Grace to You: Radio Podcast

You might be surprised to hear that not all faith pleases God—there is a type of faith that He doesn’t want people to have. So, how do you know if your faith is the right kind? Consider that as John MacArthur looks at the standard of faith that God has laid out from the beginning of time.

It’s easy to believe that God is good when life is going well—when there’s money in your bank account, your health is good, your family is thriving. But what about when tragedy strikes? How do you trust God then? Well, see how some people in Scripture just like you demonstrated faith in trying times. Join John MacArthur for his study called A Faith That Pleases God.

How do you stand strong in your faith and honor Christ in a world that opposes Him and His people? Well, for some helpful encouragement, John MacArthur will show you some men and women in Scripture who demonstrated faith in trying times—models worth emulating. Stay here for John’s study called A Faith That Pleases God.

Here are some important questions, and, really, they’re some of the most important questions anyone could ask: What is faith? How can you be sure your faith is genuine, and that it is saving faith? John MacArthur helps you make sure you’re putting your faith where you should in his series called A Faith That Pleases God.

Ever been stumped by a Bible question, not knowing where to look for a clear and definitive answer? Well, you may have at least one of those questions cleared up today as John MacArthur breaks from his normal verse-by-verse teaching format to answer questions from folks in the church he pastored for fifty-six years. Join him for a helpful Q&A.

There’s no deception with bigger consequences than to think you’re a Christian when, truth is, you’re not. So where do you stand? How can you know for sure that your faith is real, that your sins are paid for, and that your eternity is certain? Consider those questions with John MacArthur as he continues his series called Salvation Survey.

Imagine thinking you’re going to heaven only to find out on judgment day that you’re headed for hell. Well, Scripture says that frightening scenario will happen to many people someday. So how can you make sure that your salvation is the real thing? John MacArthur will help you with that as he takes you through his Salvation Survey.

Sadly, there are many people in churches today who are absolutely certain they’ve received salvation, when the truth is, they’ve embraced an inaccurate or incomplete gospel. Or, they’ve heard the true gospel, but there’s no evidence of a transformed life. Could one of those scenarios describe you? John MacArthur helps clear up misconceptions about salvation in his classic study called Salvation Survey.

You’ve professed faith in Christ—check! You’re a church member—check! You’ve been baptized and you study the Bible daily—check, and check! And yet, you’re not going to heaven. Could that be your checklist? Well, I encourage you to take John MacArthur’s Salvation Survey and know for certain whether you’re saved or self-deceived.

The Bible is clear—God is good, loving, and absolutely fair. So, the question is, What happens to people who die without having the opportunity to hear the gospel? Does He make special provision for people like that? What judgment, if any, should they receive? John MacArthur addresses those challenging questions in his study called Without Excuse.

You know, for many people around the world, the notion of God’s judgment probably sounds like nothing more than science fiction—something that only happens in the movies. Yet, the fact is, God will judge the world. So, the question is, Are you prepared? Consider that with John MacArthur as he continues his sobering study called Without Excuse.

You’ve probably heard that a Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t. One reason: When you’re constantly reading Scripture and meditating on its truth, the more you’re reminded of the judgment you’ve been rescued from if you’re a Christian. So risk some wear and tear on your Bible with John MacArthur as he continues his study called Without Excuse.

The Bible tells us that saving faith comes by hearing the Word of God. So what happens to people who die without ever having heard the gospel—what judgment, if any, should they receive? John MacArthur addresses that important question as he continues his study from Romans chapter 2 called Without Excuse: Principles of God’s Judgment.

If you have workout equipment in your garage that only sits there—collecting dust—what good is it? Well, that same principle applies to your Bible—if you don’t use it, you won’t benefit from it. So grab your Bible and follow along as John MacArthur continues his sobering study called Without Excuse: Principles of God’s Judgment.

If you devoted your life to giving to the poor, caring for the sick, doing disaster relief work—would any of that get you closer to heaven? As honorable as those activities are, none of them can save you from the wrath of God. But that doesn’t mean there is no hope, as John MacArthur shows you on the next Grace to You.

Has a friend ever asked you, How can the gracious and forgiving God of the New Testament be the same as the vengeful God of the Old Testament? Well, that’s an important question, and John MacArthur’s next lesson will help you to answer it. Join John as he continues his study called Without Excuse: Principles of God’s Judgment.

