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John MacArthur, of Grace To You gives his opinion of the leader of the current ‘free world’. What say you America? Or better, what say you Christians throughout the world? In regards to the raging war on truth, “Shall your brothers go to the war while you sit here? (Numbers 32:6)
Related post:
Paul Edwards Interview With John MacArthur (full)
At risk of dislocating my shoulder while patting myself on the back, i have been saying this since Obama announced his candidacy. One only had to look at the people our president chose to associate with, from Bill Ayers to Jeremiah Wright, to know that his feathers are exactly like theirs.
Does it matter that Obama is not a Christian? Actually, no. Many times throughout Scripture it is recorded where the Lord put raised up evil men to be leaders, and each time the Lord used those men and the circumstances they created for His glory. This president will be no different. Whether we see it or not, God is in control, and will use all things for His glory, and for the good of those who obey Him.
Dr. MacArthur said in the clip that Jesus never spoke on politics…that is correct. However, the Bible does give very clear instruction on how the followers of Jesus are to behave in the political arena. These are outlined in the 4-part series “Christ and Protest” posted on my blog, http://theecclesiastesproject.blogspot.com/. (Note: please feel free to delete these last two sentences if you wish.)
Thanks to Dr. MacArthur for having the courage to say the obvious. Everyone knows Obama is not Christian but no one else has the courage to proclaim it…
Some might say, “But Obama said a prayer once… He joined a church once… He held up his hand during a rally once…”
“Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles? And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS. Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:22-24
Oh the dull of hearing! Any Christian who states he didn’t think Obama was a unbeliever and not a Christ follower is plain ignorant, or worse yet a liar. We have know his politics and cohorts for years. You are who you hang around with. He may be not be Muslim as some say, and he isn’t the anti-christ. But his sporit is a anti-christ spirit of these prophetical days we live in. Its not at all surprizing with our Laodicean church age and the doctrines of devils in our church today being readily believed by those who say they read and follow the Word of God.
Let me get this straight…according to Rev Steve…Obama’s spirit is anti-christ. If that is true, why oh why were Christians silent when the last President (Bush) lied about WMD, and invaded TWO countries???? I think they were silent because a) they were blinded by his assertion he was born again b) Republican. Therefore if A + B therefore despite lies, and illegal and immoral invasions his faith is not questioned. That my friends is LAWLESSNESS.
Why did MacArthur think that going into Iraq was “noble” when JMac himself calls Christians out when it comes to things that are untrue? Should he have not seen thru the ruse?
Obama placates the UN, attempts to get some sort of universal health care and his faith is questioned. Lunacy. I wish Christians were a bit more perceptive and less politically swayed. I’m no fan of either the left or right….but the partisan blindness….is well….blinding.
Groundworks,
Thanks for weighing in. I do not agree with you in total but I respect that you are sincere in your stance. Look, Clinton (USA), the Germans, French, British, Canadians… and etc all thouth there were WMDs and there probably were at some point in time. Remember Hussein had 8 years under Clinton to move these WMDs to Syria, Iran, or anywhere else he chose. Remember Clinton’s empty threats against Iraq? Yes, I do too.
I do not think Bush 43 or 41 were intentionally lying. If they were, then you would be correct to call it lawlessness. The question of invasion vs. liberation is debatable based upon our politics I suppose. A matter of perspective perhaps.
About Obama, I do not question his faith. I just question that it was ever a Christian faith. There is no evidence to suggest that it was. I have seen interview clips where he talked about Muslim beliefs and even mentioned his Muslim faith…so go figure. Obama, like many (most) politicians, BHO invented a persona in order to run for the office. He is in deep water now because of all the lies he told while running for president. He is a radical marxist and not the centrist he claimed to be. This is no surprise to anyone with discernment since you could tell by the cast of radical looines he had as friends that he could not possibly be a centrist.
I think Obama is more corrupt and deceitful than even William Jefferson Blythe Clinton and that is saying something!
Christians are not and have not been silent to anything as you suggest. Sin is sin whether it is committed in a red or blue state. Thanks for the discussion.
T.
I agree, Obama is a snake in the grass. We need a new Prez in 2012!
How did Dr MacArthur conclude that President Obama is not a Christian? Did he also make the same JUDGEMENT about other presidents. Who is he to take God’s place and judge someone else?