John MacArthur Gives Unforgettable Answer in Q&A on Social Justice
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- John MacArthur is asked a question about the relationship of Christians to social justice and gives an unforgettable answer that should push every believer to stand on the truth of God concerning this topic.
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“Justice does not need an adjective” - the voice of sanity and reason.
I add. Neither does the Gospel yet it seems to be moving in that direction 🤔✝️
As radio host Jim Quinn has said for years, "Any time you hear the word JUSTICE with another word in front of it, it's not."
The same can be said for Conservative Christian and Liberal Christian but that’s no what the American church has done. Does anti abortion and anti homosexual social movements also have nothing to do with promoting the saving gospel?
What about "criminal justice?"
@@SpreadTruth24 Oooooh....that's good
I agree: Justice with an adjective is justice with an agenda, which is not justice. Very good point.
I thought it was an excellent observation too.
Plus, without a written body of social laws and no social courts, how could "social justice" even be anything but an oxymoron?
@Nelson's Rudolph Thats his point, Goober. Justice is all encompassing and has NO NEED for the qualifier "social." And I don't agree with John on much, but I do on this one, so stop the presumption.
@Nelson's Rudolph What the bleep are you talking about?? Yes, we are talking about Devine justice. Where does MacArthur deny the blood of Christ?? Yes, justice between fellow human beings is social, in that we interact with each other, but social justice has a complete different meaning, most of which is political correctness. If you don't agree/tolerate what is "acceptable", or if you don't want to forcibly redistribute from the haves to the have nots, then one is not "socially just" Jesus taught none of that.
He got that from Ben Shapiro
@Nelson's Rudolph Ah yes, the proverbial race card! I will have to take your word regarding what MacArthur said. My personal view is that a pastor should not be involved in politics/race - just Scripture & Godly truth. I don't follow MacArthur - I just know what I have heard of his teaching seems grounded/Biblical. Have never heard him deny the blood of Christ.
These words are even more relevant now than when he first spoke them.
Vital words
Ikr lol
God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all!
The most amazing thing is that he said this in 2019, not 2020
If the world followed Christ and lived as he preached, there would be no conflict of any kind....not racial, not gender, not any kind. We would all live as brothers and sisters in Christ.
WOW, John MacArthur must have a looking glass to see the future, he was spot on with what is happening in 2020. Very unsettling.
There were people warning us about where we are for the last decad. Many even longer. Nobody listened to Pat Buchanan. Nobody listened to Anatoliy Golitsyn.
He rightly knows the Bible and knows what the Bible says when it comes to sin and it's effects and consequences.
@Adrian Lol cringe..
I use to be a hardcore social justice Christian. Not so much anymore. Im glad he emphasized that loving others is a byproduct and evidence of transformed heart.
We need more John MacArthurs in this messed up world.❤
Great answer. Justice is.....Justice. Social Justice is when man "decides" what they feel is justice. And our sinful hearts will always guide us towards self-serving, selfish and myopic decisions. In the end, we make horrible gods.
Well said. Agree 100%. Only God is good.
@@guyandcarmenschultz5712 No one is telling you not to vote.
@@guyandcarmenschultz5712 Justice based on what people feel and desire which may not line up with actual justice. My original post stands.
@@guyandcarmenschultz5712 Wrong. Black Panthers said they wanted social justice. What they mean are they wanted justice the way they want it. KKK does the same thing. They want justice to fit their ideas. That is all social justice. The homosexuals say they want justice. They have all the rights anyone else does according to the Constitution. But they want justice that is special for them. That jobs in Churches or church schools must be provided for them. That they can spread their lifestyle to grade school kids. It isn't a love thy neighbor thing they want it is we are special and we deserve special rights.
BEN CALVERT so what Ben is day is our Fore Fathers we’re wrong to Organize a revolution against A tyrannical king & government. Jesus was wrong to introduce “ Grace” rather than the law. And sit down and be quiet - and if you do not see things my way and worship a God as I have determined - then you are wrong and you will get your “ just” reward !!!
