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Dr. Lloyd-Joness preaching was based on deep reading and scholarship, yet it was accessible to everyone. It was close, instructive Bible exposition, yet it stirred the affections and changed the heart. It was highly effective at a city-center in a secularizing society, but it has had broad, worldwide appeal. The Doctors preaching ministry is, I believe, unique in the English-speaking world during the last hundred years.

Timothy Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was one of the titanic figures of twentieth-century Christianity. What now sets him apart is the fact that his writings, sermons, and other messages are even more influential now, more than two decades after his death, than when he engaged such a massive ministry at Westminster Chapel and beyond. Why? I think the answer is simple: his profound commitment to biblical exposition and the great skill with which he preached and taught the Word of God. In an age when so many preachers seem so unsure of what preaching is, in Lloyd-Jones we find a minister who leaves no doubt.

R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was one of Gods special gifts to the church in the twentieth century.

Mark Dever, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was without question the finest biblical expositor of the twentieth century. In fact, when the final chapter of church history is written, I believe he will stand as one of the greatest preachers of all time. His style of biblical exposition was meticulously thorough and yet full of energy. Logic on fire was his famous description of preaching, and he had an amazing gift for blending passion and precision in copious measures. He influenced countless preachers (myself included), and he stood steadfastly against the superficial, entertainment-oriented approach to preaching that seemed to dominate the evangelical world then as it does now. Lloyd-Jones still desperately needs to be heard today.

John MacArthur, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA

I regarded Martyn Lloyd-Jones with admiration and affection during the years that we were both preaching in London, so I am delighted that his unique ministry is to be more widely available in the United States.

John Stott, Rector Emeritus, All Souls Church, London

The preaching and subsequent writing of Martyn Lloyd-Jones have been and continue to be a huge source of inspiration in my own life and ministry.

Alistair Begg, Parkside Church, Cleveland

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was one of the great preachers of a previous generation who rooted his message in Gods Word. For those wondering how the Word applies to life or seeking textually rooted preaching, his ministry provides a solid model. His books and messages are worth pondering. His messages encourage us to faithfulness. That is commendation enough.

Darrell L. Bock, Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

From my student days onwards Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a preacher whom I loved to hear for the sheer quality of his biblical expositions and his stance for evangelical Christianity. It is good to know that efforts are being made to introduce him to a new generation.

I. Howard Marshall, Emeritus Professor, University of Aberdeen

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was one of the twentieth centurys finest gospel preachersclear, warm, intelligent, Christ-centered.

Cornelius Plantinga, President, Calvin Theological Seminary

Martyn Lloyd-Jones was one of the great expository preachers of the Bible in his era. His expositions over many months on Romans are in fact the stuff of legend. Few preachers have ever better exhibited what it takes and what it means to do ones exegetical homework before preaching and then bring that information to light and to life in life-changing sermons. May they provide the necessary spur and antidote to those preachers who now think that the art of preaching involves dumbing everything down and over-simplifying things. As Martyn knew, its not a matter of boiling down the gospel, rather its a matter of boiling up the people, teasing their minds into active thought and engagement with the gospel.

Ben Witherington III, Amos Professor of New Testament Interpretation for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; Doctoral Faculty, St. Andrews University

STUDIES IN JOHN 17

The
ASSURANCE
of
OUR
SALVATION

Exploring the Depth
of Jesus Prayer for His Own

MARTYN LLOYD-JONES

The Assurance of Our Salvation

Copyright 2000 by Bethan Lloyd-Jones

Published by Crossway
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Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Originally published as four volumes: Saved in Eternity, Safe in the World, Sanctified through the Truth, and Growing in the Spirit.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher, except as provided by USA copyright law.

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible.

Cover design: Faceout Studio, www.faceoutstudio.com

First printing, one volume 2000

Printed in the United States of America

Trade Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-4051-6

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn.

The assurance of our salvation : exploring the depth of Jesus prayer for His own : studies in John 17 / Martyn Lloyd-Jones.

p. cm.

Originally published separately in four vols, 1988-89.

ISBN 13: 978-1-58134-140-9 (alk. paper)

ISBN 10: 1-58134-140-7

1. Bible. N.T. John XVIISermons. 2. Sermons, English. I. Title.

BS2615.4.L53 2000

252.058dc21 99-045041

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The sermons in this book form the first part of a series on John 17 which Dr Lloyd-Jones delivered on Sunday mornings in Westminster Chapel between 1952 and 1953. (Subsequent volumes will be published over the next few years.) These particular sermons were preached between April and July 1952, a period when Dr James Packer felt that he was on a plateau of supreme excellence. Many others would endorse that view today, which is why these sermons have now been published.