John MacArthur: Know You are Saved by Love, Humility, Obedience and Trials - Bob Wilkin & Mike Lii

Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii of the Grace Evangelical Society examines two videos from John MacArthur, one video from 1979 and another video from 2022. Both videos answer the questions of "What must I do to be saved?" and "How can I know for sure I am saved?" The answers by John MacArthur in 1979 are very different from the answers in 2022. Bob and Mike conclude that the Bible doesn't teach to look into ourselves for assurance but to look to Jesus and His certain promise of everlasting life to everyone who believes in Him for everlasting life.
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[@stevemcdonald4400]

either Jesus paid it all, or He paid none at all..we know He paid it all!

[@inTruthbyGrace]

that's not the question. the question is how do you know He "paid it all *_for you_* ? and JM has switched his theology from claiming ANYONE can know they are "saved" IF they believe on Jesus ...but now, his theology is that ONLY the "elect" are saved and NO ONE can know who the "elect" are until AFTER death so you really won't know is saved until we find outr if God chose us for salvation b4 the world was formed.... but you can guess who are God's "elect" by your own behavior.. bc an "elect person" will demonstrate "regenerate" behavior, like sinning less, "loving" good things, and loving God. It is a false gospel and John McArthur has become a heretic.

[@bryannixon4297]

So sad to see the change in MacArthur from his younger years. So many Christians get mixed up in Lordship salvation or Calvinism. I fell into Lordship salvation myself. I always knew that salvation was through faith alone, but took scriptures from James and 1 John out of context and determined it to mean that if someone is truly saved, they would have the works to back it up. So glad I finally found the truth again! I still see so many pastors, many well meaning I believe, that subtly mix faith and works.

[@tombirmingham7354]

Thank you for keeping the Way so easy (and accessible). Faith alone in Christ alone.

[@trentthompson2899]

It was in 1980 or 81 when my free grace pastor warned us about what he called MacArthurism. I took his advice.

[@2Chronicles714_]

Jack Hyles?

[@trentthompson2899]

@@2Chronicles714_ yep

[@trentthompson2899]

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[@bloodboughtbigphilr8266]

​@2Chronicles714_ Hello again! You must be a serial YT commenter! Jack Hyles was never really Free Grace in the classic sense but jumped on the bandwagon after the debate broke out towards the later part of the 1980's among dispensational conservative Christians he would have denounced as insufficiently separatist 'neo-evangelicals'. That whole IFB orbit around Jack Hyles and First Baptist Church Hammond has produced no end of rotten fruit as the well documented scandals have all too clearly proved with a long trail of horribly abused victims A very Happy Christmas to you and all your household.

[@Monomore]

Indeed our Lord's words were true when he said '....few shall find it'

Do you believe in christian life?

[@pastorernestalbuquerque4770]

I like the 1969 John MacArthur, wish he stayed the same today. Thanks so much Brothers in Christ Jesus for that clip.

[@Ydarg09]

Belief in Jesus for Everlasting Life refutes MacArthur & every other doctrine that adds to His Promise ...so simple & clear so that all can understand ...cuz Jesus wants the most amount of people to be with Him.

[@graftme3168]

Wow. Age has been good to MacArthur. I never would have guessed he looked like that once.

[@StirivingToRest]

This turns one’s eyes from Christ as the assurance of their salvation to themselves and what they can do versus what He has done.

[@krisjustin3884]

A recognized Greek New Testament scholar, Tim Carter, was very impressed with how Bob Wilkin’s theology lines up with accurate understanding of the Greek Text. How I’d love to have him as a New Testament lecturer. He even quotes original greek by heart when explaining a passage!

[@Eisenhammer78]

In that 2022 Interview he describes a pretty decent DISCIPLE… That’s what the dude forgot to rightly divide… Salvation and Discipleship

[@johngreen1776]

It seems today another Pastor, another gospel. I have had years of doubt and anxiety trying to look at myself to see evidence of salvation. These “gospels” are man’s traditions, not from the Bible. Tradition trumps the Bible with these people. I have had peace and security since I have listen to you and read your magazine. Thank You!

