• The Gospel According to Jesus

  • What Is Authentic Faith?
  • By: John MacArthur
  • Narrated by: Tom Casaletto
  • Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,079 ratings)

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The Gospel According to Jesus

By: John MacArthur
Narrated by: Tom Casaletto
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Publisher's summary

What does Jesus mean when he says, "Follow me"?

Twenty years ago, pastor-teacher and best-selling author John MacArthur tackled that seemingly simple question and wrote a book that has since taken its place among Christianity's classics. This 20th anniversary edition of MacArthurs provocative book has been revised and contains one new chapter.
©2008 John F. MacArthur Jr. (P)2009 Zondervan

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This message needs to be heard

Before listening to this book I was approached by someone I respect in the faith who "feared" I might be in the Lordship salvation camp. At the time, I had no idea what he meant. That night I started to do some research on both sides of the argument. Most of the more modern writings on the Lordship Salvation argument mentioned this book, so I started listening to it. This book is accurate and gives detailed explanation and expository teaching based on the gospels. What I really liked about this book is that the author not only provided his own view, but he also repeatedly throughout the entire book, quoted opinions and strong arguments from the other side. He then of course explained in his words why he didn't think those views were valid. This is definitely worth a listen. Although now that I have heard it, it is one of those books that I think I might want to own a physical copy so I can easily recall certain pages or arguments.

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John MacArthur at his best

I would have to call this a must read for all Christians! It really opens your eyes to ideas and a view of scripture that is not mentioned from many pulpits. Well worth your time.

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Everything I expected

Listening to this book made the time fly by - I just kept talking back to it. "Thank you", "Yes!", and, "So, THAT's what that means!" were heard from me throughout my listening. I found myself wanting to go to my Bible to highlight a passage and make notes, so beware if you're listening in the car!

The only thing that could have made this better is if John MacArthur had taken the time to record the reading himself. The reader at times had difficulty expressing the author's intent and enthusiasm, and even mispronounced a couple of words, but it did not detract enough from the presentation for me to reduce a star.

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Difficult doctrinal issues tackled.

John MacArthur hits tough issues of doctrine head on with clarity and poise. Sadly, the narrator does said poise an injustice by mispronouncing many key words as though unfamiliar with the subject matter. While it is not severe enough to recommend passing over this title, it might be worthy of consideration that the production company record a revised version with a more competent narrator.

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Reveals The Teaching of Jesus on Conversion

This audiobook is focusing on the matter of the Lordship of Christ being preeminent when one seeks salvation. Rev. MacArthur points out that one cannot get saved and make Jesus Lord later, He is Lord over one's life when one comes for salvation, or it is an indication that one is not turning one's life over to Him. Such a position would mean that one is not then translated out of the Kingdom of Darkness and into the Kingdom of Christ as one would be coming with reservations and not really to repent and convert. Instead, one would be seeking something with an ulterior motive, a somewhat deceptive action of seeking something without a change, without being convinced that Christ is the Way, the Truth and The Life, but just a way to avoid judgment and punishment for sin. He points out that Jesus requires that one be translated out of the Kingdom of Darkness and into His Kingdom, or one is not save.

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Outstanding!

Excellent book! I'll read it again and again! I suggest you do as well. Brilliant!

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I love this book!and I have learn a lot from it.

Truly, truly, I am looking forward to reading this book again, I learn a lot from it.

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Will read this book again.

This book is very eye opening as to the true gospel of Jesus Christ. I have been challenged to greater commitment to the true gospel call!

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Why did I not get it sooner

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Chapter one

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I regret this purchase! Huge let down

I somehow made it to chapter 5 and can no longer continue. If you believe in fire and brimstone style preaching full of condescending judgement then this is the book for you. This reminds me of some of my family who went into full head on Pentecostal practice and use some selective interpretations of Jesus words and teachings that seed a self righteous assumption to shame others. This also reminds me of LDS Church that we went to for a while in how those born into the religion treat those who converted into the religion, like a second class citizen. We found the right Church for us that practices biblical teachings without altering to today’s societal norms but taught in a way that gives inspiration and hope to continue a practice of faith. This author proposes spiritual “slaves” otherwise you are not good enough in the eyes of Jesus. I have eyes to see and hears to hear and this is not coming from a place of genuine love of others and not representative of Jesus.

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