John F. MacArthur

For over 30 years trusted pastor and teacher John MacArthur has delivered practical, Biblical insights for helping Christians grow in their own journey of faith. Now the very best of John MacArthur's Christian Living titles are being updated to feature a fresh new look and study guides for both personal and group reflection. Why does God allow suffering? Even more perplexing, where is God when people hurt? The Power of Suffering holds the vital answers. MacArthur takes a look at the reality and role of suffering in the life of a believer. He offers readers a profound message of hope, encouragement, and peace.

En Esclavo: La verdad escondida sobre tu identidad en Cristo, Jhon MacArthur presenta una perspectiva fascinante y reveladora. El comparte un elemento esencial del Nuevo Testamento, que ha estado encubierto en las traducciones al español y ha contribuido a confusión en la enseñanza y práctica evangélica. El autor comparte este conocimiento, con el objetivo de que el lector vea las riquezas de su salvación de una manera radicalmente nueva. Vaya a una iglesia hoy en día, ojee a través de la mayoría de las traducciones de la Biblia y no verá ni escuchará la palabra esclavo en ningún lugar porque se ha perdido en la traducción. En este excitante libro el Dr. John MacArthur utiliza profundas enseñanzas bíblicas y evaluaciones históricas para revelar esta palabra olvidada que restaura la verdadera definición de la Biblia sobre la libertad del cristiano. Incluye:Enseñanza del Dr. MacArtur sobre la “esclavitud” y lo que significa verdaderamente pertenecerle a Cristo.Traducción y análisis de palabras en hebreo.Citas Bíblicas: la Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960).Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in ChristIn Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ, by Jhon MacArthur a fascinating and revealing perspective is presented. He shares an essential element of the New Testament, which has been covered up in Spanish translations and has contributed to confusion in evangelical teaching and practice. The author shares this knowledge, with the purpose of the reader to see the riches of his salvation in a radically new way. Go to a church today, browse through most translations of the Bible and you will not see or hear the word slave anywhere because it has been lost in the translation. In this exciting book Dr. John MacArthur uses profound biblical teachings and historical evaluations to reveal this forgotten word that restores the true Bible definition of Christian freedom. It includes: Dr. MacArtur's teaching on “slavery” and what it means to truly belong to Christ. Translation and analysis of Hebrew words. Biblical quotes: la Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960).

¿Es el liderazgo un título?, ¿Autoridad?, ¿Carisma?, ¿Lo que obtiene los mejores resultados?John MacArthur, autor de best sellers, pastor y maestro, señala las 26 características poderosas del liderazgo en la vida del apóstol Pablo.Más que nunca, los cristianos necesitan un modelo de liderazgo que se basa en la Palabra de Dios, que le dé gloria a Él pero que al mismo tiempo alcance el éxito, crecimiento, servicio a los demás, desarrollo personal y profesional, y mucho más.En Llamado a liderar, John MacArthur explica las características de un líder usando como perfil a uno de los líderes más reconocidos de la Biblia, el apóstol Pablo. Centrándose en las epístolas de Pablo, Llamado a liderar provee una explicación bíblica racional de las veintiséis cualidades fundamentales de un líder para que pueda lograr resultados sin perder la fe y la obediencia.Called to LeadJohn MacArthur, best-selling author and renowned pastor and teacher, draws twenty-six powerful leadership characteristics from the life of the apostle Paul.Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? More than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings Him glory while accomplishing success, growth, service to others, personal and professional development, and more.In Llamado a liderar, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul. Focusing on Paul’s epistles, Llamado a liderar gives a biblically sound explanation of the twenty-six key qualities of a leader who can achieve results without forfeiting faith and obedience.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN THE WAY FIRST-CENTURY BELIEVERS DEFINED IT?As followers of Jesus, we call ourselves “Christians,” but the fact is this word only appears three times in the Bible. In the New Testament, you’ll find a host of terms that identify the followers of Jesus, but there is one metaphor used more frequently than any other. Slave.That’s right. The first Christians, having been galvanized by the words of Jesus, gave up everything and called themselves slaves of Christ. Now you can learn why this word best described early Christ-followers—and you’ll see how an understanding of this truth changes the way to follow Him now. This discovery will unveil the riches of your salvation in a radically new way.Now you or your group can use this study guide to drill down through each major concept in Dr. John MacArthur’s remarkable book Slave:REWIND. Look again at the important passages.RETHINK. Check all the angles.REFLECT. Consider how it affects you.REACT. Change your life.The gospel is not simply an invitation to become Christ’s associate or friend—it is a mandate to become His slave.Endorsements:“John MacArthur expertly and lucidly explains that Jesus frees us from bondage into a royal slavery that we might be His possession. Those who would be His children must, paradoxically, be willing to be His slaves.” —DR. R.C. SPROUL“In this new book, John MacArthur presents a powerfully riveting and truly eye-opening look at our relationship to the Lord Jesus. Want to rise to a new level of trust and confidence in your Master? Then this is the book for you!” —JONI EARECKSON TADA, Joni and Friends International Disability Center“Dr. John MacArthur’s teaching on ‘slavery’ resonates in the deepest recesses of my ‘inner-man’. As an African-American pastor, I have been there. That is why the thought of someone writing about slavery as being a ‘God-send’ was the most ludicrous, unconscionable thing that I could have ever imagined . . . until I read this book. Now I see that becoming a slave is a biblical command, completely redefining the idea of freedom in Christ. I don’t want to simply be a ‘follower’ or even just a ‘servant’ . . . but a ‘slave’.” —THE REV. DR. DALLAS H. WILSON, JR., Vicar, St. John’s Episcopal Chapel, Charleston, South Carolina

