Some Evidence Showing John MacArthur’s Progression Toward His Current View on the Atonement

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In the quoted material below, John MacArthur speaks on his view on Limited Atonement at a question and answer session given in 1990. The source of this information can be found at https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/70-11/bible-questions-and-answers-part-39. “There has been, through the years, a debate about the atonement. And the debate basically is did Jesus Christ die for everyone? In that sense, His atonement was unlimited. In other words, He died to pay the penalty for sin for t...
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Should a Pastor Join a Non-denominational Gathering Where Catholic Ministers Teach Those Attending at Times

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Recently, I was asked about whether a minister should be willing to attend a gathering of other local ministers including those associated with the Roman Catholic Church. At this meeting, the gathered ministers take turns when in comes to who teaches the Bible lesson each time they meet. Before responding, I obviously recognized the culturally appropriate answer. In the American culture, it would be arrogant, unkind, unloving, and judgmental to refuse to join such a gathering. Despite this, the...
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