C.H. Spurgeon

On of my favorite preachers in church history is the "prince of preachers" the "people's preacher" named Charles Haddon Spurgeon. There is new book coming out on the life of Spurgeon called Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Historical Theology professor Tom Nettles from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

I really want to get this biography on Spurgeon and learn from his pastoral experiences. It is evident we need more faithful Christian preachers who will reach out to their world and teach the truth like he did for 38 years of gospel-centered ministry. Here is a great video (70 minutes long) about the life of Spurgeon. If you have not watched it before, you will be inspired. Enjoy!

John Piper on C.H. Spurgeon

Reformation Day!

Did you know October 31st is actually a Protestant day of remembrance? On October 31, 1517, at noon, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the doors of the Roman Catholic Church in his hometown in Germany. He was indicting them of heretical teachings. This single event ushered forth what is known as the Protestant Reformation. The Protestant Reformation was a 16th-century theological revolution within what was known as Western Christianity. The Reformation was led by reformers named Martin Luther, John Hus, John Calvin, John Wycliffe, Huldrych Zwingli (there were many others, List of Protestant Reformers). They "protested" against doctrines, rituals, and the governmental and ecclesiastical structure of the Roman Catholic Church who were unbiblical, unjust, and unpopular with the people of Europe.

The Protestant Reformation led to many successful innovations that never would of been able to be produced if the Roman Catholic Church remained the authority of Christian faith. The reformers preached religious freedom from the Papacy, and began preaching and teaching the Bible outside of the Roman Catholic Church's authority. Christians who followed the reformers were called "Protestants" and went on to bring forth world changing innovations for God's glory. Reformers brought forth the printing press invention, which unleashed mass printing of the Scriptures and Christian literature. Reformers translated the Bible so the common people of their lands could read the Scriptures. Probably one of the coolest things that came out of the Reformation was a regenerated church that emphasized biblical evangelism, missions, and discipleship that was non-existent for almost a thousand years.

The reformers taught the Word of God and established the "Five Solas" as their fundamental theological set of beliefs directly opposite of the Roman Catholic Church. The Latin word sola means "alone" or "only" in English. The Five Solas are: (1) Sola scriptura ["by Scripture alone"], (2) Sola fide ["by faith alone"], (3) Sola gratia ["by grace alone"], (4) Solus Christus or Solo Christo ["Christ alone" or "through Christ alone"], (5) Soli Deo gloria ["glory to God alone"]. 

It is important to remember Reformation Day every year because it reminds us of the importance of getting the gospel correct (cf. Galatians 1:6-8), and make a priority to preach to all nations the bloody cross gospel (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:2).

Are You Getting Your Spurgeon On?

Great video on C.H. Spurgeon by one of my favorite Bible teachers, John MacArthur. Spurgeon was one of the greatest Bible preachers the world has ever known in the modern era. His example left behind a great legacy because he taught the truth. He demonstrated to all Christians how to herald the gospel; he was always prepared and ready. Therefore, let me ask you this questions: Are you getting your "Spurgeon on" and living unashamed for the truth?

"For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth." 

(2 Corinthians 13:8)