Seeking the Spirit - A Sermon on Romans

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In his sermon on Romans 8:16 titled “Seeking the Spirit,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones expands upon an important Christian phenomenon: spiritual confirmation. Reading from Romans 8:16, he reminds how “the Spirit Himself” testifies with the believer’s spirit after being saved, inducting him or her into God’s family. However, should that believer then seek additional spiritual confirmation or more of the Spirit? In short, Dr. Lloyd-Jones says they should seek but a person should be careful of the methods in asking for more of the Spirit. Dr. Lloyd-Jones warns Christians to avoid groups that claim they can administer the Spirit by staying in a room until He comes or laying hands on an individual. This is not how Scripture describes receiving more of the Spirit, and only apostles could give the Spirit by laying on hands, he says. God distributes the Spirit in a more Biblical way. Dr. Lloyd-Jones points to Christ’s encouraging descriptions of God as a loving father; if knocked on, the door will be opened; and if asking for bread, a father would not give his child a stone. In closing, Dr. Lloyd-Jones tracks Christian figures across the centuries, reading their accounts of how much of the Spirit they received, and how much more is in store for those who call upon Him.

[@n.e.parkman2326]

“Seek His glory and do everything to please Him in all things.”

[@mrhedgetrimmersons-gardener]

Jones was one of the 20th century men of God. Lord, raise up godly and gifted men in our days.

[@charlesdan5509]

I am He....... Minister CDC

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Amen

[@stefanvitale4850]

May we reject those things that distract us from His glory.

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Great preaching. This sermon is an excellent example. Highly recommend carefully listening to the whole thing.

[@annanthony23]

Praise the LORD!!!🙆‍♀️

[@barbarapryor1289]

Thankyou so much for keeping these precious sermons of Dr Marten Lloyd -Jones. They answer a lot of questions for me. Gods Blessings

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It is a blessing

[@MariaSantana-ul5wd]

Amen. Lord, Show me I am Thine. I won't let go until you do.

[@hawk1548]

❤MLJ 🙏. The grace of God be with you all

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Thank you beyond words.

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definately a blessing to have these

[@mrhedgetrimmersons-gardener]

Yes we should by God's grace brother

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

😎..Wow! Why is it So Hard to.Ask, Seek, Knock...just Talk to Him..To Remember These Things...Why We 'Shy Away' when We need it most..??🤷

[@jenifercanter6992]

49:44 beautiful prayer

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God good

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Call you very soon

[@plodgermitten8433]

I am puzzled why MLJ gives 3 examples but does not explain his own experience.

[@lt7378]

Yes, I’ve often wondered why he does not talk about his own experience in his sermons. Perhaps he does not want to draw attention to himself as MLJ was a very humble man . I’ve read his biography by (Iain Murray)which makes vague references to his experiences.