Grace to You: Radio Podcast

The Theology of Sleep A

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Dec 5, 2025
Join John MacArthur, a renowned pastor-teacher and founder known for his deep theological insights, as he explores the connection between sleep and faith. He explains how restful confidence stems from the assurance of salvation. MacArthur tackles critiques of Reformed theology's impact on evangelism and highlights Mark 4 as crucial for outreach. He underscores that spiritual growth is a divine mystery, emphasizing God's role in regeneration, illustrated through the story of the thief on the cross.
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ADVICE

Relinquish Responsibility For Conversion

  • Do not carry the burden of salvation as if it depends solely on your efforts.
  • Rest in God's sovereign power and focus on faithfully delivering the gospel.
INSIGHT

Why Gospel Adjustments Fail

  • Adjusting the gospel to persuade the world stems from fleshly thinking, not biblical strategy.
  • MacArthur warns that such entrepreneurial tweaks change the message and misunderstand evangelism's nature.
ADVICE

Don't Measure Success By Crowd Size

  • Do not evaluate evangelistic success by crowd size or superficial signs.
  • Focus on faithful teaching, not on immediate national or numerical results.
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