Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong

One of the greatest challenges facing Christians today is the powerful influence of secular thinking. From all directions we're fed a constant barrage of persuasive―yet unbiblical―worldviews. This makes it difficult to know where to stand on today's most talked-about issues.

The leadership team at Grace Community Church, along with their pastor, John MacArthur, provide much-needed discernment and clarity in the midst of rampant confusion. Using the Bible as the foundation, you'll learn how to develop a Christian perspective on key issues, including

• political activism;
• environmentalism;
• the cult of celebrity;
• entertainment and escapism;
• homosexual marriage;
• abortion, birth control, and surrogacy;
• euthanasia and suicide;
• disasters and epidemics;
• immigration; and
• God and the problem of evil.

Also included is a topical reference guide of Bible verses that address key concerns―a guide that will arm you with right thinking and biblical answers to challenging questions.

1. Introduction
2. The Heart Of The Christian Ethic
3. The Total Sufficiency Of Scripture
4. Putting It All Together
5. Part One Chapter 1
6. Principles For Living To God's Glory - One
7. Principles For Living To God's Glory - Two
8. Principles For Living To God's Glory - Three
9. Principles For Living To God's Glory - Four
10. Principles For Living To God's Glory - Five
11. Principles For Living To God's Glory - Six
12. Principles For Living To God's Glory - Seven
13. A Few More Thoughts About The World Of Entertainment
14. Entertainment In Light Of Our Submission Ot Christ
15. The Lordship Of Christ Denounces Impurity And Worldliness
16. The Lordship Of Christ Determines Right Priorities
17. The Lordship Of Christ Defines A Proper Perspective
18. Are You Defined By Christ Or Society?
19. Chapter 2
20. You've Got Mail
21. A Question Of Compatibility
22. A Question Of Reality
23. A Question Of Accountability
24. To Date Or Not To Date
25. Ten Important Principles
26. Chapter 3
27. Video Games Have Grown Up
28. They Play A Lot
29. Mario Collected Coins, So Does The Industry
30. The Word Of God And The World Of Gaming
31. A Biblical Worldview On Gaming
32. Maturity
33. Reality
34. Eternity
35. Purity
36. Press Escape To Quit
37. Chapter 4
38. Biblical Principles That Address Media Choices
39. One
40. Two
41. Three
42. Shepherding Your Children Through Media Choices
43. Be A Good Example Of Self-Control With Media
44. Stand Guard Against Sinful Influences
45. Stimulate Spirituality With Your Family
46. Setting A Higher Standard
47. Chapter 5
48. American Idolatry And Popular Culture
49. American Idolatry And The American Dream
50. American Idolatry And The Cult Of Celebrity
51. American Idolatry And The Sin Of Self-Worship
52. The Emptiness Of American Idolatry
53. A Right Response To American Idolatry
54. Part Two Chapter 6
55. Biblical Grounds For Divorce
56. Biblical Grounds For Remarriage
57. Divorce And Church Discipline
58. Divorce Prior To Conversion
59. Unbiblical Divorce And Divine Forgiveness
60. Divroce And Pastoral Qualification
61. Chapter 7
62. Abortion In American Culture
63. Abortion And The Bible
64. The Devastating Consequences Of Abortion
65. Abortion And The Church
66. Chapter 8
67. What About The Pill
68. What About Ivf And Surrogacy
69. Initial Conclusions
70. Chapter 9
71. A Strategy For Ministering To Struggling Christians
72. One - Identity Must Be Formed In Christ
73. Two - Confession Must Include The Condition As Well As The Behavior Of Homosexuality
74. Three - Repentance Must Involve A Complete Renunciation Of Homosexual Sin
75. Four - God's Original Model For Sexuality Must Be Taught
76. Five - Sexual Relationships Must Be Viewed As A Matter Of Worship
77. Chapter 10
78. Euthanasia
79. Suicide
80. Capital Punishment
81. Part Three Chapter 11
82. Thinking Rightly About Government
83. Our Confidence Is In God
84. Our Charge Is To Submit
85. Our Commitment Is To Prayer
86. Our Citizenship Is In Heaven
87. Getting Back To Our Primary Mission
88. Chapter 12
89. God Is The Owner Of All Money
90. Man Is The Steward Of God's Money
91. Stewardship Reveals The Heart
92. Stewardship Is A Spiritual Issue
93. The Biblical Responsibility For Stewardship
