Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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As believers, we are distinct from the world because we have been made the children of God. Many Christians, however, try to live just like the world and not be distinct. This chapter discusses the problems with that outlook and what it means that the world is of the wicked one. We will finish up this verse next week.

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 15 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 703-712).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

NEXT BOOK: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (Moody Classics Edition)

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The topic of praying for a brother who has fallen into sin (from last episode) brings up the subject of believers’ relationship to sin. It’s not that believers are incapable of sinning, or even that we are capable of ceasing from sin, but that we are no longer defined by a lifestyle of sin. This chapter also gets into human responsibility and God’s preservation. May we have full assurance that we are safe in the arms of Jesus.

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 14 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 691-701).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

NEXT BOOK: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (Moody Classics Edition)

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Continuing the discussion on prayer, today we are looking at prayer for the brethren. It is important that we pray for other believers when we see each other struggling with faults and failures. How do we do that? What should characterize our prayers for each other? And also, who should we not pray for? Listen to our discussion to hear commentary from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and our own thoughts.

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 13 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 681-690).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

NEXT BOOK: Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (Moody Classics Edition)

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Today we discuss how to have greater confidence in prayer, and it is a convicting subject. The encouraging thing is we can have confidence that the Lord hears us and be sure we have the things we ask if we heed these verses. This topic is so impactful. Our hope is that through hearing this discussion and the verses we reference, we will all be challenged to grow our prayer lives and pray for things according to the Lord’s will.

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 12 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 669-680).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Eternal life is the theme of all of Scripture, and what we discuss today is really one big application from the entire Bible. Christ gives abundant life and He wants us to be sure we know Him. In this chapter, Jones responds to two objections that are raised to having eternal assurance. We discuss the profound and practical aspects that allow us to confidently claim that we have this eternal life.

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 11 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 657-668).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Assurance of salvation is not only something that is possible for every believer, it is what God intends for us. This is one of John’s great themes throughout this epistle, and he reiterates it here in 1 John 5:13, one of the most well-known verses on assurance. In this episode, we discuss the topic of assurance in general, break down this verse phrase-by-phrase, and offer some personal thoughts and reflections on eternal security and assurance. We will continue the discussion on this topic next week. See you then!

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 10 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 645-655).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Today we look at the reasons for believing Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah and the results of believing this. This follows right after the claim that was mentioned in 1 John 5:6-8 which we have discussed in the previous two episodes. As we look at the support behind this claim, we also get into what gives us confidence in our faith personally, and it all has to do with the testimony of Christ. Thanks for listening!

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 9 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 637-644).

Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.” Today we discuss what these three witnesses mean and what this represents for us today. God has certainly left sufficient witness that Jesus is the Christ.

Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 8 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 631-636).