Grace to You: Radio Podcast Fundamental Christian Attitudes: Obedience A
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Oct 14, 2025 
John MacArthur, a prominent Bible teacher and pastor, shares profound insights on Christian obedience. He emphasizes the unchanging design of the church, contrasting biblical practices with misguided methods using humor. MacArthur delves into how inner spiritual strength and Christ’s cleansing transform the heart, leading to genuine love and obedience. He explains that faith and obedience are foundational, tying them to the Great Commission and the nature of salvation as an act of obedience. It's a deep exploration of how love for God manifests in our daily lives.
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Virtuoso Practices Fundamentals
- John MacArthur opens with a story about a concertgoer who expected music but heard only scales all night.
- The anecdote illustrates the value of rehearsing fundamentals and building a sturdy spiritual foundation.
Church Structure Is Scriptural And Fixed
- The Bible gives fixed, non-negotiable designs for how the church functions despite cultural changes.
- Deviating from God's plan brings chaos to church life and ministry.
Thaw The Chicken Parable
- MacArthur relates a humorous story about the FAA's chicken launcher and British testing to show the need to 'thaw the chicken.'
- The story underscores that doing things the wrong way gives obvious, chaotic results.
