What is True Biblical Christianity?
Answer:
No human works, effort or merit of anykind! All the work has been done by Christ alone!
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”
Romans 1:16-17
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
As a born again fully devoted true follower, ambassador, soldier and slave of the Lord Jesus Christ, my daily desire is to bring Honor and Glory to Almighty GOD with the gifts, talents, and skills He has bestowed upon me. In all I do, say and think for His sake I pursue Excellence! In my own human strength and apart from GOD, I am unable to do this! I need and depend on GOD every step of the way, moment by moment, each and every day, and in every area of my life. No matter how large or small the circumstance, problem or trial, I know He has a plan for me, building my faith and that He is molding me to be more like His Son Jesus Christ, The MESSIAH! I am so grateful for GOD's Amazing Grace and His eternal Love, Grace and Mercy towards me which I do not deserve.
The beautiful living, inerrant, infallible and eternal Word of Jehovah GOD is my only source of strength and I can do nothing without Him, but "I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.
I am thankful for the gift of Eternal salvation through the cruxifiction, the shed blood and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ to pay my sin debt in full on the cross. Jesus paid, on my behalf, a debt He did not owe. I owed a debt I could not pay. I am thankful for His eternal forgiveness and for freeing me from the enslavement of sin, guilt and shame. I am so thankful for the cross of calvary! I am thankful that He did all the work on my behalf on the cross. I am thankful that He died on the cross in place of me.
I am thankful for the precious Blood of the Lamb of God Who was slain for me. Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain.
Now, I am a new creation in Christ Jesus and He has transformed my heart and my mind. Now I belong to Him. My point of reference in my daily life is the Cross and Jesus Christ. It is not I and not the world system. Jesus You are my Lord & Master and I am Your slave. I will worship and serve You forever and ever. ag
GOD is AWESOME! JESUS STRONG!
The Only Door to Heaven
Dr. Charles Stanley
Video
Ravi Zacharias
Book
In this brilliant and compelling defense of the Christian faith, Ravi Zacharias shows how affirming the reality of God's existence matters urgently in our everyday lives. According to Zacharias, how you answer the questions of God's existence will impact your relationship with others, your commitment to integrity, your attitude toward morality, and your perception of truth.
Dr. John MacArthur
Includes 6 messages
Philippians 3:1-11
Today people think they can find God—and salvation—along many paths. It's said there are many roads that lead to heaven - you just have to find the right one for you. Yet those are all roads that go nowhere near heaven. Worse, they lead straight to hell. The question for you is, What path are you on - what road are you traveling? Have you ever wondered whether you really know God? If you have, you're not alone. And there's no more important issue you can resolve in your life than the nature of your relationship with God.
In The Road to Nowhere, John MacArthur offers a three-point test to help you honestly evaluate your standing before God. Gain confidence in your relationship with the Lord as you discover the distinctive qualities that are a part of every believer's life, and most important, learn how to steer clear of the road that leads nowhere.
Dr. John MacArthur
Selected Scriptures
Includes 4 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
What could be more urgent than knowing, with certainty, where you’re headed after you die?
Fact is, there’s only one way to know.
John MacArthur’s new study, Who Is Jesus, Anyway? shows you exactly what the Bible says
about how you can be sure of your eternal destiny. As John explains the good news about
Jesus Christ and what He accomplished, you’ll also hear a powerful example of how to
communicate that message to others. Believing the truth about Jesus really is a matter of life and death.
Dr. John MacArthur
(Part 1)
(Part 2)
Ravi Zacharias
This week on Let My People Think, a message that Ravi Zacharias originally delivered in an unexpected place – The Mormon Tabernacle. When Ravi was invited there in 2004, he asked to speak on the exclusivity and sufficiency of Christ. Why was Jesus so different from any other religious figure? Why is He the truth? Find out this week.
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor
McLean Bible Church
(Video)
From the Easter series.
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor
McLean Bible Church
Ephesians 4:17-5:14
Dr. John MacArthur
Clutching fingers, bright, darting eyes, a flashing smile, and a low gurgle punctuated by a piercing cry. It's a fact. Life–even in a baby–can't be concealed. It always has unique characteristics-evidence that reveals a living, breathing person.
The same is true of Christians. Each of us who belong to Christ should exhibit distinct pattems of behavior–evidence of genuine spiritual life. But what does true spiritual life look like? What are the signs of a living, vital, dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ?
In The Portrait of a New Life you'll learn how to identify and discard the old, sinful habits and develop new patterns that correspond to who you are now.
Are You Saved?
How Do You Know?
Click Link To Listen:
Dr. James MacDonald
A lot of people say they are, but sadly, they're not. Do you have a biblical reason for saying
that you are? You're not saved just because you say so. You're not saved because you know how to be saved. Get this issue settled today. You can know for sure. The Bible teaches that you have a terminal tumor called sin. You are caught in a deadly undertow that is dragging you out to sea. You are headed toward flames that never cease. But God, in His mercy, sent His Son to die for your sin so that you could be saved.
