Dr. Lawson gives us a great little book about the life of Charles Spurgeon and his love of the Gospel of Christ. This is another profile book by Dr. Lawson in his "Long Line of Godly Men" series. There is a brief chapter on the life of Charles Spurgeon that will give the reader a great overview of this Godly man. Then the following chapters detail out the beliefs and convictions of Charles Spurgeon that brought him such great success as a "man of God."
Spurgeon was a five point Calvinist meaning that he believes in predestination. But even though he believes that God has already picked those who will be saved, Spurgeon believed that evangelism was necessary. Many Calvinist discount evangelism, but Spurgeon saw it as his God give duty to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and press for people to make a decision for Christ.
Lawson will detail the passion of Spurgeon for scripture and preaching as well as his passion for holding the Bible in high regard and not abandoning the truths of scripture by preaching feel good sermons. Spurgeons passion is something that is needed today in our church culture. Too many pastors are leaving the Gospel out of their sermons and discounting the Word of God as being authoritative.
This short book should be a great inspiration to young preachers and missionaries everywhere to not abandon scripture and to continue to preach and teach the hard truths of the Bilbe.
I think lay people as well as professional clergy will benefit greatly from this short, but definitive work.
Enjoy!
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