Charles Spurgeon, widely hailed as the “Prince of Preachers,” is well known for his powerful preaching, gifted mind, and compelling personality. Over the course of nearly four decades at London’s famous New Park Street Chapel and Metropolitan Tabernacle, Spurgeon preached and penned words that continue to resonate with God’s people today.
Organized around the main beliefs that undergirded his ministry―the centrality of Christ, the importance of the new birth, the indwelling of the Spirit, and the necessity of the Bible―this introduction to Spurgeon’s life and thought will challenge readers to live their lives for the glory of God.
Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.
- Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series, a collection of biographical Christian living books
- Highlights the main themes that influenced Spurgeon’s life and ministry―the centrality of Christ, the importance of the new birth, the empowerment of the Spirit, and the necessity of the Bible
- Reveals how Spurgeon’s charismatic personality was profoundly informed by his theology
Michael Reeves (PhD, King’s College, London) is president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend and Oxford, United Kingdom. He is the author of several books, including Delighting in the Trinity; Rejoice and Tremble; and Gospel People.
Justin Taylor (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the executive vice president of book publishing and book publisher at Crossway. He has edited and contributed to several books, and he blogs at Between Two Worlds―hosted by the Gospel Coalition.
Stephen J. Nichols (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as the president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries. He has written over twenty books and is an editor of the Theologians on the Christian Life series. He also hosts the weekly podcast 5 Minutes in Church History.