[@SSNBN777]

Psalm 103:13-14 NASB95 Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. [14] For *_He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust._*

[@jellothere]

‘Grace (and works) To You’

[@2Chronicles714_]

James and Paul say show evidence of your faith by your works.

[@2Chronicles714_]

@Philip_325 There is no way to faith except through repentance. Any other claims to get you there is deception. True faith is impossible without repentance. The foundation of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ. Anyone who claims to be a Christian has to build their life on that foundation. Building on the foundation is hearing and doing what Jesus said. Hebrews 6:1-3 [This is the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith,and it lists 6 doctrines] 1Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles [or basic truths] of Christ, let us go on to perfection,[completion or maturity] not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works (sins) and of faith (belief) toward God. 2of the doctrine of baptisms,(water and baptism of the Holy Spirit) laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3And this we will do if God permits. First of all it's essential to lay the foundation. If you've never laid the foundation you can never do the building. That takes us from the very starting point in the Christian faith to its ultimate fulfillment in eternity. It's very important to see that the Christian faith does not terminate in this life. It takes us beyond this world beyond time into eternity. Paul says if we only in this life have faith in Christ we are of all men the most miserable, the most to be pitied. Verse 3 says this we will do if God permits. Our foundation needs to be laid to God's requirements. Repentance from dead works. Anything not done in faith is a dead work.(Sin) We have to turn from anything not done in faith. Faith alone gives life to what we believe and what we do. Repentance is not an emotion it springs from the will. There are 2 main languages in the Bible Greek in the new, and Hebrew in the old The Greek means to change your mind and the Hebrew means to turn away from. Put the 2 together and you have complete picture of repentance. The whole message of the Bible is in this order, Repent and believe. Jesus the disciples and Paul all made it very clear all people must repent of sin.

[@jellothere]

@@2Chronicles714_ to whom did they say that?

[@2Chronicles714_]

@jellothere The cross is for all people. Jesus said go into all the word and preach repentance not believe for the FORGIVENESS OF SINS. Paul said Jews and Gentiles are to repent and believe. Jesus told Peter to start the church and on the day of Pentecost which is the start of the church that all even including Gentiles must Repent of sin be water baptized in the name of Jesus Christ FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS and receive the GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST.

[@GiftofGrace88]

@@2Chronicles714_ Did you bother reading the rest of the Word of God for context? James was addressed to the brethren who are saved. Faith without works is dead toward man and we are justified before man by our works BUT NOT BEFORE GOD. Romans 4 clearly explains that we are NOT justified by our works but by FAITH only are we justified before God. Romans 4 Romans 4 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

[@halcyon289]

A M E N Thank you Jesus .

[@stevehammond8393]

i remember all you,ve been saying and at the 4:10 mark in video is when I typed this note. I listened to him for a long time but always had a prob with his theology and noticed this change and struggled to the point where I would no longer lisaten to or read his works. I feel the same today.

[@sandragambrel9721]

I used to listen to him back in the late 80's 90's, not a bad preacher. Don't listen to him now, he's changed to a law abiding Christian. Quite carnal IMO. Points out the faults of other pastors. I don't like finger pointing preachers. They should talk to one another if they don't agree. Hearing what another man preaches is all I need to hear. I judge it by the Word of God and the witness of the HS. God is solid, lol, He doesn't change. And I don't care what people say. Not one word has changed in my Bible. It says the same things as it did in the 50's when my father bought it, praise God!!! We are blessed!!! Hallelujah!!!

[@fightingwithtruth1698]

Boy he has changed

[@raymatthews4319]

Funny that he mentions humility when it is notably absent from the Calvinists I have encountered on social media.

[@Seth-mj5tj]

Thanks for doing this guys. I crush under my trials. If its up to my performance, im screwed.

[@evanwildermann7034]

Lol aren't we all

[@Doc452007]

He would call the works the evidence of Salvation not the cause.

[@michaelshelnutt3534]

Question: do you think someone can be among the elect and not have a love for Christ, his word, his law, and a desire for these things?

