Most Popular Books by John MacArthur

John MacArthur has an answer for those finding the Christian life too complicated, their zeal diminished, their relationship with Jesus grown cold and predictable. Awardwinning author and respected pastor-teacher, John MacArthur reminds us in A Simple Christianity that what’s been lost can be found—and tells us how! This practical tool can help readers restore the fire and conviction of their first love for Christ by helping them to better understand His character, His Glory, and His love for them. MacArthur counsels all who want more love for Christ to pursue Him by making Christ their focus each day, in every activity, in every contact, and in every thought. It’s when you make Him your priority and love Christ with all your heart, soul, and strength that God is glorified.

Galatians has been called the Magna Carta of spiritual liberty, the battle cry of the Reformation, and the Christian''s declaration of independence. It is the Holy Spirit''s charter of spiritual freedom for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The letter is personal, doctrinal, and practical--and understanding its message is key to spiritual life and victory. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.

These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar, John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, The MacArthur Bible Studies are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on Ephesians is part of a New Testament commentary series which has as its objective explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of the Bible.

The very best training a pastor can receive comes from proven leaders with proven track records—leaders like John MacArthur, John Piper, Steven Lawson, RC Sproul, and Al Mohler. You''ll find all of them and more in The Shepherd as Leader, a collection of the all-time best-ever messages on spiritual leadership from the popular Shepherds'' Conference held annually at Grace Community Church in Southern California. With longtime bestselling author John MacArthur as general editor and contributor, church leaders will find an abundance of guidance on... the key essentials of effective ministry the urgency of purity and integrity in a leader''s life the value of prayer, both personal and public the biblical responses to suffering and opposition the necessity of complete reliance upon God''s grace and empowerment The Shepherd as Leader is the second volume in our popular Shepherds'' Library series, a new line of resources designed to help pastors fulfill their calling with excellence. Also available is The Shepherd as Preacher.

Based on solid scriptural truths, The Silent Shepherd shares how God''s Spirit can guide, lead, and empower every believer.

Christians are not immune to the troubles of life. In this text, MacArthur goes beyond pop psychology''s temporary cures by returning readers to the only true source of comfort and victory: Scripture.

Issuing a warning against preaching and teaching a candy-coated gospel that neither offends nor convicts anyone, MacArthur challenges readers to return to the roots of the Great Commission. (Revised and expanded edition)

Experiencing the Passion of Christ will give you a front-row seat as Christ''s life unfolds. You will be placed on the scene, confronted up close with the painful events of the cross, but you will also see the majestic glory found in ''the rest of the story.

John MacAthur''s Study Guide Series continues to be one of the best selling study guide series on the market today. These brand-new releases of the previous editions offer readers a complete selection of New Testament Bible studies. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions and new material take the participant deeper into God''s Word.

The Old Testament looked forward to the final King of kings who would bring everlasting salvation and peace. In his gospel, Matthew demonstrates that Jesus Christ is that King, perfect in His eternal glory and majesty. As the King''s ambassadors, Christians today will find in Matthew great motivation for heartfelt worship and service. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.

Dr. John MacArthur discusses major tensions for women in the church as outlined by the apostle Paul. Complete with questions for review and thoughts for reflection, this is an excellent resource for personal or group study.

This world has declared war on our children. Every day, on a multitude of battlefronts, Satan is deploying weapons of mass corruption against our children. Modern culture has been systematically designed with an agenda that is aggressively anti-God, anti-Christ, and anti-Scripture, intended to corrupt and consume young, impressionable hearts and minds. We are in the middle of a dangerous ideological conflict with eternity at stake. Christian parents cannot simply float passively along with the drift of our culture. We need to be aware of the threats this world poses to our children. We need to understand the enemy''s battle plan and be ready for the next assault. We need to prepare our children for the attacks they will face from a culture intent on their destruction. And as God''s people, we need to teach our children God''s Word; train them in righteousness; participate in every aspect of their lives; give them wise and biblically based guidance; and above all, give them our extravagant love.

