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Mishandled: Setting the Record Straight on Frequently Abused Bible Verses
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Setting the Record Straight on Frequently Abused Bible Verses 📜 Selected Scriptures 🔎 Verse-By-Verse with John MacArthur 📖 Grace to You Series ⛪ Study Guide.
“Where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” Familiar Bible verses like those are often ripped from their context and misapplied. What’s more, the mistaken interpretations are repeated with such confidence and frequency that people come to assume they’re true — when really, on closer inspection, God’s Word clearly teaches something else. For those who believe the Bible is God’s very Word, we have a responsibility to understand and submit ourselves to what it actually says — not to popular misinterpretations and the shoddy applications that follow. John MacArthur’s study guide Setting the Record Straight on Frequently Abused Bible Verses walks you through some of those key passages. You’ll not only gain a more accurate understanding of each, but just as important, you’ll practice going one by one through the steps for proper Bible interpretation. That’s part of what makes this series an ideal resource for either your personal or group study. It’s also the perfect companion to the Mishandled audio series, sold separately. Don’t miss the richness of what God has revealed to us in His Word. Sharpen your interpretive skills and your biblical understanding, and gain confidence to share the blessing of God’s unfailing promises with others.
John MacArthur clears up confusion that many people (perhaps folks you know) have about those memorable verses, as well as these often-misunderstood portions of
🔎 The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32).
🔎 The Widow’s Mites (Luke 21:1–4).
🔎 The Ending of Mark’s gospel (Matthew 7:1–6).
ISBN 9781955292122, Grace to You. ALL SALES FINAL — No Returns — No Refunds — No Price-Matching. Be Inspired :)
Setting the Record Straight on Frequently Abused Bible Verses 📜 Selected Scriptures 🔎 Verse-By-Verse with John MacArthur 📖 Grace to You Series ⛪ Study Guide.
“Where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” Familiar Bible verses like those are often ripped from their context and misapplied. What’s more, the mistaken interpretations are repeated with such confidence and frequency that people come to assume they’re true — when really, on closer inspection, God’s Word clearly teaches something else. For those who believe the Bible is God’s very Word, we have a responsibility to understand and submit ourselves to what it actually says — not to popular misinterpretations and the shoddy applications that follow. John MacArthur’s study guide Setting the Record Straight on Frequently Abused Bible Verses walks you through some of those key passages. You’ll not only gain a more accurate understanding of each, but just as important, you’ll practice going one by one through the steps for proper Bible interpretation. That’s part of what makes this series an ideal resource for either your personal or group study. It’s also the perfect companion to the Mishandled audio series, sold separately. Don’t miss the richness of what God has revealed to us in His Word. Sharpen your interpretive skills and your biblical understanding, and gain confidence to share the blessing of God’s unfailing promises with others.
John MacArthur clears up confusion that many people (perhaps folks you know) have about those memorable verses, as well as these often-misunderstood portions of
🔎 The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32).
🔎 The Widow’s Mites (Luke 21:1–4).
🔎 The Ending of Mark’s gospel (Matthew 7:1–6).
ISBN 9781955292122, Grace to You. ALL SALES FINAL — No Returns — No Refunds — No Price-Matching. Be Inspired :)
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Published January 1, 2024
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About the author
John F. MacArthur Jr.
1,344 books1,926 followersJohn 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.
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March 5, 2025
MacArthur takes 5 passages of scripture that he feels are "frequently abused" and sets about to removes some of the ambiguity about them. He addresses the story of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1-4), church discipline (Matt 18:15-20), judging others (Matt 7:1-6), the end of Mark 16:9-20, and the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32).
The book is configured as a study, so there are discussion questions and additional points at the end of each chapter. Despite the study format, the book is well written and MacArthur's points are well supported. I don't agree with his handling of the end of Mark 16, which is why I marked it down one star, but I understand his position and it is well stated. On the other hand, Macarthur's best work in this book is the last chapter and his handling of the story of the Prodigal Son.
The book is configured as a study, so there are discussion questions and additional points at the end of each chapter. Despite the study format, the book is well written and MacArthur's points are well supported. I don't agree with his handling of the end of Mark 16, which is why I marked it down one star, but I understand his position and it is well stated. On the other hand, Macarthur's best work in this book is the last chapter and his handling of the story of the Prodigal Son.
May 10, 2025
John MacArthur walks through several commonly misunderstood or misapplied passages of Scripture. I found his exposition of Luke 21:1-4 (the widow’s mite) to be the most interesting and offer a perspective I hadn’t heard before. The chapter on the prodigal son parable reminded me of how rich and brilliant that illustration is. He used the “not in earliest manuscripts” portion of the gospel of Mark to argue for the trustworthiness of Scripture (the number of manuscripts available compared to any other historical work is staggering). Interesting, but certainly more academic than devotional in nature.
March 25, 2025
Excellent summary from MacArthur of certain passages of scripture that are frequently misinterpreted.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
May 30, 2025
Fantastic! MacArthur takes us to familiar, yet misused or misunderstood, Bible passages and explains them exegetically.
April 26, 2025
Overall a very good and helpful book. On some points I think he reaches too far. For example I don't know that we can be sure that the older brother (in the prodigal son parable) has no relationship with his father and hates him. And there's not much evidence given to support it. The chapter on the widow and her offering was extremely helpful. Also that a theme of the book of Mark is "the amazing Jesus," because everything he's done and all His qualities are truly amazing.
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