Miscellaneous Illuminations

The Spirit of Bondage - another extremely enlightening sermon on Romans 8:15 preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) on Nov. 11, 1960 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/book-of-romans/the-spirit-of-bondage

The King James Bible translations and the European language equivalents from now on ❤️ https://t.me/Miscellaneous_Illuminations/7920

Al Punto Nemo: Keir Starmer - 12/06/26 Escucha esta sección antes que nadie y sin publicidad, en César Vidal TV: https://youtu.be/RjLGDldAWH8 En esta nueva entrega de Al Punto Nemo, César Vidal envía al simbólico cementerio de naves espaciales del Pacífico a Keir Starmer, primer ministro del Reino Unido, tras las revelaciones sobre la supuesta financiación de grupos terroristas islámicos con miles de millones de libras procedentes de fondos públicos británicos. El programa repasa la trayectoria política de Keir Starmer y analiza algunas de las principales polémicas que han marcado su carrera, desde su etapa como fiscal hasta su llegada al liderazgo del Partido Laborista y al Gobierno británico. César Vidal aborda cuestiones relacionadas con la inmigración, la libertad de expresión, la seguridad ciudadana y las recientes informaciones sobre el destino de fondos públicos vinculados a programas estatales. La crítica se centra especialmente en la falta de respuestas políticas tras conocerse un informe que apunta a que importantes cantidades de dinero habrían terminado en manos de organizaciones extremistas, planteando interrogantes sobre la actuación de las autoridades británicas y las prioridades de su actual Ejecutivo. Una reflexión sobre el papel del Gobierno de Keir Starmer, las consecuencias de determinadas políticas públicas y el debate sobre la responsabilidad de los dirigentes ante los escándalos que afectan a la seguridad nacional.

Temptation and Sin - a sermon on temptation from Ephesians 6:10-13 preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899 - 1981) on June 4, 1961 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/book-of-ephesians/temptation-and-sin/

The Prophecy of Daniel A sermon given by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) on Daniel 7:9-14 on preached November 10th, 1957 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/the-prophecy-of-daniel/

‘César Vidal revela cómo Dios preservó la Biblia a través de los siglos’ Seminario (2h 52m) ⬇️ https://youtu.be/Vj_SUqnxkJA?is=wYXvd1Ta9scZmnid ¿Nos llegó la Biblia intacta o fue manipulada? César Vidal responde con un seminario impactante sobre la transmisión del texto bíblico y el origen de las versiones modernas. En esta enseñanza, César Vidal expone de forma amplia, directa y documentada cómo se transmitió la Biblia a lo largo de los siglos, por qué el texto bíblico ha sido preservado con una fidelidad extraordinaria y cuál es el trasfondo histórico detrás de muchas traducciones modernas del Nuevo Testamento. A lo largo del seminario, César Vidal recorre la historia del Antiguo Testamento, desde el papiro Nash, los rollos del Mar Muerto y el texto masorético, mostrando cómo el contenido bíblico fue copiado y conservado con enorme precisión. También aborda el caso del Nuevo Testamento, destacando la cantidad de manuscritos existentes, su cercanía a los hechos narrados y la diferencia entre el llamado texto mayoritario y el texto utilizado por muchas versiones contemporáneas. Además, César Vidal analiza el papel de Westcott y Hort, el uso del Códice Sinaítico y el Códice Vaticano, y plantea una crítica frontal al texto base de numerosas traducciones modernas como la Nueva Versión Internacional. En esta conferencia se examinan ejemplos concretos de versículos omitidos o modificados relacionados con la divinidad de Cristo, la salvación, la expiación, la vida cristiana y el juicio eterno. Este mensaje no solo es una defensa de la fiabilidad histórica de la Biblia, sino también un llamado a valorar el enorme precio que muchos creyentes pagaron para que hoy pudiéramos tener la Palabra de Dios en nuestro idioma. César Vidal también responde preguntas sobre la Reina-Valera, la King James, la Biblia de las Américas, los libros apócrifos, el libro de Enoc, el texto crítico y el impacto de la Reforma en la difusión de las Escrituras. Un seminario imprescindible para todo creyente que quiera comprender mejor cómo nos llegó la Biblia, por qué este tema sigue siendo crucial hoy, y por qué la preservación de la Palabra de Dios sigue siendo una de las grandes evidencias de la fidelidad del Señor. https://youtu.be/Vj_SUqnxkJA?is=wYXvd1Ta9scZmnid

You Shall Be Clean A Sermon on Ezekiel 36:25 preached by Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) May 20, 1956 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/ye-shall-be-clean/

🇪🇸 Les Barcelonais refusent d'utiliser les poubelles "intelligentes" avec identification !!! Dans certains quartiers de Barcelone, après l'installation de conteneurs qui ne s'ouvrent qu'avec un identifiant personnel, des problèmes de déchets ont commencé. Les habitants refusent de les utiliser, et l'insalubrité s'est répandue dans les rues. Rejoignez mon canal Telegram via: t.me/eveilConsience

