Ephesians
Volume 1: God's Ultimate Purpose (1:1-23)
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| ISBN | 9781800403383 |
|---|---|
| Binding | Cloth-bound |
| Format | Book |
| Page Count | 488 |
| Set | Lloyd Jones on Ephesians |
| Volume | 1 |
| Scripture | Ephesians |
| Original Pub Date | 1979 |
| Banner Pub Date | 1979 |
| Recent Pub Date Year | 2024 |
*Newly re-typeset edition soon to arrive*
Book Description
When a spiritual history of the 20th century comes to be written it will be bound to include mention not only of the far-reaching influence of Dr Lloyd-Jones’ ministry at Westminster Chapel, London (1938–1968), but of the remarkable fact that subsequently the published volumes of his New Testament expository sermons have had a circulation unprecedented for such material during the last century.
At a time of general doubt as to the relevance and appeal of preaching, the author has shown that, when the message of Scripture is taught with Spirit-given authority, and in popular form, it retains its power over the heart and mind and conscience. The help which thousands have experienced from the sermons already published is, in the first instance, due to this fact.
God’s Ultimate Purpose, while possessing the same general characteristics as the volumes already issued, is likely to attract particular attention. For one thing, it was the sermons on this first chapter of Ephesians, commenced at Westminster on Sunday mornings in the autumn of 1954, that proved to be the start of the author’s prolonged treatment of various New Testament books. By that date Dr Lloyd-Jones had been more than 25 years in the ministry and his convictions on how Scripture should be taught were fully matured. The sermons on Ephesians were, therefore, in a sense a new point of departure. The series on the Epistle to the Romans was to follow in 1955.
But quite apart from its significance in Dr Lloyd-Jones’ ministry, Ephesians Chapter 1 will always be of major importance in any consideration of the New Testament. As the author writes in his Preface: ‘The Epistle to the Ephesians is the most “mystical” of Paul’s epistles, and nowhere does his inspired mind soar to greater heights. There is no greater privilege in life than to be called to expound what Thomas Carlyle called such “infinities and immensities.”’
This volume is the first in a series of eight volumes.
Table of Contents Expand ↓
| 1. | Introduction | 3 |
| 2. | ‘Saints … and the faithful in Christ Jesus’ | 15 |
| 3. | Grace, Peace, Glory | 29 |
| 4. | The Everlasting Covenant | 41 |
| 5. | ‘All Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Places’ | 53 |
| 6. | ‘In Heavenly Places’ | 65 |
| 7. | ‘Chosen in Him’ | 79 |
| 8. | ‘Holy and without Blame before Him in love’ | 93 |
| 9. | Adoption | 105 |
| 10. | Higher than Adam | 117 |
| 11. | The Glory of God | 129 |
| 12. | ‘In the Beloved’ | 139 |
| 13. | Redemption | 151 |
| 14. | ‘Through His Blood’ | 165 |
| 15. | The Riches of His Grace | 177 |
| 16. | The Mystery of His Will | 191 |
| 17. | All Things re-united in Christ | 205 |
| 18. | ‘We … Ye also’ | 219 |
| 19. | The Counsel of His own Will | 233 |
| 20. | ‘Heard, Believed, Trusted’ | 245 |
| 21. | Sealed with the Spirit | 257 |
| 22. | The Nature of Sealing [1] | 269 |
| 23. | The Nature of Sealing [2] | 281 |
| 24. | True and Counterfeit Experiences | 295 |
| 25. | Problems and Difficulties concerning the Sealing | 307 |
| 26. | ‘The Earnest of our Inheritance’ | 319 |
| 27. | Tests of Christian Profession | 331 |
| 28. | ‘The Father of Glory’ | 345 |
| 29. | The Christian’s Knowledge of God | 357 |
| 30. | Wisdom and Revelation | 369 |
| 31. | ‘The Hope of his Calling’ | 383 |
| 32. | ‘The Riches of the Glory of His Inheritance in the Saints’ | 397 |
| 33. | ‘The Exceeding Greatness of His Power’ | 411 |
| 34. | ‘Power to us-ward who Believe’ | 423 |
| 35. | His Power from Beginning to End | 435 |
| 36. | ‘The Church which is His Body’ | 447 |
| 37. | The Final Consummation | 461 |
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Being blessed daily by this careful exposition. Dr. Lloyd-Jones has a way of preaching to us in the Spirit and through these words. What I value most about Him is that reality, that he preaches always with a mind that is always reflecting on the reality of what is preached here in Ephesians one, that we are NOW in the heavenly places, alive with Christ. The Gospel is transformative of every thought that is thought in Christ and this exposition carries us along in that manner. Always keeping before us, our residency in Heaven through the Gospel and how moving it is. Wishing that Banner could make these available in the States. Praise God for his mercy and grace in the ministry of Dr. Lloyd-Jones.
Brion Burkett –
Last year I finished the complete Romans series by MLJ and have just begun this first volume in his treatment of Ephesians. I can say without hesitation that this has already settled questions that I have had for over 23 years regarding the sealing of the Spirit, the difference between being filled and baptized in the Spirit, and so much more. I heartily recommend reading this book; especially if you hope for a Christian walk that is both relevant and pertinent for today’s challenges. As per the Doctor’s eternal wisdom and deep care for the modern mind, answers abound here. As do strength, encouragement, and clarity. A must read.