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Welcome to the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast! This podcast is a production of CHSpurgeon.com, which exists to share helpful resources by and about the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Each week we'll explore Spurgeon's enduring ministry through unabridged audio sermons delivered with the dynamic of live preaching, essays, devotionals, and selections from Spurgeon’s writings, as well as interviews with authors, biographers, and others who appreciate Spurgeon’s ministry. I encourage you ...
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A Baptist Response to Matthew Barrett on Infant Baptism and Acts 2:39
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13:00Dr. Matthew Barrett recently announced that he is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention and joining the Anglican tradition, citing his shift to paedobaptism as a major factor. In his announcement, he references Acts 2:39—“For the promise is for you and for your children…”—as part of the biblical basis for this change. In this video, we take a clo…
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One Lions. Two Lions. No Lion at All (A Spurgeon Sermon on Proverbs 22:13 & 26:13)
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52:56In this sermon on Proverbs 22:13 and 26:13, CH Spurgeon addresses the excuses of the slothful person, who claims, “There is a lion in the way,” to justify shirking his duty. Spurgeon uses this picture to expose the self-deception of laziness, particularly in spiritual matters. He warns that many put off repentance, obedience, and service by inventi…
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Sunday with Spurgeon: What church services were like at the Metropolitan Tabernacle
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25:45Have you ever wondered what it was like to attend a worship service at Charles Spurgeon’s church? On this episode of the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast, we'll explore vivid first-hand accounts from those who experienced a Sunday service at the Metropolitan Tabernacle during Spurgeon’s ministry. Here's what it was like to spend a Sunday with Spurgeon. Than…
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A Gospel Worth Dying For — A CH Spurgeon Sermon on Acts 20:24
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52:46In “A Gospel Worth Dying For,” Charles Spurgeon proclaims the unparalleled value of the Gospel of Grace. He emphasizes that the true gospel is worth living for and worth dying for. Spurgeon underscores the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ and the assurance of salvation it brings, presenting the gospel as the ultimate truth worth proclaiming and d…
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How Christianity Has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All Americans
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38:25In a world where Christianity is often portrayed by critics as a force for oppression and intolerance, my guest Mark David Hall offers a different perspective. In this replay episode we discuss his book, Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedom and Equality for All Americans, which details how Christianity has…
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Q&A with Dr Andy Naselli — A Conversation on Sanctification | Ep. 96
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43:22Join me for an encouraging and practical conversation with Dr. Andy Naselli on the topic of sanctification—how Christians grow in holiness. I recently had the opportunity to host this Q&A with Dr. Naselli at a conference hosted by Faith Evangelical Free Church in Grand Forks, ND. We had a previous conversation on episode 91 of the podcast, where we…
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A Golden Prayer - A Spurgeon Sermon on John 12:28
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55:03In this sermon on John 12:28, CH Spurgeon meditates on Jesus’ prayer, “Father, glorify thy name,” spoken just before His arrest and crucifixion. Though His soul was troubled, Christ’s chief desire was not deliverance but that God be glorified through it all. Spurgeon presents this as the believer’s highest aim—to echo Christ’s golden prayer in ever…
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How Long, O Lord? A Word for the Weary from Psalm 13
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46:24In Psalm 13, David cries out, “How long, O Lord?”—a question that echoes in the hearts of many who find themselves weighed down by sorrow, pain, and unanswered prayers. This sermon explores how Psalm 13 gives voice to real anguish while also pointing us to a hope that endures. If you're facing a long trial, feeling forgotten by God, or struggling t…
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Spurgeon: A Life — A Conversation with Biographer Alex DiPrima
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44:09Welcome to the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast. Each week we’ll explore Spurgeon’s enduring ministry through unabridged audio sermons delivered with the dynamic of live preaching, essays, devotionals, and selections from Spurgeon’s writings, as well as interviews with authors, biographers, and Spurgeon scholars. On this episode we’ll get to hear from Alex …
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Detectives J. Warner Wallace & Jimmy Wallace on Murder, Meaning, and the Gospel | Ep. 95
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55:26Former cold-case detective and bestselling apologist J. Warner Wallace returns to the Reasonable Theology Podcast — and this time, he’s joined by his son, Jimmy Wallace, who is also a detective and Christian apologist. Together, they’ve created a compelling new graphic novel that explores important truths through storytelling: Case Files: Murder an…
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Christ's Crucifixion, His Resurrection, and Our Salvation | Sermon on Matthew 28
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52:47There is no joy on Easter Sunday without the sorrow of Good Friday. There is no resurrection without the cross. And there is no salvation without them both. Without the events of Sunday morning the events of Friday afternoon were merely a terrible tragedy. The cross was necessary, as it was here Christ bore the wrath of God against sin and took the…
