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Studies in the Sermon on the Mount [Two Volume Set]
2011 Reprint of 1959-1960 Two volume Set. Two volumes bound in one. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a Welsh Protestant minister, preacher and medical doctor influential in the Reformed wing of the British evangelical movement in the 20th century. He took the view that true Christian fellowship was only possible amongst those who shared common convictions regarding the nature of the faith. This two volume set consists of thirty sermons preached on successive Sundays. The "Sermon on the Mount" is not a code of ethics or of morals; it is a description of what Christians are meant to be. In Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers a comprehensive exposition of one of the best known but often misunderstood passages in the Bible. With characteristic wisdom, he keeps one eye on Scripture and the other on the world as he explains Christs teaching to modern-day believers.
655 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1958
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D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
343 books586 followersDavid Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a Welsh Protestant minister, preacher and medical doctor who was influential in the Reformed wing of the British evangelical movement in the 20th century. For almost 30 years, he was the minister of Westminster Chapel in London. Lloyd-Jones was strongly opposed to Liberal Christianity, which had become a part of many Christian denominations; he regarded it as aberrant. He disagreed with the broad church approach and encouraged evangelical Christians (particularly Anglicans) to leave their existing denominations. He believed that true Christian fellowship was possible only amongst those who shared common convictions regarding the nature of the faith.
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones was married to Bethan Lloyd-Jones
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November 29, 2012
I like this book so much I turned it into an audio and e-text app in 5 parts. It is singularly the most rich, inspiring, convicting, and helpful book I have ever read. With the App version (among other things) I tried to fix what I thought were potential problems for fellow readers. First, its really long (635 pages) so by creating a mobile version with audio and synchronized text, you can absorb it as fast or as slowly as your schedule will allow (and never lose your place). Second, because it was created in the early 1950's I provide a glossary and biographies of most of the key people Lloyd-Jones mentions. Third, we provide the full lyrics to the hymns he mentions and a lot of the bible verses. I hope you give it a read, its a spiritual life changer!
October 17, 2024
It’s taken me over a year to get through this mighty tome. It was well worth the time spent. Lloyd-Jones Study of the Sermon on the Mount is insightful, penetrating, rich, and beautiful. He not only explains and illustrates the truths Jesus spoke of verse by verse through the three chapters of the great sermon, but he also drives them deeply into the listeners heart with the old fashioned unction of a preacher from a few hundred years ago. This was truly one of the most convicting things I have ever read - it will probably remain so for some time.
I listened to this via the excellent kingfisher audio podcast, and it helped mitigate the girth of this great monster of a book.
I listened to this via the excellent kingfisher audio podcast, and it helped mitigate the girth of this great monster of a book.
June 30, 2023
This will remain a classic favorite of mine.
May 11, 2011
Fantastic. Of all the commentaries on Matthew 5-7 I've read, MLJ is the most thorough, insightful, considerate of multiple perspectives, & above all, worshipful. He does a fantastic job finding the balance of academic/theological work, and of using those things to drive readers deeper in knowledge, love, and dwelling with the God of the biblical text. Encouraging, exhorting, challenging, convicting. A great read.
May 26, 2024
This is a collection of 60 sermons from Lloyd Jones on the Sermon on the Mount. In lieu of a long review which the content certainly deserves, I’ll simply say that this has entered into a top 3 of works that have spiritually impacted me more than anything outside scripture:
The Holiness of God by Sproul
The autobiography/various biographies of John Paton
The Sermon on the Mount by Lloyd Jones
Please, pick up a copy, read the sermons slowly, and let the truths presented find fertile ground.
The Holiness of God by Sproul
The autobiography/various biographies of John Paton
The Sermon on the Mount by Lloyd Jones
Please, pick up a copy, read the sermons slowly, and let the truths presented find fertile ground.
October 18, 2022
4.5 Stars
Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ “Studies in the Sermon on the Mount” is simply great. This book is not an academic commentary, but more of a devotional-style collection of Jones’ sermons on the Sermon on the Mount. I read this book over almost a year, a chapter at a time, and it served me greatly in my devotions. Jones is incredibly Biblical and applicable at the same time. But most of all this book showed me more of Jesus and His call to follow Him. Following Jesus means obeying His commandments but at the same time realizing that we are poor in spirit and cannot do it on our own. This is a great book, read it!
Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ “Studies in the Sermon on the Mount” is simply great. This book is not an academic commentary, but more of a devotional-style collection of Jones’ sermons on the Sermon on the Mount. I read this book over almost a year, a chapter at a time, and it served me greatly in my devotions. Jones is incredibly Biblical and applicable at the same time. But most of all this book showed me more of Jesus and His call to follow Him. Following Jesus means obeying His commandments but at the same time realizing that we are poor in spirit and cannot do it on our own. This is a great book, read it!
March 20, 2013
This book is magisterial. I was given this as a birthday gift last year and have spent the better part of the last 10 months reading it off and on. Put simply, this book helped shape how I view the Christian life, preaching, the teachings of Christ as the basis of Christian discipleship, and ultimately helped me fall in love with the Sermon on the Mount.
Lloyd-Jones and I have a bit of a contentious relationship. There were many times in reading this book that I found myself disagreeing with MLJ, but that is, I think, part of his appeal. You are able to simultaneously feel yourself challenging his conclusions while also having a deep appreciation for his clear, prophetic preaching. At the beginning of this book, I thought MLJ to be a bit of an overrated Christian preacher in the history of the church. Upon completion, I had a great love and appreciation of his style and careful exegesis. I now understand why he didn't want to eventually publish Preaching & Preachers: you get to know Lloyd-Jones' approach to preaching best by reading / listening to him!
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones will surely be a source of great relief for the rest of my life. I could not recommend this book highly enough.
Lloyd-Jones and I have a bit of a contentious relationship. There were many times in reading this book that I found myself disagreeing with MLJ, but that is, I think, part of his appeal. You are able to simultaneously feel yourself challenging his conclusions while also having a deep appreciation for his clear, prophetic preaching. At the beginning of this book, I thought MLJ to be a bit of an overrated Christian preacher in the history of the church. Upon completion, I had a great love and appreciation of his style and careful exegesis. I now understand why he didn't want to eventually publish Preaching & Preachers: you get to know Lloyd-Jones' approach to preaching best by reading / listening to him!
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones will surely be a source of great relief for the rest of my life. I could not recommend this book highly enough.
March 9, 2009
Martin Lloyd-Jones does a great job of commenting on this text of holy scripture. He specializes in the implications of the text, which makes sense considering this was a series of sermons that he gave to his church.
It took me a while to get used to his style; however, after I did it was very beneficial. I greatly appreciated how he stressed taking the text in its content and to always remind yourself of that.
I also benefited from him stressing that this is not a list of moral laws to be taken to follow, such that you can reach heaven. Quite the opposite is true, these truths clearly show the depravity of man and our complete inadequacy to follow the law. This is exactly opposite of what many pagan/agnostics hold to.
It took me a while to get used to his style; however, after I did it was very beneficial. I greatly appreciated how he stressed taking the text in its content and to always remind yourself of that.
I also benefited from him stressing that this is not a list of moral laws to be taken to follow, such that you can reach heaven. Quite the opposite is true, these truths clearly show the depravity of man and our complete inadequacy to follow the law. This is exactly opposite of what many pagan/agnostics hold to.
June 28, 2012
A most excellent book. I would highly recommend it as a part of your daily devotional reading. The chapters are fairly short, but tightly packed with many good things to consider. I would also recommend it to the pastor/preacher as a solid example of how to preach the Word to your people.
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September 7, 2010I love this guy! I have just started spot reading this book as I am seeking more wisdom on pieces of this Matthew text, but I have been blown away by his honesty and passion for Jesus!
September 5, 2024
This is a really excellent book so far but I'm not ready to commit to the whole thing just now. Taking a break!
September 17, 2025
Brilliant. Just brilliant. Incredibly insightful in helping readers dig deeper into the greatest sermon ever.
January 12, 2021
I read this alongside D A Carson's short book on the Sermon on the Mount and found that helpful but Dr. Jones's book is so pastorally relevant it should perhaps be recommended along with Pilgrim's Progress (and Scripture) to every new Christian as essential reading.
