Posted in Apologetics, Theology Proper on February 12th, 2008 7 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
The Trinity is an unfathomable, and yet unmistakable doctrine in Scripture. As Jonathan Edwards noted, after studying the topic extensively, “I think [the doctrine of the Trinity] to be the highest and deepest of all Divine mysteries” (An Unpublished Treatise on the Trinity).
Yet, though the fullness of the Trinity is far [...]
Posted in Theology Proper on October 10th, 2007 33 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
Today we will consider two final ways in which God’s love extends to the whole world. This will conclude our series on the love of God. This series was adapted from John’s book The God Who Loves published by Thomas Nelson.
Admonition
God’s universal love is revealed not only in common grace and His great compassion, [...]
Posted in Theology Proper on October 9th, 2007 79 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
Yesterday we considered God’s love for all mankind as seen in common grace. Today we will look at the compassion He has for the whole world.
Compassion
God’s love to all humanity is a love of compassion. To say it another way, it is a love of pity. It is a broken-hearted love. He is “good, and [...]
Posted in Theology Proper on October 8th, 2007 2 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
In light of all the comments last week about God’s love for those never saved, we wanted to continue the discussion by examing the question: In what sense is God’s love universal? What aspects of God’s love and goodwill are seen even in His dealings with the reprobate?
There are at least for ways [...]
Posted in Theology Proper on October 4th, 2007 62 Comments »
(By John MacArthur)
Note: This is a continuation from yesterday’s post. This two-part series was adapted from The God Who Loves, published by Thomas Nelson.
Yesterday we ended by looking at the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10. But that’s not the only Scripture that speaks of God’s love for those who turn away from Him. [...]