Category Archives: MacArthur

John MacArthur, writer and pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California

Two views on eschatology…

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Tom Brainerd

Tragically, some people get so caught up in the study of eschatology that they neglect the basic principles of spiritual growth and evangelism that the Second Coming is designed to motivate. John MacArthur, 1&2 Thessalonians, 123-4 There are many things … Continue reading →

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Get drunk and be somebody [3]…

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Tom Brainerd

Isaiah 43:1… But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. This will make … Continue reading →

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What he said…

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

It is heartening when somebody a whole lot lot wiser, brighter and better-known than you says or writes an affirmation of something you have thought, that has even seemed apparent to you…but doesn’t seem apparent to much of anybody else. It … Continue reading →

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Fair disclosure…

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Tom Brainerd

About a month ago I received an email from Thomas Nelson publishers, specifically from someone in the group that handles and promotes John MacArthur’s writings. Their story was that they had done some looking at my blog and they thought … Continue reading →

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