[@DNYS8N]

Because I was a member in a heavily works to prove faith type church for over two decades and became a teacher and elder some things trigger me. When Pastor John rephrased the question from assurance to “so all you want to know - is my salvation forever” something triggered. First it sounds like an innocent rephrasing and probably is. But The rephrasing to is your salvation forever subtly may indicate there is another salvation that may not be forever. The eternal salvation only goes to the persevering Saint that does or has his 4 indicators. The other salvation is temporal and belongs to Christians that are walking in the light but end up falling away.

[@wib50]

Great job brothers, mcarther is so confusing. Like when he speaks of obedience, he says a saved person needs a willingness to obey. Do they just need the willingness, or do they have to actually carry out the obedience? I think there plenty of believers who have a willingness, but carrying it out is very difficult in this horribly broken world with all its temptations, addictions, pitfalls etc.

[@jamesholtz4489]

He fell into doctines of men and at best is confused. How hard it is to change his mind now when he makes bibles and glorys in his standing amongst men.

[@markhaney2884]

K.J. Galatians 2:16 says , "we are all justified by THE FAITH OF JESUS!!!!!! Period, 2nd Corinthians 5:19, God was In Christ reconciling "The world" to Himself. That's all of us!!!!! Period

[@timgrady4630]

What is it - specifically , precisely , without exception - one must Necessarily believe in order to be born again with irrevocable Everlasting Life ? Thanks .

[@markhaney2884]

@@timgrady4630 That we are reconciled to God through The Son. In other words, we must accept that we have been accepted. I guess you could say, we must believe it to receive it.

[@timgrady4630]

@@markhaney2884 What does that have to do with the object and content of one's faith whereby one is born again with irrevocable Everlasting Life ? Your answer is highly non specific .

[@timgrady4630]

Where's the "Free Grace message" in the 1979 clip ? As Alvin points out , it's objectively absent .

[@mikelyons2831]

I hit 👍. Just give me Jesus & His grace. One caveat though. You said it's JMac's Puritan-ism. I beg to differ. It's his decades of following Calvinism & not scripture.

[@LoveClassicMusic0205]

Weren't the Puritan's Calvinists though? I believe they were (even if they may not have called themselves that).

[@stevehammond8393]

so, by time line in video 9:11 no pun intended I,d had enough of JM so I stop here even with the video. Great job guys

[@ok-qt4kr]

MacArthur was confused in 1979 , and even more confused now . No evidence in either Era that He believed the only message of Everlasting Life (John 3:16 & Ephesians 2:8-9) . He never clarified the Free Grace message , at least here in the clips you show .

[@paiger6058]

BOB WILKIN, JOHN MACATHUR COMES FROM A LONG LINE OF FREEMASONS HELLO!!!!!!!

[@2Chronicles714_]

You better repent and do it publicly not only did you bear false witness but you are purposely slandering him by lying about him

[@paiger6058]

@@2Chronicles714_ prove I’m not lying

[@michaelparker6763]

@@2Chronicles714_ It's well documented and public knowledge.

[@2Chronicles714_]

@@michaelparker6763 Free grace teachers are of satan

[@krisjustin3884]

I don’t agree with MacArthur’s soteriology, but don’t believe he’s a Freemason. It’s further back in his lineage. Have you evidence he belongs to a masonic lodge?

[@Doc452007]

It sounds like he does not separate Salvation from Sanctification?

[@tommorgan6530]

To properly understand God’s Word, one must Rightly Divide scripture. Listen to Justin Johnson from Grace Ambassadors and his Chart Lesson on Rightly Dividing. If we follow simple guidelines, Scripture comes alive without perceived conflict. Who is speaking, to whom and what is the context.

[@timgrady4630]

I read the book of John to understand and believe in Him for His doubtless Guarantee of Everlasting Life . What is it you're affirming that one - specifically , precisely , without exception - must Necessarily believe in order to be born again with irrevocable Everlasting Life ? Thanks for your time .

[@timgrady4630]

@alvinfen4511 Lots of the DBR crowd in here at war with the book of John . Under "cover" of "grace" . They avoid the book of John like the Plague , when in fact it contains the sole means of being born again with Everlasting Life .

[@timgrady4630]

@alvinfen4511 Bob Wilkin told you he disagreed with Zane on exactly what ? Please help me understand that , if you would .