2 Peter 1:1-11
Includes 11 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
There's no deception with bigger consequences than to think you're a Christian when. truth is. you're not. Where do you stand? How can you know for sure your faith is real. your sins paid for. your eternity certain?
In Myths About Salvation. John MacArthur gives you eleven quick tests that will either verify your salvation. or reveal your need to come to Christ on His terms. You'll ll see why Christians sometimes lack assurance. You'll discover your responsibility as a believer to make your salvation sure. And you'll marvel at the blessing that comes from assurance.
Don't fall for myths about salvation-learn to live in salvation truth.
World Religions
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor
McLean Bible Church
In this series, Pastor Lon discusses several of the world's major religions. This sermon deals with Mormonism
In this series, Pastor Lon discusses several of the world's major religions. This sermon deals with Jehovah Witnesses
In this series, Pastor Lon discusses several of the world's major religions. This sermon deals with The New Age Movement
In this series, Pastor Lon discusses several of the world's major religions. This sermon deals with Islam
What Are You Looking For?
Dr. Ed Young
The Winning Walk
Each of us has a deep yearning in our souls for a rich and meaningful life. A life of purpose. A life of peace. A life that will bring lasting satisfaction. But where are you looking to find that peace and satisfaction? Relationships? Success? Materialism? False religions or the New Age Movement? Find out in this timely and intriguing series, just how you can find the true meaning to life once and for all.
What Are You Looking For?
Dr. Ed Young
The Winning Walk
Each of us has a deep yearning in our souls for a rich and meaningful life. A life of purpose. A life of peace. A life that will bring lasting satisfaction. But where are you looking to find that peace and satisfaction? Relationships? Success? Materialism? False religions or the New Age Movement? Find out in this timely and intriguing series, just how you can find the true meaning to life once and for all.
Dr. Michael Youssef
Growing up in the Middle East gives Dr. Youssef a unique perspective on today’s world events. Hear a passionate message today. . . on Leading The Way.
This message references: Matthew 15:21-28
Dr. Michael Youssef
Jesus stepped outside of cultural expectations to seek and save the lost. What you can learn from His example . . . on the next Leading The Way!
This message references: Mark 11
Dr. Michael Youssef
Jesus often challenged the people of Israel with strong words. The strongest were spoken to a tree. Learn more, today on Leading The Way!
Luke 10:25-37
Includes 4 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
If you’re a Christian, but you’re not living your best life right now, are you doing something wrong?
That’s a legitimate concern, considering what high-profile religious leaders often say. Their message, essentially: turn to Christ today and experience prosperity, good health, and happiness tomorrow.
But the fact is that “now” message couldn’t be more misleading. What you’ll be doing for eternity--that is the issue.
In What Must I Do to Be Saved?, John MacArthur shows you aspects of the gospel you may have never considered. This study will equip you to spot counterfeit teaching, communicate the gospel accurately, and rejoice in the matchless, future blessing God promises.
All Things New
Dr. Charles Stanley
All Things New
Dr. Charles Stanley
Selected Scriptures
Includes 2 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
To look at some polls, it appears America is very much a Christian nation. But you have to wonder how many of the people surveyed say they’re Christians because they believe there’s a God, grew up with Christian parents who taught them about Christ, or once repeated the sinner’s prayer.
Undoubtedly the sincere claims people make are sometimes far from reality. As chilling as that thought may be, there are countless well-meaning people who believe they’re saved, but aren’t. Could you or someone you know be one of them? How do you know your faith is built on a solid foundation? r is that something you can ever know this side of eternity?
Determine for yourself whether you’re in the faith. John MacArthur helps you do just that in the study he calls Examine Yourself.
John 3:16-21
16“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall ot perish, but have eternal life. 17 “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. 18 “He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 “This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. 20“For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 21 “But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.”
Dr. John MacArthur
Dr. John MacArthur
Includes 3 messages:
America wants God’s blessing but not God. Our nation has systematically pushed Him out of the national consciousness—rejecting biblical morality, ignoring His Word, and relying on the political and entertainment arenas for moral guidance. As a result abortion, homosexuality, drug abuse, divorce, and pornography runs rampant.
Given the depth of moral bankruptcy, can God bless America? Is God angry with America? Are we on the brink of judgment rather than blessing?
In Can God Bless America? John MacArthur argues that God can bless America, but only when the clear biblical conditions are met. Includes a critical look at one approach to turning America around that’s extremely popular among Christians and political conservatives—moral reform through political action.
Dr. John MacArthur
Includes 11 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Your home can be a place of comfort, love, joy, happiness, and support, or a breeding ground for strife and uncertainty. Discover a plan for your family that not only honors God but also brings deep contentment and a sense of purpose. The Fulfilled Family — John MacArthur’s most popular study—is ideal for anyone who wants a sound, biblical pattern for strengthening and improving family relationships.
