About this episode

John MacArthur discusses the rich young ruler and the idols that prevent us from fully surrendering to Christ.

What stands between you and Christ may not be obvious sin, but the idol you refuse to surrender. In the third sermon of our Summer Series, John MacArthur examines the rich young ruler and shows how the law exposes our hearts and leads us to the only Savior.

People in this episode

Host: Costi Hinn

Guest: John MacArthur

Topics covered

• rich young ruler
• idolatry
• surrender
• law
• salvation

Keywords

• rich young ruler
• idols
• surrender
• law
• salvation
• John MacArthur

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Blasphemy of the Rich Young Ruler

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