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. 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. The main point of the book that we belong to jesus, not ourselvesis sadly missing from most teachings these days. I was blessed to be at the shepherds conference where john macarthur preached the sermon that would turn into this book. Centuries ago, english translators perpetrated a fraud in the new testament, and its been purposely hidden and covered up ever. 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. This book is john macarthurs unflinching, unapologetic treatise on the modern tendency to alter the true message of christianity in order to meet the whims and desires of a culture hoping for nonconfrontational messages, easy answers, and superficial commitments. Embrace for yourself what the bible really teaches about slaveryyour relationship with jesus christ will never be the same. In this book, which includes a study guide for persona. In this book, john macarthur unveils the essential and clarifying revelation that may be keeping you from a fulfillingand correctrelationship with god. On the back cover, we read that english translators have perpetrated a. John macarthur s teaching on slavery resonates in the deepest recesses of my innerman.
John macarthur expertly and lucidly explains that jesus frees us from bondage into a royal slavery that we might be his possession. This book is a helpful introduction to the issue of what it means to be a slave to christ. Over four decades of ministry, john has written dozens of bestselling. This is a fact that has been ignored by modern christianity due to the greek word doulos being mistranslated as servant. Jun 05, 2018 on june 5, 2011, john macarthur completed a remarkable feat. Macarthur, 9781400204298, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Listen to john macarthur sermons grace to you radio. 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. 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 macarthurs new apostate book. I was listening to the g3 podcast and phil johnson had mentioned this book so i downloaded it immediately and really enjoyed it. Thomas nelson 2010 paul, a servant of christ jesus rom. In john macarthur s book, christians are and always will be slaves of christ, and if they think otherwise they are not his disciples or friends or god s sons and heirs. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, president of the masters college and seminary, and featured teacher with the grace to you media ministry. John macarthur has a new book coming out entitled, slave. The hidden truth about your identity in christ 9781400204298 by john macarthur.
He also exposes why the word slave has been replaced with the word servant. The idea is that slavery, as talked about in reference to jesus christ, is not really a bad thing, but rather something to be sought. That may be true, in the sense that the word slave may not show up, but i dont believe that the concept of slavery to christ is a new one, or even a rediscovered one. Macarthur claims that the greek word doulos which is used a 150 time in the nt has been improperly translated as servant and that has negatively impacted how christfollowers have viewed their identity. This is precisely the theme of john macarthur s book, slave, and of the multitude of heretical books quoted therein as evidence for his teaching. John marrying patricia sue smith, august 1963 21 4. Part 2 for lack of scriptural and textual support, john macarthur must resort to quoting heretics to prop up his masterslave teaching. Macarthur than masterfully presents the gospel through the lens of this slave metaphor as it is depicted in gods word. John macarthur reveals one crucial word that revolutionizes what it means to follow jesus. The basic premise is that we have a choice to either be servants or slaves to christ. The hidden truth about your identity in christ hardcover, by john macarthur the back paper jacket to the book caught my attention. To be a christian is to be a wholehearted follower of jesus christ. The hidden truth about your identity in christ study.
Among these heretical sources, john macarthur quoted j. Grace to you radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach millions worldwide each day. The gospel, the new creation, and the end of poverty, contend. I disagree with john macarthur on some of the things he says in this full interview, but he hits the nail on the head of what slavery is.
The translators most likely avoided the term slave because of the western preconceived notions of slavery. The main point of the bookthat we belong to jesus, not ourselvesis sadly missing from most teachings these days. He finished his 42year journey of preaching through the new testament versebyverse. Printable pdf version of chapter 20 a summary of the book. Your own bible is probably included in the coverup. That is why the thought of someone writing about slavery as being a godsend was the most ludicrous, unconscionable thing that i could have ever imagined. See our exclusive video interview and excerpt from macarthurs latest book. In this episode of the great sermon series, we will examine how john macarthur began with a sermon that would prove to set the stage for the next 42 years of his ministry at grace community church. Awesome book on worship i purchased this book to prepare for the g3 conference in atlanta 2020 which is on worship. Twenty years ago, pastorteacher and bestselling author john macarthur tackled that seemingly simple question and wrote a book that has since taken its place among christianitys classics. In this book macarthur s point is that as christians we are slaves to christ. 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.
