Todo de Dios
Un sermón Romanos 11:33-36
Predicado originalmente 28 de mayo de 1965
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33¡Oh profundidad de las riquezas de la sabiduría y de la ciencia de Dios! ¡Cuán incomprensibles son sus juicios, é inescrutables sus caminos!
34Porque ¿quién entendió la mente del Señor? ¿ó quién fué su consejero?
35¿O quién le …
Descripción del Sermón
Los juicios y acciones de Dios son algo completamente incomprensible para las personas. En este sermón sobre Romanos 11:33-36 titulado "Todo de Dios", el Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones analiza la tendencia de los seres humanos a proclamar su independencia. La salvación viene en y a través de Dios y no hay nada más que las personas puedan hacer. Aprenda cómo el problema esencial de la humanidad es su ignorancia. Las personas siempre están listas para dar consejos, pero ¿quién puede aconsejar a Dios? Si uno considera su estado, se dará cuenta de que está en pecado y es un deudor sin esperanza. "Todo el cosmos va a manifestar... la gloria de Dios". Desde la justificación hasta la glorificación, es absolutamente una obra de Dios, vacía de cualquier obra humana. Dios es el Creador y Sustentador de todo; la salvación y la vida entera son para la gloria de Dios. Mire la creación y vea cómo el mundo rebosa de la gloria de Dios. Se anima al oyente a contemplar su condición, confesar que no es nada, reconocer con gozo que es lo que es "solamente por la gracia de Dios", y regocijarse.
Desglose del Sermón
- El apóstol Pablo está asombrado del plan de redención de Dios y prorrumpe en alabanza.
- Pablo está contemplando el plan de Dios para salvar tanto a judíos como a gentiles.
- Pablo está reflexionando sobre todo lo que ha enseñado en Romanos acerca de la salvación.
- Pablo expresa la sabiduría, conocimiento y riquezas de Dios en la salvación.
- Los caminos y juicios de Dios en la salvación son inescrutables e incomprensibles para los humanos.
- La salvación es completamente independiente de los humanos.
- Nadie conoce la mente de Dios ni le da consejo.
- Nadie le da a Dios primero para que Él les devuelva.
- Todas las cosas son de Dios, por medio de Dios y para Dios. ¡A Él sea la gloria!
- Pablo cita Isaías 40:13 y Job 41:11 para mostrar la independencia de Dios de los humanos.
- Hay ironía y burla de la arrogancia humana en las citas de Pablo.
- Los humanos no tienen conocimiento, sabiduría, ni nada que dar a Dios.
- Los humanos son deudores, ladrones e ingratos con Dios.
- Si Dios aceptara el consejo humano, todos serían condenados. Los humanos rechazan el camino de Dios.
- La salvación es por gracia como un regalo, no por obras humanas, para que nadie se gloríe.
- Dios inició, ejecutó y aplica la salvación para Su propia gloria.
- La salvación está diseñada para mostrar la gloria de Dios, no principalmente para beneficiar a los humanos.
- Los humanos no contribuyen nada a la salvación; todo es de Dios.
- La prueba de entender la salvación es si uno llega a alabar solo a Dios.
- ¿Dices "Amén" a que Dios reciba toda la gloria en la salvación? Si no, no lo entiendes.
Sermon Q&A
Questions and Answers About Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's Sermon on Romans 11:33-36
What is the main theme of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's sermon on Romans 11:33-36?
The main theme of Dr. Lloyd-Jones's sermon is the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation. He emphasizes that salvation is entirely of God and completely independent of human contribution. Lloyd-Jones stresses that "salvation is totally independent of men and is altogether and entirely of God." The sermon explores how God's knowledge, wisdom, and riches are all beyond human comprehension, and how humans make no contribution whatsoever to their own salvation.
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones interpret the phrase "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God"?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones interprets this phrase as an expression of awe at the profound nature of God's attributes. He breaks it down into three components: the depth of God's riches (His grace), the depth of God's wisdom (His perfect plan), and the depth of God's knowledge (His comprehensive understanding of all things). Lloyd-Jones sees this as the apostle Paul standing back in amazement at the grandeur of God's redemptive plan, particularly regarding how "all Israel is going to believe the gospel."
