The Sum and Substance of the Gospel

“The Sum and Substance of the Gospel” introduces readers to the life and writings of one of the greatest preachers of the modern era, Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892).

Nathan A. Finn and Aaron Lumpkin’s introduction traces the life and ministry of this great London pastor, focusing on Spurgeon’s commitment to the gospel and the Lord Jesus Christ. Then, in forty-nine selections from Spurgeon’s sermons, writings, and correspondence, readers can see for themselves the way Spurgeon reveled in the glories of Jesus Christ, His saving work, and its effects upon the believer.

Endorsements

“Personal piety seems to be on the wane in twenty-first-century evangelicalism. Thus, I was delighted to see “The Sum and Substance of the Gospel”: The Christ-Centered Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon produced by Nathan A. Finn and Aaron Lumpkin. Finn and Lumpkin skillfully bring Spurgeon’s life and ministry to bear, especially his sermons, on the Christian life and personal sanctification. Every reader will be challenged in his or her walk with Christ and will gain an even deeper appreciation for Charles Spurgeon.”
—Jason K. Allen, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City

“As we circle the massive mountain of Spurgeon’s works (the largest body of works by a single author in the history of Christianity), it is easy to become overwhelmed and wonder, Where shall I begin the ascent? I heartily commend this marvelous little volume as a great starting place! The selections are outstanding, every one of them centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. They are delightfully brief, wisely arranged, and each one radiates with the unique gift of Spurgeon to capture our sublime Savior and His great salvation in words that become living and active in our hearts.”
—Andy Davis, senior pastor, First Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina

Contents

Profiles in Reformed Spirituality
Acknowledgments

The Life and Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

1. The Power of the Gospel
2. Chosen in Christ
3. Christ in the Covenant
4. Union with Christ
5. Christ’s Sheep Will Never Perish
6. Christ Died for Our Sins
7. No Atonement, No Gospel
8. The Necessity of Atonement
9. Substitution
10. Atonement and Jubilee
11. The Scapegoat
12. Christ, Our Scapegoat
13. Healed by His Stripes
14. Forgiveness
15. Crucified with Christ
16. All Hail King Jesus
17. The Lord’s Supper as a Picture of Redemption
18. A Full Christ
19. Seeing the Cross
20. My Sole Hope for Heaven
21. The Comfort of Christ’s Sacrifice
22. Mourning and Resting in the Cross
23. Christ, Our Life
24. All but Christ Is Vanity
25. The High Standing of Christ
26. Communion with Christ
27. Feasting on Christ by Faith
28. Thirsting for Christ
29. A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
30. The Glory of the Cross
31. The Cross and the World
32. Forgetting Christ
33. Sensitivity to Sin
34. Hypocrisy
35. Hindering Revival
36. Confession of Sin
37. Deliverance to Captives
38. Godly and Ungodly Anger
39. Good Works
40. You Shall Be My Witnesses
41. Praying for Our Children
42. Personal Evangelism
43. A Christless Sermon
44. Preaching for Conversion
45. The Grace of Trouble
46. Enduring Persecution
47. Committing Ourselves to the Father
48. The Dead Who Die in the Lord
49. A Gospel Plea

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