In this sermon on Galatians 1:21–24 titled “They Glorified God,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones speaks of how Paul addresses the early church by giving a brief overstory of his life, explaining how he persecuted the church. But after his conversion, when Christians saw him preaching the faith he sought to destroy, they glorified God. This personal history Paul gives is important for many reasons, Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains. First, it gives an account of a great historical mover. Even secular thought cannot deny the influence of Paul. But secondly, Paul’s account reveals the power of Christ in a person’s life. Dr. Lloyd-Jones points back to perilous moments in Paul’s life, the times he was incarcerated or beaten, but he did not turn from the faith. He praised God from whom he drew his strength. This is how the gospel can change a person’s life, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones says. Christianity is more than a religion of morals. True Christianity changes a person. He or she becomes a new creation. The early church saw this within Paul, and they praised God for it. Dr. Lloyd-Jones closes his sermon by offering this life-changing gospel. It is through the good news that men and women understand Christ’s love and lasting peace.

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