For years, the spiritual lives of countless men and women all over the world have been strengthened with the help of the macarthur study bible. Numerous books have been written to explain these principles, and while. Its nice to keep a notebook or journal of questions you have or truths you learn. Join john macarthur as he explains the book of revelation in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Macarthur s personal study notes below the fulllength bible text. Interpretation of the dream daniel 2 john macarthur the.
About the author john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. John macarthur takes readers through the book of john, exploring how every miracle, teaching, and action of jesus proved he was the word, the messiah, and the son of god. Those who follow in the reformed tradition, who hold to a literal approach to bible interpretation, ought to be the foremost advocates of premillennialism. It is very simpleand freeto switch between the two versions. The bible calls both men and women to go home the california pastors recent statement isnt fundamentally about female preaching. Bible introductions 1 corinthians by john macarthur. The emphasis of john macarthur s ministry has always been preaching. John macarthur said no one before me had ever seen that in john 11. The reformed position has always approached scripture using a literal hermeneutic end note 1 one that takes the bible at face value and applies the normal rules of language in order to understand the text.
The next night, he got up and said, john macarthur told me that no one. It will be celebrated for the clarity of its outline and description of the bibles doctrines. Read how to enjoy bible study from christian radio ministry grace to you with john macarthur. If youre reading a book like john, divide it into three sections of seven. Grace to you is the media ministry of john macarthurpastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference spe. How the master shaped his disciples for greatness, and what he wants to do with you by john f. Grace to you is the media ministry of john macarthur pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference spe. For longer books, divide them into shorter sections and read each section for 30 days. The macarthur bible handbook is the ultimate bookbybook survey of the bible, including charts, graphs, and illustrations from todays leading expository teacher a unique reference tool that is committed to quality and biblical teachingwill help you easily understand each book of the bible, its historical context, and its place in scripture. Macarthur has written or edited more than 150 books, most notably the macarthur study bible, which has sold more than 1 million copies and. On june 5, 2011, john macarthur completed a remarkable feat.
I have in front of me the revised and updated edition of the macarthur study bible. John macarthurs recommended first 750 books for an. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of. The macarthur study bible, by john macarthur, dallas, texas. He assures the reader that the bible is trustworthy and that an understanding of scripture is available to everyone. Gods last invitation revelation 22 john macarthur the book. John macarthur routinely preaches a sermon more th. By far the most controversial issue for interpretation is that of the sign gifts discussed in chaps. Personally, i believe the best study bible will have notes written by a variety of scholars. It offers me great insights into the word of god and provides great commentary throughout the old and new testaments.
Literal hermeneutics and allegory not just another book. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. May 03, 2015 his principle book called the gospel according to jesus laid out his interpretation of the gospel, and i read the book and listened to his related sermons when it came out some 25 years ago. Macarthurs chapter 7 in christs prophetic plans moody, 2012. It pains me to look through it, because john macarthur s commentary as as corrupt as is the new king james version hereafter referred to as nkjv upon which it is based. Sometimes the study notes are written by a number of biblical scholars, such as with the esv study bible, and other times theyre written primarily by a single individual, like the macarthur study bible notes by john macarthur. The word, the messiah, the son of god, and several more. The gospel of john is the fourth section of what some call the fourfold gospel, with four voices giving different perspectives on the life of jesus of nazareth. The word that we use to describe interpretation of the bible is hermeneuticshermeneutics. Perfect sacrifice, perfect priest, daniel and esther. Buy a cheap copy of the macarthur bible commentary book by john f. They read books about the bible instead of studying the bible for themselves. Study the bible, learn about jesus christ, get christian living advice online.
While the bible is generally plain in its meaning, proper interpretation. Simple steps to solid study grace to you with john macarthur. Im not going to be dealing with the specific text, although well cover a number of texts befor. The following sermon transcript does not match the video version of the sermonit matches only the audio version. Many believe that all the gifts are permanent, so that the gift of speaking in tongues will cease. There are many good bible reading plans available like the macarthur daily. Well, we are continuing in our series on how to study the bible, or how to get.