Hebrews 13
Includes the following 4 messages:
Dr. John MacArthur
“The world takes its notion of God, most of all, from those who say they belong to God’s family. They read us a great deal more than they read the Bible.”
Based on your behavior, what conclusions can the people closest to you make about God and His ability to provide peace, purity, and power through His son Jesus Christ? When it comes to your conduct toward God, unbelievers, and other Christians, how do you stack up to what the Bible demands of an effective, mature believer?
The Integrity Factor: A Basic Course in Christian Ethics, lays the groundwork for godly living. In this practical study of Hebrews 13, you’ll find principles for ethical conduct in areas such as love, sexual purity, contentment, spiritual maturity, separation from the world, and submission to leadership.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Dr. John MacArthur
God created it, sin corrupted it, Hollywood and Madison Avenue have made a killing off it. Sex is probably one of the most talked about, written about topics around. When enjoyed as God designed, it’s a wonderful human experience. When we go against God’s design, it can destroy families, careers, ministries, and literally kill.
So, in a day when you can hardly glance at a billboard without being confronted by unwholesome images, how do you stay pure? Is cutting yourself off from the media the key to overcoming temptation? What can and should you do to know victory over sexual sin?
In Sexual Survival in an Age of Temptation, John MacArthur helps you understand and apply the standards God has established for your thoughts and behavior in the area of sexual sin. This study can help you strengthen your commitment to purity and overcoming sexual temptation.
Selected Scriptures
Includes the following 3 messages:
Dr. John MacArthur
It’s a message every young person needs to hear—but not just the young. Whatever your age, if you’re a Christian, God expects you to avoid sexual sin.
Thankfully, He also equips you to meet that expectation.
In A Plea for Personal Purity, John MacArthur examines the sex-saturated culture around us, unmasking the lies about sex it perpetuates, and showing how society’s obsession with sex has waged war against the Christian. Originally preached to students at The Master’s College—but applicable to every age— A Plea for Personal Purity is armor you need.
Dr. Ed Young
The Winning Walk
Some messages deserve to be heard again or shared with someone at just the time they need it. That's why the Winning Walk has put together this timeless series of highly requested messages that we know will bless and encourage you in your walk with Christ. In this series Dr. Young shares biblical insight on parenting, sex, divorce, anger management and living the Christian life. These messages will help equip you to walk your winning walk!
Dr. Ed Young
The Winning Walk
Some messages deserve to be heard again or shared with someone at just the time they need it. That's why the Winning Walk has put together this timeless series of highly requested messages that we know will bless and encourage you in your walk with Christ. In this series Dr. Young shares biblical insight on parenting, sex, divorce, anger management and living the Christian life. These messages will help equip you to walk your winning walk!
What Are You Looking For?
Dr. Ed Young
The Winning Walk
Each of us has a deep yearning in our souls for a rich and meaningful life. A life of purpose. A life of peace. A life that will bring lasting satisfaction. But where are you looking to find that peace and satisfaction? Relationships? Success? Materialism? False religions or the New Age Movement? Find out in this timely and intriguing series, just how you can find the true meaning to life once and for all.
Matthew 19:1-12
Includes 6 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
So you find yourself at one of life's most important crossroads with an extremely difficult decision to make. Whether you are married and considering divorce, single and considering marriage, or divorced and considering remarriage, you wonder, Am I doing what's best? Am I doing what's right?
Maybe you think no one knows exactly how you feel—no one understands the pressures shaping your decision. If that's the case, you'll be relieved to know you are wrong.
In the Bible, God offers the most comprehensive guide to marriage and divorce you'll ever find. The Divorce Dilemma looks directly to the Scriptures to dig out the answers and advice you need. It's a study that can strengthen good marriages, help heal troubled ones, and offer wisdom for singles and divorced people considering marriage. In fact, this study may be one of the best investments you ever make in yourself—and someone you care about.
Think of Excellence
Philippians 4:4-8
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentlespirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.
"Look Your Best, Do Your Best, Be Your Best, !"
~ Dr. Charles Stanley
Selected Scriptures
Dr. John MacArthur
“Unleashing God’s truth, one verse at a time” is not just a motto of Grace to You—it is the hallmark of John MacArthur’s Bible-teaching ministry. Having taught through most of the New Testament, John has touched on virtually every theological and practical issue you’ll grapple with as a Christian.
Foundations, Volume One is a fast-paced, crash course in some basics of Christian doctrine, belief, and practice. It’s a “best of” study covering:
- the sufficiency of Scripture
- the holiness of God
- dealing with sin
- forgiveness
- family unity
- the return of Christ
- heaven
- creation vs. evolution
- the 12 disciples
- the simple message of the gospel
These are key lessons on some riveting subjects that provide a foundation for growth in your Christian life.