El Jesús que no puedes ignorar es un libro que recuerda la absoluta fidelidad y autoridad de la Escritura. Éste llama al lector hacia una fe verdadera, a defender la verdad bíblica cuando es atacada y el mensaje del evangelio cuando es mutilado por falsos maestros; a luchar contra el error y defender la sana doctrina aplicando la sabiduría bíblica. Se toma como principal ejemplo el conflicto de Jesús con los fariseos, el modo en que trataba a sus adversarios de manera audaz, expresando su desaprobación clara y directamente. Esta obra avanza cronológicamente por los relatos del evangelio enfatizando en cómo Jesus manejó a la élite religiosa de Israel. Incluye:Análisis de las confrontaciones de cristo por John MacArthur.Ejemplos prácticos para defender la verdad bíblica y el evangelio.Sabiduría bíblica.Citas Bíblicas: la Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960).The Jesus You Can’t IgnoreThe Jesus You Can’t Ignore is a book that recalls the absolute faithfulness and authority of Scripture. It calls the reader to a true faith, to defend biblical truth when attacked and the gospel message when it is mutilated by false teachers; to fight against error and defend sound doctrine by applying biblical wisdom. The main example is the conflict of Jesus with the Pharisees, the way in which he treated his adversaries in a bold way, expressing his disapproval clearly and directly. This work proceeds chronologically through the gospel stories emphasizing how Jesus handled the religious elite of Israel. It includes:Analysis of the confrontations of Christ by John MacArthur.Practical examples to defend biblical truth and the gospel.Scripture wisdom.Scripture quotes: Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960).

The Parable of the Prodigal Son still stands out as a crucial lesson about our struggle with sin and dependence on divine salvation. There is a part of this story that often goes untold, but it’s a message you need to hear. Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus told a simple parable about a family . . . a father and his two sons. It was a story of rebellion, repentance, and unfathomable grace that is beautiful in its simplicity and rich in God’s forgiveness.Previously published as A Tale of Two Sons, pastor-teacher and author John MacArthur provides:Fascinating new insight into one of the Bible’s most important storiesThe parable of the prodigal son as it was originally intended.Twenty-two verses from Luke that will reawaken you to a new understanding of God’s love and the joy our repentance brings to Him. Using accurate and captivating historical context, The Prodigal Son allows you to experience a tale of inexhaustible grace and an ending you’ve never heard before.

"Luke 1-5" begins"The MacArthur New Testament Commentary" s look at the longest of the four Gospels. Luke is unique in its historical detail and for how it positions Jesus as the Savior-King not just of the Jews, but of all mankind. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk. "A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture" "

John Macarthur’s collection of the Bible verses that every Christian needs to know.All of Scripture is important and meaningful, but there are certain passages that are most helpful for becoming grounded in God’s truth. In The Heart of the Bible, Pastor John MacArthur shares a selection of verses that he believes are most significant—the ones he considers the heart of the Bible.Written in a devotional style, each verse is followed by John MacArthur’s thoughts and comments, giving you a deeper understanding of the passages and their importance to Christians. The verses focus on the nature of the Bible, God, salvation, and discipleship, and are categorized topically. Some of the topics covered are: Knowing and trusting our great GodWhat happened at the crossAccepting God’s salvationLiving worthy of our callingWhat it means to follow JesusThese treasured pieces of Scripture are not just meant to be read—they’re meant to be savored, repeated, and meditated on. Open your heart to God’s Word and you will be transformed.John MacArthur- "Unleashing God's Truth One Verse At a Time"™