McArthur was spot on until he started talking about the definition of Social Justice. The more he spoke about armies in the street he sounded like Marx and Stalin. He scared me to death..Because this is the teaching from almost all churches today. Love is the Gospel ! Do not express yourself - No Matt we how UNJUST the law and the society are. Those who know more than you, are more just than you have decided for all time how it should be ( I am not advocating that the Gospel is changeable). Not only do they know better than you, but they are also afraid of you. Your activism might take them down from their lofty place. He is right justice is justice, when it is right..He left that part out.. He also conveniently forgot the scripture that says “ We fight not against flesh and blood..But against kings and rulers..Against kingdoms and principalities and corruption, evil men and wickedness in high places !!! [ sorry, I know the quote is not exact & I did not take the time to get my Bible to find the chapter & verse ]
My point is, if this is not a statement for Social Justice or Justice that is correct, I do not know what is.. God Help Us All !!! If the Lord does not give us some true men of God, that know how to teach the Gospel - which is Jesus Christ and him crucified and that what we must do is love God and love others as we love ourselves - We are doomed !! Sorry about the long dissertation.
Justice does not need an adjective... Social justice is an effort to break down the institutions of justice.
Says the white American Man. I bet you dont want these oppressive systems to come down.
Sorry you feel that way. Honestly. I feel sorry for you. I'm oppressing no one. I serve my neighbor regardless of their ethnicity. However, insisting people are oppressors who do not oppress is actually a form of oppression. Honestly, I'm quite disappointed you would launch a personal attack against me without having any knowledge of who I am. Whose the prejudice one again?
Honestly man, you're right. I had a bad day and was listening to this video and starting reading the com and said something that is not a true reflection of my heart. Pray for me to overcome racism. When I first got saved like 6 years ago I experienced victory in this area, but I've been struggling lately. Forgive me
@@brandonharvey5559 Absolutely! I am praying right now for you man. Thanks for sharing. "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you" (James 4: 7-8).
@@jresker I just want to let you know that all African Americans don't hate white people and don't feel oppressed! And personally, I really wish that more of my people could see that making every issue a white or black issue has the opposite effect of what we all intend to be the outcome.
Having a talk like this, available at ones disposal, is invaluable to the person who just wants to be able to set before someone, an educational, truthful and logical bullet who is adamantly against God's truth and clear instruction proclamed in the Bible and who is bent on causing a "social" disruption at all cost without any consideration to anyone or anything else.
Thank you Lord for your word and for your servant John MacArthur.
Jesus said “follow me” not the traditions of man. John preached that and I’ve never forgotten it.
Amen. As always, Pastor MacArthur succinctly expresses the truth by using God’s Truth
"Jonny Mac" (as his late friend RC Sproul called him) is a very godly, wise man! I admire him very much.
@Wendy Range so are you
These two lessons by John Doerr on what it means to truly be born again are very liberating! The Trueth of the real Jesus Christ’s gospel of grace toward the sinner has been hidden by Rome’s Jesuits and scholars, who work tirelessly to cast doubt on the Word of God. The devil has deceived the whole world. (Rev 12:9)
ruclips.net/video/E5TDOs_tLpQ/видео.html - born again basics pt1
ruclips.net/video/lwj78N080cw/видео.html - born again basics pt2
Romans 8:2
“For the law of the spirit of life, in Christ Iesus, hath made me free from the law of sinne and death.”
The fundamental problem is the corruption of Gods word.
In this link you can find a lesson on the unbroken testimony of Jesus Christ in the English language which is found in the authorized version of 1611. A much different testimony than the 1769 KJV you see in church pews and bookstores.
The question isn’t “which bible is best?” The question is, “how can I know if the bible I read is infallible?” That’s the question. Have faith in Jesus Christ who is come in the flesh. This is a link to a powerful lesson on it: ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
2 Corinthians 2:17
“For wee are not as many which corrupt the word of God: but as of sinceritie, but as of God, in the sight of God speake we in Christ.”
