Joy Unspeakable [Paperback]

Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 2000

Martyn Lloyd-Jones explores the assertion of John the Baptist that Jeus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. The result is a classic call to submit afresh to the Spirit for power, purity and assurance, while keeping our heads in the face of pitfalls that might distract or ensnare us.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Shaw Books (March 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877884412
• ISBN-13: 978-0877884415
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981), minister of Westminster Chapel in London for thirty years, was one of the foremost preachers of his day. His books include Spiritual Depression, Joy Unspeakable, The Cross, The Heart of the Gospel, and his series on John 17.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lloyed-jones did his homework, April 23, 2003

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T. Stevenson "stevensenjorg" (cheyenne, wy United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joy Unspeakable (Paperback)

This is the best treatment of the person and work of the Holy Spirit in a Christians life. i found it to be extremely refreshing and i thought his exegesis followed by the testimonies of the great men of Christendom were inspiring. Martin's thesis is that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not about santification(what he calls the normal work of the HS) but to uphold the name of Jesus and give a supernatural desire to know him, to love him, and to spread his name. Lloyed-Jones knew this book would be controversial, but his exegesis along with his history of the early church since Pentecost makes a powerful case. Overall, i recommend this book to any seminary student who wants to add to his knowledge of the person and work of God the Holy Spirit. We really do have a supernatural faith.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 'In-Filling' Explained, December 12, 1999

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David Kelly (Omaha, NE. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joy Unspeakable (Paperback)

This is the clearest and most convincing expostition of the baptism/infilling of the Holy Spirit as a second work of grace that I have ever read. Lloyd-Jones is very articulate, and presents his arguments with great clarity. Be warned - after reading this book, you will find it difficult to disagree with him!

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jones has a unique view of the Holy Spirit., December 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Joy Unspeakable (Paperback)

For a reformed author, D. Martyn Lloyd Jones has a unique view of the Holy Spirit. Unlike most Baptist and Reformed authors he holds that a believer may not initially be baptized by the Holy Spirit on conversion. His view is similar in some ways to that of many charismatics. However, Jones emphasizes the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit and sees the signs of his baptism as a new power to bear witness to Christ accompanied by assurance and "joy unspeakable". It is good reading and should make the reader rethink his view of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.