Spurgeon's Calvinism

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Conrad Mbewe (Foreword), Stephen McCaskell (Editor)

Spurgeon's Calvinism is the Prince of Preachers describing, defending, and applying the doctrines of grace. According to C. H. Spurgeon, “Calvinism is the gospel, and nothing else.” And in this volume, Spurgeon precisely and convincingly articulates each of the five points of Calvinism.From the editor's The debate over Charles Spurgeon’s views on Calvinism starts almost every time his name is dropped. I frequently come across people that have misunderstood Spurgeon and the gospel he preached. The gospel and Calvinism were not separate to him, they were “Calvinism is the gospel, and nothing else.”This volume looks at this area more in depth in order to clear up misunderstandings of this aspect of Spurgeon’s theology. Using Spurgeon’s short booklet “A Defense of Calvinism” and several of his sermons, I’ve put together Spurgeon’s Calvinism.

Genres: Theology, Christianity

108 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2014

About the author

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.

Reviews

[Tanner Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Spurgeon. Incredibly rich. This is the reminder that Spurgeon was not just a gifted preacher, but an evangelist like no other.

Unexpectedly, I thought his sermon on perseverance of the saints was theologically broken. Hebrews 6 does not teach what he preached (but I still love him anyways <3)

[Joel Lomman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short and concise defence of Calvinism from Spurgeon'. McCaskell has selected writings and sermons of Spurgeon on the 5 points to create one simple and straightforward edition.

How might I know that I am saved, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” This saying is true, and it can be trusted.' 1 Tim 1:15.
Spurgeon says that if you are deeply convicted of your sin, repent of it and are running with all your might from it, then you may consider yourself a sinner, and thus through faith in Christ, saved.

I disagree with Spurgeon's interpretation of Hebrews 6, yet agree with he application that it is a warning to Christians to not fall away, since there is no coming back.

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve ever read

[Philip Mcduffie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Spurgeon. I love how he writes and I love how he preaches. It seems like all that he wrote and preached is timeless and will serve in converting sinners and edifying saints until the earth burns up.

This little book was a compilation of Spurgeon's "Defense of Calvinism" and five sermons. There was one sermon for each letter in the acronym T.U.L.I.P. Spurgeon's ability to preach the doctrines of grace and call sinners forward to repentance is breathtaking.

[Malachi Stidd]

love Spurgeon

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant presentation of the calvinism of C.H Spurgeon. This is by far one of the most beautiful books that I have ever had the privilege to read.