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MacArthur's 'lordship salvation' position, which insists that genuine saving faith necessarily produces repentance and submission to Christ's lordship, is the theological spine of this book and has been a point of intra-evangelical debate since the 1980s. Readers from a free-grace or Zane Hodges tradition will find significant points of disagreement, though MacArthur's view represents the historic Reformed and majority evangelical position.
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Discover what Jesus meant when he said, "Follow me." And what happens when you do.
Only Jesus—from John MacArthur, author of the classic bestseller, The Gospel According to Jesus—examines the gospel as Christ himself proclaimed it so that you can gain a proper and complete understanding of the true way of salvation. You'll learn the answer to questions like:
- What does it mean to be saved?
- What is saving grace?
- Why does the Cross matter?
- What does it mean to be born again?
- What did Jesus teach about eternal life?
- What do "sin" and "repentance" mean?
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation?
Only Jesus is perfect for:
- Christians who want a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Seekers who want to know who Jesus is and what he taught.
John MacArthur will guide you in discovering how Jesus' actual words and teachings call us to salvation and new life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Transformation will result in our hearts and lives when we truly answer Christ's call to discipleship.
So let’s explore what Lord Jesus had to say about the gospel...
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