InThe Book on Leadership, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur sets the record straight: Leadership does not come from a job title, but from a much deeper source. Based on the writings of the apostle Paul, MacArthur presents the ''26 Characteristics of a True Leader'' for anyone at work, church, school, or home."

“Our response to moral questions is not determined by politics, economics, personal preference, popular opinion, or human reasoning. It is, instead, grounded in what God has told us is true about ourselves and our world....God’s Word offers sanity, clarity, and hope.” --John MacArthur Trusted Voices Offer Biblical Responses to Today’s Hot Issues One of the greatest challenges facing Christians today is the powerful influence of secular thinking. From all directions we’re fed a constant barrage of persuasive—yet unbiblical—worldviews. This makes it difficult to know where to stand on today’s most talked-about issues. The leadership team at Grace Community Church, along with their pastor, John MacArthur, provide much-needed discernment and clarity in the midst of rampant confusion. Using the Bible as the foundation, you’ll learn how to develop a Christian perspective on key issues—including... political activism environmentalism the cult of celebrity entertainment and escapism homosexual marriage abortion, birth control, and surrogacy euthanasia and suicide disasters and epidemics immigration God and the problem of evil Also included is a topical reference guide of Bible verses that address key concerns—a guide that will arm you with right thinking and biblical answers to challenging questions.

This package includes the complete two-volume set of the Book of Revelation from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series: Revelation 1-11 and Revelation 12-22. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series continues to be one of today''s top-selling commentary series. These commentaries from respected Bible scholar and preacher John MacArthur give a verse-by-verse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. Revelation 1:3 says, "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." That blessing may be hard to receive with the Book''s shrouded prophecy and eschatological mysteries confusing scholar and lay-reader alike. MacArthur pulls back the veil and reveals more of what God''s Word has to say to us in Revelation, covering volatile topics as: The rapture, the millennial kingdom, and the Anti-Christ. These volumes will open your eyes to receive the blessing promised in Revelation''s opening verses.

31-Day Devotional from Bestselling Author and Bible Teacher John MacArthur In the busyness and trials of life, it''s easy to drift away from the Savior. We may continue to go to church and even read the Scriptures and pray, but we can still lose our first love. Christ commended the church in Ephesus for their works and for their intolerance of false doctrine yet admonished them to remember and return to their first love--him. In the same way, our outward religiosity can mask an inner lack of love for our Savior. In this 31-day devotional, John MacArthur takes readers down a biblically prescribed path as they rediscover who Christ is, what he has done, and how they must respond. Each entry will move readers from understanding to application to reflection and prayer, with a goal of rekindling their first love for Christ. Makes a thoughtful gift for any believer.

This twelve-volume John MacArthur Old Testament Study Guide series provides intriguing examinations of the Old Testament. Each guide looks at a portion of Scripture from three perspectives---historical studies, character studies, and thematic studies---incorporating extensive commentary, detailed observations on themes, and probing questions.

Subtitled by John MacArthur Living Faithfully, in View of Christ''s Coming Again, these are letters of encouragement and counsel to the church Paul founded in Thessalonica, and Titus—a young pastor in Crete.

The book of Acts is the first volume of church history. It connects the early church to the ministry of Jesus, and provides the backdrop for the New Testament epistles. The book''s focus on cross-cultural evangelism and the spread of the gospel makes studying Acts a must for any believer who is serious about living out the Great Commission. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical.

"The greatest measuring rod of love in the life of a Christian may be forgiveness, because God showed His love to us in terms of forgiveness." ?John MacArthur Does anyone really want to forgive? Or admit that we need forgiveness? Whether we''re giving or receiving, forgiveness is hard. It seems unfair. It feels unnatural. And as best-selling author and pastor John MacArthur demonstrates, forgiveness apart from Christ is unnatural. It is only as we understand our need, Christ''s power and example, and what it reallly means to love that we can embrace two of the most liberating acts of love: forgiving and being forgiven. The Truth About Series For decades MacArthur has encouraged countless Christians to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and a greater respect for God''s truth. In The Truth About series, he now gathers his landmark teachings about core aspects of the Christian faith in one place. These powerful books are designed to give readers a focused experience that centers on God''s character and how it applies to their daily walk of faith.

