Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ

Written by John F. MacArthur

Narrated by John MacArthur

A COVER-UP OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS…

Centuries ago, English translators perpetrated a fraud in the New Testament, and it’s been purposely hidden and covered up ever since. Your own Bible is probably included in the cover-up!

In this book, John MacArthur unveils the essential and clarifying revelation that may be keeping you from a fulfilling—and correct—relationship with God. It’s powerful. It’s controversial. And with new eyes you’ll see the riches of your salvation in a radically new way.

What does it mean to be a Christian the way Jesus defined it? MacArthur says it all boils down to one word:

 SLAVE

“We have been bought with a price. We belong to Christ. We are His own possession.”

Endorsements:

"Dr. John MacArthur is never afraid to tell the truth and in this book he does just that. The Christian's great privilege is to be the slave of Christ. Dr. MacArthur makes it clear that this is one of the Bible's most succinct ways of describing our discipleship. This is a powerful exposition of Scripture, a convincing corrective to shallow Christianity, a masterful work of pastoral encouragement...a devotional classic." ?Dr. R. Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"John MacArthur expertly and lucidly explains that Jesus frees us from bondage into a royal slavery that we might be His possession. Those who would be His children must, paradoxically, be willing to be His slaves." ?Dr. R.C. Sproul

"Dr. John MacArthur's teaching on 'slavery' resonates in the deepest recesses of my 'inner-man.' As an African-American pastor, I have been there. That is why the thought of someone writing about slavery as being a 'God-send' was the most ludicrous, unconscionable thing that I could have ever imagined...until I read this book. Now I see that becoming a slave is a biblical command, completely redefining the idea of freedom in Christ. I don't want to simply be a 'follower' or even just a 'servant'...but a 'slave'." ?The Rev. Dr. Dallas H. Wilson,  Jr., Vicar, St. John's Episcopal Chapel, Charleston, SC

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Jan 31, 2011
• ISBN: 9781400203529

John F. MacArthur

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John MacArthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

Reviews for Slave

[Jeshurun77 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Bravo for this book, Mr McArthur! I have received a revelation of who I am in Christ and a new understanding of who Jesus is. As a result, my relationship with Him has deepend.

The concept of being a slave of Christ is something that is missing in today's Church, for if the body understands it, there will be much less sin!

Also, thank you for your thorough research on slavery. It's clear a lot of thought went into this book, making it worthwhile to read/listen to it a second time to let it soak in. Highly recommended book.

[matt jensen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A needed perspective of our Christian identity. So thankful for the truths shared here.

[Corsus · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely outstanding exegesis. A must read for all of the church of Christ.

[Manuel Alejandro Ariza Zuluaga · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An excellent book. Written and read by a slave of Christ. This book helps the Christian to realize his position before the Lord and invites to really surrender to what is not a new teaching, but the old and calm command of the God of the universe; for us to surrender as slaves and commit to our savior. Highly recommended.

[Kristina Godau · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is filled with life-giving Truth. While not always easy to hear, it is truth nonetheless which always leads to freedom.