August 6, 2019
Simply stated, the most accessible and rich commentary on the greatest preacher's greatest sermon.
The chapter divisions are tailor-made to serve as a daily devotional.
By meditating on Jesus' words as blown open through Lloyd-Jones' work, your appreciation of, and desire to live out, the Sermon on the Mount, will grow exponentially.
There are simply too many quotes to even attempt to offer any, so I won't even try......well, maybe I will.
* According to the scriptures happiness is never something that should be sought directly; it is always something that results from seeking something else.
* To mourn is something that follows of necessity from being poor in spirit. It is quite inevitable.
* But when a man becomes meek.....he no longer worries about himself and what other people say. To be truly meek means we no longer protect ourselves, because we see there is nothing worth defending.
* So the failure of man to live by, and to keep, the golden rule is due to the fact that he is self-centered.
* The Gospel of Jesus Christ openly and uncompromisingly announces itself as being something which starts with a narrow entrance, a strait gate.
* ...the vital point of all teaching, of theology, and of the whole Bible is to bring us to a knowledge of Him and into relationship with him.
The chapter divisions are tailor-made to serve as a daily devotional.
By meditating on Jesus' words as blown open through Lloyd-Jones' work, your appreciation of, and desire to live out, the Sermon on the Mount, will grow exponentially.
There are simply too many quotes to even attempt to offer any, so I won't even try......well, maybe I will.
* According to the scriptures happiness is never something that should be sought directly; it is always something that results from seeking something else.
* To mourn is something that follows of necessity from being poor in spirit. It is quite inevitable.
* But when a man becomes meek.....he no longer worries about himself and what other people say. To be truly meek means we no longer protect ourselves, because we see there is nothing worth defending.
* So the failure of man to live by, and to keep, the golden rule is due to the fact that he is self-centered.
* The Gospel of Jesus Christ openly and uncompromisingly announces itself as being something which starts with a narrow entrance, a strait gate.
* ...the vital point of all teaching, of theology, and of the whole Bible is to bring us to a knowledge of Him and into relationship with him.
May 8, 2020
It’s a shame I am only limited by the five stars. This book is eminently more important than that rating. Have you ever read through a 585 page book and lamented that you were at the end? That you wished that it just went on and on? You will have that experience with Dr. Lloyd-Jones book ‘Studies in the Sermon on the Mount’
MLJ takes you richly and deeply into the sermon on the mount and mines truths which will so challenge, rebuke and exhort you to Christlikeness. In fact you may, if your like me, feel that after reading this book as a companion to the biblical text, you have finally actually understood the point Christ’s teaching.
Do not delay, if you have not studied this magnificent book, get it today.
It took me a full month to traverse this book in conjunction with my daily bible study of the sermon on the mount.
MLJ’s exposition, especially pertaining to the danger of what he calls ‘unconscious hypocrisy’ and self deception will wake you up spiritually and cause every reader to deeply ‘test themselves to see if the be in the faith’
Ultimately, MLJ points every text directly to Christ Himself who is the fulfillment of all and in Whom we live and move and have our being.
MLJ takes you richly and deeply into the sermon on the mount and mines truths which will so challenge, rebuke and exhort you to Christlikeness. In fact you may, if your like me, feel that after reading this book as a companion to the biblical text, you have finally actually understood the point Christ’s teaching.
Do not delay, if you have not studied this magnificent book, get it today.
It took me a full month to traverse this book in conjunction with my daily bible study of the sermon on the mount.
MLJ’s exposition, especially pertaining to the danger of what he calls ‘unconscious hypocrisy’ and self deception will wake you up spiritually and cause every reader to deeply ‘test themselves to see if the be in the faith’
Ultimately, MLJ points every text directly to Christ Himself who is the fulfillment of all and in Whom we live and move and have our being.
January 11, 2013
This is easily one of the best books I have ever read - it is insightful, clear, soul-searching, sober, and thorough without bogging you down. I read it over the course of about a year while teaching through the Sermon on the Mount in a Sunday School class and found it to be consistently more helpful than even DA Carson and RT France in their respective commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew. Very highly recommended.
