Pulpit Magazine

(By John MacArthur)
If the average evangelical congregation were surveyed concerning the primary purpose of the church, it is likely that many diverse answers would be given.
Several purposes, however, would probably be prominent.
A large number would rank fellowship first, the opportunity to associate and interact with fellow Christians who share similar beliefs and values. [...]

(By John MacArthur)
As a pastor in Southern California, I have the blessed privilege of mining the truth from God’s Word every week of my life. Doing that in Los Angeles only makes it more interesting, if for no other reason than the tremendous diversity of people, culture, and language here. When we take the gospel [...]

(By Jesse Johnson)
A mission statement is a brief statement of the purpose of a company or religious or other organization. Companies sometimes use their mission statement as an advertising slogan, but the intention of a genuine mission statement is to keep members and users aware of the organization’s purpose.
The mission statement should be a clear [...]

(By John MacArthur)
With the nation focused on political primaries, we thought a post on politics might be appropriate – a reminder to all of us as to what our primary concern ought to be.
We can’t protect or expand the cause of Christ by human political and social activism, no matter how great or sincere the efforts. [...]

In light of yesterday’s discussion, it is perhaps helpful to cite an extended quote from Zane Hodges (one of the leading opponents to the lordship position). Yesterday’s article originally came from a longer journal article by John MacArthur in response to the Free Grace theology of those like Hodges. We are posting this as an example of what John’s [...]