The Sword and the Song

Sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

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Psalms 149:5-6 — In this sermon from 1977, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones reflects on the state of evangelicalism in Britain over the previous decade since he issues his call for evangelicals to leave their mixed congregations. Focusing particularly on shifts he has observed among Anglican evangelicals, Dr Lloyd-Jones argues that the past ten years has seen a dramatic drift away from historic evangelical positions on Scripture, salvation, and ecclesiology among many who still claim the evangelical label. Dr. Lloyd-Jones sees this exemplified in books like "Growing into Union" and events like the 1977 Nottingham Congress, where he perceives a blurring of lines between evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics. He laments what he views as compromises on biblical authority, cooperation with Roman Catholics, and a move away from Reformation principles. Dr. Lloyd-Jones calls for a renewed "battle for the Bible" and contends that mixed denominations inevitably lead to doctrinal compromise. He urges evangelicals to maintain clear theological distinctives and separation from error, while also cultivating joy and praise to God. The sermon combines theological analysis, historical perspective, and pastoral exhortation as Dr. Lloyd-Jones seeks to rally British evangelicals to stand firm for biblical truth in changing times. He sees the British Evangelical Council as playing a crucial role in upholding historic evangelical convictions against modern trends of accommodation and ecumenism. Throughout, Dr. Lloyd-Jones emphasizes the need for both doctrinal fidelity and spiritual vitality - wielding "the sword" of God's Word while also lifting up "high praises" to the Lord.

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