There are people today who claim that God has a split personality. They say that in Old Testament times, God was vengeful and full of judgment, but in the New Testament He is gracious and merciful. What do you think? Did God change? Did He become more loving after Jesus came to earth? Consider that with John MacArthur in his study titled Without Excuse.

The impact of the first moon landing in 1969 was monumental. And that same year—just a few months before the launch of Apollo 11—John MacArthur launched his pastoral ministry that would last fifty-six years, and with it, the Bible-teaching ministry of Grace to You. So be here for timeless biblical truth in John’s study called Without Excuse.

How could kind, helpful, generous people—what this world calls good people—be under God’s judgment? In fact, how is it that every person—even those who will never hear the gospel—be guilty before God? How is that fair? Consider those questions with John MacArthur as he begins an important study called Without Excuse.

When you think of the kind of work that glorifies God, what comes to mind? Planting churches overseas? Serving as a deacon in your local fellowship? Leading a Bible study? How about the tasks you do when you punch the clock each day? Consider that important question with John MacArthur in his study called . . . Wisdom for the Workplace.

How do you calculate the value of your work? Is it by the salary you earn? How fulfilling your work is? Whether your job leaves time for family life? Well, the importance of work goes beyond all those things. See what truly gives value to the work you do as John MacArthur offers some biblical Wisdom for the Workplace.

Finish this sentence: If you want something done right, you have to, what? You might be surprised that the correct answer is, you have to show people what right looks like. Though it’s likely not the answer you expected . . . it’s central to John MacArthur’s next lesson. Be here as John continues his practical study called Wisdom for the Workplace.

Scripture makes it clear—whatever you do, do it to the glory of God. But how do you do that on the job—maybe working a cash register, waiting tables, filing paperwork, or driving a taxi? How can that sort of work glorify God? There is more to your work than a paycheck—much more—as John MacArthur shows you in his study called Wisdom for the Workplace.

It’s said that some people are like blisters, they never show up until the work is done. Maybe you’ve seen that where you work—folks who seem agreeable to doing any task, except the hard parts of the task. You may not realize how strongly the Bible encourages diligence on the job. Join John MacArthur for some important Wisdom for the Workplace.

If you’ve ever faced difficult times—and who hasn’t?—then the next Grace to You could provide the much-needed word of encouragement you’ve been looking for. In remembrance of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, be here for an interview with John MacArthur that originally aired just days after September 11th, 2001.

In this world, you’re guaranteed trouble—from small setbacks to enormous catastrophes. So it’s crucial to understand why God allows disaster and how you can know joy even in the darkest days. Consider that in an interview with John MacArthur that took place just days after 9/11—a timely discussion even twenty-five years later.

When work needs to be done, are you more likely to take care of it and in a timely manner, or find a way out of it? John MacArthur will equip you to deal with the sin of laziness as he lays out some practical Wisdom for the Workplace.

You might work in a hospital delivering babies, or in a broadcast studio delivering the news, or in your car delivering pizza and passengers. But whatever your job, from professional or blue collar, how can the work you do have eternal significance? Consider that as John MacArthur continues his study called Wisdom for the Workplace.

If someone asked you what jobs please God the most, what would you say? Would it be something in the realm of church ministry or evangelism, or a career in humanitarian efforts? Or something else? Join John MacArthur as he launches his study called Wisdom for the Workplace—a series that will help you honor the Lord in your work, whatever it is.

So, your salvation—how great is it to you? How does your rescue from eternal hell affect the way you pray, talk to others, raise your family, and, really, everything you do? Put simply, How does your salvation change the way you live your daily life? Consider those important questions as John MacArthur continues his study called Our Great Salvation.

How do you suppose your gratitude for your salvation would increase if you could see exactly what hell is like? That question may be shocking, but the answer could reinvigorate your joy in Christ like never before. Celebrate your rescue from divine judgment—and the One who saved you—as John MacArthur continues his study called Our Great Salvation.

You may have known Christ for many years. Yet even longtime Christians aren’t immune from what you could call spiritual dry times, perhaps because of some hardship you’re dealing with, or because of unconfessed sin. So what does it take to rediscover the joy that’s yours in Christ? John MacArthur helps you with that as he continues his study called Our Great Salvation.

If every day you invested an extra hour in education related to your job, the reward might be a swift promotion or a pay raise. That in mind, is it self-serving—somehow unspiritual—if your pursuit of holiness is motivated by the rewards of heaven? Consider that with John MacArthur as he continues his study called Our Great Salvation.

What is faith? How can you be sure your faith in Christ is genuine—that it is saving faith? Consider those critical questions with John MacArthur as he helps you make sure that you are putting your faith where you should. He is continuing his encouraging series called Our Great Salvation.

What does it matter if you believe that man has a free will and chooses to be saved, or that God predestines people for salvation? Is it really worth debating issues like those? Isn’t better to simply avoid them? Consider the far-reaching implications of those questions with John MacArthur as he continues his study called Our Great Salvation.

You may say that you’re a Christian, but when it comes right down to it, what are you basing that on? On a prayer you once prayed? On growing up in a Christian home? On someone telling you that you’re saved? Consider that as John MacArthur takes a look at some vital truth from Scripture that may revolutionize what you understand about salvation in Christ.

If you’re wrestling with questions about salvation, you’re not alone. But don’t linger there. To find out what Scripture says about the permanence of salvation, and to see whether you can be sure that you really are saved, tune in as John MacArthur continues his compelling study called Our Great Salvation.

Can you lose your salvation in Jesus Christ? How can you be sure you haven’t lost it already? Can you even have complete assurance that you’re saved? If so, how do you get it? For answers to those and other important questions, join John MacArthur as he continues his encouraging study called Our Great Salvation.

The impact of the first moon landing in 1969 was monumental. And that same year—just a few months before the launch of Apollo 11—John MacArthur launched his pastoral ministry that would last fifty-six years. And with his pastorate came the Bible-teaching ministry of GRACE TO YOU. Tune in for timeless biblical truth in John’s study called Our Great Salvation.

A great teacher, a moral example, a social activist. Those are just some of the ways people have described Jesus Christ. But amid the various views, what is the truth? Exactly who is Jesus and what did He accomplish for sinners like you and me? Find out as John MacArthur continues his study called The Gospel According to God.

Between books, television, social media, word of mouth—and of course churches—there is no shortage of conversations and opinions about the life and death of Jesus Christ. But how much of what’s said is accurate? How much is biblical? Consider that with John MacArthur as he walks you through The Gospel According to God.

With all of the different claims about Jesus made on TV, in articles, and even from church pulpits—how can you sort truth from error? John MacArthur helps clear up the confusion by showing you what God’s unchanging Word says about Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for sinners.

Who is Jesus Christ? That’s one of the most important questions anyone could ask. Join John MacArthur as he continues his study called The Gospel According to God and see what an Old Testament passage—Isaiah 53—clearly reveals about who Jesus is and what He did for sinners like you and me.

The cross has been called the mightiest display of God’s glory and the very center of the Christian faith. But how much do you know about what really happened at Calvary? Are you missing details that could enhance your worship Sunday after Sunday? Find out as John MacArthur continues his series called The Gospel According to God.

Why should you believe that Jesus was, and is, the Messiah promised in the Old Testament when even members of His own family didn’t believe in Him? What does Jesus’ work on earth say about who He is and what He commands of you? The Bible clearly answers those questions, as you’ll see in John MacArthur’s lesson.

When you think of Jesus Christ’s life on earth, what comes to mind? Maybe His zeal for pure worship of God and a right understanding of Scripture? Or His confrontation of religious hypocrisy? There’s even more about Jesus’ ministry that you can’t afford to overlook—and surprisingly, it’s in the Old Testament—as John MacArthur shows you in this lesson.

When someone raises questions about the Bible’s accuracy, do you know what to say? How can you prepare yourself to defend Scripture against those who deny its trustworthiness? John MacArthur will equip you to defend the reliability of Scripture by looking at a detailed prophecy about Jesus made seven hundred years before His birth.

How important is it for you to believe that the Bible is completely accurate? Your answer has more implications for your life than you may think. For over fifty-six years, John MacArthur plumbed the depths of God’s Word, verse by verse. And in this lesson, John will give you some compelling reasons you can really trust the Bible.

When you read your Bible, do you ever wonder if the words you are reading are really from God—that Scripture is really true? What do you do when you have doubts like those? John MacArthur’s lesson can help put your uncertainty to rest by showing you an Old Testament prophecy that was fulfilled in every detail. Follow along as John continues his compelling look at The Gospel According to God.

There are many people who gather weekly to worship Jesus Christ—learning about His life and death and resurrection—and that’s a good thing. But so many of them miss crucial details of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Are you one of them? Do you know what the cross means for your life today? Consider that in John MacArthur’s lesson.