The Sum and Substance of the Gospel

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Author(s): Nathan A. Finn & Aaron Lumpkin
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Price: $2.99       (Aug 21-22)

“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.

Table of Contents:
The Life and Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

The Power of the Gospel
Chosen in Christ
Christ in the Covenant
Union with Christ
Christ’s Sheep Will Never Perish
Christ Died for Our Sins
No Atonement, No Gospel
The Necessity of Atonement
Substitution
Atonement and Jubilee
The Scapegoat
Christ, Our Scapegoat
Healed by His Stripes
Forgiveness
Crucified with Christ
All Hail King Jesus
The Lord’s Supper as a Picture of Redemption
A Full Christ
Seeing the Cross
My Sole Hope for Heaven
The Comfort of Christ’s Sacrifice
Mourning and Resting in the Cross
Christ, Our Life
All but Christ Is Vanity
The High Standing of Christ
Communion with Christ
Feasting on Christ by Faith
Thirsting for Christ
A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
The Glory of the Cross
The Cross and the World
Forgetting Christ
Sensitivity to Sin
Hypocrisy
Hindering Revival
Confession of Sin
Deliverance to Captives
Godly and Ungodly Anger
Good Works
You Shall Be My Witnesses
Praying for Our Children
Personal Evangelism
A Christless Sermon
Preaching for Conversion
The Grace of Trouble
Enduring Persecution
Committing Ourselves to the Father
The Dead Who Die in the Lord
A Gospel Plea

Editors

Nathan A. Finn (Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as Provost and Dean of the University Faculty at North Greenville University. He and his wife Leah have four children.

Aaron Lumpkin (Ph.D. Candidate, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as Campus Minister and Director of Faith & Service at Missouri Baptist University. He and his wife Sara have three children.

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