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2 unusual facts about John Macarthur


Expository preaching

John MacArthur is probably the best known expository preacher in America, and is a proponent of the expository method of preaching (and an outspoken opponent of the topical method as used almost exclusively by some churches).

But John MacArthur (pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA) has spent nearly a decade in the book of Luke alone.


Camellia, New South Wales

The railway station that opened here in 1885 was originally called Subiaco, but it caused confusion because it was also the name of an estate and mansion on the opposite side of Parramatta River at Rydalmere, built by Hannibal Macarthur, the nephew of John Macarthur.

KGRV

Christian talk and teaching programs heard on KGRV include; Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Focus on the Family, Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, In Touch with Charles Stanley, In the Market with Janet Parshall, Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Unshackled!, and Grace to You with John MacArthur.

KKMS

The station programs a Christian-based religious format primarily featuring ministry personnel and preachers such as John MacArthur, Alistair Begg, James Dobson, J. Vernon McGee and Tom Shrader.

Northern Christian Radio

Sacred Favorites Radio is a network airing traditional Christian Hymns as well as some Christian talk and teaching programs, such as Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Back to the Bible with Woodrow Kroll, and Grace to You with John MacArthur.

The Master's Seminary

The Master's Seminary was founded in 1986 by John MacArthur and is located on the campus of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California.

WGLY-FM

Christian Talk and Teaching shows heard on The Light Radio network include; Focus On The Family, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer, Grace to You with John MacArthur, Insight For Living with Chuck Swindoll, Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Joni and Friends, and In The Market with Janet Parshall.


see also

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

John MacArthur's attorney William T. Kirby, along with Paul Doolen, MacArthur's CFO, suggested that the MacArthurs create a foundation to be endowed by their vast fortune.

Robin Stewart

Other roles in Australia included a lead role in sex comedy feature film Pacific Banana (1981), and an appearance in prison based soap opera Punishment He was also one of the main characters in A Timeless Land, playing the role of John MacArthur.