Selected Scriptures
Dr. John MacArthur
"Unleashing God's truth one verse at a time" is not just the motto of Grace to You—it is the hallmark of John MacArthur's Bible-teaching ministry. Having taught through the New Testament, John has touched on virtually every theological and practical issue you'll grapple with as a Christian.
Foundations, Volume Two is a fast-paced crash course in some basics of Christian doctrine, belief, and practice. It's a "best of" study covering:
- salvation and the story of the prodigal son
- slavery to Christ
- God's judgment on nations that abandon Him
- how to miss out on heaven
- a high-altitude tour of Revelation
- the purpose of trials
- how to make hard decisions easy
- keeping a pure mind
- principles for wise parenting
- the importance of local-church membership
These are key lessons on some riveting subjects that provide a foundation for growth in your Christian life.
Laws of The Harvest
Click Link to Listen:
Dr. James MacDonald
Have you ever heard the saying, “You reap what you sow”? Translate that truth into your spiritual life. Pastor James unpacks the truth of Galatians 6 for direct application into your life today.
Every choice you make has a consequence whether good or bad. If you plant obedience to God’s law, you will harvest blessing. Plug into the Word of God with James MacDonald
as he challenges you to sow righteousness.
I Choose to Forgive
Click Link to Listen:
Dr. James MacDonald
God didn’t make you with the capacity to carry all the negative residue from your past. He doesn’t expect you to store it or ignore it. We call it emotional baggage, but parts of our past are really more like toxic trash or radioactive waste. Forgiveness is what God gives to free us and others from the weight of relational failure. If we want the kind of life that God promises us, forgiveness is God’s solution. Pastor James tells us today how to become experts at forgiveness.
The Great Commission
(Video)
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor
McLean Bible Church
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor
McLean Bible Church
Forgiveness: How to Restore Broken Relationships
Philemon
Dr. John MacArthur
It’s the simple mathematics of being human. Two people plus one relationship equals inevitable pain. One unkind word, careless act, or intentional attack, and a gulf is opened that could potentially damage a relationship forever.
That’s where the need for real, biblical forgiveness comes in. Forgiveness can heal even the worst damage between husbands and wives, children and parents, longtime friends, and everyone in between. John MacArthur looks to the life of Philemon to illuminate Scripture’s clearest real-life example of human forgiveness in action.
The Believer's Armor
Ephesians 6:10-24
Includes 12 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Living like a Christian isn’t easy. In fact it’s an impossible battle—at least without some powerful defensive and offensive help. Thankfully, God knows what you’re facing, knows what you need, and He has designed the perfect protective gear, exclusively for His children.
What armor has God given you to help you face your battles with temptation, doubt, and discouragement? How are Satan and his unseen forces likely to assault you and your faith—and how can you stand strong and have victory against their clever, dangerous attacks?
Piece by powerful piece, John MacArthur inventories the God-given resources that are yours in The Believer’s Armor.
The Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-17
Includes 6 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Includes 10 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
In our world today, wouldn’t it be nice to know your happiness is not dependent on having even your most basic physical needs met? If “blessed” means “happy”, what was Jesus getting at when He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” or “blessed are those who hunger and thirst”? Can we possess true and lasting happiness?
In The Beatitudes, John MacArthur takes you on a survey of these “Blessed are” statements that probe the moral, ethical, and spiritual guidelines governing all people of God. You’ll discover how it’s possible that:
- the way down is the way up
- hunger and thirst lead to satisfaction
- spiritual poverty leads to spiritual wealth
- mourning is the way to laughter
- having nothing is the way to having everything
What is the result of following the guidelines in this study? Christ, Himself, promised it would produce deep-down, abiding happiness.
The Keys to the Kingdom
Luke 6:20-49
Includes 7 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
In an age ruled by human reason and political correctness, the last thing most religions want to do is rub people the wrong way or contradict conventional wisdom about God and His demands. The result? An almost universally taught and believed notion that God plays by mankind’s rules, and that He wants you healthy, wealthy, happy, and feeling good about yourself.
But historically, true and vibrant Christianity has cut across the grain of conventional wisdom. And nowhere is that more clearly enunciated than in Jesus’ masterful Sermon on the Mount—a sermon in which He turned the human wisdom of the religious elite on its head. In The Keys to the Kingdom, John MacArthur explores Luke’s account of the Sermon on the Mount, revealing how the gospel of the Bible and true belief compares to widely held, widely taught error.
True Happiness
Matthew 5:1-2; Matthew 7:13-14
Includes 2 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Happiness and God don't mix—at least that's what many people think. Yet the Lord Jesus Christ's greatest concern for mankind is for true, lasting joy. In fact, His first sermon began on the theme of happiness, though what He said may contrast sharply with what you've been told about happiness.
In the study True Happiness, John MacArthur takes a practical look at resting in the spiritual resources God provides and knowing the peace that goes beyond our ability to understand—even in tough circumstances.