God bless you John McArthur for standing up for the truth and upholding and promoting the gospel.
I'm a Lutheran, and so I don't always agree with MacArthur on a number of points, but this is absolutely 100% bang on. Bravo sir! And watching this nearly 2 years later in light of all the rioting and such, it's crazy.
Telling the truth like he always does absolutely the best bible teacher
We love pastor John MacArthur expository teaching and ministry @ Grace Community Church we Need more preaching like him..
Couldn’t be more timely with what is going on in our world today (Floyd shooting, Seattle, Minnesota, and Atlanta riots)... If only everyone were open to hearing the truth. Few there be with the humility and courage to be rebuked by truth. Blessed are those who have the ears to hear.
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Gods word is eternal! How applicable this answer is to what's happening right now.
I'm so grateful for this man. We can learn so much from him.
Jesus Christ should be your teacher this man is just another vessel please dont forget that
@@andrewhennagir1331pastor is an appointed one from Christ. As long as he teaches nothing but the Word- we can thank him for his service and appreciate his service. This comment wasn’t an idolization of JMac at all lol
@@Cts_99 amen this is true but at the end of the day all Thanksgiving should go to the Lord God it is he who holds our salvation it is he who appointed this man I thank a pastor sure but be careful none of us can say we know this man and only few can say we know Jesus
My response to this question (I'm typing this before I even hear what MacArthur has to say) is why do we want SOCIAL justice? No Christian should want *ANY* Justice that is not God's Justice. God is the only place we should be getting our Morals from, and God is the only dispenser of Justice that we want. Any other "justice" is flawed. Social Justice is a Social Consensus _among people_ and the Bible says "Let God be Truth and everyman a liar".
EDIT: After listening to his response, I'd have to say he makes good points there too. And yeah, posting this in Mid-June 2020, oi. How things have gotten worse.
Praise God for a reasonable, biblical, great, and wise answer. God help our nation and society.
@Army of Gog you're pretty hard on yourself, Goggy.
Well said!!! Goodness in a society is a product of Christianity not the core of it. Christianity’s aim is not a better world its obedience to God!!
John MacArthur was very kind and patient. He goes to the very heart of the problem. Blows secular, cultural p.c. to pieces. Excellent witness for Christ in a decaying and corrupt age.
I have had serious disagreements with MacArthur before this, but I can now say that much of that disagreement sprang from misunderstanding. Thanks for this video.
Thank God for John MacArthur .
Powerful, definitive answer.
“Justice doesn’t need an adjective in front of it.” Beautiful.
what an answer -- that should be on Facebook -- I do love this man
Goodness. This message is so relevant for today’s society
Let’s not forget, There’s also a breakdown in society and law and order when you have a police system in place that has been unjust for some Americans for decades.
When you need Social Justice to live out the Christian love for people, you know you are lost.
How correct you are!
For real man.
Yeah. I'm not so sure. I mean, you can question my salvation, but I've been in extremely painful situations where I felt that a position of opposition was necessary and right. I don't know how to let the wicked continually do evil to me or my family.
Lazarusrizing
Im sure were thinking of the same thing, My understanding of social justice here to mean the doctrines of the political left, hence everything is systemically racist, sexist, homophobic etc, as well as in some cases with some people being white means your automatically a white supremacist.
I’ve actually ran into some rather good meaning church going people, who were entirely ensconced in these ideas and they told me things like if my church don’t have a 50/50 even spread of whites and blacks than it wasn’t a real church, or if they didn’t have a woman preacher opposite to days they have guys preaching it was sexist.
I just idk, It’s not my place to question someone’s salvation, I just can’t imagine how seeing the world like that could be good for anyone.
@@Lazarusrizing God bless you. May the Word of God give you the strength and courage. And my the people of God give you the company and fellowship in your journey as well all live out the lives God purposed for us. Bless you.
