About this episode
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones discusses the practical application of Christianity based on Romans 12:14–15.
In this sermon on Romans 12:14–15 titled “Practical Christianity (1),” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at the application for the doctrine Paul has been laying down and how theory moves into practical daily living: “The glory of God in His great salvation is involved in this [daily living].” Learn that the best form of evangelism is Christian people manifesting the Christian life, not only the proclamation by word of mouth. Dr. Lloyd-Jones shares that “a mere theoretical Christianity is useless” and a contradiction. The Scriptures are intensely practical and Christians are called to have patience with unbelievers. Moreover, Dr. Lloyd-Jones teaches that one’s attitude towards persecution must be positive as the endurance of persecution in its various forms tests the reality of their Christianity in a thorough manner. Only a Christian can bless (and not curse) those who persecute them. Christians are called to remember what they were and how God reacted to them, showing them total grace. The sinner must be separated from the sin, asking the question, “Why does a person behave the way they does?” Christians are encouraged to have compassion on the sinner’s helpless state and pray for…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Topics covered
- Christian living
- evangelism
- persecution
- grace
- compassion
Keywords
- Christianity
- evangelism
- persecution
- grace
- compassion
- Romans
- daily living
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Practical Christianity, Romans 12:14–15
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