Raising Children God's Way

by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

In an age marked by the near collapse of the family, few things are more powerful than a Christian family where the biblical relationship between parents and children is clearly seen. This book is desperately needed today! Taken from a preaching series by D.M. Lloyd-Jones.

Genres: Parenting, Christian, Theology, Christian Living, Childrens

85 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

David 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

Books about D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: https://www.goodreads.com/characters/...

Reviews

[Hulda Gilca]

”There is no hope for the world apart from the light which comes to it from the Christian teaching.” - Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

“Nu exista nicio speranţă pentru lume
separat de lumina care vine sprea ea prin Învăţătura Creştină.”



“Fa toate lucrurile pentru slava lui Dumnezeu și în acest fel îți vei crește copii “În mustrarea și învățătura Domnului”. –Dr. Martyn Lloyd -Jones

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Biblical, practical, godly instruction on raising children. It was a short read, but well worth it. Lloyd-Jones never disappoints in bringing well reasoned theological arguments to bear.

[Sydney Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though I love MLJ and knew to expect high quality teaching in this book, I was still surprised at how relevant it was—and not just for parents! There is both an excellent section about honoring your parents, (even if non-Christian) as well as a command to *all* to know these biblical principles.

I particularly appreciated his teaching concerning the teenage/adolescent years, even though my oldest hasn’t quite reached it. It has spurred me on that much more toward raising them up in a biblical manner.

This book is short and very readable.

[Kerra Twombly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I could dock just half a star bc the gold nuggets of wisdom in the book are no doubt highlight worthy, it’s just very technical and tends to be heady, which isn’t my personal preference in books on parenting. (Maybe that makes me sound desperate…) The last chapter, “Godly Upbringing”, had me humbled as a believing mother of three impressionable children whose eyes are always all on me. It’s a weighty privilege to influence these souls and it starts with me and my personal love for the Lord.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was insightful as far as the theory of discipline. I found myself examining what I believe and why. I was hoping for more examples of how to practice the theories, but few are offered. The basic concept is that scripture teaches two firm commands that may be summed up in these ideas- practice consistent discipline, but do so out of love for the souls of your children (who belong to God, not to you).

[Lexi Zuo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chapters 1-3 felt REALLY harsh to me. Especially as an adult child of an abusive mother. I felt really condemned in the chapter about adult Christian parents are how they relate to their adult parents.

The rest of the book was more grace filled, but still pretty strong. I love Dr. Lloyd-Jones’ preaching, but this book wasn’t my fav. I wouldn’t recommend it to others.

[Kristen L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This 80-something page book was taken out of a longer sermon series based on the book of Ephesians. Though short, packed full of deep theology and practical applications for raising of kids. This one will be good to pull out and read for a quick yet meaningful and convicting reminder about parenting whenever I’m discouraged or lost.

[Jay King · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would recommend chapter 2 for every college student or young Christian with non-Christian parents. The remainder of the book was okay. Some of the material is not relevant to modern culture (such as his thoughts on boarding schools).

[Michael Abraham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lloyd-Jones tackles the same issues we face today in parenting.

[Josh Anders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lloyd Jones blows me away every time I read him. So helpful