Social Justice is the world collectively defining justice apart from the Bible for the purpose of advancing a Secularized worldview.
... i.e. secular humanism
Agreed!
Nonsense
It's injustice!
But backed by lies and deception. It is a Luciferism backed agenda. Proponents of it are Babylonian Zionists. Just as Jesus warned about.
Not sure about that. We should define justice in the context of a secular worldview. The Bible is not justice. No sentient being could possibly reach the conclusion it is.
No biblical justice please. Way too many die.
Thank you brother John! God Bless your work for our Lord!
Very true explanation, pastor Macarthur told the truth which is also under attack
Bless your mouth Dr MacArthur.!
Good answer. I couldn’t understand what the heck that guy said though.
Lol same
He was noticeably very nervous, probably baffled that his question(s) even got selected! ☺️
And like so muck language on social media, I don't understand you when you say "that guy." Which guy? Oh! The guy asking the question. Duh.
I couldn't either.
He was probably flustered from speaking in public. Happens to a lot of people.
Can a get an AMEN 🙏. MAN THAT WAS GOOD!
Praise God for this pastor.
In today's last days there are so few pastors and teachers that teach the word of God correctly. Thank you John for hope. Thank you for pointing to the Lord Jesus Christ who is Our Hope. You've been a blessing and I'll be more than happy to meet you on the other side someday. What a wonderful time we will have as a family. The family of God together in heaven or however that works out I'm not positive and I've been listening to you for a long long long time. Anyway as an old man yet younger than you. I thank you for the wonderful teaching you've given me throughout the years
Well said Pastor John! Love watching your Q&A videos! I learn so much!!
@Nelson's Rudolph We don't call "White extremists" terrorists because they usually don't fit the definition of the word "terrorist". A mentally ill kid who shoots up a school isn't a terrorist, a Muslim who declares allegiance to ISIS and then blows up a church or a school is a terrorist. To be a terrorist, you're goal has to be to change the political or economic reality in a given place where you've committed violence. So for example, Dylan Roof (South Carolina church shooter) was a terrorist, he hated blacks and wanted to start a race war. The Parkland shooter, on the other hand, was just a basket case who shot up a school. Most of the people you're referring to as "White extremists" are just mentally ill, there is no larger objective involved in their violence, they're just angry, mentally ill savages who commit violent acts for violence sake. To be a terrorist you have to commit acts of violence with a larger sociopolitical goal in mind. Most school shooters, or gang bangers for that matter, don't fit that definition. That's why we don't call school shooters or gang members "terrorists", that word has a specific meaning to refer to someone who's violent action is a result of their desire to impose their ideology on society.
😩 woe to you hypocrites...
“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”-Matthew 25:41-46
These two lessons by John Doerr on what it means to truly be born again are very liberating! The Trueth of the real Jesus Christ’s gospel of grace toward the sinner has been hidden by Rome’s Jesuits and scholars, who work tirelessly to cast doubt on the Word of God. The devil has deceived the whole world. (Rev 12:9)
ruclips.net/video/E5TDOs_tLpQ/видео.html - born again basics pt1
ruclips.net/video/lwj78N080cw/видео.html - born again basics pt2
Romans 8:2
“For the law of the spirit of life, in Christ Iesus, hath made me free from the law of sinne and death.”
The fundamental problem is the corruption of Gods word.
In this link you can find a lesson on the unbroken testimony of Jesus Christ in the English language which is found in the authorized version of 1611. A much different testimony than the 1769 KJV you see in church pews and bookstores.
The question isn’t “which bible is best?” The question is, “how can I know if the bible I read is infallible?” That’s the question. Have faith in Jesus Christ who is come in the flesh. This is a link to a powerful lesson on it: ruclips.net/video/C9lIWdQ0rc0/видео.html
2 Corinthians 2:17
“For wee are not as many which corrupt the word of God: but as of sinceritie, but as of God, in the sight of God speake we in Christ.”