[@timgrady4630]

@alvinfen4511 That "Mike" is a Ralph Yankee Arnold guy , as it turns out . Saw his channel that features that "Evangelistic" message . Very telling , indeed .

[@timgrady4630]

@alvinfen4511 Thanks . Yeah because the "Gospel" (good news) , always begs the question : "Good news about WHAT , exactly (?)" So Wilkin thinks that the apostle Paul's Gospel doesn't contain the equivalent message of the book of John , essentially ? Is that a fair assessment ? Here's a quote from Wilkin concerning Ultra Dispensationalism who have 2 separate and distinct "gospels" , and deny that the book of John is for Gentiles: "It should be noted that “Paul’s gospel” is Jesus’ gospel (Gal 1:11-12). Paul did not change or replace the promise of life which the Lord Jesus preached. Compare John 6:28-29 with Eph 2:8-9. Compare John 3:16 with 1 Tim 1:16. Notice how Acts 16:31 is saying that same thing as John 3:17-18. Galatians 3:6-14 is repeating the message found all throughout John’s Gospel." So , it's not clear to me how to reconcile the above quote , with what you've indicated . Help me to understand what's going on here . Thanks much .

[@ScrogginHausen]

MacArthurites will throw the argument that the first vid is how to be saved and the 2nd is the (necessary) results of salvation. Yeah we know he's waffled on the gospel (and edits his internet writings) but his fans will still be fans.

[@timgrady4630]

What's the "gospel" ? What is it - specifically , precisely , without exception - one must Necessarily believe in order to have irrevocable Everlasting Life ?

[@2Chronicles714_]

There is no way to faith except through repentance. Any other claims to get you there is deception. True faith is impossible without repentance. The foundation of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ. Anyone who claims to be a Christian has to build their life on that foundation. Building on the foundation is hearing and doing what Jesus said. Hebrews 6:1-3 [This is the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith,and it lists 6 doctrines] 1Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles [or basic truths] of Christ, let us go on to perfection,[completion or maturity] not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works (sins), and of faith (belief) toward God. 2of the doctrine of baptisms,(water and baptism of the Holy Spirit) laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3And this we will do if God permits. First of all it's essential to lay the foundation. If you've never laid the foundation you can never do the building. That takes us from the very starting point in the Christian faith to its ultimate fulfillment in eternity. It's very important to see that the Christian faith does not terminate in this life. It takes us beyond this world beyond time into eternity. Paul says if we only in this life have faith in Christ we are of all men the most miserable, the most to be pitied. Verse 3 says this we will do if God permits. Our foundation needs to be laid to God's requirements. Repentance from dead works. Anything not done in faith is a dead work.(Sin) We have to turn from anything not done in faith. Faith alone gives life to what we believe and what we do. Repentance is not an emotion it springs from the will. There are 2 main languages in the Bible Greek in the new, and Hebrew in the old The Greek means to change your mind and the Hebrew means to turn away from. Put the 2 together and you have complete picture of repentance. The whole message of the Bible is in this order, Repent and believe.

[@ScrogginHausen]

@@timgrady4630 what was stated at the beginning of this video.b

[@ScrogginHausen]

@@2Chronicles714_ First, that's a verbose way of arguing that works are necessary for salvation. Second, you need to actually do your own word studies and not take the lying words of preachers as truth without checking. The word translated as "repent" in the OT is nacham, which literally means "to sigh".

[@ScrogginHausen]

@@2Chronicles714_ You can't take Hebrews 6 out of context of chapters 3-4, 7-10 or even without the context of Romans. He's setting up the discussion he's about to go into regarding the law and getting into deeper things other than just salvation, which is simple.

[@chrisking6874]

However one faces trials isn't a sign of ones faith. You could use Job's wife as an example of someone who going through trials lacked faith and said curse God and die and yet still be saved versus someone like Job who said even though he slay me yet will I trust in him. I think she was saved because Job responded that she speaks AS a foolish person would, and told her should we receive good and not evil also, and in all this Job did not sin with his lips, meaning that his wife sinned with her lips only. And she ended up having 10 more kids. 2:10 KJV - But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

[@JEspai3]

McArthur needs to reread Job 🙏🏼

[@chrisking6874]

Is Macarthur saved because he once believed? Even though later he denied this faith?

