Welcome to the Family: What to Expect Now That You're a Christian
Overview
When you become part of God's family and join a local congregation, you encounter new expectations, privileges, vocabulary, and more. In this accessible book, Pastor John MacArthur shows new Christians how to process all this and “plug in” to the church. He gives converts the big picture of what it means to be a part of the fellowship of believers.
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Top Highlights
“The heart and soul of the Christian life is our love for Christ. Our salvation begins with Him, our sanctification progresses with Him, and our glorification ends with Him. He is the reason for our being, and thus He is more precious to us than anyone or anything.” (Page 9)
“That is the paradox of sanctification: the holier you become, the more frustrated you will be by the stubborn remnants of your sin.” (Page 39)
“Simply put, your adoption means that the life of God dwells intimately in you. He is your ‘Daddy’ in a way no human parent can be. Human parents can adopt children and love them as much as they do their natural children, but they can’t impart their nature to an adopted child. Yet that is exactly what God has done for you. You have become a partaker ‘of the divine nature’ (2 Peter 1:4) in that the Spirit of God dwells in you.” (Page x)
“Paul’s example shows us that the distinguishing mark of saving belief in God is loving God. Faith in Jesus Christ that is not characterized by love for Him is not saving faith. The new creation that takes place at salvation produces a new will, desire, and attitude deep within you, an agape love for God that radiates out from the very core of your being. That love means a desire to please and honor Him above all others.” (Pages 4–5)
“As a result of your salvation, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ is the driving priority of your life.” (Page 6)
- Title: Welcome to the Family: What to Expect Now That You’re a Christian
- Author: John F. MacArthur
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2004
- Logos Release Date: 2005
- Pages: 127
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Christian life
- ISBNs: 9781418507428, 1418507423
- Resource ID: LLS:40.40.51
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:18:30Z
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.
