by John MacArthur Christians are not meant to be spectators in the sanctifying process. Believers are commanded to strive against their flesh for the sake of holiness and spiritual growth. At the same time, true righteousness is only possible... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur Sanctification is work. Hard work. But whose work is it? For the biblical answer to that question, we’ve been examining Paul’s teaching in Philippians 2:12-13, in which he highlights the cooperative nature of sanctifi [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur There is a raging debate about sanctification—where it comes from, what its nature is, and how it is achieved. Some people will tell you that spiritual growth is entirely optional—that a believer can live whatever... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur The Christian life is anything but a passive pursuit. The New Testament commands believers to “be all the more diligent” (2 Peter 1:10), to take “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (2... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur How do you overcome sin and live the Christian life? Is defeating sin something God does in you, or do you defeat it by obeying the commands of Scripture? In other words, is the Christian life an exercise in passive trust or activ [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur There is colossal confusion about what it means to be a Christian. Through mass communication the culture receives conflicting messages about what defines authentic Christianity. Cults, charismatic speakers, and criminally... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur What did Jesus set out to accomplish? Did His death and resurrection have any practical effect for this life, or was it all focused on eternity? Consider this: the holy Son of God set aside His glory, humbled Himself by taking the [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur Everyone sins, and everyone knows it. While it is true that fallen human nature minimizes or redefines sin, everyone knows they don’t meet the standard of perfection. Whether they call them “sins” or... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
by John MacArthur What does saving faith look like? Does it produce a life marked by increasing righteousness, holiness, and good fruit? Or is salvation a momentary event that has no lasting impact in the life of a Christian? We’ve been... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Conrad Mbewe was one of the keynote speakers at last year’s Strange Fire conference. He delivered two powerful messages about the corruption in African charismatic churches (you can listen to his sermons here and here). Among his many talents,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