Weve laid down a lot of preliminary things to elevate your confidence and whet your appeti. Written to help listeners better understand jesuss life, death, and ultimate mission, this new book by wellknown preacher john macarthur looks at an important yet often misunderstood section of the bible. These commentaries from respected bible scholar and preacher john macarthur give a versebyverse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Biblical doctrine by john macarthur and richard mayhue.
Study john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Too many christians are content with a secondhand knowledge of scripture. John macarthur bible introductions nahum john macarthur. Bible introductions 1 corinthians title author and date background and setting historical and theological kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb net rsv asv ylt dby web hnv. John macarthur notes, the oldest interpretation of this passage, by the way, the oldest one, the traditional jewish one, the view of the rabbis and modern jewish commentators like rabbi umberto cassuto, the view of the church fathers is that the sons of god refers to demons, fallen angelsfor evidence of this see early commentaries on. In addition to more than 150 individual books and monographs, macarthur has also contributed to more than 30 multiauthor works. God shaped women of the bible, and what he wants to do with you by john f. I believe this book would be a tremendous blessing to those who wish to seriously study the word, perhaps even for the first time. John macarthur is probably best known for his attention to those two areas of christianity.
Jun 05, 2018 on june 5, 2011, john macarthur completed a remarkable feat. In this revised work, john macarthur examines various scripture passages in the old and new testament to answer both the why and the how questions of bible study. From the standpoint of hermeneutics, it is inconsistent for them not to be. It is a delight to wholeheartedly recommend john macarthur and richard mayhues biblical doctrine. Word publishing, 1997 a good study bible is a gold mine of information on the text in terms of. How john macarthur began and ended his 42 year journey. Like all of john macarthur s books, they challenge the believer to search the scriptures for a deeper walk with christ. A systematic summary of bible truth john macarthur and richard mayhue. Virtually every scripture has a matching study note with detailed information, explanation, and helpful insight. Ever since eve encountered satans barrage of doubt and denial gen.
The rest of the story is now history since b our little family, and i moved california in july 1980 to minister with john at grace community church, and later the masters seminary. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. John macarthurs bible reading plan the plan 1 read through the old testament straight through at least once a year. It is from a greek word, hermeneuo which means to interpret or to translate, to give the meaning. John macarthurs recommended first 750 books for an expositor. Macarthur study bible free online bible study lessons. The macarthur study bible remains my preferred daily bible. None other than john calvin was a staunch defender of the literal method of. The reformed position has always approached scripture using a literal hermeneutic end note 1one that takes the bible at face value and applies the normal rules of language in order to understand the text. It is a great and sad irony that as a conference, professing to cherish the bible, we have the reputation of trying to preserve the unity of fellowship not by exalting the great doctrines of scripture, but by avoiding them. Macarthur, an evangelical bible expositor, pastorteacher of grace community church, and president of the masters seminary, in sun valley, california. This allinone spiritual library contains john s personal study notes below the fulllength bible text. Pdf the macarthur bible commentary download full pdf. Many who profess to believe in christ may act like christians to a certain degree, but turn out to be impostors or are simply misinformed about the nature of salvation.
Tonight, we have the great privilege, i think, of looking at a subject that is important to all of us. Njab literal hermeneutics and allegory not just another book. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of the masters university and seminary, and featured teacher with the grace to you media ministry. John macarthur personal bible study, in precept, is simple. I want to share with you 5 steps to bible study which will give you a pattern to follow. In addition, an introduction covers many theological concepts, a history of the bible, and an insightful article on how to study it. Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text.
His publications have been translated into more than two dozen. Macarthur is the pastor teacher of grace community church, sun valley, california. A systematic summary of bible truth macarthur, john, mayhue, richard on. John, macarthur bible studies christian book distributors. As such, studying the bible is crucial to the life and growth of every believer. He is one of the most popular bible expositors and bible conference speakers in the country, and serves as president of the masters college and seminary. Macarthur s explains the book of revelation in such a manner that satisfies the readers desire for deeper understanding of end times. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church, as well as an author, conference speaker, chancellor emeritus of the masters university and seminary, and featured teacher with the grace to you media ministry in 1969, after graduating from talbot theological seminary, john came to grace community church. Grace church has grown from 450 members in 1969, when macarthur accepted the pastorate, to over 12,000 today. I was given this great reference by a great evangelist and preacher named herman gauthier. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background.
