An Open Letter from John MacArthur

From John MacArthur: The highest court in the land has passed its judgment. The headlines proclaim that a slim majority of Supreme Court justices considers freedom of sexual orientation a right for all Americans. This exchange of one set of values in favor of another does not come as a surprise to us who already […]

Free MacArthur audio book

Each month Christian Audio makes a book available for free and this month’s book is an excellent title by John MacArthur, Being A Dad Who Leads. This is a perfect book this month for fathers, as Father’s Day is in a little more than two weeks. If you are a Dad, why don’t you listen […]

Inerrancy Summit, redux

The Shepherds’ Conference, which was conducted under the banner of the Inerrancy Summit this year, is now over. Because of the pace of most conferences, I like to take some time to go back through my notes after I return to refresh myself with the essential parts of each message. As I do that, I […]

Inerrancy Summit, Day Four

The final day of the 2015 Shepherds’ Conference has ended and the conference is finished. Today’s messages were highlighted by the beginning and end — Sinclair Ferguson’s message to begin the day and John MacArthur’s to end the day. More reflections on the week will come early next week, but for now here are the […]

Praying in Jesus’ name

To pray “in Jesus’ name” (Jn. 14:13) does not mean that Jesus is bound to answer our requests the way we want. It is not a set of magic words that constrict God from acting according to His will. In fact, to pray, “in Jesus’ name” is to request the will of God above all […]

MacArthur Study Bibles for Kindle

Amazon is currently offering three versions of the John MacArthur Study Bible for $4.99. This is an excellent deal, so take advantage of it now, if you have a Kindle reader. The MacArthur Study Bible, NKJV Holy Bible – ESV MacArthur Study Bible The MacArthur Study Bible, NIV (Signature)

“What is your position on Lordship Salvation?”

After my sermon from two weeks ago (“What Do You Know About Salvation — an Introduction to 1 John”), someone in another city listened to the audio and emailed me the question, “What is your position on Lordship Salvation?” Here is how I answered him. There is a short and a long answer to your […]

MacArthur Study Bibles on sale for Kindle — and more

Thomas Nelson has several excellent deals on books by John MacArthur — and one or two other authors — through Monday evening (10 p.m., CDT). Among the sales are the MacArthur Study Bible for both NKJV and NASB. Take advantage of these quickly: The MacArthur Study Bible, NKJV ($4.99) DOWNLOAD The MacArthur Study Bible, NASB […]

Shepherds’ Conference audio

All the audio for last week’s Shepherds’ Conference at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA has been posted. Because of a funeral I had to do for a family member, I was only able to attend portions of the conference, but from the messages I heard, the ones by Tom Pennington on prayer and […]

Will God’s wrath relent?

Reading a book like Revelation can leave one overwhelmed by the relentless onslaught of God’s wrath. Chapter after chapter devastating destruction pours from God’s throne. It is grievous and wearying. Will it ever stop? Will God’s wrath relent? Will suffering cease? Revelation 10-11 provide some hope for the end of God’s wrath and God’s provision […]

When it’s wise to be inhospitable

I grew up in a home where we often had others into our home for the purpose of fellowship and hospitality. In serving as a pastor for more than 20 years now, my wife and I have always sought opportunities to spend time with people inside and outside our church body to cultivate relationships and […]

SBTS Expositors Summit

I’m at the Expositor’s Summit in Louisville (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) with my father this week. Looking forward to a few days of good preaching, exhortation, and fellowship. The speakers this year are Albert Mohler, John MacArthur, and Alistair Begg. The Expositors Summit is an annual conference hosted by the Center for Christian Preaching that […]

As the election approaches…

As the election approaches, there is much discussion about how to think about whether or not to vote and what kinds of issues should weigh most heavily in determining our votes. Here are a couple more resources (in addition to yesterday’s resources) that are worthy of your consideration as you prepare to vote in 18 […]

Cultivating a clear conscience

Everyone has one, but not everyone uses it. Some are transformed by it, some ignore it, and some kill it. But everyone has it — a conscience. What is this thing that everyone knows, some acknowledge, some follow, and some pervert? Jerry White describes the conscience as “that part of every person which, willingly or […]

Shepherds’ Conference registration now open

Registration for the 2013 Shepherds’ Conference is now open. And for a limited time, you can register for $275 — a $25 savings from the full price. Among the keynote speakers this year are John MacArthur, Al Mohler, Steve Lawson, R. C. Sproul, Tom Pennington, and Phil Johnson. Register here.