Eternal Security
Romans 5:1-11
Includes 4 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
The horror that you could enter eternity and find yourself in hell instead of heaven may be—as it is for many Christians—your greatest fear.
You may ask yourself, Could I reach a point where God will no longer forgive me? Can I lose my place in heaven if I forget to confess a sin? I believe I’m saved—but am I deceiving myself? How can I be completely sure?
Can God change His mind about your salvation? In Romans 5:1-11, the apostle Paul provides clear answers—and John MacArthur examines them in his newly revised four-message study called Eternal Security (formerly titled The Security of Salvation).
John concludes this series with a practical, twelve-part test on the assurance of your salvation. Take that test today!
Introduction to Christianity, Vol. 1
Selected Scriptures
Includes 6 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Understanding the Basics.
Many have found An Introduction to Christianity to be valuable in two ways: it provides a refreshing review of the basics of your own faith. and enables you to present those foundational truths to others in an interesting. understandable way.
In his typical straightforward style. John MacArthur clearly presents the facts about Christ's resurrection. the Second Coming. God's will for your life. the gospel message. sin. and eternal life. Anyone who has wanted to know more about Christianity or wanted a clear explanation of what it means to be a believer will benefit greatly from this album.
Introduction to Christianity, Vol. 2
Selected Scriptures
Includes 6 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Your relationship with God--Who is God and what is He like? Foremost of all. how should we respond to Him?
This in-depth presentation on God and your relationship with Him is enlightening and thought-provoking. John explores many facets of God's character and defines the what. why. and how of bringing honor and glory to Him. Many Christians today have a limited understanding of God; consequently. their relationship with Him is stunted. Draw yourself closer to the Lord and get to know Him more intimately in this dynamic study!
Is the Bible Reliable?
Selected Scriptures
Includes 12 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Many people say the Bible is an outdated book. They commend it as literature to be read merely for enjoyment - or simply denounce it as folklore.
This fact-filled series is a powerful presentation on the authority of Scripture. With thorough discussions on the subject's inspiration and inerrancy. John MacArthur goes into specific detail about how the Bible was written and why we can have complete trust in it. You will also learn fascinating particulars about how science. history and archaeology validate the Bible's claim to be the Word of God.
Making a Case for the Bible
Selected Scriptures
Includes 5 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
The Bible is under attack! We live in an age when the very idea of clear, objective, knowable truth is being assaulted—even from within the visible church. A growing number of pastors claim it’s impossible to know exactly what Scripture means by what it says. They say the Bible is simply not clear—rather, it’s filled with mystery and ambiguity.
Does that mean every doctrine you and I find precious is subject to new interpretation, doubt, and even wholesale rejection? Is the Bible really infallible and inerrant? Can we really know what God’s Word means?
In Making a Case for the Bible, John MacArthur makes the case that God’s truth hasn’t changed. It isn’t mysterious or veiled—He revealed it with sufficient clarity. This study will help you know why you believe what you believe, and instill in you a deeper confidence in the truth of God as revealed in His Word.
Sexual Survival in an Age of Temptation
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Includes 2 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
God created it, sin corrupted it, Hollywood and Madison Avenue have made a killing off it. Sex is probably one of the most talked about, written about topics around. When enjoyed as God designed, it’s a wonderful human experience. When we go against God’s design, it can destroy families, careers, ministries, and literally kill.
So, in a day when you can hardly glance at a billboard without being confronted by unwholesome images, how do you stay pure? Is cutting yourself off from the media the key to overcoming temptation? What can and should you do to know victory over sexual sin?
In Sexual Survival in an Age of Temptation, John MacArthur helps you understand and apply the standards God has established for your thoughts and behavior in the area of sexual sin. This study can help you strengthen your commitment to purity and overcoming sexual temptation.
Spiritual Terrorism
Jude 3-13, 17-23
Includes 10 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Everywhere in the world, biblical truth is under attack. What may surprise you is that the most devastating assault isn't coming from outside the church--it's coming from spiritual terrorists within the church.
On the surface these terrorists look, act, and sound like everyone else. In their comfortable concealment they raise doubts about God's Word, undermine its authority, and create chaos that, left unchecked, destroys churches.
Who are the spiritual terrorists? How do you identify them--what are the telltale signs? And how can you defend yourself against them?
In twenty-five powerful verses, Jude provides the counterintelligence to foil Spiritual Terrorism. Let John MacArthur show you how to spot enemies in the church, overcome their lies, and stay vigilant in the battle for truth.
Taming the Tongue
Colossians 4:2-6; James 3:1-2
Includes 4 messages
Dr. John MacArthur
Words are a powerful thing. They give us the power to heal and the power to hurt. The power to give hope and the power to discourage. The power to build up and the power to tear down. There is no marriage, family, or friendship that isn’t either made stronger or made weaker by how you choose and use your words.
