Is John MacArthur Right About Social Justice? (Part 2 of 6) “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.” Archbishop Dom Helder Camara As much respect as I have for John MacArthur and his ministry I’m posting …
Just a Few of My Problems with “The Wall”
"Build the wall! Build it now!" they chant.* I have a number of problems with the wall that the president promised to construct and put it on Mexico's tab. I've written on this before. (See below.) Here are a few more reasons of mine that I believe it's a really bad idea. (I mean no …
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Rejected, Not Dejected
Let’s be honest, it’s not always this easy. Most people, repeated enticements of the Spirit notwithstanding, are less than enthused about handing over the reins of their lives to Someone they can’t even see. Therefore, if we hope to reach reachable Rahabs we have to be willing to be rejected most times. Since we can’t …
He is the way, not the guy in the way!
Christianity as a construct is to many people like a house with a sign on it that says, “Christianity: Do Not Enter!” On the contrary, the house into which we invite people is the house of Jesus. He’s at the door (more accurately, he is the Door) inviting people into his house. “He’s not the …
Is Social Justice “Sanctified Socialism”?
Is John MacArthur Right About Social Justice? (Part 1 of 6) “True Christian salvation involves a simultaneous turning toward God and humanity... When we submit to God, we submit to the common good.” Tim Suttle Pushing back on a John MacArthur teaching is like challenging Steph Curry to a little one-on-one! But in this case …
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