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Mourning at the Sight of the Crucified - A Spurgeon Sermon on Luke 23:48
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51:23In this sermon on Luke 23:48, Spurgeon reflects on the crowd’s reaction after witnessing Christ’s crucifixion—how they “smote their breasts” as they departed from Calvary. But he warns that mere emotional sorrow over Jesus’ death is not enough. True, saving sorrow goes deeper—it is a heartfelt mourning over one’s own sin in light of the Savior’s su…
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Before Abraham was, I AM - A Sermon on John 8:48-59 | Ep. 95
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57:08In John 8:48-59 we find a dramatic confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders that culminates in one of His clearest declarations of deity: "Before Abraham was, I AM." The Jewish leaders understand His claim—That He is declaring Himself to be God—and attempt to stone Him. In this sermon we'll explore Christ’s promise that “if anyone keep…
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The Last Battle: A Spurgeon Sermon on Death, Sin, and Christ’s Victory
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56:09"The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But, thanks be unto God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."—1 Corinthians 15:56-57 In 'Thoughts on the Last Battle,' Spurgeon reflects on the universal reality of death, which he calls "the last battle" that every person must face. He emphasizes that while deat…
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Chapter 9: Free Will | 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith
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2:05Chapter 9 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith addresses free will, teaching that humans were created with free will. After Adam's fall, however, humanity lost the ability to choose any spiritual good that accompanies salvation. Through conversion, God renews the human will, enabling people to desire spiritual good — imperfectly in this life a…
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Did Jesus Really 'Descend into Hell' like the Apostles' Creed says?
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17:41The Apostles' Creed states: "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell." But did Jesus really descend into hell? Does Scripture teach this? If not, how and why is this in the creed? On this episode we'll evaluate several possible interpretations of this phrase and compare them to God's Word to see i…
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The Danger of Doubting - A Spurgeon Sermon on 1 Samuel 27:1
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53:39In his sermon The Danger of Doubting, Charles Spurgeon reflects on 1 Samuel 27:1, where David, overwhelmed by fear, says in his heart, "I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul." Spurgeon highlights how even God's most faithful servants can fall into moments of doubt, allowing fear to overshadow their trust in God's promises. Spurgeon warns t…
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Spurgeon's Prayer-Powered Ministry - Keeney Dickenson Interview
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38:54CH Spurgeon famously said, "No man can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me." His entire ministry reflected his complete reliance on prayer. On this episode we’re joined by Pastor Keeney Dickson, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Crockett, founder of Prayerdigm Ministries, and author of Spurgeon: The Prayer-Powered Pulpit…
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Finding Hope in Darkness: A Spurgeon Sermon on God's Faithfulness
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53:52In A Bright Light in Deep Shades, Charles Spurgeon reflects on Isaiah 51:1, where God calls His people to remember the rock from which they were hewn. Spurgeon encourages believers to look beyond their present trials and remember God's past faithfulness, finding renewed courage and hope in His unchanging promises. Whether you are facing hardship or…
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A Word with Those Who Wait for Signs and Wonders | Spurgeon on Luke 11:29
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45:36In this sermon, Charles Spurgeon speaks to people who feel like they need a miracle or special sign before they can believe in Jesus. Drawing from Luke 11:29, he highlights the sufficiency of Christ's finished work and the urgency of responding to the gospel. Spurgeon urges listeners to lay aside doubts and excuses, pointing them to the simplicity …
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Ken Ham: Reflecting on 50 Years of Ministry | Ep 94
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41:282025 marks fifty years since Ken Ham gave his first ever creation apologetics talk. Since that time, Answers in Genesis has grown tremendously and has impacted millions with high-quality resources focused on proclaiming the truth of God’s Word. In our conversation we’ll talk about why the book of Genesis is so foundational to forming a biblical wor…
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Come Ye Children: CH Spurgeon's Advice for Ministering to Children
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43:00CH Spurgeon warned parents about two errors they can make when raising their children: neglecting their souls or assuming that they will automatically be saved because of the faith of their parents. On this episode we will discuss how to avoid both of these errors. We’re talking with Pastor Brandon Rhea, who has written the forward for a new editio…
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A Merry Christmas | A Spurgeon Sermon on Job 1:4-5
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40:04Delivered by CH Spurgeon on December 23, 1860, “A Merry Christmas” reflects on the joy of Christmas and its true significance. He emphasizes that the season is not merely about outward festivities but a heartfelt celebration of Christ's incarnation. Spurgeon reminds his listeners that Christ’s birth brought the hope of salvation to sinners, an occa…
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A Christmas Question | A CH Spurgeon Sermon on Isaiah 9:6
