Authentic Christianity: Vol 6

Studies in the Book of Acts #6

by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Acts 8 chronicles some of the historical heights and valleys of the early church. While believers mourn Stephen’s death and Saul seeks to ravage the church, the gospel message is spreading into regions beyond Jerusalem, and many are coming to faith in Christ.

In the sixth and final volume of Studies in the book of Acts, Lloyd-Jones works from this essential truth, reminding us that there are compelling and vital reasons to consider Christianity even beyond the historical record. Exploring many issues that lie at the heart of the gospel, such as the empowering work of the Holy Spirit and the all-encompassing purpose of Christ’s death, Lloyd-Jones also speaks to the cultural deceptions that claim Christianity is nothing more than “a personal matter” or “just another teaching.”

Keeping other world religions in view, this classic work offers penetrating perspective as to how the Christian church and faith differ from all others, making the message of this book a particularly poignant one in today’s pluralistic culture.

The book of Acts records some of the most powerful events in the New Testament. The birth of the church. The coming of the Holy Spirit. Bold preaching and dramatic missionary journeys. Saved souls and transformed lives. It not only provides insight into the growth of the apostolic church, but can encourage and challenge your heart today.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones preached on the first eight chapters of this dynamic Bible book during the peak of his ministry. Now those expository sermons are gathered together in a six-volume collection. His language is simple and clear so that the truth of the Scriptures would be available to all who desire to understand. Recognized as one of the twentieth century’s most gifted preachers, he is known for his astute analysis of man’s condition and his persuasive proclamation of the gospel as the only true solution.

Genres: Christian

320 pages, Hardcover

First published June 19, 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

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Reviews

[Geoff Cumberbeach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly good teaching, as usual.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always Spirit-filled, Lloyd-Jones does not disappoint in this series of messages from Acts. He gives particular attention to the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch, drawing rich spiritual treasures out of the passage.

[David Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great theological mind and well written. The truths in this book are timeless but easily forgotten or perhaps never taught in the Christian movement. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is now willing to think through the impact of authentic salvation.