Do you want to learn more about who Jesus really is?In The Jesus You Can't Ignore, author and pastor John MacArthur reintroduces a critical aspect of the Savior that has seemingly been forgotten. Yes, the Savior tenderly held little children in His arms but He also violently overturned tables in the temple. He gently touched a blind man's eyes but He scourged pompous thieves with a whip. His words soothed grief-stricken parents and angered the religious establishment of His day.Because some prefer the meek and mild Jesus, it's become commonplace to ignore the fullness of the Savior. In this study guide, you will dig deeper into the Savior as He truly is, gaining the lifelong impact of knowing His character and His ways using the following tools:Probing questions for personal reflectionMultiple-choice exercises to get to real answers to your questionsDeeper discussions of the biblical text and cultural context of Jesus' dayRewind, reflect, and react sections to increase your knowledge and inspire new action. Verse by verse, John MacArthur unpacks the Jesus Christ the Bible presents. Page by page, you will reach new conclusions about the Jesus too often overlooked. Discover a vivid portrait of the Messiah as He really is!

Teacher's guide to the popular study Fundamentals of the FaithWith topics ranging from God: His Character and Attributes to The Church: Fellowship and Worship, this course on the basics of the Christian faith is ideal for discipling new believers or realizing afresh what it means to follow Jesus.The material is trusted, but a good teacher is critical. This guide will help you be that teacher, containing answers to the 13 lessons as well as excellent teaching notes to prepare you to guide the group.Corresponds to the 13-lesson workbook students will be using. "

"On Sunday mornings at Grace Community Church, small groups of people gather together in 'Fundamentals of the Faith' classes to use this manual of thirteen lessons, which blend basic biblical truths with personal obedience and service...Many young believers take these classes to grow in their understanding of biblical truths."With topics ranging from "God: His Character and Attributes" to "The Church: Fellowship and Worship," this study is ideal to disciple new believers or to realize afresh what it means to believe in Jesus.

The Bible is the Word of life. As such, studying the Bible is crucial to the life and growth of every believer.In this revised work, John MacArthur examines various Scripture passages in the Old and New Testament to answer both the why and the how questions of Bible study.How to Study the Bible can be used alongside or apart from the audio series available from Grace to You in either a personal or group study.Features revised content and study questions "

The subject of women in the church is both important and controversial. John MacArthur is not afraid of either. In this revised work, MacArthur examines what the Bible teaches in I Timothy 2:9-15. He discusses topics ranging from the attitude and appearance of women, to their role in and contribution to the church."God s High Calling for Women" can be used alongside or apart from the audio series available from "Grace to You" in either a personal or group study.Unique features: -Corresponds with the audio message series available from "Grace to You"-Features revised content and study questions-For personal or group study use"

Discover how to identify the lies of postmodernism and defend biblical truth.Right now, truth is under attack, and much is at stake. Perhaps no one in America is more passionate than John MacArthur about exposing those who are mounting this attack--especially those bringing the assault right into the church.There is no middle ground--no safe zone for the uncommitted in this war. The battle for truth is raging, and The Truth War will help you see:The pitfalls of postmodern thinkingWhy the Emerging Church Movement is inherently flawedPast skirmishes in the Truth War and their effect on the ChurchThe importance of truth and certainty in a postmodern societyHow to identify and address the errors and false teachings smuggled into churches The Truth War will equip you to understand what is at stake in the war for truth, identify the lies, and defend the truth of Scripture. "[The postmodern age] is the age of no truth, an age that has reached a point of deadly fatigue when it comes to facing the truth?a generation that no longer believes truth can be known. Dr. John MacArthur knows better, and he is armed with the courage to confront this age with a bold defense of truth. . . . His argument is compelling, his defense of truth is brilliant, and his concern for the church is evident on every page. The evangelical church desperately needs this book, and it arrives just in time." —R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Do you have any idea who Jesus really is?“What you think of Jesus Christ will thoroughly color how you think about everything else,” writes John MacArthur.This is a critical truth in the life of every believer. Our view of Jesus affects the way we view God, the world, ourselves, and every one of our decisions.These days, Jesus is often portrayed as a pacifist, a philanthropist, or a docile teacher. He strikes a plastic—and sometimes pathetic—pose in the minds of many. Some prefer the meek and mild Jesus who heals the sick, calms fears, and speaks of peace and goodwill. These things do represent a portion of the Messiah. But tragically, too many have never been exposed to the rest of him. They have never seen a full 360-degree view of the Savior. Until now.Like an investigative journalist on a mission, best-selling author and teacher John MacArthur walks through the gospel records and shows you a remarkable and compelling picture of the Jesus you can’t ignore.