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones say about man's ability to contribute to his own salvation?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones emphatically states that man can contribute absolutely nothing to his own salvation. He repeatedly emphasizes that "man makes no contribution whatsoever" and that salvation is "all entirely, utterly, absolutely of God." He describes mankind as "debtors," "thieves," and "robbers" who are spiritually bankrupt and have nothing to offer God. Lloyd-Jones states, "Man not only doesn't deserve it [salvation], he deserves the exact opposite. He's not only weak and helpless, he's an enemy of God."
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones explain the three phrases "of Him, through Him, and to Him"?
Lloyd-Jones explains these phrases as referring to: 1. "Of Him" - God is the source of everything; He created all things and is the originator of salvation 2. "Through Him" - God sustains everything; nothing would continue to exist without His sustaining power 3. "To Him" - Everything leads to God's glory; the ultimate purpose of creation and redemption is to glorify God
Lloyd-Jones emphasizes that these three phrases apply particularly to redemption, which is entirely God's work from beginning to end.
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones say about man's ignorance in his sermon?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones describes modern man's fundamental problem as his ignorance. He says, "Man's troubles eventually all come out of his ignorance" - specifically ignorance of: - The being of God - God's purposes and ways - Man's true nature (being created in God's image) - Man's sinful condition and need - The devil and forces of evil - The judgment that awaits him - The eternity of punishment
Lloyd-Jones argues that "the more men says about God, the more he displays his utter ignorance."
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones use Old Testament quotations in his sermon?
Lloyd-Jones points out that Paul quotes from Isaiah 40:13 ("Who hath known the mind of the Lord?") and Job 41:11 ("Who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed to him again?"). He notes that these quotations contain an element of "divine irony" or "divine ridicule" that aims to humble human arrogance. Lloyd-Jones also explains that Paul translates directly from the Hebrew in the Job passage rather than using the Septuagint, demonstrating that Paul was "himself as inspired as those who wrote the Old Testament scriptures."
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones say is the test of a true understanding of salvation?
According to Lloyd-Jones, the test of a true understanding of salvation is whether it brings you to doxology - worship and praise of God. He states, "Whenever you think of it, does it bring you to this doxology? If it doesn't, I take leave to suggest to you that you know nothing about it." A person who truly understands salvation will cease defending themselves, cease trying to justify themselves, and will acknowledge that they are what they are solely by God's grace.
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones say is the significance of saying "Amen" to Paul's doxology?
Lloyd-Jones explains that saying "Amen" to Paul's doxology means: - Confessing that you are nothing - Acknowledging that you are a "vile, hell-deserving sinner" - Recognizing that you are what you are solely by God's grace - Ceasing to defend or justify yourself - Ceasing to argue against God's ways (including election) - Giving all glory to God both with your lips and your life
He closes by asking his listeners whether they can truly say "Amen" to this great doxology.
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones address the doctrine of election in his sermon?
Lloyd-Jones refers to the doctrine of election when he asks if his listeners are "still arguing against election." He points to Paul's "mighty demonstration" in Romans 9-11 regarding "the purpose of God according to election." Lloyd-Jones suggests that those who continue to argue against election have not truly said "Amen" to Paul's doxology, as they are still putting their own opinions against God's revealed truth. He implies that accepting election is part of acknowledging that salvation is entirely of God and not at all of man.
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones say about the ultimate purpose of creation and redemption?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones teaches that the ultimate purpose of both creation and redemption is the glory of God. He states, "The whole of the cosmos is going to display finally the glory of God." Regarding redemption specifically, he quotes 1 Peter 2:9 to show that believers are saved "that you should show forth his praises, his excellencies, his glory." Lloyd-Jones emphasizes that "the only reason why there is such a thing as salvation at all, why any one of us is saved, is the glory of God."
El Libro de Romanos
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
El Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) fue un ministro evangélico galés que predicó y enseñó en la tradición Reformada. Su ministerio principal fue en Westminster Chapel, en el centro de Londres, desde 1939-1968, donde impartió exposiciones de varios años sobre libros de la Biblia como Romanos, Efesios y el Evangelio de Juan. Además de la colección del Fideicomiso MLJ de 1,600 de estos sermones en formato de audio, la mayoría de estas grandes series de sermones están disponibles en forma de libro (incluyendo una colección de 14 volúmenes de los sermones de Romanos), así como otras series como "Depresión Espiritual", "Estudios sobre el Sermón del Monte" y "Grandes Doctrinas Bíblicas". Es considerado por muchos líderes evangélicos de hoy como una autoridad en la verdad bíblica y la suficiencia de las Escrituras.