Eternal truths
God Bless You, John MacArthur!
This is so accurate for this time....June 2020....Pass it on
Social justice is also a concept that some use to describe the movement towards a socially just world. In this context, social justice is based on the concepts of human rights and equality and involves a greater degree of economic egalitarianism through progressive taxation, income redistribution, or even property redistribution. These policies aim to achieve what developmental economists refer to as more equality of opportunity than may currently exist in some societies, and to manufacture equality of outcome in cases where incidental inequalities appear in a procedurally just system.”
The key word in this definition is the word “egalitarianism.” This word, coupled with the phrases “income redistribution,” “property redistribution,” and “equality of outcome,” says a great deal about social justice. Egalitarianism as a political doctrine essentially promotes the idea that all people should have the same (equal) political, social, economic and civil rights. This idea is based on the foundation of inalienable human rights enshrined in such documents as the Declaration of Independence.
However, as an economic doctrine, egalitarianism is the driving force behind socialism and communism. It is economic egalitarianism that seeks to remove the barriers of economic inequality by means of redistribution of wealth. We see this implemented in social welfare programs where progressive tax policies take proportionately more money from wealthy individuals in order to raise the standard of living for people who lack the same means. In other words, the government takes from the rich and gives to the poor.
The problem with this doctrine is twofold: first, there is a mistaken premise in economic egalitarianism that the rich have become wealthy by exploiting the poor. Much of the socialist literature of the past 150 years promotes this premise. This may have been primarily the case back when Karl Marx first wrote his Communist Manifesto, and even today it may be the case some of the time, but certainly not all of the time. Second, socialist programs tend to create more problems than they solve; in other words, they don’t work. Welfare, which uses public tax revenue to supplement the income of the underemployed or unemployed, typically has the effect of recipients becoming dependent on the government handout rather than trying to improve their situation. Every place where socialism/communism has been tried on a national scale, it has failed to remove the class distinctions in society. Instead, all it does is replace the nobility/common man distinction with a working class/political class distinction.
What, then, is the Christian view of social justice? The Bible teaches that God is a God of justice. In fact, “all his ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:4). Furthermore, the Bible supports the notion of social justice in which concern and care are shown to the plight of the poor and afflicted (Deuteronomy 10:18; 24:17; 27:19). The Bible often refers to the fatherless, the widow and the sojourner - that is, people who were not able to fend for themselves or had no support system. The nation of Israel was commanded by God to care for society’s less fortunate, and their eventual failure to do so was partly the reason for their judgment and expulsion from the land.
In Jesus’ Olivet Discourse, He mentions caring for the “least of these” (Matthew 25:40), and in James’ epistle he expounds on the nature of “true religion” (James 1:27). So, if by “social justice” we mean that society has a moral obligation to care for those less fortunate, then that is correct. God knows that, due to the fall, there will be widows, fatherless and sojourners in society, and He made provisions in the old and new covenants to care for these outcasts of society. The model of such behavior is Jesus Himself, who reflected God’s sense of justice by bringing the gospel message to even the outcasts of society.
However, the Christian notion of social justice is different from the contemporary, secular notion of social justice. The biblical exhortations to care for the poor are more individual than societal. In other words, each Christian is encouraged to do what he can to help the “least of these.” The basis for such biblical commands is found in the second of the greatest commandments-love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39). Today’s politicized notion of social justice replaces the individual with the government, which, through taxation and other means, redistributes wealth. This policy doesn’t encourage giving out of love, but resentment from those who see their hard-earned wealth being taken away.
Another difference is that the Christian worldview of social justice doesn’t assume the wealthy are the beneficiaries of ill-gotten gain. Wealth is not evil in a Christian worldview, but there is a responsibility and an expectation to be a good steward of one’s wealth (because all wealth comes from God). Today’s social justice operates under the assumption that the wealthy exploit the poor. A third difference is that, under the Christian concept of stewardship, the Christian can give to the charities he/she wants to support. For example, if a Christian has a heart for the unborn, he can support pro-life agencies with his time, talent and treasure. Under the contemporary form of social justice, it is those in power within the government who decide who receives the redistributed wealth. We have no control over what the government does with our tax money, and, more often than not, that money goes to charities we might not deem worthy.
