Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones God in Control
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Mar 15, 2026 A deep look at Paul’s teaching on Israel’s present hardening and its future turning. Discussion of how God governs history, allows setbacks, and still brings revival. Reflections on divine sovereignty, election, and why apparent defeats advance the gospel. A call to humility, persistent prayer, and confidence that no situation is beyond God’s redeeming power.
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Biblical Philosophy Of History As God’s Sovereignty
- Everything in history is under the sovereign control of God according to Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
- He frames Romans 11 as Paul's philosophy of history showing a divine scheme governing events that appear chaotic.
Permitted Evil Remains Under God’s Governance
- God permits evil and suffering but keeps them under his governance rather than losing control.
- Lloyd-Jones uses Job and the Pauline argument to show permitted evil can be overruled and used for God's purposes.
God’s Irresistible Plan Explains Present Contradictions
- God has a definite plan and purpose that will be carried out despite present appearances.
- Romans 11's prophecy about Israel's future conversion is presented as part of that eternal divine purpose.