John MacArthur

John Macarthur's Church Violates State Restrictions: Three Principles to Balance in Serving Caesar and Christ

John Macarthur's Church Violates State Restrictions: Three Principles to Balance in Serving Caesar and Christ

Two California pastors, John MacArthur and Greg Laurie, have responded in different ways to restrictions on houses of worship because of the coronavirus. While MacArthur is outrightly pushing back against the ban and is hosting indoor, in-person services, Laurie is choosing to hold outdoor, socially distant, services. Their responses beg the questions, how are we to balance the relationship between church and state?

Pastor John MacArthur Could Face Fines, Be Arrested for Holding In-Person Church Services amid COVID-19

Pastor John MacArthur Could Face Fines, Be Arrested for Holding In-Person Church Services amid COVID-19

Pastor John MacArthur could be facing fines or even an arrest for holding in-person church services despite California state bans on such actions amid the coronavirus.

Christian Leaders Disagree with MacArthur's Church: Bible Doesn't Require 'Civil Disobedience' in Pandemic

Christian Leaders Disagree with MacArthur's Church: Bible Doesn't Require 'Civil Disobedience' in Pandemic

In a recent podcast, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman shared that while they respect John MacArthur and his church's decision to meet in-person despite state-wide bans, they also believe that other churches can reach a different conclusion and still be obedient to Christ and Scripture.

John MacArthur's Church Defies Order to Close: 'We Must Obey God Rather Than Men'

John MacArthur's Church Defies Order to Close: 'We Must Obey God Rather Than Men'

Pastor John MacArthur asserted this weekend that his church will continue to meet in-person despite a state-mandated ban on such gatherings.

John MacArthur Forewarned of Evangelicals' 'Obsession' with Social Justice

John MacArthur Forewarned of Evangelicals' 'Obsession' with Social Justice

In 2018, Pastor John MacArthur warned Christians not to allow the line between social justice and the church blur and called out Evangelical Christians for their "obsession" with the social justice movement.

John MacArthur: 'Identity Groups' Have Led to Division, Loss of Joy in Churches

John MacArthur: 'Identity Groups' Have Led to Division, Loss of Joy in Churches

Pastor John MacArthur spoke about the lack of joy in the church and among pastors at the 2020 Shepherd's Conference over the weekend, but one of his comments, regarding "victim groups" has sparked some debate on social media.

SEC Brings Defrauding Charges against Son of Pastor John MacArthur

SEC Brings Defrauding Charges against Son of Pastor John MacArthur

Mark MacArthur, the son of prominent pastor John MacArthur is facing defrauding charges brought up by the SEC after he failed to disclose personal financial gain in an investment deal.

John MacArthur Tells Beth Moore ‘Go Home’: 3 Ways to Disagree Better

John MacArthur Tells Beth Moore ‘Go Home’: 3 Ways to Disagree Better
John MacArthur is a prominent Baptist pastor and biblical scholar who is currently celebrating fifty years in pulpit ministry at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California.

Pastor Responds to John MacArthur Telling Beth Moore to 'Go Home'

Pastor Responds to John MacArthur Telling Beth Moore to 'Go Home'
Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast, and hard-working. Our country has done a great disservice to women over the years by not elevating and supporting women in roles of leadership.