We who are God's know we are called, we are justified, we are sanctified, and one day we will

be glorified because He has chosen to make a personal living union with us.

Welcome to Grace to You with John MacArthur. I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

Today John MacArthur continues his series titled Lessons for a Modern Day Disciple,

with an encouraging look at the power and compassion of Christ. But before we get to today's lesson,

I want to mention something about what you could call the what and the how of Grace to You.

The what, of course, is John's Bible teaching. But there's also a how that's important,

how the teaching is making a difference in people's lives. And if you have your own story to tell

about how God has used Grace to You in your life, we'd love for you to write us. Let us know how

we're hitting the mark. And John, an example of that, comes by way of the letter you have in front of you.

Yeah, it's a wonderful letter, Phil. It comes from Kyla. She writes, I wanted to let you know how

foundational your ministry has been to our marriage. 25 years ago, my husband proposed to me with a ring,

and a MacArthur study Bible, stating that our marriage would be built on the word of God.

I can't express what a sense of security that brought me back then, and it still does today.

Through the years, we have listened to your radio program, tape sets, CDs, and MP3s. We have read

your books together, studied our MacArthur study Bibles, and even visited Grace Community Church

several times. And so by God's grace, we have learned our roles and marriage, received guidance

for raising our children, settled our differences, hammered out our theology, made our decisions based

on whether or not they lined up with God's word. And most importantly, we have understood the true

character and nature of God that we might worship Him for who He truly is. Through times of uncertainty,

your ministry has been that consistent voice proclaiming God's truth is the only anchor.

We can attest to the fact that His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life

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