Chapter 6: Spurgeon’s Message of Christ’s Atoning Sacrifice “The Lord Jesus Christ on his cross of redemption was the center, circumference, and summation of the preaching ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon,” writes Nettles. This is the theme that readers are drawn to again and again in this excellent biography. A few direct citations from SpurgeonContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 6”
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Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 5
Chapter 5 : Theological Method and Content The author places the spotlight on the most prominent feature of Spurgeon’s ministry, namely, the proclamation of the gospel. While Spurgeon attracted thousands of admirers over the course of his ministry, he was also plagued with critics and naysayers. Nettles notes, “Spurgeon quickly learned that a preacher bentContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 5”
Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 4
Chapter 3: The Metropolitan Tabernacle The construction of the Metropolitan Tabernacle was a watershed moment in Spurgeon’s ministry. Nettles remarks, “He believed that the completion of the Tabernacle signaled an advance for the gospel in the whole city.” Spurgeon’s new pulpit became the sounding board for the doctrines of grace which began in London butContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 4”
Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 3
Chapter 2: Made for Gospel Ministry Dr. Nettles continues to guide readers on a fascinating account of Spurgeon’s ministry by beginning with his first sermon and first pastorate. Spurgeon himself admitted, “I felt my own inability to preach.” Yet the rookie preacher acknowledged from the beginning that God had his number. Spurgeon affirmed the irresistibleContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 3”
Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 2
Chapter 1: Birth to New Birth Living By Revealed Truth Begins where any biography ought to begin – at the beginning. Spurgeon was born on June 19, 1834 and was influenced at an early age by dead writers: “The old writers, who are, by far, the most sensible – for you will notice that theContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 2”
Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 1
Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Tom Nettles is a magnum opus if I ever saw one. The subtitle nicely summarizes the path set before readers as they study the rich biography of the Prince of Preachers and gain insight into the theological landscape that dominated his ministryContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 1”
Sanctification as Set Apart and Growing in Christ – Marny Köstenberger
Marny Köstenberger, Sanctification as Set Apart and Growing in Christ (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 142 pp. “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, forContinue reading “Sanctification as Set Apart and Growing in Christ – Marny Köstenberger”
Impossible Christianity – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, Impossible Christianity (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 140 pp. There appears to be a growing confusion these days about historic Christianity. A few questions help bring this uncertainty to light: Kevin DeYoung addresses these kinds of questions in his recent book, Impossible Christianity. Dr. DeYoung addresses a critical aspect of the Christian life atContinue reading “Impossible Christianity – Kevin DeYoung”
Apostasy from the Gospel – John Owen
John Owen, Apostasy from the Gospel (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 422 pp. Crossway Books deserves a great debt of gratitude for republishing The Complete Works of John Owen, including his magisterial treatment of Hebrews. Lee Gatiss and Shawn D. Wright edited the series. The volumes are bound in beautiful hardcovers and include an attractive slipcover.Continue reading “Apostasy from the Gospel – John Owen”
Beauty is Your Destiny – Philip Ryken
Beauty Is Your Destiny by Philip Ryken aims to “awaken a longing for beauty and the eternal love of God that can be fully satisfied only in the face of Jesus Christ.” Ryken’s book is a timely offering as our world appears to be crumbling at the seams. The author establishes the boundary lines ofContinue reading “Beauty is Your Destiny – Philip Ryken”
Veritas et Lux 