The Kingdom of God [Hardcover]

Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Author), Christopher Catherwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1992

When Jesus came to earth, He clearly and boldly proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God. Yet, perhaps none of His teachings has been more misunderstood than this one.

Some have thought of our Lord as simply a great moral leader whose aim was to help us all become better people. When we're good enough, according to this view, the kingdom of God will be established in our midst once and for all. Others see Jesus as a revolutionary with a fiery message of political upheaval. For them, the kingdom of God will come when unjust social and political structures are overthrown.

In truth, the kingdom Jesus Christ proclaimed and initiated was more profound and more radical than anything any man has ever envisioned. As Dr. Lloyd-Jones shows conclusively from the Scriptures, God the Son came to earth to redeem rebellious humanity, save them from their sins, and make them the people of God.

Indeed, the kingdom of God comes to us in the person and work of Jesus Christ Himself--His substitutionary death on the cross and His triumph over death and sin. Here and here alone is true hope for a lost and confused world.

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About the Author

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.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (August 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891076484
• ISBN-13: 978-0891076483
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, September 20, 2007

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This review is from: The Kingdom of God (Hardcover)

This is typical Lloyd-Jones. As with most of his books, these are a series of his sermons that were later transcribed. In my opinion, this is some of his best evangelical preaching. I was once told that if you want to learn how to preach, sit under a great preacher. Well, we can no longer hear the "fire" of the Doctor's voice, but due to this, and the many other books of his sermons published, a young preacher can at least learn how to construct a powerful sermon. In fact, as the art of preaching wanes today, this book is a must read.

Lloyd-Jones was trained originally as a medical doctor, and was a rising star as a diagnostitian in London prior to his call to the ministry. He became such a popular preacher in the 20th century because he used his great skills in diagnosing the ills of the world in which he lived. This book is an example of that, and though these sermons were preached over 30 years ago, they ably show how timeless the Chirstian Gospel is. In the various sermons found in this book, he forcfully and expertly explains what Christianity is and the importance of the Christian message to a world that is falling apart.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book, December 26, 2008

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This review is from: The Kingdom of God (Hardcover)

I do wish that younger people would be better acquainted with the writings and sermons of Dr. Lloyd-Jones. This book, The Kingdom of God, is a fantastic compliation of sermons on what is meant by "The Kingdom of God." Taking from various passages in the gospels, Lloyd-Jones exemplifies the joy of knowing and walking with Christ as sons and daughters who believe that gospel message. With constant reverences to modern society, the truths seem to echo through history that while all else changes, social, political, or intellectual trends, the kingdom of God remains that same, as does his saving power for those who believe in him. I would recommend this book to anyone, but most particularly to the younger individuals who need to develop a growing passion for servant leaders of the Christian faith who have adhered to Biblical principles.