Basically, there is a tension between a God-centered approach to social justice and a man-centered approach to social justice. The man-centered approach sees the government in the role of savior, bringing in a utopia through government policies. The God-centered approach sees Christ as Savior, bringing heaven to earth when He returns. At His return, Christ will restore all things and execute perfect justice. Until then, Christians express God’s love and justice by showing kindness and mercy to those less fortunate.
Magnificently articulated and succinct! Wow! I’m impressed because you captured every nuance of the socialist worldview and the Biblical Christian worldview! A clear distinction between the two, as it should be! Thank you whoever you are for your contribution to this piece!! I’m glad you shared! God bless you!😃🙏🏽✝️🌈🔥
@@AngieMck May God bless you and your family.
Also, can you please email your complete response to me at admckyer02@gmail.com? I promise it’s for my own edification and will be used as a reminder of what’s at the heart of socialism. When we, as Biblical Christians, are faced with societal, cultural, and even legal pressures to succumb to the ideologies of liberals and socialists, who knowingly or through their own ignorance, or false indoctrination are wreaking havoc in America and around the world, we must be able to present the Gospel of Christ as the only means and hope to true and lasting justice. In America, Christians have not faced persecution at the level of our brothers and sisters around the world. But the time is coming, now is here, when we’re going to face challenges and claims of discrimination and hate speech in preaching the Gospel, as laws are being covertly enacted to counter God’s Word, our biblical principles and faith! The malevolent campaign to remove the One True Living God and His Christ from our public square and private lives is in full force. I believe that Biblical Christians are going to have to BE spiritual armed with the power of the Holy Spirit, the knowledge and wisdom of Christ; and become mature in Biblical teachings and the right applications of them in their lives. I also believe that we’re being forced by our Heavenly Father to grow up, just like He had to scatter and displace the Jews in order for the Gospel of Christ to spread to the Gentiles. Unfortunately, in America, we have gotten too comfortable and complacent. Thanks be to God for His grace and mercy towards us!🙏🏽
May God comfort you about your son. He just went home and you will see him again!! Read your Bible and be comforted. Listen to Jesus in your heart
This was beautiful!! Thank you Pastor John!
Amen Dr.MacDonald.
Great answer
(1) the gospel diagnoses the problem as sin. Social justice diagnoses the problems as privilege, racism, etc
(2) the gospel prescribes the solution as Jesus. Social diagnoses the prescriptions as reparations, the green deal, etc.
How can social justice be the gospel when you can fully buy into it and not be a Christian? And look at its rotten fruit of anger, hatred, and unrighteous judgement (i.e., some of the replies below). Jesus told us to judge by the fruit, not by intentions.
@Bo Stephens great reply 😂 you said pretty much nothing, how convincing!
Good point.
@@sciencesociety2919 that’s not responsive to my comment.
@@sciencesociety2919 (1) Your first comment focused on the term “violence” which I didn’t write; (2) BLM’s fruits are clearly rotten. That’s not an issue of reasonable discussion. If you think BLM’s fruits are good, then I’ll just wipe my feet and move on to another town.
@@jmrosenthal84 No, I agree that BLM’s fruits are rotten given the riots that have going on for the last few months.
This answer was so prophetic.
Outstanding true answer on "social justice."
Dr. MacArthur does such a wonderful job of concisely conveying God's Word regardless of the cultural false narratives. God's Word is the same yesterday, today and forever. Many 'churches' today refuse to acknowledge this and are bringing judgement upon themselves for it.
He is a heartless pharisee.
wow... how prophetic was this in describing 2020!!!
