by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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Martyn Lloyd-Jones' The Plight of Man and the Power of God is a powerful and urgent call to recognize the true state of humanity's sinfulness and the all-sufficient power of God for salvation. Originally delivered as a series of lectures during the Second World War, this work speaks with piercing clarity to the moral and spiritual collapse of mankind, urging the reader to confront the biblical reality of human depravity. Lloyd-Jones exposes the root of the human crisis: sin, not external circumstances or societal decay, but the rebellion of the human heart against its Creator.
The book is structured around five foundational themes: The Religious History of Mankind, Religion and Morality, The Nature of Sin, The Wrath of God, and The Only Solution. Lloyd-Jones masterfully diagnoses the failure of modern man to understand his desperate condition, showing how efforts at moral reform and human wisdom crumble in the face of sin’s power. Yet, he does not leave the reader without hope—he magnifies the power of God in the gospel as the only remedy capable of transforming sinful hearts and restoring fallen humanity. His clear, scriptural exposition, combined with pastoral concern, makes this work both convicting and profoundly comforting.
What makes The Plight of Man and the Power of God compelling today is its timeless relevance. The issues of sin, divine justice, and the necessity of redemption remain as pressing now as they were when Lloyd-Jones first delivered these lectures. This book is not merely an intellectual treatise but a heartfelt plea to seek the transforming grace of God in Christ.
About the Author:
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899–1981) was a Welsh Reformed preacher and theologian, widely regarded as one of the most influential preachers of the 20th century. After a career in medicine, he answered God's call to full-time pastoral ministry, serving as the minister of Westminster Chapel in London from 1939 to 1968. His expository preaching, deeply rooted in Scripture and theological precision, made a lasting impact on the evangelical world. Lloyd-Jones was a strong advocate for biblical authority, the doctrines of grace, and the necessity of the Holy Spirit's work in revival. His writings, including Studies in the Sermon on the Mount and Spiritual Depression, continue to bless and challenge Christians worldwide.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
THE RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF MANKIND
RELIGION AND MORALITY
THE NATURE OF SIN
THE WRATH OF GOD
THE ONLY SOLUTION
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