The Gospel According to Jesus

What Is Authentic Faith?

De: John MacArthur

Narrado por: Tom Casaletto

What is authentic faith?

The Gospel According to Jesus challenges Christians to re-evaluate their commitment to Christ by examining their fruits. MacArthur asks, "What does it really mean to be saved?" He urges listeners to understand that their conversion was more than a mere point in time, that, by definition, it includes a lifetime of obedience.

John MacArthur tackles the error of "easy-believism" by addressing these questions:

• Is it possible to accept Jesus as Savior while refusing him as Lord?
• Can someone truly believe without actually repenting?
• How do obedience, commitment to Christ, and turning from sin fit together with the truth that we are saved by grace through faith alone?

The Gospel According to Jesus is just as powerful today as it was more than two decades ago. It is a Scripture-based clarion call for a rejection of the watered-down message that has gained popularity in the church and a return to the gospel Jesus preached. This 20th anniversary edition adds a powerful new chapter to the complete text of the original classic, reinforcing the book's timeless message—that Jesus demands to be both Savior and Lord to all who believe. This book is compulsory listening for Christians from all walks of life and will help guide you into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

©2008 John F. MacArthur Jr. (P)2009 Zondervan

Reveals The Teaching of Jesus on Conversion

This audiobook is focusing on the matter of the Lordship of Christ being preeminent when one seeks salvation. Rev. MacArthur points out that one cannot get saved and make Jesus Lord later, He is Lord over one's life when one comes for salvation, or it is an indication that one is not turning one's life over to Him. Such a position would mean that one is not then translated out of the Kingdom of Darkness and into the Kingdom of Christ as one would be coming with reservations and not really to repent and convert. Instead, one would be seeking something with an ulterior motive, a somewhat deceptive action of seeking something without a change, without being convinced that Christ is the Way, the Truth and The Life, but just a way to avoid judgment and punishment for sin. He points out that Jesus requires that one be translated out of the Kingdom of Darkness and into His Kingdom, or one is not save.

Questioned to the core!!!

Not only shake me to my core it made me question my salvation. Very soul shattering and making me question everything.

Contents based on the words and actions of Jesus.

Would you listen to The Gospel According to Jesus again? Why?

Yes- to reinforce learned truths

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gospel According to Jesus?

Realizing that Judas had a relationship with Jesus(3 years) but not a commitment or belief that Jesus was indeed the very Son of God.

Which scene was your favorite?

Jesus explaining His teaching to his disciples.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

MacArthur deepen my faith and enlightened my knowledge of witnessing---not based on church words but on the words of Jesus Himself.

Any additional comments?

No teaching available like the Bible itself and MacArthur relays that in every sentence.

The whole book in context is biblical

This is not a book to be listened to or read in part. The entire book is the only way to understand what MacArthur is saying. Right to the Q&A in the back. I am appreciative to the thoughtful and thorough biblical application and biblical explanation of the Gospel according to Jesus. If more people read these days I would give them this book. It is especially a good book for parents with wayward or prodigal kids that may have given a profession of faith early in life. Or a good book for those questioning their faith or living in rebellion to God or just comfortable with sinful compromise. Also, good for those studying Jesus teachings about salvation.

Biblical teachings

Always learn from Dr. McArthur. He is a great teacher of God’s word. Worth listening to.

Scriptures

This was a very dedicated book to the gospel. While each chapter had its unique writing, the appendixes was most excellent, especially the Q&A.

John McArthur really is a stickler for details.

Very well documented book. John' presents his
case backed up by facts and deep rooted knowledge in religion.

Exactly what I was needed

The "once saved, always saved" doctrine along with the "faith alone" doctrine can come off as very permissive and unrestrictive.

MacArthur magnificently explains that those doctrines are true, but everyone isn't always saved when they think they are and regular self examination is apart of your spiritual maturity.

Divine and supernatural works(works of the Holy Spirit) take place when you are truly saved.

Your heart changes, your desires change, you hunger for obedience, along with other spiritual fruit.

if you are not seeing this, maybe you haven't truly accepted that Jesus is truly God, and that you are now a living sacrifice to his lordship.

"Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a doulos(slave) and being made in the likeness of men. 

Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Phil. 2:5 – 8)"

- The Gospel According To Jesus

Truth

It stings sometimes. So the scriptures say, irons sharpens iron! Prepare to be challenged by this book!

Jesus Christ is LORD

Challenges the softly sold plea to accept Jesus as personal saviour which often omits mention of repentance or taking up the cross as a disciple daily.