Lloyd-Jones on the Christian Life

Martyn Lloyd-Jones, commonly referred to as “the Doctor,” had a successful career in medicine before abandoning it all to become a preacher in London. His sermons―displaying the life-changing power of biblical truth―diagnosed the spiritual condition of his congregation and prescribed the gospel remedy.

This study of Lloyd-Jones’s life will encourage and exhort readers to consider the role of the knowledge of God, the power of the Spirit, and the fullness of Christ in their daily lives, allowing them to discover the inseparable union of doctrine and the Christian life.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson
4. Introduction: The Thesis
5. Part 1: “The Doctor” | Chapter 1: The Life and Times of Martyn Lloyd-Jones
6. Part 2: The Doctor’s Doctrine
7. Chapter 2: God the Father Almighty
8. Chapter 3: Christ and Him Crucified
9. Chapter 4: Power from on High
10. Chapter 5: Redemption Applied
11. Chapter 6: The Church
12. Chapter 7: The Last Things
13. Part 3: The Christian Life
14. Chapter 8: The World
15. Chapter 9: Prayer
16. Chapter 10: Faith Working Through Love
17. Chapter 11: Life in the Spirit at Home and Work
18. Chapter 12: Why Are You So Downcast?
19. Chapter 13: The Acid Test
20. Part 4: The Doctor’s Legacy | Chapter 14: The Legacy of Martin Lloyd-Jones
21. Appendix 1: The Charismatic Controversy
22. Appendix 2: The Secession Controversy
23. Closing Credits

Sinclair B. Ferguson

Sinclair Buchanan Ferguson, a Scottish theologian, is well-regarded in Reformed Christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial contributions, and he currently holds the esteemed position of Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminar.

Ferguson's journey in ministry began when he was ordained as a minister in the Church of Scotland in 1971. He dedicated a decade of his life as the minister of St. John's, Baltasound, the northernmost parish in Scotland, located on the island of Unst, Shetland. Eager to expand his knowledge and share his expertise, he accepted a teaching position as a part-time Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.

Since 2013, Ferguson has been actively involved in the ministry at St. Peter's Free Church in Dundee, where he serves as a preacher and elder. In 2022, a Festschrift was published in his honor, highlighting his significant contributions to theology. Ferguson has also made a mark as an editor with the Banner of Truth Trust and as a professor of systematic theology at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas. Notably, he has held the esteemed Charles Krahe Chair for Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary.

A beloved author, teacher and pastor, Dr. Ferguson continues to serve the Body of Christ in many roles, which include as a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and currently serving as a teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries.