John macarthur expertly and lucidly explains that jesus frees us from bondage into a royal slavery that we might be his possession. The hidden truth about your identity in christ, 2010 in chap. John macarthur s new book, slave, uncovers the conspiracy, bringing the doctrine of our slavery to christ to its proper place in our thinking. The translators most likely avoided the term slave because of the western preconceived notions of slavery. The hidden truth about your identity in christ macarthur, john f. See our exclusive video interview and excerpt from macarthurs latest book. The hidden truth about your identity in christ, john macarthur explores the greek term doulos and its mistranslation in many contemporary bible translations which has led to a skewed perspective of the christians relationship to god. To be a christian is to be a wholehearted follower of jesus christ.
Biblical doctrine a systematic summary of bible truth john macarthur and richard mayhue general editors wh ea to n, illinois. Funny part is the very exact same word is used here where jesus speaks to his disciples who are already clean and says. Bestselling author macarthur explores what it means to follow christ without hesitationand why we as believers should consider ourselves slaves who were bought at a price. John macarthur reveals one crucial word that revolutionizes what it means to follow jesus. In this book, which includes a study guide for personal or group use, john macarthur unveils the essential. I was blessed to be at the shepherds conference where john macarthur preached the sermon that would turn into this book. In this book, john macarthur unveils the essential and clarifying revelation that may be keeping you from a fulfillingand correctrelationship with god. John macarthur goes deep into the meaning of the word doulos slave which in kjv is usually translated servant. John macarthur is never afraid to tell the truth and in this book he does just that. To say that john macarthur is a powerhouse of a scholar would be an understatement. John macarthur has written several books with a common theme.
Throughout the bible, followers of jesus are commanded to submit to. If you continue in my word, then you are truly disciples of mine jn 8. As a token of our appreciation we would like to offer you a free download of the book of john from the macarthur study bible, niv and as a bonus for a limited time you will receive all you want to know but didnt think you could ask. The christians great privilege is to be the slave of christ.
If you would open your bible john chapter 15, john chapter 15, i just want to read two verses to you verses 14 and 15 and from this address an issue that is of deep concern to me. The emphasis of his pulpit ministry is the careful study and. John macarthur uses deep bible teaching and historical evaluation to expertly uncover the one forgotten word that restores the bibles definition of true christian freedom. This book is a helpful introduction to the issue of what it means to be a slave to christ. John macarthurs new book, slave, uncovers the conspiracy, bringing the doctrine of our slavery to christ to its proper place in our thinking. Jan 17, 2011 i recently had the opportunity to read john macarthurs new book slave. The hidden truth about your identity in christ thomas nelson, 2010, has much to offer in regards to biblical exposition and theological reflection. Did you know that every time you utter the word lord, you make a subtle yet profound declaration that god is your master and you belong to him. I pull my oar, and thats what im supposed to do, nothing worthy.
Over the last twelve chapters we have considered the crucial difference between servants and slaves noting that while servants are hired, slaves are owned. Material throughout the volume rhat is adapted from john macarthur, ed. The hidden truth about your identity in christ 9781400202911 by john macarthur. In this book macarthur s point is that as christians we are slaves to christ. Macarthur makes it clear that this is one of the bibles most succinct ways of describing our discipleship. Free pastors and christian leadership resources for your church ministry and congregation at. John macarthur, the author of numerous best selling books that have touched millions of lives, is pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california and president of the masters college and seminary. The hidden truth about your identity in christ john. Mar 22, 2011 in slave by john macarthur, christians are reminded that we are slaves to christ. The hidden truth about your identity in christ by john.
On the back cover, we read that english translators have perpetrated a fraud, a coverup of biblical. This is something that has been lost in translations through the years, and many bible translations rarely use the word slave as it is used in the greek doulos. Your own bible is probably included in the coverup. Slaves, not servants an interview with john macarthur. Oct 14, 2011 this feature is not available right now. The hidden truth about your identity in christ, by john macarthur, is based on an erroneous translation of the greek word doulos. In this study, john macarthur guides readers through an indepth look at the historical period of israels exile beginning with the prophet daniel being carried off to babylon, continuing through the rise of the persian empire, and concluding with esthers reign as queen. And with new eyes youll see the riches of your salvation in a radically new way. The hidden truth about your identity in christ 9781400204298 by. Printable pdf version of chapter 20 a summary of the book. Pdf twelve ordinary men john macarthur pdf download read.
Embrace for yourself what the bible really teaches about slaveryyour relationship with jesus christ will never be the same. Unfortunately, readers may be distracted by the sensationalist marketing that surrounds the book. Not long ago i viewed a video advertisement for john macarthur s new book slave. For a further discussion of slavery, see colossians and philemon, macarthur new testament commentary chicago. The hidden truth about your identity in christ, john macarthur asserted, there had been a centurieslong coverup by english new testament translators that had obscured a precious, powerful, and clarifying revelation by the holy spirit. Slave by john macarthur i have listened to a book called slave by john macarthur. Slaves, not servants an interview with john macarthur pastor john macarthur argues that a mistranslation has caused many to miss the truth about their identity in christ. Dans ce livre, john macarthur devoile clairement le n.
The hidden truth about your identity in christ study guide. I remember being a bit surprised by the sensationalist marketing strategy used by macarthur during the promotion of his book, a strategy that also found its way on the back cover. Those who would be his children must, paradoxically, be willing to be his slaves. In slave by john macarthur, christians are reminded that we are slaves to christ. Macarthur s diktat is that doulos always refers to a slave and never a servant, and that all english translations of the new testament have mistranslated doulos. Esclave slave john macarthur publications chretiennes. The gospel is not simply an invitation to become christs associate or friendit is a mandate to become his slave. This is a fact that has been ignored by modern christianity due to the greek word doulos being mistranslated as servant. Thank you for your interest in the macarthur study bible. In 1969, after graduating from talbot theological seminary, john came to grace community church. Drawing the line in a nofatilt, guiltfree world, 1994 in chap. Listen to slave by john macarthur for free with a 30 day free trial. Apr 05, 20 eventually, the influence of christianity helped bring an end to abusive forms of slavery in the roman empire. May 24, 20 more and more, people need to understand, that we have to prove all things, and whether john macarthur is a renowned theologian, has a bible with his name or a bit initial john macarthur s new apostate book.
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