Same old actors doing it for a few bucks https://t.me/EastApp/42123

'On this episode, I'll be highlighting some of the curious parallels between the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, recorded exclusively by Luke, and the raising of Lazarus from the dead, as narrated exclusively by John. Since both texts involve a man named Lazarus, as well as the subject of resurrection, it's worth considering that these two stories may in fact be related. Let's begin this exploration with the account recorded in John chapter 11.' [https://netbible.org/bible/John+11] 'These verses raise a few questions. Why does John introduce Lazarus, a man who was later raised from the dead, by way of his two sisters, Mary and Martha? If this miracle really happened, wouldn't Lazarus be famous? If so, why would he be introduced this way? Curiously, his sisters haven't been introduced yet in John's narrative, but for some reason, John seems to assume that they were known to his readers. Across the decades, various liberal critics have argued that John essentially invented the story of Lazarus for dramatic effect. Had a resurrection really transpired, they say, surely this fact would have been mentioned in one or two of the other Gospels, particularly in light of the weight that John places on the scene in his narrative. According to John 12, it was this miracle that was ultimately responsible for the large crowd that gathered to see Jesus during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Cambridge scholar Richard Bauckham rejects the suggestion that the story of Lazarus is a fabrication and highlights an important clue found in John 12.10. Since so many people had come to believe in Jesus as a result of the resurrection of Lazarus, John tells us that the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well. According to Bauckham, Lazarus therefore would have needed protective anonymity in a passion narrative originating in Jerusalem in the 40s. I asked Dr. Bauckham to discuss this concept of protective anonymity during one of the interviews I recorded with him a few years back. The idea of protective anonymity is that in the early period, say in the 40s, the people who put Jesus to death - Caiaphas and his cronies - were powerful people in Jerusalem.' [Bauckham] 'And in fact, the same family was responsible for the death of Jesus' brother James in the year 62, as Josephus tells us. So it was dangerous to be known as someone who had played some of these roles. And so it's protective in the sense that they're not being explicitly identified.' Quoting from the transcript of 'Lazarus' - podcast episode 84 featuring Richard Bauckham & T.C. Schmidt, published April 3rd, 2026 https://t.me/Miscellaneous_Illuminations/7865

O for a Thousand Tongues (Charles Wesley, 1707-1788) Youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e475ww32Jg

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - Isaac Watts (1707) performed by St Michael's Singers, video published 10.3.21 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MF9tVfTMXs

Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet thy tribute bring; ransomed healed, restored, forgiven, who like me his praise should sing? Praise him, praise him, praise the everlasting King. Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress; praise him still the same for ever, slow to chide and swift to bless: Praise him, praise him, glorious in his faithfulness. Father-like, he tends and spares us, well our feeble frame he knows; in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes: Praise him, praise him, widely as his mercy flows. Frail as summer's flower we flourish; blows the wind and it is gone; but, while mortals rise and perish, God endures unchanging on: Praise him, praise him, praise the high eternal One. Angels, help us to adore him; ye behold him face to face; sun and moon bow down before him, dwellers all in time and space: Praise him, praise him, praise with us the God of grace. Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847) https://hymnary.org/person/Lyte_HF Sung by a mass choir in 2022 in Bangalore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azY00HhZmM4

Quick Take…Hantavirus Cruise Ship Weirdness On May 2nd it was reported to the World Health Organization that a “cluster” of passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius had fallen ill with “severe respiratory illness”. As of May 4th, seven passengers had fallen ill, resulting in three deaths. Lab testing “confirmed” Hantavirus infection in two of the cases, the other five remained “suspected”. As of this morning, an eighth case – and third “confirmed” – has been reported. “Confirmed” is a tricky word here, because we’re talking PCR tests. We’re all painfully familiar with those. Hantaviruses allegedly asymptomatically infect rodents, and can spread…... Read full article ... https://off-guardian.org/2026/05/07/quick-take-hantavirus-cruise-ship-weirdness/

A sermon on Ezekiel 1:28 preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) preached Sept. 18, 1960 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/the-experience-of-ezekiel/

‘The Message for Today’ A sermon on Jeremiah 36:2-3 preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) on Oct. 22, 1961 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/the-message-for-today/

A sermon on Jeremiah 31:21 preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) on Sept. 27, 1959 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/wandering-from-the-highway/

‘What is one’s response to the word of the Lord? Do they believe it and does His word draw them to confession of sin and repentance? In this sermon on Jeremiah 17:14–15 titled “The Unbeliever,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones exhorts the Christian to examine how they respond to the word of God. He elaborates that everyone in the whole world is divided by whether or not they respond in faith to the word of God. The non-Christian does not believe the word, but instead mocks, scoffs, and denies what it says. Dr. Lloyd-Jones shows that this was the reality for Jeremiah’s audience; they mocked the prophecies spoken by Jeremiah. Moreover, the same is true of unbelievers today. Dr. Lloyd-Jones expounds that people will scoff at the word of God until judgement day. However, the believer is cut to the heart by the word of God and confesses their sin. The Christian trusts the word of God and risks losing everything in obedience.’ Description of a sermon preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) The Unbeliever A sermon on Jeremiah 17:14-15 given on July 17th, 1955 https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/the-unbeliever/

'How does one know that they are a Christian? In this sermon on Jeremiah 17:14–15 titled “Healed From Sin,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses the topic of assurance and provides tests of faith for believers to examine themselves. He elaborates that a Christian understands themselves to be not, primarily, a good person but instead a forgiven person. Moreover, the Christian knows that they do not merely do wrong things, but that the root of the issue is that they are diseased to the core and need more than moral reform in order to be free. In fact, what everyone needs is not behavioral change, but heart surgery. Additionally, they knows that they cannot do this surgery themselves; they need God to do the work in their heart. The Christian confesses that they are a sinner in need of a Savior. Therefore if one is a believer, then their only hope and boast are in God. The one who can fix the heart is the only one who is worthy of worship.' Description of a sermon on Jeremiah 17:14-15 preached by Welsh minister Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) on July 10th, 1955 https://mljtrust.org/sermons/old-testament/healed-from-sin/

JESÚS NO PREDICÓ LO QUE TE HAN DICHO (y esto lo cambia todo) - César Vidal Under an hour’s duration and worth every moment. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm7wNt5b-is&pp=iggUQAFKEDdwemtCX1hnMjF5aW1uN2g%3D&ra=m