[@GESvids]

Do You Need to "Continue to Believe" to be Saved? - Zane C. Hodges kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYe2eZSmjNuIjZY Zane Hodges answers the question whether one needs to "continue to believe" in Jesus for everlasting life in order to be saved?

[@GESvids]

What Can You Lose if You Don't Continue in the Faith? (Colossians 1:21-23) - Bob Wilkin kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6HFl2OdorOhpa8 Bob Wilkin of the Grace Evangelical Society discusses Colossians 1:21-23. Is holiness guaranteed? Or is it conditional? Do you lose your salvation if you don't continue in the faith? What does it mean to be holy and blameless and above reproach in His sight? Christians must continue in the faith to be rewarded by Christ at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

[@orangeandslinky]

I noticed in the Books of John, you don't learn about the cross work of Christ at all. Why?

[@GESvids]

Are Those Who Believe in the Cross and in the Resurrection Saved Forever? - Bob Wilkin & Philippe Sterling kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIGcanZ9l9GDgac Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are answering a question about what makes a person saved forever. What needs to be believed in order to receive the gift of Eternal salvation? What is the heart of the matter here? Bob and Philippe have some answers and an interesting discussion for you concerning this subject. What is the Difference in the Saving Message Before and After the Cross? - Bob Wilkin & David Renfro kzbin.info/www/bejne/paaleYyMjc14g8k Is the saving message any different pre-cross and post-cross?

[@easttexan2933]

I really confused now. I thought McArthur was a Calvinist....the predestined to be called and cannot be lost. Where did works come into all this for him.

[@graftme3168]

Everything he teaches contradicts his teachings. I guarantee this doesn't come from God. Confusion and contradictions come from the enemy. When it takes a book bigger than the Bible to explain Calvinism, you know something is wrong. It's a modern day Pharisee cult. "We are the chosen, and everyone else is already damned." That was the basic mindset of the Pharisees and the very mindset that kept them from acknowledging the truth. And, Jesus said they made their converts "twice the sons of hell" as themselves!

[@easttexan2933]

@@graftme3168 Ouch !!

[@johnslagboom1836]

Seriously Guys? Comparing the way to be saved with evidence of that salvation.

[@ScrogginHausen]

You can't claim something as evidence that isn't required in the first place. That's like saying a car isn't a car because it doesn't float.

[@mr.porgens7349]

Wow!! He is just as bad as the Galatians!

[@carlcasey4177]

If you trust in Gods promises you are also trusting in Jesus because he is The Word of God made flesh. Trusting in obedience is NOT EVEN TRUSTING IN GOD THE FATHER YET ALONE HIS SON, THE MESSIAH. False teachers are of the Devil !

[@winstonmckinney6078]

Have y’all invited John on y’all’s show for a conversation?

[@Galatians-vr8xd]

Works based salvation is rubbish! It belittles all of Gods work accomplished through his son Christ!

[@2Chronicles714_]

Paul says the same as James show evidence of your faith by your works.

[@Galatians-vr8xd]

@@jonahamir everything he just stated is parallel to works based, Believing in the sinner and what he/she must do not the saviour.

[@Galatians-vr8xd]

@@2Chronicles714_ Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before hand that we should walk in them. When we are saved the very occurrence wills us onto do what is pleasing to God, Good and righteous deeds, but this has nothing to do with been saved. Ephesians 2: 8-9

[@2Chronicles714_]

@alvinfen4511 Peter said Repent of sin and be water baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit Jesus never said believe in Me for the forgiveness of sins Your sins are NOT FORGIVEN nor have the Holy Spirit if you haven't repented of sin. Therefore accidentally to the word of God you are not born again. Acts 5:32 Romans 8:9 How do you explain away Acts 17:30, 20:21,22:16 26:18-20. Acts 11:18 When the others heard this, they stopped objecting and began praising God. They said, “We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life.”

