Isaiah 52:13–15 introduces the Servant of Jehovah (identified in Christian theology as Jesus Christ) with a paradoxical description of simultaneous exaltation and humiliation. The passage begins by declaring that the Servant will prosper, be high and lifted up, and greatly exalted, yet immediately contrasts this with the fact that his appearance was marred more than any man and his form beyond that of the sons of men. The …
R.C. Sproul addresses the tension of divine election by distinguishing between human free will and spiritual ability, arguing that while humans have the will to choose, they are enslaved by sin and cannot choose God without divine intervention. He posits that God’s decision to save some and not others is not an act of injustice but …
The sermon “Simply Believe” by John MacArthur, based on John 3:11-14, teaches that salvation is a sovereign work of God that humans cannot earn or contribute to, requiring faith rather than religious achievement. In these verses, Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one has ascended to heaven except the One who descended from heaven, the Son of Man, who …
Paul Washer emphasizes that glorifying and enjoying God in your strength is rooted in a deep, transformative knowledge of God revealed through Christ in Scripture. He teaches that true strength for Christian living doesn’t come from self-effort but from a right understanding of God’s holiness, love, and glory. This knowledge empowers believers—especially the younger generation—to stand …
Paul Washer’s sermon on Luke 11:1–13 emphasizes that prayer is the greatest demonstration of divine power, surpassing miracles like walking on water or raising the dead. Washer argues that the disciples’ request, “Lord, teach us to pray,” reveals their recognition of Jesus’ unique expertise in communion with the Father, a trait they observed as the defining characteristic of His ministry. …
In John 12:35–43, Jesus delivers what theologians like John MacArthur describe as His final public invitation to the Jewish nation. With His crucifixion just days away, Christ issues a solemn warning: “For a little while longer, the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you.” This passage marks the …
John MacArthur’s analysis of John 9:35-41 (KJV), the “stubbornly blind” are those whose spiritual blindness is chosen, not merely inherited, leading to hopeless judgment. By claiming they see, the Pharisees confirmed their sin remains because they reject the Light (Christ). True blindness is admitting inability; false sight is refusing divine light. 10 Examples of the …
MacArthur has extensively taught on the importance of spiritual discernment, warning believers to test all things against Scripture. In his sermon God’s Demand for Discernment, he uses the metaphor of a chaotic quilt to illustrate how mixing false teachings with truth leads to spiritual confusion. He emphasizes that the real danger lies not in colors, but in lacking …
John MacArthur teaches that modern Israel has a real future in God’s redemptive plan, affirming a literal interpretation of Old Testament promises regarding a kingdom, a Davidic line, and a Messiah. He rejects “replacement theology,” arguing that the Church does not replace national Israel, but rather that God’s covenant promises to ethnic Israel remain valid and will be fulfilled …
John MacArthur explicitly rejects the label of “replacement theology” (supersessionism) and argues that it is antagonistic to the Jewish people because it leads Christians to believe God is finished with ethnic Israel. He contends that if one believes the Church has replaced Israel, there is no theological imperative to evangelize Jews or care for the modern State of …
