Charles Spurgeon fans?

[shodan]

I posted this question in the 'other denominiations' thread but maybe Baptists don't go there...

How many use Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening"? (Any here?)

The first devotional book I bought was Oswald Chamber's "My Utmost for His Highest" Love the title. It, like others such as CS Lewis, JI Packer etc is an edited work by someone picking pieces from their larger works. Sometimes context is missing. Chamber's ministry was to full time Christian workers.

Spurgeon wrote his each day with a pastor's heart and with his readers clearly in mind.
Aside from print, it is online several sites. This being one here

Many Spurgeon fans are unaware of his brave stands against slavery and Christians and war.
On that topic, here is my question at the Spurgeon Library Conference...

 

[shodan]

Remarkable! That no one on BaptistBoard uses Spurgeon's Devotional Book "Morning and Evening"

 

[Wesley Briggman]

I subscribe to Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" devotionals through the Blue Letter Bible website.

 

[David Lamb]

Remarkable! That no one on BaptistBoard uses Spurgeon's Devotional Book "Morning and Evening"

I think that's an unwarranted assumption. Although I am not using it at the moment, I have used it, and will probably use it again.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Remarkable! That no one on BaptistBoard uses Spurgeon's Devotional Book "Morning and Evening"

Odd statement, bro, You post asking then assume NNE here use(d) it since we didn't answer in 4 hours? That, my anxious friend, is NOT how the BB works. Topics/Questions posted and then discussion begins. Over days and weeks (and sometimes years). Not like a phone call.

Both my wife and I used M&E since we both love Spurgeon's writings. As a non-cigar smoking Particular Baptist, we hold the same doctrinal values.

Give time to get answers or get chided again Your call.

 

[Piper 2]

Odd statement, bro, You post asking then assume NNE here use(d) it since we didn't answer in 4 hours? That, my anxious friend, is NOT how the BB works. Topics/Questions posted and then discussion begins. Over days and weeks (and sometimes years). Not like a phone call.

Both my wife and I used M&E since we both love Spurgeon's writings. As a non-cigar smoking Particular Baptist, we hold the same doctrinal values.

Give time to get answers or get chided again Your call.

Dr. Bob. I left here a year ago, deactivating my account, or at least making it inaccessible, when there was no one moderating and some people were running roughshod over others. I met you back in about 2006 when I was pastoring in MN. We met at Central Baptist Theological Seminary. I got my MDiv there in 2006. We interacted a lot on the FFF and then here when the FFF turned weird.

Anyway, it is so good to see you back You were always a voice of reason and stability. I hope you are doing well.

 

[Dr. Bob]

it is so good to see you back You were always a voice of reason and stability.

Love the humor, bro. No one will believe you, though.

 

[Charlie24]

I posted this question in the 'other denominiations' thread but maybe Baptists don't go there...

How many use Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening"? (Any here?)

The first devotional book I bought was Oswald Chamber's "My Utmost for His Highest" Love the title. It, like others such as CS Lewis, JI Packer etc is an edited work by someone picking pieces from their larger works. Sometimes context is missing. Chamber's ministry was to full time Christian workers.

Spurgeon wrote his each day with a pastor's heart and with his readers clearly in mind.
Aside from print, it is online several sites. This being one here

Many Spurgeon fans are unaware of his brave stands against slavery and Christians and war.
On that topic, here is my question at the Spurgeon Library Conference...

I'm glad I ran across this thread! I remembered I have a copy of that book. So I went looking for it, haven't seen it in years.

Found it lying flat on the top shelf near the ceiling, covered in dust. Now I can start reading it again.

My copy is copyright 1991 by Hendrickson Publishers Inc., don't remember how long I've had this book, but it's been quite a while. I had totally forgotten it.

Thanks for posting this thread!

