Ever since his first sermon in 1925, Martyn Lloyd-Jones consistently emphasized the significance of Christ’s sacrifice for our sake. This collection of sermons reveals this theme in Lloyd-Jones’ classic expository style, showing his gift for combining a warm, personal devotion to Jesus Christ with deep theological insight. His grasp of Scripture still gives the mature believer something to ponder, yet he brings a simplicity of thought to his preaching that even a child can understand and enjoy. The Cross explains how Christ’s crucifixion works for our redemption, and why this event is the cornerstone of the Christian life. From one of the twentieth century’s greatest preachers, this volume provides insight for ministers and anyone seeking a closer walk with Christ.
“The preaching of the cross, the preaching of the death of the Lord Jesus Christ on that cross is the very heart and centre of the Christian gospel and the Christian message.” (Page 18)
“If you only preach the teaching of the Lord Jesus Christ, not only do you not solve the problem of mankind, in a sense you even aggravate it. You are preaching nothing but utter condemnation, because nobody can ever carry it out.” (Page 20)
“The whole of the New Testament is proclaiming the blood of Christ, the death of Christ upon the cross, on Calvary. It is the heart and centre of the Christian evangel, the good news of salvation.” (Page 26)
“From beginning to end the message of the Bible, this revelation of God, is that there is to be an end to the world, and that the end is judgement. The Christ of God will come back into this world and he will return to judge it.” (Page 102)
“Before our Lord died upon the cross, the whole world was in the power of the devil, apart from the Jews, the Children of Israel.” (Page 127)