Yet controlling what we say from moment to moment is perhaps the most daunting challenge of Christian living. It’s the closest most of us will ever come to trying to tame a wild beast.
So how can you avoid the angry outbursts, cutting remarks, and unguarded responses that lead only to damage, embarrassment, and regret? And what kind of new habits of speech should replace the old?
In Taming the Tongue, John MacArthur shows you how to follow God’s plan for managing the words you speak in any given situation. You’ll learn how to pray, proclaim the gospel, and edify others. You’ll also discover that managing your words is the key to controlling your spiritual life.
The Costly Decision to Run from God
(video)
Dr. Charles Stanley
Anytime that we choose to disobey the Lord’s specific instructions to us, we are running from Him. The story of Jonah illustrates what can happen when a person rebels against the Almighty. The narrative teaches us a powerful lesson about the foolishness of resisting God’s will.
Our Intimacy with God
(video)
Dr. Charles Stanley
Do you have an intimate relationship with the Lord? God designed us with the emotional and spiritual capacity to have a deep relationship with Him. Learn how our heavenly Father desires to reveal Himself to you in a personal, life-changing way.
What's Down with Hell
Series: Straight Talk
Dr. James MacDonald
Walk in the Word
Nothing on earth is more sobering than talk about hell. As real as the hope of heaven is so too is the reality of hell. On a subject obstinately ignored, James MacDonald opens God’s Word and definitely explains exactly what God says is happening now and what is ahead for people unrepentant of their sin. Don’t ignore the magnitude of this message but allow it to drive you to a right relationship with God.
Make a Difference - 1
Pastor Greg Laurie
Matthew 5
Pastor Greg Laurie says we believers aren't to isolate ourselves inside a Christian cocoon; we're to infiltrate and influence the culture. Today, tune in for a practical look at the Lord's Sermon on the Mount. We'll discover how to step up and make a difference.
Make a Difference - 2
Pastor Greg Laurie
Matthew 5
God uses people to reach people, and Pastor Greg Laurie says we may be the one God has chosen to reach our neighbor. Today, it's a look at the strategic role we may play in someone else's life – if we're paying attention.
Lost Boy: My Story
"The Bible says, 'If any man be in Christ, he is an altogether different kind of person. Old things have passed away. Everything becomes fresh and new.' That is the truth I want you and everyone who reads this book to come away with. And it is a message not just of hope, but also of Christ's redemptive power." —Greg
Read this inspiring story that will resonate with everyone who has been lost and searched for meaning.
Dr. John MacArthur
For years, the spiritual lives of countless men and women all over the world have been strengthened with the help of The MacArthur Study Bible. This all-in-one spiritual library contains John's personal study notes below the full-length Bible text. Virtually every Scripture has a matching study note with detailed information, explanation, and helpful insight.
Now, for the first time, The MacArthur Study Bible is available in the English Standard Version. The notes are based on John's verse-by-verse approach to the Bible and nearly forty years of careful study. John's goal is to let the Bible speak for itself—nothing more, nothing less.
The MacArthur Study Bible is a resource you must have in your library. It can transform your personal time in God's Word by clarifying difficult passages, bringing unseen cultural and historical details to life, and helping you understand and apply biblical truth.
Here are some of its main features:
- Complete ESV Bible text
- Nearly 25,000 explanatory notes from John MacArthur
- Bible text in 8.7 point type, 7.6 point study notes
- More than 140 two-color maps, charts, timelines, and illustrations
- Complete introductions to each Bible book
- 80,000 cross-references
- An extensive concordance
- A section of full-color maps
- Bible reading plans
- Concise articles on “How We Got the Bible” and “Introduction to the Bible”
How to Study the Bible
Dr. John MacArthur
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. Drawing from a lifetime of experience, he clearly lays out biblical truths and follows them up with practical steps.
Complete with questions for review and thoughts for reflection at the end of each section, this thorough, insightful, and concise reference will serve as an excellent resource for personal or group Bible study. This book can be used alongside or apart from the audio series available from Grace to You.
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The MacArthur Topical Bible
Dr. John MacArthur
Wouldn't you like to have all the Scriptures on an important Bible topic, such as marriage, end times, the Holy Spirit, or money management in one place and instantly available – not just the references but the entire passage?
The MacArthur Topical Bible is a user-friendly Bible study tool. An amazing time-saver for teachers and pastors planning their lessons. A comprehensive volume of 20,000 Bible topics and more than 100,000 Bible passages, carefully cross-referenced and organized for quick and complete visual location.
Designed for beginning students as well as seasoned scholars, The MacArthur Topical Bible is based on the ever-popular New King James Version, and is useful with all Bible translations.
This is one of the best Bible companions a Christian can have for in-depth study for thousands of spiritual subjects.
