Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks Episode 235: On Spurgeon the Pastor (with Geoff Chang)
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Apr 18, 2023 AI Snips
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Why Spurgeon's Ecclesiology Was Overlooked
- Evangelical interest in Spurgeon's church work declined due to 20th century revivalism's focus on pragmatic methods.
- This history explains the overlook of Spurgeon's thorough ecclesiology in favor of his evangelistic preaching.
Spurgeon's Emphasis on Corporate Prayer
- Spurgeon emphasized corporate prayer as central and vibrant in church life.
- Prayer meetings were frequent and crucial, with thousands participating weekly, unlike today's common neglect.
Spurgeon Affirmed Nine Marks
- Spurgeon affirmed all nine marks of a healthy church including biblical preaching and church membership.
- His ecclesiology prioritized elder and deacon boards functioning equally alongside congregational voting.