Spiritual Depression
by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones | Book Summary
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Author: D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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In this series of 21 sermons, the multitude of causes of spiritual depression seen throughout a lifetime of ministry are revealed — our own temperament, besetting sin, wrong understanding of doctrines — the list goes on. Yet for each of these hurdles to Christian joy, there is a proper antidote found within the pages of Scripture. A proper understanding of the Good News and God's promises for His people can counteract the snares of the devil and produce a lasting joy that is contagious to a watching world. |
Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was a Welsh medical doctor turned pastor who was an extremely gifted expositor and was one of the most influential leaders in the Reformed wing of the British evangelical movement in the 20th century. He obtained a medical degree from the University of London and was a member of the Royal College of Physicians prior to discerning his call to full time ministry. He served as the lead pastor of the Westminster Chapel in London for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Lloyd-Jones is the author of numerous influential publications including a 14-volume commentary on the book of Romans, the Great Doctrines of the Bible series, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, and Preaching and Preachers.
Spiritual Depression
by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones |
| Publisher | WM. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. |
| Date | 1965 |
| Pages | 300 |
Overview:
The path of the Christian is not always easy and often is marked by trials and tribulations; there are myriad obstacles that can get in the way of experiencing the joy of Christ. Spiritual depression, or a joyless Christianity, is pandemic in modern times. In addition to the pain and anguish that those walking through this condition experience, it too may be one of the leading causes of outsiders being turned off from the faith.
In this series of 21 sermons, the multitude of causes of spiritual depression seen throughout a lifetime of ministry are revealed — our own temperament, besetting sin, wrong understanding of doctrines — the list goes on. Yet for each of these hurdles to Christian joy, there is a proper antidote found within the pages of Scripture. A proper understanding of the Good News and God's promises for His people can counteract the snares of the devil and produce a lasting joy that is contagious to a watching world.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was a Welsh medical doctor turned pastor who was an extremely gifted expositor and was one of the most influential leaders in the Reformed wing of the British evangelical movement in the 20th century. He obtained a medical degree from the University of London and was a member of the Royal College of Physicians prior to discerning his call to full time ministry. He served as the lead pastor of the Westminster Chapel in London for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Lloyd-Jones is the author of numerous influential publications including a 14-volume commentary on the book of Romans, the Great Doctrines of the Bible series, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, and Preaching and Preachers.