Gods High Calling for Women (John Macarthur Bible Studies) [Paperback]

John F. MacArthur Jr. (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0802453082 | ISBN-13: 978-0802453082 | Publication Date: September 8, 1987

Each book in the series coincides with radio and tape messages and is an in-depth look at that particular subject.

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About the Author

JOHN MACARTHUR pastors Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and serves as President of the Master’s College and Seminary.  A well-known Bible expositor and conference speaker, he has written more than six-dozen books, including the MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series and the MacArthur Study Bible.  He is the Bible teacher on Grace to You, an international radio broadcast.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers (September 8, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802453082
• ISBN-13: 978-0802453082
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,777,268 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker and has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.
John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, audiotapes, and CDs by John MacArthur.
John is president of The Master's College and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Best-selling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Truth War, The Murder of Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, October 2, 2006

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Tami M "Lutey" (Montana USA) - See all my reviews

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I thought this was a wonderful book that doesn't bow to political correctness. As always, Dr. MacArthur remains steadfast in his commitment to Biblical accuracy. Far from being chauvinistic, it celebrates women as God has created them and encourages them to thrive in the roles God has specifically designed for them. He is an easy author to read yet quite thought-provoking as well!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, December 19, 2007

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While I realize that Dr. MacArthur cares far less about reviews for his books than "rightly dividing the word" I enjoy reviewing his books nonetheless. This book is a Dr. Mac classic. It is excellent to pinpoint accuracy on God's design for godly women. Those who desire that category get this book and his updated version too. They have more to do with exalting the glory of God than exalting the glory of women. Excellent and scripturally sound.

9 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Ok study for an individual, August 6, 2008

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W. Matthews (Strongstown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a short (52 pages) study on 1 Timothy 2:9-15.

MacArthur believes the Bible says women should not seek leadership roles in the church. Their primary duty, given by God, is to raise godly children.

According to MacArthur, women are allowed to proclaim the Word of God, share their personal stories/insights, and pray in public. They just cannot lead when the church comes together to worship.

MacArthur explains 1 Corinthians 11:5 away by saying "Perhaps Paul meant this or Perhaps Paul mean that."

This is probably one of the few MacArthur studies that I don't totally agree with. I believe the entire (historical) context needs to be kept in mind while reading these verses. Usually MacArthur does that in his studies. That being said I don't believe women (or anybody for that matter) should be in a church leadership position because they want to be there.

I believe leaders need to be called by God to their leadership positions. No one should usurp authority just so they can be in charge. God's way is the only way for a successful, fruitful, and everlasting ministry.

This is a good study to read for an individual to study one side of the female preacher stance. This would probably not lend intself to a group study very well.