Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
MLJ Trust
The MLJ Trust presents original audio recordings of the sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981). Dr. Lloyd-Jones was a Welsh minister who preached and taught in the Reformed tradition. He is considered by many evangelical leaders today to be an authority on biblical truth and the sufficiency of Scripture. Dr. Lloyd-Jones’ principal ministry was at Westminster Chapel, in central London, from 1939-1968, where he delivered multi-year expositions on books of the bible such as Romans, Ephesians and the Gospel of John.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 0sec
Apostle to the Gentiles
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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Feb 25, 2026 • 0sec
Lessons from the Jews
A reflective look at Paul’s teachings about Israel and the unfolding of God’s plan. Discussions cover how rejection advanced the gospel, prophecy about restoration, and the preservation of Jewish identity. Themes include divine providence working indirectly, historic revivals sparked by opposition, and a call to replace prejudice with compassion and outreach.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 0sec
Riches of the Gentiles
A theological exploration of why Israel stumbled and how that opened the way for the gospel to reach the nations. Close reading of Romans 11:11–12 with debate over terms like 'fall' and 'fullness'. Discussion of how Gentiles were spiritually enriched and what a future Jewish restoration might mean for the church.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 0sec
An Overview of Romans 11:11-32
Discussion centers on Paul's argument about Israel's national rejection and its purpose. They explore how Jewish stumbling opened the way for Gentile salvation and missionary advance. The talk examines the idea that Gentile blessing may provoke Jewish reconsideration and outlines a threefold explanation for Israel's future restoration.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 0sec
Imprecatory Psalms
A theological look at why imprecatory Psalms appear in Scripture and how their language fits God’s justice. Discussion of Isaiah’s phrase often translated as calamity rather than moral evil. Examines David’s words as judicial and prophetic, pointing toward Christ’s sufferings and divine judgment. Addresses common objections and affirms Scripture’s authority while emphasizing God’s holiness.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 0sec
Judicial Blindness
A theological dive into passages about God hardening hearts and judicial blindness. The talk examines how disobedience can lead God to withdraw His striving and magnify human unbelief. It contrasts human responsibility with divine action and links the theme to historical examples and modern spiritual decline. Practical guidance is offered on when to cease argument and the limits of revival methods.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 0sec
Blessings Become a Curse
A sermon explores how God-given blessings like the law and religious privilege can become traps when pursued the wrong way. It examines spiritual blindness, judicial hardening, and biblical passages that illustrate decline. Themes include pride, faith versus works, and warnings about affluence and tradition leading to loss of true blessing.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 0sec
A Remnant According to Grace
A deep look at Paul’s use of Elijah and Old Testament examples to show God preserves a faithful remnant. Discussion of election and grace versus works. A call to think scripturally, resist personal ownership of the church, and refuse majority pressure. Comfort that God’s purposes endure and an exhortation to belong to and proclaim the remnant.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 0sec
Did God Reject His People?
A theological unpacking of Romans 11:1–4 about whether God has rejected the Jewish people. The speaker examines Paul’s Jewish identity as evidence, explores meanings of foreknowledge and foreordination, and analyzes the Elijah remnant example. There is careful textual exegesis and a rejection of nationalist misreadings of scripture.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 0sec
An Introduction to Romans 11
A reverent call to approach Scripture with humility and avoid partisan squabbles. A tight study of Romans 9–11 highlighting Israel’s corporate role and the idea of a spiritual Israel within the nation. Discussion of election, human responsibility, and justification by faith. Exploration of whether God has rejected Israel and the comforting certainty of God’s sovereign plan.
