The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 8
Now, perhaps you’ve heard that capital punishment is the only appropriate penalty for murder — the eye - for - an - eye, tooth - for - a - tooth principle the Bible talks about. And maybe you’ve also heard that the death penalty deters crime. But doesn’t God say, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay,’ says the Lord”? Hear more, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 7
You might think the government you live under needs some fine tuning . . . or a major overhaul. Or maybe you’ve even thought the system you live under should be dissolved altogether. But are you sure you’d want to live without everything government provides — the resources it makes available, the protection it offers? Are you ready for anarchy? Hear more, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 6
If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ — a citizen of heaven — what’s your duty to those who are in authority over you here on earth? And, does that responsibility change if the people who serve in government are evil. . . if they reject God and his standards of righteousness? Find out, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 5
If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ, you have citizenship in heaven . . . a glorious future to look forward to in your eternal home. But how do you honor the Lord as you wait for heaven . . . as a temporary citizen here on earth? Find out, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 4
Say your government misuses tax revenue . . . makes laws based on political correctness, not morality . . . and tend s to deal harshly with its critics. What about if your leaders are corrupt . . . use their position for personal gain . . . or display a complete rejection of biblical ethics? How can submitting to a government like that further your Christian testimony? Find out, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 3
It’s been said that resistance to tyrants is obedience to God . Well, that could be true, depending on the circumstances — if the government commands you to do something that violates Scripture, for example, you need to obey God, not man. But even in those cases, is it possible to do the right thing . . . and still be in the wrong. What’s the right course? Find out, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 2
Christians are supposed to obey those in authority, but 1 Timothy chapter 2 says believers also must pray for “kings and all who are in high positions.” How then should believers pray for those in leadership? Find out, today on GRACE TO YOU with John MacArthur.
The Christian’s Responsibility to Government, Part 1
It’s a season of change for government in America . . . and fair to say, you may have a renewed interest in things political. That in mind . . . what are your responsibilities to government as a Christian, wherever you live? John MacArthur begins answering that question, today on GRACE TO YOU.
The Doctrine of God’s Effectual Call, Part 2
A.W. Tozer wrote, “Wh at comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us . . .” A nd your understanding of salvation radically affects your view of God.
The Doctrine of God’s Effectual Call , Part 1
You get a new credit card or cell phone — tools that will benefit you. But unless you first activate the card or phone, they’re worthless. See if benefiting from Christ’s work on the cross also requires activation.