Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones His Ways Are Past Finding Out
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Mar 17, 2026 A sermon exploring the unfathomable greatness of God and why divine ways cannot be fully traced. It contrasts proclamation with modern dialogue and defends apostolic preaching as the gospel’s method. It stresses human finitude, spiritual blindness, and the necessity of regeneration. It invites awe at surprising divine choices and rejoicing in grace that secures assurance amid mystery.
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Gospel Is Revelation Not Philosophy
- Scripture teaches the gospel is not an intellectual debate but a revelation to be proclaimed.
- Lloyd-Jones cites 1 Corinthians contrasting Jews and Greeks to show Paul insists we preach 'Christ crucified' not negotiate with worldly wisdom.
Regeneration Precedes Understanding
- Regeneration is essential before one can receive the kingdom; Jesus rejects Nicodemus' attempt at discussion.
- Lloyd-Jones emphasizes John 3:3–8: 'Except a man be born again...the wind bloweth where it listeth' to deny dialogue as sufficient.
Unregenerate Reaction Proves Gospel Hiddenness
- The natural (unregenerate) person misunderstands and ridicules gospel truths, proving the need for proclamation, not dialogue.
- Lloyd-Jones points to ridicule of doctrines like the atonement and the new birth as evidence of spiritual blindness.