John macarthurs new book, slave, uncovers the conspiracy, bringing the doctrine of our slavery to christ to its proper place in our thinking. Typically, we see it translated in english as servant or bondservant. Dec 27, 2010 as is the case with all of john macarthurs books, the gospel of jesus christ takes center stage in slave. Mar 22, 2011 in slave by john macarthur, christians are reminded that we are slaves to christ. While the primary audience for this book is the christian community, this is a book i would put into the hands of unbelievers as well. The hidden truth about your identity in christ by john f. He finished his 42year journey of preaching through the new testament verse by verse. The christians great privilege is to be the slave of christ. The meaning of this hidden word, macarthur argues, is of great importance to the christian faith in regards to the believers understanding of his relationship with christ. If you like to read and arent a blogger, maybe you should consider. The hidden truth about your identity in christ pages 1019, by john macarthur 2010 thomas nelson publishers.
The fundamental premise of the book slave, by john macarthur, is summed up by the title of its first chapter one hidden word this word being slave. His attention to detail and his faithfulness to the scriptures has been a hallmark for many years. In his book, slave, john macarthur explores the greek word doulos slave in english as it occurs throughout scripture and notes how its meaning has often been lost in modern translations of the bible. In slave by john macarthur, christians are reminded that we are slaves to christ. The hidden truth about your identity in christ by john. See more ideas about john macarthur, reformed theology and christian quotes. The hidden truth about your identity in christ by john macarthur 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Defending the faith in a fallen world, and everyday theology. Comments off on slave by john macarthur book recommendation. If you like to read and you are a blogger, you should check it out. John macarthur uses deep bible teaching and historical evaluation to expertly uncover the one forgotten word that.
John macarthur preaches against the emergent church and its doctrinal errors, however, his popular book, slave. John macarthur has written several books with a common theme. This 20th anniversary edition of macarthurs provocative book has been revised and contains one new chapter. The hidden truth about your identity in christ study guide.
The basic premise of the book, that the word slave is somewhat mistranslated. Jan 17, 2011 i recently had the opportunity to read john macarthurs new book slave. 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. Over and over again, the new testaments writers refer to themselves by this one worddoulos. The hidden truth about your identity in christ by john macarthur. 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. If you continue in my word, then you are truly disciples of mine jn 8. The hidden truth about your identity in christ thomas nelson, 2010, has much to offer in regards to biblical exposition and theological reflection. Slave, written by john macarthur, is a book about our identity in christ. John macarthurs slave see the truth about ed dingess here and a response to his misguided and poorly thought out reply here.
The hidden truth about your identity in christ, is replete with references to the heretical works of gnostic, modernist and postmodern scholars who deny the fundamental doctrines of the christian faith. I love the simple way, john macarthur writes and how he sticks to the scripture for all truth. Macarthur makes it clear that this is one of the bibles most succinct ways of describing our discipleship. John macarthur s new book, slave, uncovers the conspiracy, bringing the doctrine of our slavery to christ to its proper place in our thinking. Centuries ago, english translators perpetrated a fraud in the new testament, and its been purposely hidden and covered up ever since. Jul 07, 2018 john macarthur has written several books with a common theme.
The hidden truth about your identity in christ, is no different. Nov 05, 2012 in other words, to be a christian is to be christs slave. Unfortunately, readers may be distracted by the sensationalist marketing that surrounds the book. The hidden truth about your identity in christ, john macarthur asserted, there had been. On june 5, 2011, john macarthur completed a remarkable feat. The hidden truth about your identity in christ 9781400202911 by john macarthur. As is the case with all of john macarthurs books, the gospel of jesus christ takes center stage in slave. I disagree with john macarthur on some of the things he says in this full interview, but he hits the nail on the head of what slavery is in the old and new.
In this book, which includes a study guide for personal or group use, john macarthur unveils the essential and clarifying revelation that may be keeping you from a. A coverup of biblical proportions centuries ago, english translators perpetrated a fraud in the new testament, and its been purposely hidden and covered up ever since. Jan 01, 2010 the fundamental premise of the book slave, by john macarthur, is summed up by the title of its first chapter one hidden word this word being slave. John macarthurs teaching on slavery resonates in the deepest recesses of my innerman. John macarthur covers this subject in such a way that you will never think of the word slave again in the same way you always have. John macarthur explains slavery in the bible youtube. I recently had the opportunity to read john macarthurs new book slave. The hidden truth about your identity in christ, and i wanted to provide. The hidden truth about your identity in christ author. John macarthur is never afraid to tell the truth and in this book he does just that. Slave by john macarthur i have listened to a book called slave by john macarthur. In other words, to be a christian is to be christs slave. On the back cover, we read that english translators have perpetrated a fraud, a coverup of biblical. Slaves, not servants an interview with john macarthur.
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