How The Doctrines of Grace Stoke Evangelistic Fire: A Case Study in Charles Spurgeon

Friday, May 18, 2012

Guest: Pastor Steven Lawson, author, The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God” (John 1:12-13).

No doubt you have heard of the following two groups of Christians:

On one side are the zealous evangelists who think that those who believe God is completely sovereign in salvation (“those Calvinists”), aren’t doing enough to get people saved.

On the other side are the “predestination” and “election” folks who think the evangelists are using too much human energy and schemes to do what God will do on His own.

And then there was Charles Spurgeon.  In his new book, The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon, author and pastor Steven Lawson writes that Spurgeon was an ardent “Calvinist” (i.e. God is sovereign in salvation) AND that Spurgeon was a tireless evangelist.  In other words, Spurgeon was both … following the example of the apostle Paul.

So can a Christian really believe in the “doctrines of grace” and also be on fire to share the faith?  Pastor Lawson will be our guest on The Christian Worldview this Saturday to answer that question.  You will come away with a higher view of God and a greater desire to share your faith!

>> To listen to more of Dr. Steven Lawson on Charles Spurgeon click here for his message at this year’s Shepherd’s Conference.

Note: Our new Book Club selection for June – August is The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon by Steven Lawson.  As a thank you for your donation of ANY amount to The Christian Worldview, we will send you this insightful and beautiful 145 page hardcover book with dust jacket.  Click here for more information on the book and how to order your copy.

Also, we are again this year giving away five pairs of registration tickets to the Expositors’ Conference 2012 featuring John MacArthur and Steve Lawson on September 24-25 at Christ Fellowship Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama.  Click here for information on the conference and how to enter your name in the raffle.