 

[Martin Marprelate]

I am a great Spurgeon fan, and would describe myself as a Spurgeonic Calvinist.
I have several of his works. As well as several sermon collections, I have The Treasury of David (his commentary on the Psalms), Lectures to my Students, and his Autobiography as well as the massive biography by Tom Nettles. I also recommend two books by Iain Murray: The Forgotten Spurgeon and Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism which I mentioned on another thread. Both published by Banner of Truth.
However, I have never read his Morning and Evening, which I'm sure is to my shame and loss.

 

[atpollard]

Charles Spurgeon? … is he a motivational writer like Robert Schuller or Joel Osteen?

 

[Dr. Bob]

However, I have never read his Morning and Evening, which I'm sure is to my shame and loss.

I agree that Spurgeon was a soul-winning Calvinist and you will be blessed. He is a hero of mine. When people ask if I preach like Billy Graham or some modern guru, I point them to Spurgeon or, for modern equivalent, John MacArthur.

FREE online (you may go to any date but it rotates to the present date automatically)

C. H. Spurgeon: Morning and Evening: Daily Readings - Christian Classics Ethereal Library

ccel.org

 

[JesusFan]

Charles Spurgeon? … is he a motivational writer like Robert Schuller or Joel Osteen?

No . was one of the greatest Baptists who ever lived, and was a Reformed Baptist soul winner preacher

 

[atpollard]

No . was one of the greatest Baptists who ever lived, and was a Reformed Baptist soul winner preacher

Just for the record, I was making a joke. [I got "Morning and Evening" e-mailed from Blue Letter Bible for several years.]

 

[JesusFan]

Just for the record, I was making a joke. [I got "Morning and Evening" e-mailed from Blue Letter Bible for several years.]

No problem, just glad that Spurgeon is still known by some posting here, as many today would see him as being way to radical a preacher, as He dared to assert Jesus only way to salvation, physically was resurrected, Bible infallible word of God etc

 

[shodan]

My Question at the Spurgeon Library Conference

 

[canadyjd]

I visited the Spurgeon library when it was at William Jewel (now at Midwestern Seminary, I think), both in Missouri.

It was very interesting to read his handwritten notes in various commentaries. Immaculate penmanship and stunning insight into scripture.

He never went college or seminary. Started preaching at 15?. First church at 17. Grew incredibly fast. Called to pastor Main Street Baptist Church in London at 19?. Changed the name to The Metropolitan Tabernacle.

My favorite story from his biography was of visiting pastors from America first going to another church of a famous London preacher in a morning service, and then all raving about what a great preacher he was.

After visiting Spurgeon’s Church in the evening, they all raved about what a great and glorious Savior Jesus Christ is.

Peace to you

 

[David Lamb]

I visited the Spurgeon library when it was at William Jewel (now at Midwestern Seminary, I think), both in Missouri.

It was very interesting to read his handwritten notes in various commentaries. Immaculate penmanship and stunning insight into scripture.

He never went college or seminary. Started preaching at 15?. First church at 17. Grew incredibly fast. Called to pastor Main Street Baptist Church in London at 19?. Changed the name to The Metropolitan Tabernacle.

He started his London preaching at New Park Street Chapel in 1854. I have never heard of Main Street Baptist Church. In 1861 the congregation of New Park Street Chapel moved to a new, purpose-built chapel, the Metropolitan Tabernacle, so it wan't that New Park Street Chapel changed its name to Metropolitan Tabernacle, but that the congregation moved to the new building.

My favorite story from his biography was of visiting pastors from America first going to another church of a famous London preacher in a morning service, and then all raving about what a great preacher he was.

After visiting Spurgeon’s Church in the evening, they all raved about what a great and glorious Savior Jesus Christ is.

Peace to you

 

[canadyjd]

He started his London preaching at New Park Street Chapel in 1854. I have never heard of Main Street Baptist Church. In 1861 the congregation of New Park Street Chapel moved to a new, purpose-built chapel, the Metropolitan Tabernacle, so it wan't that New Park Street Chapel changed its name to Metropolitan Tabernacle, but that the congregation moved to the new building.

Thanks, I just dis-remembered. I’ve slept at least twice since I read the bio 25 years ago

Peace to you