A word from John MacArthur
“This book [The Heart of the Bible] grew out of a list of 52 key passages I chose to encourage believers to memorize—one per week for a full year. It was not an easy task to cut my list of favorite passages down to 52. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. All Scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16). But these verses are particularly helpful to anyone who wants to get a firm grasp of the truth.
Those who are familiar with my teaching will notice that I have chosen verses that reflect the main themes I have emphasized in my teaching ministry. Those themes encompass the great themes of Scripture. They are the heart of the Bible.
I hope that as you read these 52 sections, you will meditate carefully on the Scripture passages rather than on my comments. It is God’s Word itself that is perfect and sure and right and pure. His words are able to give life, not mine. As you meditate on them, you will find delight and nourishment and discipline as well. God’s promises are a source of comfort, but they are also a sword that cuts into our hearts.
It is my prayer that you will hide God’s Word in your heart, that you might not sin against Him—and that you might love Him with all that you are and be transformed into the person He has called you to be.
