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This comparison takes into account both the
theologian-by-theologian survey data (presented in tables
26-39) and also individual survey responses. The latter
helps provide information relating to more specific
questions.
1. D. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES
Chapter four hypothesizes four characteristics of a
Lloyd-Jonesian teaching of preaching (and, more simply, a
Lloyd-Jonesian preaching).
a. "Solid adherence to a stated
conservative confession of faith."
The survey asked many questions that were
theologically oriented. Unfortunately, the space
allotted for responses did not allow for great
development of thought. Quoted out of the context of a
survey as a whole. many one line responses could express
the thinking of a wide range of theologies. If, however,
one can imagine a lecturer who identifies himself with
Lloyd-Jones (See chapter one's summary of his thought.)
making statements like: "Preaching must include special
emphasis upon the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus
Christ," or "It (the Bible) focusses on Christ as our
Saviour," they certainly could well exemplify a typical
conservative confession of faith.
The survey data shows that almost ninety percent of
the 'Lloyd-Jones lecturers' (a percentage dramatically
higher than that of other theological groupings) include,
In their lectures, major points relating to Scripture