When Lloyd-Jones tells me he isn’t scared, I listen. One time during World War II while Lloyd-Jones was praying in front of his congregation, a bomb hit the building across the road, causing plaster and dust to fall from the ceiling of Westminster Chapel onto congregants. Lloyd-Jones paused for a moment. Then he resumed praying. […]
Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The Bitter Fruit of the Self-Focused Life
In a sermon preached on Matthew 5:38–42 titled “Denying Self and Following Christ”, Martyn Lloyd-Jones challenged his audience to “realize the extent to which self controls your life.”1 I found his words a needed rebuke as well and poignant description of some emotional issues I’ve faced over the years. I hope it challenges you to […]
Why I Love Devotional Bible Commentaries (and a few recommendations)
If you’ve ever wanted to grow in your Bible knowledge but haven’t known how (short of Bible school or seminary), I have a suggestion for you: read devotional Bible commentaries. What is a devotional Bible commentary? When I say ‘devotional Bible commentaries,’ I mean commentaries on Scripture that aren’t primarily academic or technical, but rather […]
Martyn Lloyd-Jones on Taking Off the Whole Armor of God
The Christian has put on the whole armor of God, he is filled with the strength and the power, and he has fought the battle in the evil day. Then having done all, he is tempted to take off his armor. “I have gained the victory,” he says, “all is well.” Then, taking off his […]