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48:49In “A Christmas Question,” Spurgeon challenges his listeners to move beyond mere festive celebrations to examine whether they can include themselves in Isaiah's words that that "unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” By posing a direct question—whether each individual can truly call Jesus their own—Spurgeon encourages self-reflection, ur…
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing is one of the best-known and best-loved Christmas songs and has been for well over 260 years. But you might not recognize the original lyrics. It began with: Hark how all the welkin rings, Glory to the King of Kings What on earth is a welkin? And how did this hymn change over time? Here’s the story behind the original hy…
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Jesus was likely born between 5 and 6 B.C. That's seems odd, of course. Our calendar is broken up into B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (anno Domini, the year of our Lord) so doesn’t that mean Jesus was born in year one (since we don’t count year zero)? Actually, the issue is a bit more complex than that. Although the Gospel writers did not focus prim…
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The Light of the World | A CH Spurgeon Sermon on John 8:12
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48:32In this sermon on John 8:12, CH Spurgeon proclaims Christ as the Light of the World. He emphasizes that Jesus illuminates the truth about God, dispels the darkness of sin, and provides guidance for believers in a fallen world. Listeners are challenged to live as reflections of Christ’s light, shining brightly in a dark world to lead others to salva…
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The Nicene Creed: Who Wrote It and Why Was It Written? | Ep 93
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25:16The Nicene Creed is one of the most significant statements of faith in Christian history. But have you ever wondered how it came to be? This video reveals the historical events, people, and controversies that led to its formation. We'll look at the turmoil of the Roman Empire at the time of Constantine and survey the fierce theological disagreement…
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"Let us constantly read the Scriptures! Let us read them, I would say, in preference to other books. Oh, my Brothers and Sisters, read the Bible! Read the Bible and these things that enfeeble will lose all their attraction for you! If my sermons kept people from reading the Bible for themselves, I would like to see the whole stock in a blaze and bu…
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Salvation by Grace Alone — A Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-10
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40:25The doctrine of Sola Gratia, or salvation by grace alone, is a central truth of the Gospel. Scripture is clear that we cannot earn forgiveness by our works, but only through the free gift of God's grace made available to use through faith in Christ. Listen to this sermon on Ephesians 2:1-10 as we consider the universal need for grace, the unearned …
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Zealous, but Wrong | A CH Spurgeon Sermon on Romans 10:1-3
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49:43In "Zealous But Wrong," CH Spurgeon emphasizes that salvation is not achieved through zealous works or religious fervor, but solely through faith in Christ. He reflects on the Apostle Paul’s warning against zeal without knowledge in Romans 10, noting that many are driven by religious enthusiasm yet lack a true understanding of God’s righteousness. …
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Charles Spurgeon & The Downgrade Controversy — Revived Thoughts
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1:26:53Recently I had the opportunity to join Troy Frasier over at Revived Thoughts, an excellent podcast dedicated to bringing historical sermons to life. Troy and I spoke about the life and ministry of CH Spurgeon, with a particular focus on the Downgrade Controversy. Learn about this important issue and how it impacted Spurgeon's life and work. After o…
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The Soul's Great Crisis | A Spurgeon Sermon on Romans 7:8-9
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36:55In "The Soul’s Great Crisis," Spurgeon expounds on Romans 7:8-9, addressing the role of God's law in revealing our sin and driving us to recognize our spiritual crisis. Spurgeon explores how we may live in false security, believing we are righteous through outward obedience because we fail to grasp the true spiritual demands of the law. However, wh…
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6 Apologetics Books For Defending Your Faith
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7:20We are called by Scripture to be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is within us. These 6 apologetics books will equip you with not only the information but also the mindset needed to articulate the truth claims of Christianity to others. 📙 New Evidence that Demands a Verdict – Josh & Sean McDowell 📙 The Historical Reliability of the Gosp…
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Martin Luther: The Man Who Sparked the Reformation
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20:49Martin Luther was a man whose heart was held captive to the Word of God. He was used mightily by God to usher in the Protestant Reformation, which would serve to recover the core truths of the Gospel that had been obscured by medieval religion and superstition. On this episode we will examine the life of the man who sparked the Protestant Reformati…
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God's Cure for Mans Weakness | Spurgeon on Hebrews 11:34
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50:37In "God’s Cure for Man’s Weakness," Spurgeon reflects on Hebrews 11:34 and shows how God often works through our frailty to display His strength. He emphasizes that believers are not hindered by their weakness; instead, it is in our weakness that God's power is fully revealed. Spurgeon examines biblical examples of those who were weak, yet empowere…
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Why Elders are Vital for Church Leadership | Examining Titus 1:5-9
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28:49What does the Bible say about the role of elders in the church? On this episode, we explore the biblical foundation for church leadership, looking at key passages that outline the responsibilities, qualifications, and importance of elders in guiding the body of Christ. Discover how biblical eldership supports healthy, thriving churches and how this…
