Spurgeon and the Christian Life

Indeed, Spurgeon is widely considered 'The Prince of Preachers', and he deserves it. But he is so closely associated with powerful preaching that many do not realize how eminently pious he was. Yes, Spurgeon pastored the largest evangelical church in the 19th-century world. Yes, his collected sermons extend to more than sixty-three thick volumes, sermons that continue to sell well today. Yes, his fame as a preacher made Spurgeon the most famous name in Christendom during his lifetime. But he should be equally known as a man of deep piety and a dynamic Christian life.

Fortunately, Michael Reeves helps rectify the imbalance regarding Spurgeon's reputation with his book Spurgeon and the Christian Life. With excellent research and sensational writing, he demonstrates how Spurgeon - in health and in sickness, in success and in tragedy, in the public eye and at home - sought to live a Christ-centered life according to the Bible.

Charles Spurgeon, widely acclaimed, is well known for his powerful preaching, gifted mind, and irresistible personality. In the course of almost four decades at London's famous New Park Street Chapel and Metropolitan Tabernacle, he preached and wrote words that continue to resonate with God's people to this day.

Organized around the core beliefs that supported his ministry - the centrality of Christ, the importance of new birth, the indwelling presence of the Spirit, and the necessity of the Bible - this introduction to Spurgeon's life and thought will challenge readers to live their lives for the glory of God.

"Whether this is your introduction to Spurgeon or he has been your hero for decades, you will be encouraged by this book." Donald S. Whitney

Contents

Series Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

Part 1 Charles Spurgeon

1. A Man Full of Grace

Part 2 Christ at the Center

Part 3 The New Birth

5. New Birth and Baptism
6. Human Sin and God's Grace
7. The Cross and the New Birth

Part 4 The New Life

8. The Holy Spirit and Sanctification
9. Prayer
10. The Pilgrim Army
11. Suffering and Depression
12. Final Glory

Pages: 209

Dimensions: 14 x 21 x 1 cm

ISBN: 9781629460796