This study can be used for personal reflection or for use in a smallgroup setting. Unlike most books, you will probably not read it straight through from cover to cover. He finished his 42year journey of preaching through the new testament versebyverse. The book of revelation series john macarthur youtube. In 1969, after graduating from talbot theological seminary, john came to grace community church. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the word of god.
I really enjoy the john macarthur study bible by word publishing. Biblical doctrines design has multiple audiences in mind. John macarthur s passion for the scriptures and his experience in biblical counseling have been combined with the vision and expertise of wayne mack and other members of the masters college faculty to produce this definitive statement on biblical counseling. The revised and updated edition of the macarthur study bible, thomas nelson publishers, page 1920. The macarthur new testament commentary series continues to be one of todays topselling commentary series. The macarthur bible commentary offers pastors, bible teachers, serious bible readers, and anyone seeking to read and understand the scriptures a way to focus their studies while still seeing the entire bible s application to the christian life. The alpha and the omega revelation 22 john macarthur the book of revelation series by erica smith. For example, the gospel of john contains 21 chapters. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. By john macarthur 2012 the reformed position has always approached scripture using a literal hermeneuticone that takes the bible at face value and applies the normal rules of language in order to understand the text. John macarthurs bible reading plan simple steps to solid study. Text commentaries by john macarthur blue letter bible.
It would be used of anything that needed to be interpreted. John macarthur explores the parable of the prodigal son, revealing insights into the culture of jesus day, the two kinds of sinners, and the depths of gods grace and mercy. After 24 years of association with the ministry of john macarthur, we have now been asked by grace to you to no longer maintain john s resources directly on bible bulletin board. Scripture must be compared with scripture to discover its accurate and full meaning. Pdf study guide the prodigal son, study guide 9780310081234 by john macarthur.
The content of this bookoriginally published in 1954 as men with a messageintroduces readers to the message of the new testament writers. Macarthur s recently published book, how to get the most from gods word, released in conjunction with the macarthur study bible, is designed to fill what he sees as an increased hunger for the meat of the word. Biblical doctrine, published in 2017 by crossway, is macarthurs systematic theology. In combining devotion to scripture with commitment to biblical doctrine, it addresses a. John uses a great format that i was taught many years ago in reference to bible study. John macarthur book notes introduction to biblical counseling. When john wanted to cultivate and preserve the fellowship of his readers, he got theological. Interpretation and professor of biblical theology, the southern baptist theological seminary, louisville, kentucky this book comes from a lifetime of studying and from the garnered wisdom of centuries.
He has been the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, since february 9, 1969. How to enjoy bible study grace to you with john macarthur. The macarthur study guide series the macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the entire bible. He is also the chancellor emeritus of the masters university in santa clarita, california, and the masters seminary. Step 1reading read a passage of scripture repeatedly until you understand its theme, meaning the main truth of the passage. 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. Biblical doctrine a systematic summary of bible truth john macarthur and richard mayhue general editors wh ea to n, illinois. The issue of determining who is a christian becomes difficult when considering people who claim to believe. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. He is the author of over 150 books, perhaps best known for his macarthur study bible. Lordship salvation and his condemnation of charismatics. His topical books on lordship salvation, charismatic gifts, and leadership have solidified some of my personal convictions. Well, we are continuing in our series on how to study the bible, or how to get the most out of your bible.
True biblical interpretation, sound doctrine, and historical theology, he warns 1 owes nothing to the movementunless an influx of error. Unfortunately, eve had little or no help in sorting through her intellectual obstacles to full faith in gods selfdisclosure gen. The study bible allows you to choose between the new american standard bible nasb and the english standard version esv. The macarthur bible commentary treats every passage of the ot and nt phrase by phrase, with hundreds of word studies as sidebars throughout. Observation, interpretation and application or what does it say, what does it mean and what does it mean to me. The macarthur bible studies provide intriguing examinations of the entire bible. Keep in mind that johns notes are based on the esv version of the macarthur study bible. This allinone spiritual library contains johns personal study notes below the fulllength bible text. Mar 07, 2020 the rise and fall of the world, part 1 daniel 2.