[@Galatians-vr8xd]

@@2Chronicles714_ you clearly have no idea about sanctification? A process that occurs once you are justified by Christ on the cross, then the process of sanctification begins, consecrate, purified, set apart, made holy all of these processes are impossible without the Holy spirit’s intervention impossible to do in the flesh so God knows this beforehand as a sinner cannot become repentant unless the Holy Spirit works upon the born again believer, That’s why Jesus said you must be born again, Repentance comes from been sanctified

[@heyjude6584]

So, he repented from the gospel😅

[@jimfarnell5813]

John 3:16-17; 5:24; 6:29, 40, 20:29-31… I’ll take Jesus at His word and leave MacArthur, Washer, White, etc to their own devices… There upsetting part is there willingness to condemn and call into question the salvation of those who disagree with them… Very threatening to weaker believers…

[@FridericoFrancisceum]

Ihr vermischt hier zwei völlig unterschiedliche Dinge: bei der ersten Frage geht es darum, wer ein Christ ist; bei der zweiten Frage geht es um Heilsgewissheit - das ist intellektuell unredlich von euch; man könnte die Antworten vergleichen, wenn es exakt die gleiche Frage gewesen wäre

[@2Chronicles714_]

The gospel call to faith presupposes that sinners must repent of their sin and yield to Christ’s authority.” In other words, a sinner who refuses to repent is not saved, for he cannot cling to his sin and the Savior at the same time. And a sinner who rejects Christ’s authority in his life does not have saving faith, for true faith encompasses a surrender to God. Thus the gospel requires more than making an intellectual decision or mouthing a prayer; the gospel message is a call to discipleship. The sheep will follow their Shepherd in submissive obedience. Jesus’ repeated warnings to the religious hypocrites of His day as proof that simply agreeing to spiritual facts does not save a person. There must be a heart change. Jesus emphasized the high cost of discipleship: “Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:27), and “Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples” (verse 33). In the same passage, Jesus speaks of counting the cost; elsewhere, He stresses total commitment: “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62). In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that eternal life is a narrow path found by “only a few” (Matthew 7:14); in contrast, some seek to broaden the path so that anyone who has a profession of faith can enter. Jesus says that “every good tree bears good fruit” (verse 17); in contrast, some say that a tree can still be good and bear nothing but bad fruit. Jesus says that many who say “Lord, Lord” will not enter the kingdom (verses 21-23); in contrast, some teach that saying “Lord, Lord” is good enough. Paul and James taught that a true profession of faith will be backed up by evidence of faith. If a person is truly following the Lord, then they will obey the Lord’s instructions. A person who is living in willful, unrepentant sin has obviously not chosen to follow Christ, because Christ calls us out of sin and into righteousness. Indeed, the Bible clearly teaches that faith in Christ will result in a changed life 2 Corinthians 5:15,17 Galatians 5:22-23 James 2:14-26

[@2Chronicles714_]

@alvinfen4511 Repent means change your mind. What is the one thing that God wants you to change minds about? The only thing that will keep you eternally separated from God. SIN. Jesus's mission was to call on a fallen sinfulled man to come to repentance.

[@2Chronicles714_]

@jonahamir Exactly. I don't agree with everything MacArthur teaches, but he is not a false teacher.

[@John5.24]

@2Chronicles714_ no, the one thing we need to change our mind about is JESUS. to believe in Jesus is to repent of dead works.

[@2Chronicles714_]

​@michaelk1023 Unbelief is not the only sin. What's so difficult to acknowledge we must repent of sin since the crux of the entire Bible is that God is calling on a sinfulled man to change his mind and turn away from sin and turn to Him?

[@2Chronicles714_]

@@John5.24 In a recent poll 70% of Americans say they believe in Jesus. You're saying that's repentance and they will inherit the kingdom of God?

[@stephengreen2898]

He has a shoe untied!! That is a terrible SIN at Bob Jones where John graduated…. He would definitely be given demerits and would need to show he is very SORRY and demonstrate he does have a bad attitude and say the BJ CREED word for word PERFECTLY!!

[@joymahiko]

His statements and assertions are FALSE. "The Spirit testifies with our spirit that we ARE the children of God".

[@erikareott6610]

You prob just didn't listen long enough!