“I've said so often to pastors, if your sermon can't get out of your zip code throw it away. It has to be transcendent. If it can't be translated into another language then it's not a right reflection of the word of God.”

American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster

John MacArthur was an American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster. He was the longtime pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and the founder of Grace to You, a nationally syndicated Bible teaching program. He taught from a Calvinistic Baptist perspective and served as chancellor emeritus of The Master's University and The Master's Seminary in Santa Clarita, California. His work centered on Bible teaching, pastoral leadership, and Christian theology.