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Martyn Lloyd-Jones, born on December 20, 1899, and died on March 1, 1981, was a prominent British evangelical minister, theologian, and author of the 20th century. Known for his profound theological insights and exceptional preaching skills, he had a significant impact on the development of evangelical theology.

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“Be still, and know that I am God. We must not interpret that 'Be still' in a sentimental manner. Some regard it as a kind of exhortation to us to be silent; but it is nothing of the sort. It means, 'Give up -or 'Give in' and admit I am God'. God is addressing people who are opposed to Him.”

People Knows Giving Kind Mean Stills Giving Up Regard Silent Sentimental

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“The devil's one object is so to depress God's people that he can go to the man of the world and say: There are God's people. Do you want to be like that?”

People Men World Want Objects He Man Devil Depressing

Book:Reflections: A Treasury of Daily Readings

Source: Reflections: A Treasury of Daily Readings

“Preaching the Word is the primary task of the Church, the primary task of the leaders of the Church, the people who are set in this position of authority; and we must not allow anything to deflect us from this, however good the cause, however great the need.”

People Needs Causes Church Leader Position Authority Tasks Primaries Preaching

Book:Preaching and Preachers

Source: Preaching and Preachers

“Grace is favor shown to people who do not deserve any favor at all.”

People Grace Deserve Favors

Author:Martyn Lloyd-Jones

“People are often unhappy in the Christian life because they have thought of Christianity, and the whole message of the gospel, in inadequate terms.”

People Whole Christian Term Christianity Messages Unhappy Christian Life Inadequate

Book:The Christ-Centred Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Source: The Christ-Centred Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

“People who think that once they are converted all will be happy, have forgotten Satan.”

People Thinking Forgotten Satan

Author:Martyn Lloyd-Jones

“The introduction is the first and best chance to win the attention of people who otherwise would not care. The first thing you have to do is make people believe that what you have to say is relevant and important.”

People Firsts Believe Important Care Winning Chance Attention Relevant Introduction

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“We must cease to think of the church as a gathering of institutions and organizations, and we must get back to the notion that we are the people of God.”

People Thinking Christian Church Organization Institutions Notion Cease Get Back Gathering

Author:Martyn Lloyd-Jones

About the Author

Born: December 20, 1899
Died: March 1, 1981
Known for: Minister
Quotes: 82

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