The Keys to Spiritual Growth: Unlocking the Riches of God

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

God intends for every Christian to grow to spiritual maturity. His Word commands us to progress daily toward a fuller personal knowledge of God and Christ. In this book Pastor John MacArthur thoroughly explores a multitude of biblical passages to reveal the riches of God in Jesus Christ riches that will help us continue growing in both faith and spirit. This noted pastor and author takes readers back to the basics of what the true Christian life is all about, so that they can unlock the treasures God has for them in Christ.

Genres: Christian Living, Christian, Theology, Nonfiction, Discipleship, Christianity, Religion

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 1976

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[Zach Nakhla · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first two chapters were so condescending (“Have you ever seen a hungry newborn baby?” (19) “Do you know something?” (18)) that I started skimming the rest of the book. However, things kept catching my eye so I slowed my skim whenever I saw an interesting topic.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. My favorite I’ve read by him so far. Fantastic.

[Randy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this book. I found it to be very approachable, well written and a wealth of applicable information. One constant challenge the church faces is growing in spiritual maturity. This book is a road map to follow to help you on that journey. Spiritual growth is more than just showing up a church or being a believer. It is about the active study of God's word and having that be the guidepost for your life. Read this book and apply it, you will be better off.

[Blue Morse · Rating 5 out of 5]

JMac said if he was only allowed to publish one book in his lifetime, this would be it. That’s saying a lot based on his impressive resume in addition to the relative obscurity of this book.
Short, concise, but absolutely solid! Highly recommend

[Summer Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend. A great basic overview of Christian principles, was very useful to me as I am working hard to arm myself with truth and striving to learn more every day about God’s word. Thankful for this book! It really helped me!

[Douglas W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clearly this is one of those books which was almost incidental to the ministry of John MacArthur; incidental in that it is seemingly a collection of application points from various sermons over the decades of MacArthur's excellent service to God's church. However, the book is still extremely useful and important in spite of this. Reading the book, you might find times where you do not necessarily agree with the way things are worded or the metaphors used, but you will still be built up and strengthened. Everything is firmly grounded in scripture and the wisdom of many years of pastoral experience.

Truly a worthwhile read ... and an even more worthwhile application to life.

[Adam ElBenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clear and practical guide for living a spirit filled life. Macarthur does a masterful job of simply communicating clear gospel truths for our core purpose and all the ways in which our lives should be marked by maturity in the faith. One of the most helpful books i’ve read. 10/10 will read again!!

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DNF

[Thiofhitshithu Rabali · Rating 3 out of 5]

we are called to mature spiritually. God has given us the keys to unlock that growth and this book wonderfully outlines those keys: having the purpose of god's glory, knowing how to glorify God, obedience and servanthood, filling of the spirit, confession, love, prayer, hope, bible study, fellowship, witnessing and discernment

[Laverne Byas-smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

classic teaching of John MacArthur. His discussion of the Scriptures as "The Master Key," and the two pre-suppositional chapters which follow, "The Master Purpose" and "The Master Plan" are great outlines for any Basic Doctrines of Christianity Course. This is a reference to keep for all Christian educators.

[Donna G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend to anyone interested, great read, great truths.

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read for a class I am taking this semester. This still remains one of my favorite books on spiritual growth that I have read!

[Brandon Siwula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid book on some of the fundamentals of spiritual growth. Was a good review in many things, learned a few new things and would recommend highly to a new Christian.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very solid.

Also, I will always remember how casually he mentioned that he once witnessed an attempted murder.