Ask Ligonier Live with John MacArthur (November 2019)

On November 5, Dr. John MacArthur joined us as a special guest on our Ask Ligonier team and answered your biblical and theological questions live online.

Introduction (0:00)

Questions:
1. If I'm truly saved, why do I still feel guilt from my past? (2:30)
2. Is there a prayer that God cannot hear or answer? (3:38)
3. What does Jesus mean in John 8.7 when He says, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"? (4:23)
4. When is it appropriate to leave a church? (5:25)
5. Why did Jesus weep at the death of Lazarus? (6:17)
6. Which Bible commentaries do you recommend? (6:53)
7. How should we live “in the world but not of the world”? (7:29)
8. Do you use a Bible app or listen to an audio Bible? (8:34)
9. Does God hear the prayers of unbelievers? (9:15)
10. What does it mean to fear the Lord? (9:58)
11. How do we offer worship to God with “reverence and awe” (Heb. 12.28)? (11:44)
12. Can people be possessed by demons? (14:37)
13. Can Christians be possessed by demons? (16:41)
14. What happens to the souls of babies who die during abortions? (20:14)
15. My son is convinced by the theory of evolution. How can I help him maintain a respect for science while also retaining respect for Scripture? (22:30)
16. How should we interpret 2 Cor. 5.14–15 when it says that “one has died for all”? (27:58)
17. What does it mean that Christ “emptied Himself” in Phil. 2.6–7? (31:44)
18. Is speaking in tongues still a practice for the church? (33:48)
19. Why is it important that Christians understand penal substitutionary atonement? (36:43)
20. How is limited atonement true when Scripture says that Christ died for the whole world? (40:34)
21. If you needed to preach through only one book of the Bible, which would you choose? (42:48)
22. Why do some people believe that they can choose to be saved? (43:26)
23. Does God give people free will? (44:51)
24. How do I mortify sin? (45:53)
25. Why is it impossible for Christians to lose their salvation? (47:23)
26. What Christian biographies have impacted you the most? (48:53)
27. Should we tell unbelievers that God loves them? (51:08)
28. Looking back, what advice would you now give yourself at the beginning of your ministry? (52:56)
29. How would you describe the people at Grace Community Church? (54:35)
30. What advice would you give to the successor to a senior pastor? (55:24)
31. How do I discern if I’m called to be a pastor? (56:16)
32. What do you think the church will look like in the next 10 to 20 years? (58:23)
33. How can I obtain assurance of salvation? (59:27)

#AskLigonier

[godisholy]

When you believe in a Sovereign God you realize there are no coincidences; I found this Pastor on YouTube week/2 weeks ago. Finally the absolute truth !!

[amuslockhart]

God Bless this old saint, i remember YEARS ago at a Q&A someone asked Dr. MacArthur how they should pray for him, he said something to the effect "pray i finnish well" i loved that. Humble man, wants to honor his God with a good finnish! I am praying for you Pastor! God used your radio ministry to lead me to salvation! im forever grateful to your ministry!

[skipsmominhouston]

I am so thankful for John MacArthur’s bold stand for the Word of God. I have learned so much from him.

[deankiel]

That was fantastic Bless the Lord for raising up John MacArthur

[AllSven]

Ligonier and GTY are frankly becoming the only sermons and forums I listen to for TRUE BIBLICAL TEACHING. Bless.

[english_bible]

Thank you Pastor MacArthur for shedding so much wisdom. Praise Jesus!

[jackjones]

Dr. MacArthur's doctrinal purity is always a breath of fresh air. He is most concerned with exposing perversions of Truth by preaching and teaching God's word regardless of how it's received, and for that I feel grateful.

[multibombshells]

The Golden years of Dr. Macarthur. Wisdom from the scripture.

[josephp]

I love the old hymns!
There is something special about them.☝️

[heikodobbe]

For years, we have listened to John M, his teachings have been a biblical eye opener, thank you, we love you all the way from Tasmania.

[mikep]

God bless John MacArthur and our Lord Jesus Christ who gave him the gift for teaching. Had it not been for John and the conviction of the Holy Spirit through the Word of truth that was rightly handled by this man of God, I would continued wasting away in my former, errant, blasphemous seeker church. Thank you John, most of all thank you Jesus. I was blind but now I see.

[anitahohl]

Love his explanation of the difference between true worship and emotional frenzy.

[PopsandKid]

I am really thankful to the Lord that there are a few men still alive that know the Word of God. It’s what we need more than ever.

[godisholy]

I don’t know about y’all but I have to thank my Father God. Thank you for blessing us with this precious Pastor.

[georgeakoto]

We praise God for his servants. This man and RC Sproul have been a significant blessing to me

[edvardcxoi]

Thank you, Ligonier. One of my most trusted, and faithful teachers.

[gigiis]

God bless John MacArthur for his faithful biblical expository teaching ! He has served our KING well. He has walked the narrow path that I strive to walk.

[mathengeanthony]

Praise be to God for this profitable labor of love. Keep up the strong light in this heavy darkness. Much love from Mombasa, Kenya.

[appealforpurity]

Just breathtaking! Thank you Ligonier for inviting Dr. MacArthur. Please have him back again soon!

[ronlanter]

Awesome interview! Great questions and even greater answers. Thank you Dr MacArthur and God bless you, your family, and your loved ones.