Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Apostle to the Gentiles
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Feb 26, 2026 A close reading of Romans 11:13–15 explores why Paul calls himself an apostle to the Gentiles and how that office shapes his mission. Different translation choices and interpretive puzzles are unpacked. The talk highlights Paul’s zeal, suffering, and teaching, and warns Gentile believers against pride while pointing to the future blessing tied to Israel’s restoration.
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Why Paul Speaks Directly To Gentiles
- Paul addresses the Gentiles directly to explain why he has devoted extensive attention to the Jews.
- Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues this shift shows Rome's church was mainly Gentile and Paul wanted them to understand the relevance to their faith.
Anacoluthon Creates Translation Disputes
- The grammatical issue (anacoluthon) in Romans 11 causes major translation differences about Paul's intent.
- Lloyd-Jones shows translators either evade, interpret without 'but', or supply 'but', creating three distinct meanings.
Translations That Make Gentile Ministry Instrumental
- Some modern translators omit the implied 'but' and interpret Paul's magnifying his ministry as aimed at making Jews jealous to save them.
- Lloyd-Jones rejects this because it makes Gentile ministry merely instrumental to Jewish salvation.