The Gospel According to Jesus

What Is Authentic Faith?

By: John MacArthur

Narrated by: 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.

Worth reading

A wonderful book and reading of Theology, Christology, soteriology, and more Very well done.

All walks of the Christian Life should read or listen to this book

Being someone who has had his ups and downs with my own faith. Ultimately God opened my eyes and in my first week of seeking true obedience. It led me here to this book. What a blessing that was. I will keep this book close by so if anyone ask for great works to read. I will give it my best shot to persuade them to this text.

Refute “free grace” arguments

Excellent, logical use of Scripture references to refute common church practices which ignore Jesus’ commands to obey Him (if they really love Him).

Truly Terrifying

Understanding what is required by Christ to be a Christian is essential to salvation. You must be willing to give up everything and obey Him daily, and even to die for Christ if needed. That is the strongest type of devotion possible. So many "carnal" Christians today have no clue where they are truly headed. The thought of me being one of those that the Lord turns away is truly terrifying. This book is amazing and it has helped me continue in my daily walk with Jesus. I pray the Lord keeps me to the end.

A must listen (or read) by every Christian.

This book booked me right from the beginning. I love how Pastor Macarthur uses Scripture to explain Scripture. this is a must read or listen for every Christian. Too much better to catch on a first read, I'll be doing a study of this book very soon.