Romans: An Exposition of Chapt (Romans (Banner of Truth))

Great reference book on Romans 3Dave GagnonHudson, FL

You can never be disappointed reading anything by this dear man. And you won't be disappointed with what Paul rejoiced in telling us.

It is such a privilege to sit under Doctor Martyn Lloyd-Jones whose teaching on the blood of the atonement and justification is among the best of all time. The details covered and the application of the text reveal a true Doctor's surgical skill and addressing the wounding and the healing that must take place.

INCREDIBLE

great aid for Bible study

Did I enjoy this book? Consider the author. Consider the material. Look at the verses it is based on. Look at the subtitle. I absolutely loved it. I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. Especially the last chapter in the book. Some volumes in the set I expected to love, like on chapter 5 and chapter 8. Yet this one simply blew me away and gets to the heart of what exactly is in the Gospel. We tend to speak more about the Gospel rather than speaking the Gospel itself. Lloyd/Jones has done that spectacularly.

First published in 1970, this collection of 17 Bible studies on Romans 3:24 through 4:25 was first preached at London's Westiminster Chapel in 1957. Welsh teacher and evangelist Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expounds the text (although he uses the King James Bible, he is in fact basing his remarks on the Greek original) not only verse-by-verse, but word-by-word, extracting all the deep theological meaning and also all the wonderfully edifying spiritual truth from these difficult, but most rewarding verses. In the first half of the book Lloyd-Jones takes the reader through Paul's teaching on atonement, redemption and justification, clearly explaining what the Apostle meant, examining and comparing parallel passages, quoting support from evangelical theologians (including from some of the 'Puritans' of the 17th century) and refuting the 'modernistic' views of certain 20th century theologians, of whom C. H. Dodd seems to come off worst. But Lloyd-Jones wouldn't have been Lloyd-Jones if he hadn't made sure that all this theological 'meat' had not been seasoned with plenty of practical application. And it is this practical aspect which dominates the second half of the book, where Lloyd-Jones expounds Romans 4, considering it first and foremost to consist of illustrations of what it means to live the life of faith as a person justified before God. This leads to some superb teaching on faith in connection with Abraham and how he believed God for a son despite being himself impotent and Sarah beyond the age of childbearing: here is genuine miracle-working faith in God's promises, the kind of faith that brings forth a whole supernatural people of God!Perhaps what I have written sounds difficult. Let me say that reading Lloyd-Jones is not difficult, although one should take one's time over his words and mull them over before reading on. Personally, I have read this book any number of times and consider it to be perhaps the greatest Christian classic of the 20th century. It certainly helped me to understand the very basics of my faith, giving me the kind of 'firm foundation' which every Christian needs in time of trial. Very highly recommended indeed!

I have read many reviews of Dr. Lloyd-Jones and rarely do you see a review under 5 stars. That was the kind of preacher and author Lloyd-Jones was. This book presents clearly the heart of the gospel and essential aspects of the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ, and justification by faith in Christ alone. To paraphrase Lloyd-Jones, if we are relying on anything other than Jesus Christ alone for our salvation, than we are not truly saved. That is a warning that we all must heed! Highly recommended.

Great to read and heart warming. So clear on Justification by faith

Sans nul doute, le Seigneur était à l'oeuvre au travers du docteur David Martyn Lloyd-Jones pour la mise en oeuvre/écriture de cet enseignement.Il n'y a pas mieux pour enseigner bibliquement la doctrine du Salut par la Rédemption qui est en le Seigneur Jesus-Christ.Ce livre est à méditer, lire et relire (aussi souvent que possible et jusqu'à la fin) toujours avec la Bible ouverte.

very good condition

Lloyd-Jones is truly the doctor!