Discover how true faith can leave a lasting legacy with a poignant and personal look into the lives of some of the Bible's most faithful women.Come and take a deeper look at women who were ordinary, common, and in some cases even ostracized and rejected by society, yet each was made extraordinary by her life-changing encounter with God.In Twelve Extraordinary Women, bestselling author and Bible teacher John MacArthur shows you that the God to whom they were so faithful is the same God who continues to mold and guide you today.As you meet these women in Scripture and get to know more about their lives and characters, they will challenge you, motivate you, encourage you, and inspire you with love for the God whom they trusted, served, and loved, teaching you that:Your personal struggles and temptations are the very same kinds of trials that all believers of all ages have confrontedEven in the midst of your trouble, God remains eternally faithfulThrough God, anyone can become extraordinary Some of the women you'll come to know include:Ruth (Ruth 1– 4)Anna (Luke 2:36–38)Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus (Luke 10:38–42)Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27:56–61)Sarah (Genesis 11–25)Hannah (1 Samuel 1–2)The Samaritan woman (John 4)Mary, the mother of Jesus (Luke 1–2) From Eve to the Samaritan Woman, these twelve women each serve as reminders of both our frailty and our potential. Together, they all point us to Christ and His grace.

"God is love."It's the most basic definition of God in Scriptures, but so profound that it's often misunderstood. In this probing book, a brilliant Bible expositor brings us into the very heart of God by answering such questions as:If God is love, how could He send anyone to hell?What's the difference between the loving God of the New Testament and the angry God of the Old Testament?If God is love, why did He require His Son to die such a cruel death on the Cross?How can God be both loving and jealous? The author argues against the two polar views of God as a sentimental grandfather whose doting love could not bring him to punishment of the disobedient and God as an angry tyrant who would rule by threats. "Both extremes paint a distorted picture of God and further confuse the issue of understanding God's love," Dr. MacArthur writes. He insists that what God loves is actually defined by what He hates, and that neither His love nor His wrath can be understood in isolation from the other.Although the author is clearly aware of the way great men have grappled with these issues in the history of the Church, his doctrinal presentations arise more from the biblical text than from dogmatic theology. He examines in detail the way John - "the apostle of love" - treats love in his First Epistle, then fleshes out the doctrine of God's love in vivid representations of real people interacting with divine love.

In a world of divorce, casual sex, and homosexual unions, "family"--once the bedrock of our culture--is becoming a matter of uncertainty and argument. From some quarters, traditional roles for men and women are ridiculed. And standing firm in a healthy, well-functioning family is harder than ever.So how can you have a happy home? How can you pass on strong morals to your children in a world going awry? By following God's divine plan for family life," writes Bible teacher, pastor, father, and grandfather John MacArthur in this book.There's no magic formula. There's no gimmick. It's not about how many times you do something, or who is in charge of this or that, or what kind of processes or methods you use. It comes down to answering these questions: "Am I committed to obedience to the Spirit of God? Am I committed to the controlling influences of the Word of God? Am I going to live out a Christian life?" If you can answer yes to all of those questions, then you are bound to have a successful, fulfilled, God-honoring family life.

You've responded to God's call--surrendering yourself to His will--and now your life will never be the same. By becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, you've not only secured an eternal home in heaven, but you've also begun a one-on-one relationship with the Maker of the universe!When you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you became part of His family, one filled with brothers and sisters in the faith--both within your local church as well as around the world.This is an exciting time for you as a new believer...the guilt of your sins has been forever lifted from your shoulders. The gray cloud of hopelessness has left. The light of Christ has penetrated your life, and you're experiencing life like never before. Dr. John MacArthur wants to be one of the first to welcome you to God's family and to help you along the way.