grace to people who do not understand the implications of gods law.
Even though the gospel according to jesus covered a complex topic, it was easy to read and understand. This is the book which has won wide acclaim in confronting the easybelievism which has completely overcome americas evangelical brand of christianity. Written to help listeners better understand jesuss life, death, and ultimate mission, this new book by wellknown preacher john macarthur looks at an important yet often misunderstood section of the bible. The gospel according to god john macarthur audiobook.
It is meaningless to expound on grace to someone who does not know the divine demand for righteousness. The true gospel invitation, on the other hand, demands not just passive acceptance of christ but active submission to him as well. Jesus was a master storyteller, and the parables he told were ingeniously simple word pictures with profound spiritual lessons. Macarthur suggests that in order to obtain eternal salvation one must turn from his sins and keep on doing so pp. Mar 15, 2020 reading it almost felt like a bible study or commentary on the gospel of matthew. The first edition of the gospel according to jesus won wide acclaim in confronting the easybelievism that has characterized some quarters in evangelical christianity. The gospel according to jesus remains eminently relevant for the christian church, and intensely practical for every christian. It has been very well received in the evangelical world.
The gospel according to jesus grand rapids, michigan 49530. I first read john macarthur s the gospel according to jesus in 1990 shortly after it was published. This is a book to rekindle love and awe for the savior. John mac arthur s the gospel according to jesus is one of those books. Obedience to gods commands is central to macarthur s view of both of these subjects. This expanded edition of the book that created a controversy because it challenged the. In many important ways, john macarthur is a champion for biblical truth. Macarthur does a masterful job of proving his argument and answers opposing views straight on with clear biblical support. In his characteristically candid and pastoral style, macarthur helps readers obtain a right understanding of the gospel given to us by the lordthe very same gospel that was put into the mouths and the pens of the apostles, including. See the many books by john macarthur available in the bible gateway store. Macarthur laments the rampant false security of our day.