MacArthur 29 Volume Commentary Set
Dr. John MacArthur
This 29 Volume series provides reliable, New Testament interpretation and practical Bible-study lessons. John MacArthur provides verse-by-verse exposition and a clear, in-depth discussion that bring the text’s meaning to light.
The set includes:
- Matthew (4 volumes)
- Luke 1-5
- Luke 6-10
- John 1-11
- John 12-21
- Acts (2 volumes)
- Romans (2 volumes)
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians and Philemon
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
- Hebrews
- James
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter and Jude
- 1-3 John
- Revelation (2 volumes)
Mere Christianity
By: C.S. Lewis HarperOne / 2001 / Hardcover
Arguably the 20th century's most influential Christian writer, C.S. Lewis sought to explain and defend the beliefs that nearly all Christians at all times hold in common. His simple yet deeply profound classic, originally delivered as a series of radio broadcasts, is a book to be thoroughly digested by believers and generously shared with skeptics.
Has Christianity Failed You?
By: Ravi Zacharias Zondervan / 2010 / Hardcover
Apologist Zacharias always asks hard questions about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Here he explains why so many people have given up on faith and examines whether it's the fault of the church, the message, the communicator, the hearer---or all of the above. Hope for skeptics and disappointed believers alike! 208 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
Is Christianity not what you thought it was?
Have you stumbled and fallen in your faith?
Do you have intellectual questions that are unanswered?
Have you been affected by hypocrisy in the church?
Are you swayed by the challenges to the Holy Scriptures?
Has science tested your Christian belief?
Has Christianity Failed You? was written for those who have struggled to understand their belief and faith in Jesus Christ. Ravi explores the hard questions about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ and those who feel betrayed both intellectually and spiritually. In his landmark new book, he addresses the struggle he hears from both skeptics and Christians: Has Christianity failed us? And can irrefutable charges be brought against it by skeptics and disappointed believers alike?
Jesus Among Other Gods
By: Ravi Zacharias Thomas Nelson / 2002 / Paperback
No such thing as absolute truth? Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias' work is a brilliant defense of the unique truth of the Christian message. Exposing the futility of Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, he also highlights his own journey from despair and meaninglessness to the discovery that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
God Wrote a Book
By: James MacDonald Crossway Books & Bibles / 2004 / Paperback
The Bible isn't just a best-selling book---it's the best book ever written. Clarifying concepts such as infallibility and historicity for believers and skeptics alike, MacDonald explains where the Scriptures came from and why we can trust what they say. Addressing today's disturbing drift away from God's Word, he convincingly affirms its must-read must-heed standing. 128 pages, softcover from Crossway Books.
Lord, Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late
By: James MacDonald Moody Publishers / 2008 / Paperback
Reverse the negativity that sabotages your happiness, and learn to foster attitudes that bring you joy! MacDonald shows how habitual thought patterns can be changed---not overnight, but over time. You'll be amazed at what happens when you replace complaining with gratitude; criticism with love; doubt with faith; and rebellion with submission. Includes new study questions. 225 pages, softcover from Moody.
Always True: God's 5 Promises When Life is Hard
By: James MacDonald Moody Publishers / 2011 / Paperback
Are you being blown about by the storms of life? MacDonald throws you an anchor! Sharing encouraging Scripture verses reflecting God's rock-solid affirmations, he explores the theology of promise to help you deal with fear, doubt, despair, faltering, and failure. His inspiring insights will open your heart to God's goodness, aid, and victory. 212 pages, softcover from Moody.
By: James MacDonald Moody Publishers / 2010 / Paperback
When everything is going wrong, should we just try to weather the storm? Or is there something greater in God's vision? Trusted pastor MacDonald speaks from his own rock-bottom experiences in this candid study of God's promises. Using Scripture, memory verses, and personal questions, he'll help you discover what God's showing you through these trials. 224 pages, softcover from Moody.
Avoiding the Hidden Dangers
By: Charles F. Stanley Thomas Nelson / 2008 / Paperback
Are you aware of the hidden dangers planted by Satan along your spiritual path? Helping you navigate the devil's minefield, Stanley shows how to identify, avoid, and defuse seven explosive booby traps that can derail your faith---pride, jealousy, insecurity, compromise, unforgiveness, sexual sin, and laziness. A must-have survival guide for your Christian journey! 256 pages, softcover from Nelson.
Finding Your Way to Personal Peace
By: Charles F. Stanley Howard Books / 2010 / Hardcover
Learn to let go of destructive anger---and your relationships with God and others will be transformed! In this powerful book, Stanley distinguishes godly "righteous indignation" from harmful rage and resentment; shows how we can identify anger in our own lives; reveals its far-reaching consequences; and provides concrete steps for moving toward forgiveness and healing.
Dr. John MacArthur
To be human is to desperately need forgiveness. And not only God’s. Real forgiveness is vital for healthy, strong relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, friends, co-workers, and everyone in between.