This package includes the complete two-volume set of 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series continues to be one of today''s top-selling commentary series. These commentaries from respected Bible scholar and preacher John MacArthur give a verse-by-verse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways.

No book in the scripture reveals the glory of God and Christ in more splendor than Revelation. At the same time, no book has been more misunderstood or neglected. Yet God wants His children to know this book, and blessings are stored up for those who study its riches. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God''s Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk. A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture

These study guides, part of a set from noted Bible scholar John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. With probing questions that guide the reader toward application, as well as ample space for journaling, The MacArthur New Testamant Commentary Series are invaluable tools for Bible students of all ages. This work on Matthew 8-15 is part of a New Testament commentary series which has as its objective explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of the Bible. This New Testament commentary series reflects the objective of explaining and applying Scripture, focusing on the major doctrines and how they relate to the whole of Scripture. This volume is a study of chapters 8-15 of the book of Matthew.

Spiritual warfare is a divisive subject for today’s church. Some Christians focus solely on the immediate world around them, living as if there’s no spiritual opposition to God’s people and His kingdom. Others take an aggressive stance, where confronting the enemy becomes a constant pursuit in their lives. John MacArthur believes the truth is found between these extremes. Standing Strong offers a balanced, biblically sound approach to spiritual warfare in the life of a believer. A trusted and renowned pastor and author, MacArthur examines key scriptures to debunk modern fallacies, define true spiritual warfare, and share what that looks like for believers today. Throughout, you’ll be encouraged and equipped to stand strong in the face of every spiritual challenge. Standing Strong includes a guide for both personal and group study, which features discovery questions, suggestions for prayer, and activities, all designed to connect life-changing truths with everyday living.

Pastor and author, John MacArthur presents The Murder of Jesus as a pivotal moment in a way that forces viewers to witness this event in all its power. The passion of Christ is examined with special attention given to Jesus'' words on the cross, the miracles that attended the crucifixion, and the significance of Christ''s atoning work."

This package includes the three-volume set of the Gospel of Luke from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series: Luke 1-5, Luke 6-10, and Luke 11-17. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series continues to be one of today''s top-selling commentary series. In volumes one, two, and three of the Gospel of Luke, respected preacher and Bible teacher John MacArthur provides a verse by verse and phrase by phrase exposition of the text, taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage. Interpretive challenges are fully dealt with, and differing views are fairly evaluated. The gospel of Luke is unique and provides valuable insight into Christ''s life and ministry. It gives the fullest account of Christ''s birth and is the only gospel to record several of our Lord''s parables, including the Good Samaritan and the Two Sons. Use this volume of The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series to assist you in your study of this cherished New Testament book.

One of America’s leading Bible expositors brings us his own one-volume Bible commentary, now with a fresh new look. Following the wide acceptance of the MacArthur Study Bible and The MacArthur Bible Handbook, John MacArthur presents a phrase-by-phrase treatment of the whole Bible in one convenient volume. This is the same reliable resource at a new, low price! John MacArthur’s more than thirty-five years as a pastor and teacher have been characterized by a deep commitment to the truth of God’s Word and its presentation in terms that people can understand and apply to their lives. His credo of Unleashing God’s Truth, one verse at a time® has never been more fully articulated than in this in-depth commentary. Features include: Harmony of the Gospels witnesses to the inerrancy of Scripture Introductions covering author, date, time, and setting for each book of the Bible Cross-references to The MacArthur Bible Handbook provide an alternate source for more in-depth treatment Discussion of God''s character, how Christ is seen, key doctrines, key words, key people, and key Scripture passages represent the "theme core" of each book of the Bible