I am writing this review after reading derogatory comments about John MacArthurs salary. Whether it be 4 or 5 hundred thousand dollars a year is hardly the point. I can name dozens of preachers that make 40, 50 times his salary or more. The big difference is that John Macarthur does not teach prosperity as his main theme. He preaches salvation through Jesus Christ. He teaches that Jesus is not here for our convenience or luxury. He teaches a very strict biblical approach to our relationship with God. When I listen to John Macarthur I do not leave with a feeling that my bank account will grow only for the asking. God sees our deeds and knows our needs even before we ask. John Macarthur is a man who as a preach is held to a much higher standard in Gods eyes. He is responsible for leading people to God as well as leading them away from Him. He takes this very seriously and his approach is one that may not bring the masses of people with their donations rather he brings those who want a real relationship with God. One that may be blessed with riches but very well may not. You see, John believes that the crux of Christianity is salvation. It is about spending eternity with God. Not how comfortable we will live here on earth. Look at the early apostles. Look at Paul who wrote almost the entire New Testament. They lived most of their lives imprisoned for their faith. As Christians living in the United States we have already been blessed beyond comprehension. There are people around the world who are dying for their Christian faith as I am writing this, yet we have the luxury of freely carrying our Bible in public as well as going to services, Bible studies, etc. Dr. MacArthurs salary being a point of contention stems from either ignorance or even worse the desire to turn people away from a man of God who is truly trying to point people in the direction of salvation and not in the direction of the best investment banker. I worked for a non profit hospital where I know that at least 15 to 20 employees are making more per year than Dr. Macarthur. Most of them are sincere in their performance of their employment, however none of them were responsible to God for the salvation of their employees and patients as Dr Macarthur is responsible to God for the salvation of his flock. One can only see the difference between Dr Macarthur and the charlatans who purport to preach The Word Of God if they have The Holy Spirit guiding every part of his or her being. Only then will the vails be removed from their eyes and the cobwebs from their minds.
Review from Guidestar
Grace to You is a wonderful scripture-based ministry, proclaiming the truth and making a wealth of resources available free of charge. The truth of God's Word is proclaimed faithfully by Pastor John MacArthur and the Lord has used his teaching, through both his preaching and his writings, to strengthen me in many ways and help me grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Such a blessing !
This ministry is outstanding to say the least. Dr. MacArthur has graciously released all of his sermons online at NO CHARGE! Grace to You has ministered to me faithfully for the last 20 years and has blessed me with many unrequested ministry materials, books, tapes, prayer support, and friendship throughout those years. I can't say enough about the ministry of "Grace Partners". I fully endorse this ministry without any reservations. 2 Tim 2:15 is truly modeled in this ministry... "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth." Praise God for his servants at Grace to You!! Lionel