The Soul Winner
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon | Book Summary
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Author: Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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We proclaim the message of the gospel, and we must not lose sight of this good news. This work is rarely easy, and the path is fraught with many hindrances, but God is with us every step of the way. In fact, soul-winning is utterly dependent upon Him. However, He uses His people and His Word as means of bringing the dead to life. This costly and dependent work is rewarding, and it will change our entire lives. Soul-winning will become our main work, and we will be seeking every avenue possible to see souls saved. We will long to see the lost brought into the church as well as the backslider return. Even the children in our homes and churches need the gospel, and God has tasked us to take it to them. |
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was known as the "Prince of Preachers." He started following Christ at 16, preaching his first sermon the same year, and began his first pastorate only a year later at Waterbeach. He would later go on to pastor New Park Street Chapel in London for 38 years.
Spurgeon was amongst the leaders of the Reformed tradition during the era, heavily defending the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. He faced much opposition from those looking for a more pragmatic and liberal understanding of Scripture, which was prevalent in England at the time. He was also outspoken in his opposition to slavery.
He never received any formal education during his lifetime. Despite this, he published over 1,900 sermons and preached a considerable amount more as well. He also authored works such as Morning and Evening Devotional, Lectures to My Students, and others on specific theological topics.
The Soul Winner
by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Charles Haddon Spurgeon |
| Publisher | Passmore and Alabaster (original); Christian Focus Publications (Reprint) |
| Date | 1st Edition in 1865; 2nd Edition (with 5 additional sermons) in 1903; Reprinted in 2015 |
| Pages | 256 |
Overview:
Scripture teaches that the person who wins souls is wise (Pro. 11:30). In order to be wise Christians who live out the Great Commission, we must be soul-winners. First and foremost, our souls must be won to the gospel.
We proclaim the message of the gospel, and we must not lose sight of this good news. This work is rarely easy, and the path is fraught with many hindrances, but God is with us every step of the way. In fact, soul-winning is utterly dependent upon Him. However, He uses His people and His Word as means of bringing the dead to life.
This costly and dependent work is rewarding, and it will change our entire lives. Soul-winning will become our main work, and we will be seeking every avenue possible to see souls saved. We will long to see the lost brought into the church as well as the backslider return. Even the children in our homes and churches need the gospel, and God has tasked us to take it to them.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was known as the "Prince of Preachers." He started following Christ at 16, preaching his first sermon the same year, and began his first pastorate only a year later at Waterbeach. He would later go on to pastor New Park Street Chapel in London for 38 years.
Spurgeon was amongst the leaders of the Reformed tradition during the era, heavily defending the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. He faced much opposition from those looking for a more pragmatic and liberal understanding of Scripture, which was prevalent in England at the time. He was also outspoken in his opposition to slavery.
He never received any formal education during his lifetime. Despite this, he published over 1,900 sermons and preached a considerable amount more as well. He also authored works such as Morning and Evening Devotional, Lectures to My Students, and others on specific theological topics.