When Christ Returns

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Christ's Second coming and the Judgment that will follow are fascinating subjects to consider in our troubled generation. Charles Spurgeon explores many aspects of these end-time events and the role of Christians in them.

172 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

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

[David Lugo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Convicting, encouraging, and thought-provoking. Spurgeon’s illustrative writing helped me think of the day of judgement with much more clarity. The final chapter on how Christ will be glorified in His perfected saints—even the least of us—was particularly impactful. I’d recommend this for both new and mature Christians.

[Shawn Bain · Rating 5 out of 5]

If books are a form of art, and art is made to evoke emotion, When Christ Returns is art in its truest form. I have always wanted to read a Spurgeon book as I have heard so many great things about him. While I did expect something from a great name, I did not expect much out of such a small book. I assumed it was more of a quick title that modern authors often have.

When Christ Returns hits hard. It points out important parts of our walk in a light that many of us likely do not think of. It made me feel uncomfortable and ashamed in all of the right places. While pointing out the gloriousness of Christ and what He's done and does for us, Spurgeon draws out necessary conclusions to this, which should make us uncomfortable. How could we ever be enough or do enough? We can't. We also do so little and have so little faith. It is important to understand the depths at which the King had to reach down to understand the magnitude of His grace and love for us. That love for us is crucial in our understanding of our importance to Him.

When Christ Returns is filled with important examinations of ways we should look at our walk with Christ, and several exhortations for believers. I would recommend this book to anyone.

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for new Christians - about 2/3 of it concerns the need for Christ. The remaining 1/3 might be good reading for other Christians.