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Saturday, January 03, 2009
Series: The Bible-Driven Church
Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Self-Discipline 2
If you're a Christian, think of all the blessings Christ has given you. He's saved you from your sins, adopted you into His heavenly family, given you an eternal home in heaven. He's transformed your life . . . and given you hope of a glorious future. How should you respond to that undeserved kindness and love? John MacArthur shows you, today on a special edition of Grace to You Weekend!
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Doctrine Is Practical
I have in my library a book by the spiritual father of a quasi-Christian cult. It argues that structured doctrine and systematized theology are contrary to the spirit of Jesus' ministry. The idea that Christ is anti-doctrine is a foundational belief of that cult. No idea is further from the truth. The word doctrine simply means "teaching." And it's ludicrous to say that Christ is anti-teaching. The central imperative of His Great Commission is the command to teach (Matthew 28:18-20).

I have in my library a book by the spiritual father of a quasi-Christian cult. It argues that structured doctrine and systematized theology are contrary to the spirit of Jesus' ministry. The idea that Christ is anti-doctrine is a foundational belief of that cult. No idea is further from the truth. The word doctrine simply means "teaching." And it's ludicrous to say that Christ is anti-teaching. The central imperative of His Great Commission is the command to teach (Matthew 28:18-20).

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Times are tough-taxes and unemployment are on the rise in this recessing economy, wars seem to drag on indefinitely, and political and cultural unrest is increasing throughout the world.
For Christians, the spiritual barometer isn't very encouraging either. False religions-Islam in particular-are growing. Antagonists in the media continue to reduce Bible-believing Christians to mere caricatures, mocking the truth as outdated and foolish. International anti-Christian sentiment is on the rise too as many of our brothers and sisters around the world live under the constant threat of violence.
In these dismal days, Grace to You offers the lasting hope and comfort that comes only from God's Word. We want to help people look beyond the cloudy horizon and focus solely on Christ. We do that by using every means available to bring reliable, verse-by-verse Bible teaching to as large an audience as possible. With this latest ministry decision, we hope to expand that reach even further.
We want you to know that every sermon in the Grace to You library is available for MP3 download, free of charge. From now on, anyone with an Internet connection has completely free and unfettered access to every message John MacArthur has preached. Nearly forty years of Bible teaching, thousands of sermons covering the vast majority of the New Testament and much of the Old Testament, are only a few mouse clicks away.
Click here to explore the unshakeable, unchanging truth of God's Word!
Times are tough-taxes and unemployment are on the rise in this recessing economy, wars seem to drag on indefinitely, and political and cultural unrest is increasing throughout the world.For Christians, the spiritual barometer isn't very encouraging either. False religions-Islam in particular-are growing. Antagonists in the media continue to reduce Bible-believing Christians to mere caricatures, mocking the truth as outdated and foolish. International anti-Christian sentiment is on the rise too as many of our brothers and sisters around the world live under the constant threat of violence.
In these dismal days, Grace to You offers the lasting hope and comfort that comes only from God's Word. We want to help people look beyond the cloudy horizon and focus solely on Christ. We do that by using every means available to bring reliable, verse-by-verse Bible teaching to as large an audience as possible. With this latest ministry decision, we hope to expand that reach even further.
We want you to know that every sermon in the Grace to You library is available for MP3 download, free of charge. From now on, anyone with an Internet connection has completely free and unfettered access to every message John MacArthur has preached. Nearly forty years of Bible teaching, thousands of sermons covering the vast majority of the New Testament and much of the Old Testament, are only a few mouse clicks away.
Click here to explore the unshakeable, unchanging truth of God's Word!
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When God Abandons a Nation
When abortion, sexual sin, vulgar entertainment, corruption, and anti-Christian hostility come to dominate a nation, you have to wonder when God's judgment will start.
John MacArthur points out that God sometimes judges a nation by abandoning it to its sins, letting sin run its deadly course. Sin isn't merely something He punishes-sometimes it is the punishment.
So what does it look like when God abandons a nation? Is that where we are today? What hope do Christians have in making a difference in the world if God, Himself, has given up on it?
In John MacArthur's bold new message, "When God Abandons a Nation," you'll find biblical insights into the state of the nation today. You'll be comforted by the fact that even when everything around you seems to be hopelessly spiraling out of control, God is in perfect control. Even in the midst of judgment, He knows, loves, and protects His children.
John MacArthur points out that God sometimes judges a nation by abandoning it to its sins, letting sin run its deadly course. Sin isn't merely something He punishes-sometimes it is the punishment.
So what does it look like when God abandons a nation? Is that where we are today? What hope do Christians have in making a difference in the world if God, Himself, has given up on it?
In John MacArthur's bold new message, "When God Abandons a Nation," you'll find biblical insights into the state of the nation today. You'll be comforted by the fact that even when everything around you seems to be hopelessly spiraling out of control, God is in perfect control. Even in the midst of judgment, He knows, loves, and protects His children.
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Daily Readings from the Life of Christ
by John MacArthur
John MacArthur's Devotional Daily Readings from the Life of Christ, focuses on the life of Christ. Many years of careful study provide rich insights to help you ponder Jesus' life and contemplate its meaning. For all those who want to know and follow him, this is the perfect supplement to a daily intake of God's Word.






























