A Changed Disposition - A Sermon on John

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How does sanctification work? How does a person change? These are important questions for anyone seriously examining their own soul or discipling others. In this sermon titled “A Changed Disposition,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones dissects the particular work of the Holy Spirit in John 1:16. He shows from Scripture that the Holy Spirit is the one that directly ministers sanctification to, and in, the Christian. Furthermore, he shows how this doctrine of sanctification is related to regeneration and justification. He shows that the sanctification of the Holy Spirit is progressive; it happens over time. He also illustrates that this sanctification and regeneration makes a person new at the core, while not changing secondary likes and attributes. Dr. Lloyd-Jones uses Paul as a poignant example. Paul was a zealous and incredible character, both before and after his conversion. His zeal did not change but what changed was his entire aim and controlling disposition. Where he once was zealous in persecution, he became zealous in evangelism and discipleship. Can the Christian state that this is also true of themselves? Have their abilities been reformed and brought under new management and have the direction of their passions changed? Christianity does not need change one’s skills; rather, it subjects every ability to the God who gave them.

[@LAStreetPreacher]

I learned years ago that your disposition determines your destiny.

[@rtoney]

Change is here...Thank God he held onto Me...Grace be upon me...

[@lovefortruthministries913]

I am illumined and blessed by this exposition. Glory to God! Thank you Dr. Llyod Jones.

[@riveroflifeglobalministrie6523]

Redemption and sanctification come with Christ! You cannot separate the two, just like you cannot separate Jesus! This might be my favorite MLJ sermon yet. There is nothing more discouraging than purely moral teaching!

[@blank-964]

Profound teacher. I recommend A Power Within or A More Excellent Way if you are navigating his sermons

[@LeonardGarden]

Excellent exposition of the demonstration of the Holy Spirit. What I learned: The Holy Spirit has both an effect of regeneration on the heart to faith and once the Christian is justified by faith, a continued effect of sanctification that makes impossible any going back to the old _illusion_ of justification (as though a more moral life were sufficient for access into the kingdom). The sanctifying Holy Spirit shows the saint the inestimable value of our _Lord and_ Savior, Jesus Christ.

[@riveroflifeglobalministrie6523]

LenGarden Great comment! Thank You

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Praise the Lord!!!

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❤

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Is there anyway I can get the hymns sung in MLJ's times?

[@MLJTrust]

Hi Paul - The hymnal they used was "Congregational Praise". I am not sure if it is still in print, I'm afraid

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@@MLJTrust Do you have more information on that hymn book? Publisher? I'm aware it may be out of print, but may still be available somewhere, or from someone. Thanks for the information.

[@MLJTrust]

@@10glocks40 Unfortunately not. I have tried on Amazon but Congregational Praise" is so generic that it covers multiple current titles, alas. So sorry!

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