Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Welsh preacher and physician

Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Welsh preacher and physician
Born

December 20th, 1899
125 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Wales

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Worked as a physician before becoming a prominent preacher in the 20th century. Served as the minister of Westminster Chapel in London for over 30 years, where delivered influential sermons and wrote extensively on theology. Contributed to the revival of Reformed theology and played a key role in the establishment of the Evangelical movement within the British context.

Preached over 800 sermons at Westminster Chapel

Authored numerous theological works

Promoted the Holy Spirit and revival themes

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