The Gospel in a Single Verse

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The Gospel in a Single Verse considers each part of 1 Timothy 1:15 to bring the gospel to today’s reader in Spurgeon’s straightforward style. As “sinners” we need to be “saved,” “Christ Jesus” came as Savior, and He willingly came “into the world” in order to save His people from their sins. Lastly, realizing that Paul considered himself as “chief” of all sinners brings us to deal realistically with our own sin. Spurgeon exhorts us to take this “gospel-in-a-verse” to heart, and to live our lives for this wonderful Lord! Chapel Library owns the copyright to the annotations we have added to this booklet.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

48 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2020

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

[Jimmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for something that is a short read for our church youth (pre-teens and teens) that preaches the Gospel that is short and readable in one sitting that also introduce them to the heritage of sound Bible teachers from Church history and I thought this booklet published by Chapel Library might fit the bill. I wasn’t disappointed with The Gospel in a Single Verse. Spurgeon is among my favorite past preachers to read.
This booklet is an adaptation of a sermon that Spurgeon preached from 1 Timothy 1:15. I like the way this booklet is divided. First section is “Our name: Sinners” followed by “Our Need: Salvation” and then turning towards God’s grace section three is “His Name” Christ Jesus” followed by “His Deed: Came into this world.” The first two sections stating the problem parallels with the next two section stating the Gospel hope! I enjoyed it! The booklet is closed with a fifth section titled “Our Acceptance: I am Chief.” Here he appeals readers to confess Christ and to trust in Him.
The Gospel presentation is clear in this booklet. Spurgeon has shown me how there’s so much in God’s Word including a single verse. Spurgeon has been called the Prince of Preachers and he’s been one of those few preachers whom I can only read his writings and feel the electricity of his preaching. Yet it was an encouraging exhortation to read in this work Spurgeon telling us that we don’t need to have “ornaments set forth the Gospel” for the Gospel story is already marvelous enough. How amazing and God-centered was Mr. Spurgeon! Yet it is so true. He appeals to the nonbelievers to pay attention to the content of the Gospel than his rhetoric; I wished we had more preachers like Spurgeon today! While this wasn’t as profoundly in-depth insightful or new information Spurgeon divulged in his contents compared to some of his other teachings I have enjoyed still I give this a 5 out of 5 for the Gospel clarity. That is important if we are to present the Gospel to save souls. I think even preachers and teachers can benefit from this with learning the mechanics of a clear and timeless Gospel presentation. Spurgeon died in 1892 and I’m amazed at how well over hundred years later Spurgeon’s writings which are adapted from his sermons, still speaks to us in a manner that is still relevant and fresh. This booklet also makes for a great tract to give to nonbelievers. Even if you are a season saint you will

[Joleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Timothy 1:15
"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."

I was interested to know what Spurgeon thought was a verse that completely explained salvation. In my thinking it was John 3:16. Spurgeon, however, chose I Timothy 1:15 (above).

A great deal of it was explaining what sinners are. If someone thinks they’re not a sinner, or if they don’t know exactly what sin is, then this is the book for them.

This is taken from sermons by Spurgeon so it only takes a few minutes to read.

[Rocky Henriques · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spurgeon never disappoints!

Thanks to Chapel Library for publishing these great messages in an ebook form...ideal for those who may never pick up a massive collection of Spurgeon's sermons. I especially like the way this edition footnotes terms which might be unfamiliar to today's readers.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice reminder of who He is

This is a nice reminder of who Jesus is to those of us saved. If you aren’t saved this will help you to see your sins are never to much for Jesus.

[Lonny Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well shown fact and knowledge in brief writing of the gospel.

[Michael Weldon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very solid

Here once bargain Surgeon shows why he is called the Prince of preachers. Simple but solid in the points of Christ came to save us.