(I posted a separate review of volume 1 earlier. This book contains both volumes in one.)
(I posted a separate review of volume 1 earlier. This book contains both volumes in one.)
January 16, 2008
An ocean of ink has been spilt commenting on the Sermon on the Mount. This book is a gem floating on that ocean.
August 3, 2024
phew! made it through this absolute doozy of a commentary. over 600+ pages, MLJ slowly works through the Sermon on the Mount (hereafter referred to as SotM lol), often spending multiple chapters on just a few verses. I particularly enjoyed his opening section on the Beatitudes and his exposition on the "you have heard that it was said" verses. he views the Beatitudes as something the Christian should aspire to, comparable to the fruit of the Spirit, a reading I hadn't heard before but really enjoyed.
throughout, he reminds us that:
(1) though the SotM seems like a set of principles/rules, if we believe we can fulfill it on our own we're making it far too small.
(2) the Christian really is called to live differently, and if our lives aren't showing the fruit of the Spirit or the Beatitudes we need to take a hard look at where our trust really lies.
(3) Jesus is the Son of God. "The crowds were amazed at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law." this isn't some pleasant moral or social doctrine, but has true repercussions for our salvation. Jesus doesn't shy away from who He is in this Sermon, and if we try to take Him out of it we're missing the point.
throughout, he reminds us that:
(1) though the SotM seems like a set of principles/rules, if we believe we can fulfill it on our own we're making it far too small.
(2) the Christian really is called to live differently, and if our lives aren't showing the fruit of the Spirit or the Beatitudes we need to take a hard look at where our trust really lies.
(3) Jesus is the Son of God. "The crowds were amazed at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law." this isn't some pleasant moral or social doctrine, but has true repercussions for our salvation. Jesus doesn't shy away from who He is in this Sermon, and if we try to take Him out of it we're missing the point.
July 22, 2025
This took me a while to read, but it was worth the time and I hope to reread this and would definitely recommend this book. This is my first written review of a book, but I thought this book was definitely worth one! It gets to the heart of the Christian life, the new birth, the law and who Jesus is and what he has come to do. One of the most heart-searching books I've read. MLJ is excellent at asking the reader questions that directly address the heart, leading to many occasions to stop, meditate and pray which definitely made getting through this take so long! The sermon on the Mount shows our desperate need of the One who preached it and produces a heart thankful for Jesus, the Messiah, a hunger and thirst for righteousness and desire to know and love God more.
January 3, 2019
Huge and sometimes wordy. This is partly because it is based on sermons (spoken text vs written text). It was a great help in study for preaching through the Sermon on the Mount.
July 5, 2019
Thorough, practical, inspiring. Every chapter was gold.
February 22, 2020
So many priceless treasures!
A very thorough and thoughtful look at the Greatest Sermon ever preached. I found it to be a valuable tool in feeding the flock, but even more of a blessing to my personal life in applications.
A very thorough and thoughtful look at the Greatest Sermon ever preached. I found it to be a valuable tool in feeding the flock, but even more of a blessing to my personal life in applications.
October 8, 2020
This is a thorough analysis and application of chapters 5-7 of the Gospel According to Matthew. I was both convicted and edified in my walk with the Lord, and I’d recommend this book to all those who claim the name of Christ as Savior.
April 20, 2024
I love this book! It is 700 pages reading it from a library e-book. This is an outstanding commentary from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. [Thanks to my special friend, Justin who encouraged me to read this book.] This is a thorough, insightful expositional writing on various subjects from the Book of Matthew with other Scriptural references. Each chapter is thoughtfully and scripturally exemplified. I like how Dr. Lloyd-Jones reconciled those disproportions that most Christians (including myself) have struggled with interpretations of the Scriptures, and how he provided clarity and general principles on subjects (e.g., righteous way of living, prayer petition, exercising judgment on others, self-deception, et al). His discussion on the Spiritual order of all matters and the contemplative questions in each chapter, which mostly begin with questioning and examining ourselves, practicing self-reflection, brings awareness and understanding of putting these studies into daily practice by cultivating our relationship with Jesus Christ. His commentaries are ingenious, straightforward, and thought-provoking. It challenges your Christian practices, beliefs, and mind to contemplate on the Spiritual essence of the doctrine. There is also a separate study guide for this book, perfect for small-group discussions.
