The Bible And The Newspaper

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The Bible And The Newspaper is a book written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in 1878. The book is a collection of sermons and lectures that Spurgeon gave on the relationship between the Bible and contemporary events. Spurgeon was a prominent Baptist preacher in the 19th century and his sermons were known for their practicality and relevance to everyday life.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between the Bible and the newspaper. Spurgeon argues that the Bible is not only relevant to spiritual matters but also to social, political, and economic issues. He believes that Christians should be engaged in the world around them and use the Bible as a guide for how to live in it.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the press in society, the importance of education, the dangers of materialism, and the need for social justice. Spurgeon also addresses contemporary issues such as the rise of socialism and the impact of technology on society.Throughout the book, Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible in light of current events. He encourages his readers to be discerning and critical of the news they consume, and to use the Bible as a lens through which to view the world.Overall, The Bible And The Newspaper is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the relationship between faith and the world around us. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and contemporary issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

226 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

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

[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written in 1878, the book contains forty-six short chapters, each based on a newspaper article that the author read, from which he makes a spiritual application. A few chapter titles include "A Voice From The Sea", "On Exposing Others To Peril", "Sinking Of The Ironclad", "Blasting Prohibited", and "A Fox In The Pulpit". While some modern readers may have trouble understanding historical or cultural references from the latter 1800's Victorian England era, the book is still worth reading as the moral lessons and spiritual encouragements are still quite applicable for today.

[Demetrius Rogers]

Spurgeon was constantly on the hunt for illustrations of biblical truth, and this book is an example of his doing so in the newspaper of 1878. His ability to connect the dots was nothing short of amazing.