Grace to You: Radio Podcast Bible Questions and Answers, Part 42
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Oct 3, 2025 John MacArthur dives into profound questions, explaining the immediate presence of believers with Christ at death. He discusses how saints in heaven remember earthly events but focus on Christ. The distinction between imputed and inherent righteousness is clarified, along with the meaning of being 'born of water and the Spirit.' MacArthur tackles complex topics like degrees of sin, the mystery of the Trinity, and the reasons behind polygamy in the Old Testament. Plus, he sheds light on the authority to forgive sins and signs of God's chastening.
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Justification Defined As Declaration
- John MacArthur explains justification as God's declaration that a sinner is righteous because Christ's righteousness is imputed to them.
- He emphasizes justification is a legal declaration, symbolized as being clothed in Christ's robe of righteousness.
Immediate Presence With Christ After Death
- MacArthur argues believers who die go immediately to be with Christ, citing Philippians 1 and 2 Corinthians 5.
- He links Christ's location at God's right hand and Revelation's throne vision to being present with believers after death.
Heavenly Memory Is Purified Not Passive
- Those in heaven remember earthly events but with purified minds so memories can't lead to sin.
- MacArthur says saints in heaven are absorbed in Christ's glory, not watching Earth as spectators.