May 27, 2011
Some people love the Sermon on the Mount and insist it is the only good part of the Bible; others give nervous shuffling glances and head it off to a future dispensation that, surely, can never be applied to the Church.
With our excuses or unhealthy interest, this series of 60 sermons, collected in one volume, by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones is a breath of fresh air to our truncated interpretations.
Jones begins by interpreting the Beatitudes as the foundation of the sermon, restricting the audience to those born again, not to the whole world. He goes through the three chapters in Matthew, focusing on Christian attitudes and practice.
Jones was a strong, Protestant Christian and this bulky volume has great value. Jones' prose is sometimes a bit stiff and he throws in some annoying terms like 'personal relationship' or 'spiritual' which some may stumble over. He also leaves some rather unsatisfactory exegesis, such as his analysis of 'turning the other cheek.' I was disappointed.
Otherwise, this book is stuffed with gems of insight. If there was one sermon I would recommend out of the volume it would be 'Unconscious Hypocrisy'. It is a penetrating, non-compromising presentation of the gospel; pure gold.
With our excuses or unhealthy interest, this series of 60 sermons, collected in one volume, by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones is a breath of fresh air to our truncated interpretations.
Jones begins by interpreting the Beatitudes as the foundation of the sermon, restricting the audience to those born again, not to the whole world. He goes through the three chapters in Matthew, focusing on Christian attitudes and practice.
Jones was a strong, Protestant Christian and this bulky volume has great value. Jones' prose is sometimes a bit stiff and he throws in some annoying terms like 'personal relationship' or 'spiritual' which some may stumble over. He also leaves some rather unsatisfactory exegesis, such as his analysis of 'turning the other cheek.' I was disappointed.
Otherwise, this book is stuffed with gems of insight. If there was one sermon I would recommend out of the volume it would be 'Unconscious Hypocrisy'. It is a penetrating, non-compromising presentation of the gospel; pure gold.
June 13, 2020
When I got this book in the mail, I couldn't believe how thick it was! I didn't see that it was 585 pages! But I can say that this book has drastically changed my life and MLJ needed all 585 pages to go into the depth that he did. The Sermon on the Mount was always the part of Jesus' ministry that I would read and say ,"oh that's nice, but impossible to live like that". I'd pray for God to give me a hunger and thirst for righteousness but never knew the depth of that request. As I read this book and started to put the suggestions into practice, God gave me this unquenchable thirst for his word and for his righteousness. Forever grateful for this book.
December 6, 2010
This guy is a solid expository preacher. He writes 10-15 pages on one verse of the Sermon on the Mount. His whole premise is that the Sermon on the Mount is a picture of what the Christian is called to live like...pretty interesting considering how Christians are currently living and/or being portrayed. He begins by bemoaning how 'superficial' Christianity is in many people. Hoping this helps me be more consistent in living from the grace I've received. Should be good...
July 2, 2020
Excelente! As exposições de Lloyd-Jones sobre estes importantes capítulos da Bíblia nós fazem ter uma impressão bastante profunda do padrão que o Senhor Jesus requer daqueles que O seguem. O Doutor de forma cirúrgica consegue tratar dos mais diversos aspectos abordados pelo Senhor Jesus no Sermão muito bem, expondo nossas limitações em praticar estas determinações e por outro lado nos motivando a viver uma vida para glória de Deus.
Recomendo a leitura.
Recomendo a leitura.
December 20, 2019
One of the best books I’ve read. Martin Lloyd Jones goes in depth with the sermon on the mount and gives many different perspectives on a single topic/verse, which is very helpful in getting you to think more. This book carried me HARD through leading a small group. Pretty much Martin Lloyd Jones was leading the group.
November 6, 2012
One of the best books or sermons I have ever read or heard on the Sermon on the Mount. I was challenged to take the words of Jesus seriously as the sermon is painting a picture of what Christian character is suppose to be. It is a long book but well worth the read and I will be reading it again.
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