John gives a great answer to this. This is how people take justice out of context and conform it to their own belief systems and standards. Many who are proclaiming social justice don't believe justice is for everyone. For instance, tolerance is only for them and not those who have opposing beliefs to them. Ironically, those are the people the word "tolerance" was intended for. Let God be true and every man a liar.
Justice is not a word that needs an adjective. Adding an adjective to justice tells us the person has something else is in mind. Justice is justice. (Paraphrase of Pastor MacArthur's beginning words to his wonderful response)
The adjective means the person is trying to be specific. I see nothing wrong with that. I think we need to be more understanding and listen to what the person or group are trying accomplish. A lot of assuming being done by Christians.
Wow, Dr. John Macarthur has a great answer as always! A GREAT TEACHER! Thank you
The questioner is a walking example of SJ Theory. Confused, convoluted and straining to show relevance in light of the Word.
Or maybe he was just nervous. He gave MacArthur a lob to hit out of the park.
i suspect he was a plant, there to sow his seeds of malice.
Touche!
Why attack the man.. answer the question with a sound answer and provide understanding. I can be a thief do you attack me or express Gods Love through sound doctrine.
John’s msg from 6:12 to 6:50 defines us Christians!! And 7:25 to 8:25!!
Prophetic last few minutes.
Impressive for a guy who believes that prophecy isn't a thing anymore...
Wish we had a million more sane voices like John MacArthurs
Much wisdom here!
Friends, help me reconcile some thing here. As an African American, my ability to be in a public space as a citizen with the same rights and protections as a White person was directly influenced by MLK Jr and the civil rights movement. If that’s an example of social justice we can all agree now benefitted American society, how should I now reject social justice?
Yet we argue that we are oppressed. If this is so, then the whole movement was ineffective? History has shown over and over again that anything that is done outside of GOD, has very little merit. Social changes are historically rooted in changes to obtain material things, by people who push moral superiority. I can assure you that most of them never once asked God to intervene or for his guidance. They mostly want to be seen as the hero.
Good answer pastor John.
Praise God for the wisdom of this man!
Amazing response against “social justice” comment. Thank you for these examples of a life modeled after Christ.
Wow he really spoke into these times June 2020
This is a perfect answer
Thank God for common grace. God is good all the time
Excellent! Amen and amen!
These biblical truths have been relevant since they were penned in Scripture and now they are more relevant than ever especially in a time like this.
Biblical justice -Individuals receive due recompense, whether positive or negative. Assistance is given based on individual need. Goal is equal opportunity.
Social justice - certain social groups are granted special privileges and immunity from certain regulations in order to achieve equal outcomes.
That last part of equal seems misapplied. Check out the LGBTQ results and explain why they are now persecuting the Christians by deliberately forcing them to do what they-the LGBTQ-want?
No preacher puts it like JM. He is very wise. Thank God for him.
"Social Justice is a fancy word for Social disruption."
Id like to add to that... rooted in Hate.
@William Martibez Lol what? You're random bro
It’s from the evil one.
We are not obligated to do good for our fellow man WITHOUT God. If God does not exist...we have no reason to feel compelled to do anything for anyone else! So if you want people to be cared for and then able to build thriving civilizations, give them charity but also give them the SOURCE of that mercy and the only one who can legitimize both perfect justice and perfect mercy, the Lord Jesus Christ. "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the holy one is insight." Prov 9:10 Wherever people can understand who God is, they will be able to make progress.
If men loved all ,were kind to all and just to all ,social justice would not be needed. BLM would not be here either...
the KKK would not be here either
Amen, John. 💖
Talk about prophetic on what is going on RIGHT NOW!!!
I'm writing this on 3/28/2021. It's like he saw into the future of what would happen concerning the definition of "social" justice.
Yeah, this was good. I needed this. I need a lot more of this.
Amen!
Social justice was a term coined by Mao. Nuff said. Whenever you put a word like social in front of justice, you diminish the word.
Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins is required. In the Old Testament, people were to leave portions of the field unharvested for the poor. A government reflects the people, and righteous people will reflect the commandments and works of God. One might also look to the parable of the rich man who built a bigger barn. Charity, the pure love of Christ.
I don’t disagree with anything the pastor said, but would have been interested in how he looks at the self-sacrificial example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who died for his involvement in proactive attempts to remove Adolf Hitler.
Lots of non believers and pagans do all kinds of self sacrifice...so?
Man was fearfully and wonderfully made.
There are lots of so called do gooders living self sacrificing lives that are not believers...but in the end they still go to hell
Land of OZ The point of your comment eludes me. Are you familiar with the facts of Bonhoeffer’s life?
wow his prediction of the future was spot on in the last minute or so of the answer.
Social Justice
Read Solomon
On Justice he says
Swift!
Thank you for the answer.
Well said indeed. Admire that.
Love from India
I couldn't work out what the guy asked he mumbled and stuttered all over the shop..?
Mark Sheehan He was referring to Albert Moler’s refusal to sign onto the “social justice” “gospel”, which is an attempt by political groups to hijack Christ’s purpose for their own agenda.
The poor man was clearly extremely nervous 😎
@@theotherme4120 hes simply stating he could not understand him. He was fumbling a bit. That's a fact. Not judgement.
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I would have been nervous too but l listened to it several times and couldn't work what he was saying
It was only the answer that kinda gave me an idea what he asked ..
I was only stating the obvious..
Zero judgement intended if you read my comment
@@bluesoulsession So would anyone else who consider themselves to be in the middle of the camp of the enemy. I suspect he was a plant, there to sow the seeds of malice - just judging by the way he needed to READ statements from a phone and that those words were NOT his own otherwise he would have been able to state it clearly up front with no need to reference anything. Besides which - he didn't have a question - he wanted to make a statement.
Love makes the world go round , Gods love
I’d like to see a panel of Pastor MacArthur, Eric Mason and Bryan Lorritts discuss social justice and what the gospel says. These men differ on this, I believe a conversation together would clear some things up on both sides.
Reggie Westley I would like to see the same thing my friend. It would be very helpful to the Body of Christ.
YES!
John MacArthur CLEARLY defended Trump's pro ALT RIGHT WHITE NATIONALISTS neo nazi Charlottesville remarks !
Watch "The most racist thing I've heard John MacArthur Say" on RUclips
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Oh Brother So, help me understand how you came to your conclusion that Dr. McArthur’s cogent, logical analysis could somehow be tied to the “alt right” which is in itself a conclusory supposition, or rather an inflammatory label affixed by Leftists against anyone with whom you disagree fueled by a progressive propaganda mill, or that Pastor McArthur somehow supports something that President Trump may have said? What is your Biblical basis for your disagreement with Pastor McArthur?
Amen to that message
"Social Justice" is the current domain of the modern day Pharisee who will hear those words, "Begone from me, for I never knew you".
Yea
What an incredible answer.
I disagree with everything this man just said. But then again he has his followers just like any other.
Dont get me wrong, I am a believer of our lord God almighty Jesus Christ.
Listen carefully to what he is saying and read the bible your self open your eyes and dont be deceived all this pastors are the same.
Pray to Jesus Christ and ask him to give you the knowledge and wisdom you need to understand the bible.
I will challenge any Preacher / Pastor to a debate anytime.
I'm not a preacher or pastor my self I'm just a man, and I believe that my father our lord God almighty has my back on everything. IF GOD IS WITH ME, WHO DARES BE AGAINST ME!
Since you disagree, on what bible verses do you base your position?
Beautiful response. With what's going on out there, what better tiime for Christian's to lead with Love.
Mike Drop...
Maybe the best 10 minutes I've heard in YEARS. Atta boy John....See what just being FRIENDS with RC does to you?🤣
So glad one man with balls stood up these past few years. 💪🏼👍🏻