But what’s the difference between forgiving someone and tolerating sin? And how should you and your church respond when a professing believer refuses to repent? How does modern psychology line up with God’s Word when it comes to healing damaged relationships?
The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness explores the issues thoughtfully and thoroughly.
Dr. John MacArthur
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Follow me”? Twenty years ago John MacArthur tackled that seemingly simple question and provided the evangelical world with the biblical answer. For many, the reality of Jesus’ demands has proved thoroughly searching, profoundly disturbing, and uncomfortably invasive; and yet, heeding His words is eternally rewarding.
The 20th-anniversary edition of MacArthur’s provocative book has revised and expanded the original version to handle contemporary challenges. The debate over what some have called “lordship salvation” hasn’t ended—every generation must face the demands Christ’s lordship. The Gospel According to Jesus remains eminently relevant for the Christian church, and intensely practical for every Christian.
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The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ
Dr. John MacArthur
The most profound reality for every believer is a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is our Savior, our teacher, and our friend. But the Bible teaches that at the most basic level Jesus is our Lord, our Master, which means we are His slaves.
Peruse most Bible translations and it’s easy to miss that crucial reality. That’s because many find the notion of slavery to be a cruel and embarrassing concept. John MacArthur’s new book, Slave, uncovers the conspiracy, bringing the doctrine of our slavery to Christ to its proper place in our thinking.
Embrace for yourself what the Bible really teaches about slavery—your relationship with Jesus Christ will never be the same.
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Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception
Right now, truth is under attack, and it's going on within the boundaries of evangelicalism. There's a lot at stake and there's no middle ground—no safe zone for the uncommitted in this war.
John MacArthur has written this book to unveil the enemy's tactics and equip you to fight. Here's what you'll learn
- The pitfalls of postmodern thinking.
- The inherent flaws of the Emerging Church Movement.
- The historic skirmishes in the truth war and their effect on the contemporary church.
- The vital importance of truth and certainty in a postmodern age.
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Brokenness: How God Redeems Pain and Suffering
Lon Solomon
Book Review: Brokenness by Lon Solomon
Lon Solomon
Description
Jewish-Christian pastor Lon Solomon shepherds the 13,000-member McLean Bible Church, where his incisive weekly expository preaching is changing lives. In his new book, The 23rd Psalm for the 21st Century, Lon unwraps the most famous six verses of the Bible.
Enjoy the poignant and practical style that his congregants and weekly radio show audience have come to love in his 30 years of ministry. As a bonus, his dynamic testimony, "A Lost Sheep of the House of Israel Comes Home, " is included - in print for the first time.
By: Ravi Zacharias More in Great Conversations Series
Multnomah Publishers, Inc. / 2001 / Hardcover
Eavesdrop on an imaginary conversation between Jesus and another great thinker whose quest for life's meaning has influenced millions---Gautama Buddha! In the first volume of the Conversations with Jesus series, master apologist Zacharias creates a captivating scenario that sheds light on God's true nature and Jesus' impassioned concern for all people. Great for seekers! 96 pages, hardcover from Multnomah.
Antonio and Isabella Giuliano 2010
“I am an American Soldier. As an American Soldier/Musician my mission is to serve as a musical ambassador of the American combat soldier, instilling pride in our troops, promoting a spirit of patriotism within our Nation, and sharing a universal vision of
Peace, Liberty and Freedom through music.”
— Antonio Giuliano MSG, USA
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Louie Giglio was your average college freshman at Georgia State University in 1977, that is until one night, at 2AM, when he decided to devote his life to following Christ, not the college party live. He was inspired to be one of first people to design a modern style of worship that is geared specifically toward young adults, with casual attire, expressive worship, and low-key, visually driven sermons.
Louie went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and he and his wife, Shelley, started Choice Ministries, which is a bible study at Baylor University now attended by over 10% of the student body. When he moved back home to Atlanta, GA due to his father’s failing health, he began a national gathering of Christian college students called Passion Conferences and he started 7:22, a bible study aimed at single adults in the area. 7:22 now boasts around 3,000 singles who come to worship and learn about the Bible.
In addition to all this, Giglio began a record company, Sixsteps Records, which signed and produced various Christian worship artists, such as David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Charlie Hall. He is also the author of many books, including The Air I Breathe, I Am Not but I Know I Am, Wired: For a Life of Worship, and Lost in Wonder.
He and his wife reside just outside of Atlanta and attend North Point Community Church.
Antonio and Isabella Giuliano 2010
“I am an American Soldier. As an American Soldier/Musician my mission is to serve as a musical ambassador of the American combat soldier, instilling pride in our troops, promoting a spirit of patriotism within our Nation, and sharing a universal vision of
Peace, Liberty and Freedom through music.”
— Antonio Giuliano MSG, USA
***FOOD FOR THOUGHT***
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Lon Solomon
McLean Bible Church
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8
"Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created." Revelation 4:11
