I think many of us at times after hearing a solid sermon at church have thought to ourselves or voiced it, “I wish so and so had been here to hear that message.” In expressing this, I have assessed myself as having the best of intentions. I do want others to hear the truth and be fully convinced in Jesus Christ, embrace Him, and live the Christian life. But it could be that at times other motives have slipped into me where I could be caught thinking with an inappropriate attitude formed from pride.

“The second coming of Christ will also involve the reversal of the curse that was placed on creation at the time of the fall. The creation will no longer groan under the weight of the curse. It will be set free from its bondage to decay (Rom. 8:18–25). All things will be made new. There will be no more tears, no more death, no more mourning, no more pain, for all of these things will have passed away (Rev. 21:1–8). The enemy Satan will be defeated and judged, no more to accuse and attack the people of God (Rev. 20:7–10). […]

“Through the centuries, three main viewpoints have emerged from within the church in response to the question of war: First, some believe no war is justifiable (a position called pacifism). Second, others believe Christians must submit to their government and agree to fight in any war it engages in (a viewpoint known as activism). And third, but the majority of Christians hold the view that believers may support or join in defensive wars against evil aggressors – a position known as the just war theory.” John MacArthur The country of Iran in Biblical history was called Elam, which later became […]

“No one acts apart from the sovereign plan of God. Every choice, every act, every decision made by every human in the world, including the most evil, heinous behavior against the truth and against the Lord, God overrules and fits into His plan for His own ends and His own glory. There’s not one rebellious molecule in the universe that operates independently of His purpose.” John MacArthur Since becoming a Christian many years ago, much of my Christian life has been spent seeking to clarify and explain the Gospel. I see discussions taking place in Christian circles and hear debates […]