Safe in the Arms of God

by John F. MacArthur

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 2003

Overview

“Is my baby in heaven?” This is the most important question a grieving parent can ask. And even if the little one is someone else’s child, the issue remains: What happens to children—those unborn, stillborn, or youngsters—when they die? Can you hope to see them again? Can you let go of your fear and guilt? Can God’s love soothe a wound so jagged?

Every parent who has lost a child has dealt with disturbing, haunting questions. Why my child? Where is my baby now? Will I ever see my child again? Renowned Bible expositor John MacArthur tackles the question of infant death (in the womb or following birth) in his trademark style—with detailed attention to Scriptures that hold the answers. No death occurs apart from the purposes of God. MacArthur assures readers, just as no life occurs apart from the purposes of God. This comforting book is certain to bring consolation to those experiencing this most painful loss.

Contents

Top Highlights

“God does not use the word innocent unless He means it. The sacrificed children of Baal worshipers were not cursed or held guilty along with their parents for evil rejection of the true God. Though the parents were guilty, the little ones were innocent. God is just and will not punish the innocent.” (Page 40)

“Scripture clearly teaches that the children of idolatrous parents are also considered ‘innocent’ in God’s eyes until they reach a state of moral culpability.” (Pages 38–39)

“1. God knows everything about you before your conception.” (Page 15)

“Are these contradictory? No. No son bears the guilt of his father. But the children of a sinful generation are powerfully affected by the consequences of the sins of a society.” (Page 42)

“Scripture teaches that we are saved by grace, but we are damned by works. Scripture teaches that eternal punishment is the wage due those who have willfully sinned. Nowhere in the Bible is anyone ever threatened with hell merely for the guilt inherited from Adam. Instead, whenever Scripture describes the inhabitants of hell, the stress is on their willful acts of sin and rebellion (1 Cor. 6:9–10; Gal. 5:19–21; Eph. 5:5; Col. 3:6; Rev. 21:8; 22:15). Scripture always connects eternal condemnation with works of unrighteousness—willful sin.” (Page 80)

Product Details

• Title: Safe in the Arms of God
• Author: John F. MacArthur
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 2003
• Logos Release Date: 2007
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Consolation; Infants (Newborn) › Death--Religious aspects--Christianity; Fetal death › Religious aspects--Christianity; Children › Death--Religious aspects--Christianity; Bereavement › Religious aspects--Christianity
• ISBNs: 9781418527815, 1418527815
• Resource ID: LLS:SAFEARMSGOD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:51:28Z

About John F. MacArthur

John MacArthur (b. 1939) is a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He is a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He has also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.

MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extends around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He has written hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He is also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.