“We had for decades, people trying to create a cultural Christianity that would appeal to nonbelievers, that was accepting of immorality, accepting of homosexuality, accepting of racial hatred. There was a kind of superficial, shallow Christianity that watered down the Gospel, didn't talk about sin, tried to have a positive message.”

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.