3rd Feb 2012
New Reviews: Lloyd-Jones and Scougal
For some time now, we have featured on our website Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal. But we have only now managed to write and post our own reviews on these books. You will find them below with links to their respective product pages.
Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
This book is a transcription of an expository sermon series that D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones gave through Matthew chapters 5-7, commonly called the Sermon on the Mount. He divides Christ’s sermon into five sections: the beatitudes, the Christian reacting to the world and the world to him, the Christian in relation to the law of God, the Christian living life in dependence upon God, and the Christian life as a pilgrimage leading to final judgment. While this portion of Scripture is commonly viewed as a list of rules we ought to follow, Lloyd-Jones explains that it is actually a reflection of what a true Christian already looks like. Modern church culture says that these principles are too difficult to follow and that failure is common and understandable. However, a struggle to follow Christ’s model is actually cause to question the reality of one’s Christian profession. This is a life-changing book that will enrich your understanding of Christ’s teaching in the gospels and the transition between the Old and New Testaments.
The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal
Originally written as a long letter to a friend who had walked away from Christianity, Rev. Henry Scougal’s small book beautifully expounds the meaning, difficulties, and joys of the Christian life. He argues with sound logic for the superiority of the Christian life over the unbelieving life. This is accomplished by examining the perfect earthly life of Christ, the pleasure found in a relationship with the Lord, the wonderful character qualities present in the life of the Christian, and practical aspects of Christian growth. However, while this book is packed with thought-provoking content, its arguments are simple to understand. This book speaks powerfully to unbelievers while providing sweet reflection for Christian readers.