Portraits of Grace

John MacArthur

Articles by John MacArthur

The Distinguishing Mark of Christianity

Freedom or slavery — what's the distinguishing mark of Christianity? In a generation fixated on freedom, fulfillment, and autonomy, the vote has been cast early and often for freedom. But the Bible is abundantly clear — slavery is the heart of what it means to be a true Christian. It's time to reassert this unpopular notion: true Christians are slaves of Christ.

The Single-Minded Christian

How you think about money and material possessions affects your desire for the highest call — the kingdom of God.

Do You Draw Near?

When was the last time you really worshiped God? Take these practical steps to knock the rust off your spiritual life.

A Case for Holy Living

How you live your life makes the gospel believable or unbelievable. The world doesn't judge you by your theology; it judges you by your behavior. That's why the way to reach the lost has little to do with methodology and everything to do with holy living.

Rekindling the Gratitude

The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time to heighten your sensitivity to the blessings bestowed by God.

Unholy Trinity

Recently, while recovering from knee-replacement surgery, I decided to sample some of the current fare on TBN. It left me outraged and frustrated — and eager to challenge the misperceptions in the minds of millions of unbelievers who see these false teachers masquerading as ministers of Christ on TBN.

A Colossal Fraud

Former NASDAQ chairman Bernie Madoff ran a ponzi-scheme swindle for nearly 20 years, bilking an estimated $18 billon from Wall Street investors. It was the largest and most far-reaching investment fraud ever. But the wickedness of Madoff's embezzlement pales in comparison to an even more diabolical fraud perpetrated in the name of Christ under the bright lights of television cameras on religious networks worldwide every single day.

The Government on His Shoulders

Politics and government. We seem to see them as necessary evils, bringing frustration in the present but still giving us hope for the future. Our contradictory attitudes about politics are revealing. We recognize the failure of human solutions, but at the same time we know something must be done to fix what's broken in the world. What man can't do, God has done; He's given the Messiah.

The Truth of the Nativity

Movies, myths, and traditions have many people confused about the birth of Christ. The real story is rooted in history, and the eyewitness testimony is recorded in Scripture. John MacArthur helps you separate fact from fiction in this timely article.

What Is Grace?

To look at the church today, you'd think the grace of God was like a gift from Santa Claus — no strings attached, no obligation required. Grace is a precious gift, but it's one that has a continuing effect on those who truly possess it.

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About Portraits of Grace

"Portraits of Grace" is exactly that...John MacArthur's one-minute snapshots of Biblical Truth that accurately communicates God's Word with grace, value and practical application to life.

About John MacArthur

John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, president of The Master’s College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. Grace to You radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach millions worldwide each day. Over four decades of ministry, John has written dozens of bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, The New Testament Commentary series, The Truth War, and The Jesus You Can’t Ignore. He and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren.

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