94. Be A Careful Planner
95. Don't Be Consumed By Consumption
96. Don't Borrow Yourself Into Bondage
97. Don't Cosign Your Way Into A Corner
98. Don't Sell Your Soul For Success
99. Don't Confuse Risk With Recklessness
100. Don't Neglect To Prepare And Protect
101. Be A Generous Giver
102. Dollars And Cents
103. Chapter 13
104. Are Christians To Care For Creation?
105. Christians, Climates, And Conservation
106. We Must Rightly Divide The Text
107. We Must Remember Whom We Worship
108. We Must Rightly Understand The Creation Mandate
109. We Must Define Sin And Salvation Accurately
110. We Must Rest In God's Sovereign Purposes
111. The Importance Of An Eternal Perspective
112. Chapter 14
113. Creation And Race
114. The Old Testament And Race
115. Christ And Race
116. The New Testament And Race
117. Racism In American History
118. Considerations For Today's Church
119. Chapter 15
120. Illegal Immigration And Us Law
121. The Problems With Illegal Residency
122. The Need To Understand Immigration Law
123. Illegal Immigration And Pastoral Counseling
124. The Need To Shepherd New Believers
125. The Steps Toward Doing What Is Right
126. Illegal Immigration And Evangelicalism
127. We Are Defined By The Gospel, Not Political Agendas
128. There Is No Room For Racism Or Prejudice
129. Illegal Immigration And Employment
130. Illegal Immigration And Honoring Christ
131. Part Four Chapter 16
132. The Philosophical Problem Of Evil
133. The Emotional Problem Of Pain
134. The Cross Is The Solution And Only Hope For Evil And Pain
135. Chapter 17
136. Habakkuk's First Why Question
137. God's Answer
138. Habakkuk's Second Why Question
139. God's Answer 2
140. Right Response 1
141. Right Response 2
142. Right Response 3
143. Right Response 4
144. Right Response 5
145. Chapter 18
146. God Doesn't Make Empty Promises
147. His Person - You Can Hope In God Because Of Who He Is
148. His Power - You Can Hope In God Because He Is In Control
149. His Plan - You Can Hope In God Because He Knows Exactly What He's Doing
150. His Past Record - You Can Hope In God Because He's Been Faithful Before
151. His Parental Care - You Can Hope In God Because He Loves You
152. Putting It Allll Together
153. Chapter 19
154. The Foundation Of Mercy Ministry
155. Is Compassion A Corporate Or Individual Command?
156. Mercy Ministry And Materialism
157. Mercy Ministry And Missions
158. Compassion - Living With Love
159. Chapter 20
160. Our Fallen World
161. Broken Planet
162. Broken Sinners
163. Broken Souls
164. Restoration Through Christ
165. Souls Made Right In Christ
166. Sinners Made Holy In Christ
167. World Made New In Christ
168. God's Solution Is The Gospel

John MacArthur

John Fullerton MacArthur Jr., an American pastor and author, is widely recognized as a prominent figure in the Christian community. MacArthur is the host of the acclaimed national Christian radio and television program, Grace to You. Since February 9, 1969, he has faithfully served as the pastor of Grace Community Church, a non-denominational church located in Sun Valley, California.

In addition to his pastoral duties, MacArthur holds the esteemed position of chancellor emeritus at both The Master's University in Santa Clarita and The Master's Seminary. These institutions have greatly benefited from his wisdom and guidance over the years.

MacArthur is renowned for his commitment to expository preaching, an approach that emphasizes the thorough examination and explanation of biblical texts. His dedication to this style of preaching has earned him high praise, with Christianity Today hailing him as one of the most influential preachers of his generation.

A prolific writer, MacArthur's literary contributions are vast, with authoring or editing credits for over 150 books. Among his notable works is the highly acclaimed MacArthur Study Bible, which has sold over one million copies worldwide. This remarkable achievement earned him the prestigious Gold Medallion Book Award, further cementing his impact on Christian literature.

Through his unwavering dedication to spreading the message of God's grace, John MacArthur has left an indelible mark on the world of Christianity. His teachings, writings, and leadership continue to inspire and guide countless individuals on their spiritual journeys.