The Unexpected Savior
Scripture records that when John the Baptist began his ministry, “The people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not” (Luke 3:15). The Unexpected Savior
John MacArthur
The Announcement to Mary
When we first meet Mary in Luke’s gospel, it is on the occasion when an archangel appeared to her suddenly and without fanfare to disclose to her God’s wonderful plan. The Announcement to Mary |
Truth and Love
The apostle John was always committed to truth, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that, but it is not enough. Zeal for the truth must be balanced by love for people. Truth and Love |
Love as a Mark of a True Believer
If you don’t have a love for God’s people, for the members of your new family in Christ, that’s clear evidence you’re still a product of your sinful self, separated from the life and love
God’s Love for the Unbelieving World
We know from human experience that love and hate are not mutually exclusive. It is not the least bit unusual to have concurrent feelings of love and hatred directed at the same person. God’s Love
The Source of True Love
From the truth that God is love, the apostle John draws this corollary: “Love is of God” (1 John 4:7). God is the source of all true love. The Source of True Love | Devotional
The Truth of Love Needs the Truth of Wrath
People often try to explain the sense of these verses away by saying that the “fear” called for is a devout sense of awe and reverence. The Truth of Love Needs the Truth of Wrath
Signs of the Love of Money
if someone loves money, he will likely flaunt it. He derives inordinate pleasure in showing off his luxury purchases—and today many of those likely were made with an overextended credit card. Signs of the Love
The Failure of the Disciples
Some might be tempted to assume that it reflects poorly on Jesus’ leadership that all His followers would forsake Him at His arrest. The Failure of the Disciples | John MacArthur | Daily Reflection “Awake,
Love and Wrath Not at Odds
God’s love cannot be isolated from His wrath and vice versa. Nor are His love and wrath in opposition to each other like some mystical yin-yang principle. Love and Wrath Not at Odds | Devotional