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The Unsearchable Riches of Christ — A Spurgeon Sermon on Ephesians 3:8
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52:48In this sermon on Ephesians 3:8, CH Spurgeon reflects on the "unsearchable riches of Christ," emphasizing the limitless spiritual blessings available to us through the Gospel. He explains that Christ's riches are unsearchable because they offer boundless love to sinners, forgiveness for those who repent, comfort for the mourning, and wisdom for the…
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Who Were the 12 Apostles? Facts About Each Disciple
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19:19Who were the 12 Apostles? Do you think you could name them all without looking it up? In this video, we'll consider the lives of Jesus' closest disciples, exploring their backgrounds, where they appear in Scripture, their roles in spreading Christianity, and what tradition teaches about their deaths. Support the show GET THE NEWSLETTER Each edition…
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Maintaining a Healthy Church Body — A Sermon on Romans 12:3-8
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42:00The health and effectiveness of a church depends on the health and effectiveness of each individual believer, just as the health and vitality of your physical body is dependent on its individual parts. Romans 12:3-8 says: For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to thin…
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The Great Jail (and How to Get Out of It) | A Spurgeon Sermon on Galatians 3:22
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49:24"We preach, at God’s command, the way of salvation by mercy, not by merit; by faith, not by works; by grace, not by the efforts of men. May God help us so to set forth that principle, that many may accept it. I do not care one snap of my finger about preaching so that the style shall please the ear, but I long to reach your hearts. I want you to re…
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The Spurgeon Heritage Collection — A Conversation with Curator Geoff Chang
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32:36The Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has become the primary location for Spurgeon scholarship. It contains the bulk of Spurgeon’s personal library — more than 6,000 volumes — as well as artifacts from his life, such as his preaching rail, his writing desk, and even pews from the church where he was converted. The Spurgeon…
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ONWARD! A CH Spurgeon Sermon on Philippians 3:13-14
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54:31“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 3:13-14 In the sermon "Onward," Charles Spurgeon focuses on Philippians 3:13-14,…
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A Dozen Theology Books Every Christian Should Own
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9:18As RC Sproul has said, “The issue for Christians is not whether we are going to be theologians, but whether we are going to be good theologians or bad ones.” These books are trustworthy resources to help you become a better theologian. 1) Systematic Theology Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth, MacArthur Systematic Theology: An I…
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CH Spurgeon on Borrowing Books: A Lesson for Book Lovers
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4:31"I do not like being security for a man that he will return books, for no ordinary mortals ever do so." — CH Spurgeon C.H. Spurgeon, who had a personal library of 12,000 books, was especially aware of the problem of people borrowing books without returning them. So was the Prince of Preachers against borrowing and loaning books? Here's what he had …
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Pride and Humility: A CH Spurgeon sermon on Proverbs 18:12
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43:11“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.” — Proverbs 18:12 In "Pride and Humility," CH Spurgeon lays out the contrasting natures of pride and humility, emphasizing the destructive nature of pride and the virtues of humility. He warns that pride leads to downfall and separation from God, while humility aligns us…
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Preview Episode: Spurgeon Legacy Podcast - An Interview with Biographer Alex DiPrima
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45:49I’ve been doing some exciting work on a project I told you about earlier in the year. I’ve taken on CHSpurgeon.com and have been building up the content of that site dedicated to edifying resources by and about the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. And so I’m especially excited to announce a brand new podcast – The Spurgeon Legacy Podca…
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Spurgeon: A Life — A Conversation with Biographer Alex DiPrima
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43:46Welcome to the Spurgeon Legacy Podcast. Each week we’ll explore Spurgeon’s enduring ministry through unabridged audio sermons delivered with the dynamic of live preaching, essays, devotionals, and selections from Spurgeon’s writings, as well as interviews with authors, biographers, and Spurgeon scholars. On this episode we’ll get to hear from Alex …
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All of our theological studies must begin with and be checked against the Word of God. These resources will help you dig deeper into Scripture: 📙 A Study Bible There are lots of good ones out there. Consider: - The ESV Study Bible (https://amzn.to/3s4jcU8) - Reformation Study Bible (https://amzn.to/3OyaeWS) - MacArthur Study Bible (https://amzn.to/…
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Meet CH Spurgeon's Alter Ego: John Ploughman
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9:01On this episode we’ll be hearing an excerpt from an extremely popular Spurgeon book, John Ploughman’s Pictures. Published in 1881, John Ploughman’s Pictures is a sequel to the earlier John Ploughman’s Talk. In each of these books, Spurgeon uses the persona of John Ploughman, a plain-spoken, hardworking farmer, to convey insights on Christian living…
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