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“To love to preach is one thing; to love to whom you preach is quite another.”

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Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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. more

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