Spurgeon's Calvinism

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

“What Stephen McCaskell has done for us in this book is to bring back the forgotten Spurgeon—the Spurgeon who speaks clearly about what the true gospel really is.”

Conrad Mbewe (PhD, University of Pretoria), pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia; author, Foundations for the Flock

“We all have hills we're willing to die on. For Charles Haddon Spurgeon, that hill was Calvinism. God’s sovereign work of salvation wasn't a preference—it was a matter of life or death. It was the lifeblood of his ministry, and Spurgeon’s Calvinism puts this truth on display for all to see.”

Aaron Armstrong, author, Contend and Awaiting a Savior; blogger at www.BloggingTheologically.com

“The notion that embracing a high view of God, His word, and His gospel will lead to antinomian carelessness or a loss of evangelistic zeal can only be held disingenuously after acquainting oneself with Spurgeon’s Calvinism.”

Matthew Robinson, producer of Behold Your Rethinking God Biblically - www.MediaGratiae.org

“When preparing for battle a wise General studies the best intelligence before committing troops. Likewise, when it comes to understanding the theology of how God saves, a wise student of the Bible will take the time to see what C.H. Spurgeon said on the topic.”

Josh Williamson, evangelist, Josh Williamson Ministries - www.JoshWilliamson.org

Genres: Theology, Christianity

150 pages, Kindle Edition

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.