Delighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves
Spurgeon on the New Birth and the Christian Life
Jun 25, 2024
Michael Reeves discusses Spurgeon's emphasis on the new birth and preaching Christ crucified for spiritual transformation and joy. The impact of Spurgeon's preaching on Christ's crucifixion, transformative message of the cross, and understanding the role of Christ's blood in the Christian life are explored. Reeves highlights the transformative power of Christ's cross in revealing God's glory and the choice to serve Jesus over Satan.
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- Spurgeon highlighted the importance of a new birth for joy in Christ.
- Preaching Christ crucified is crucial for transformative hearts and spiritual growth.
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The Centrality of Christ in Spurgeon's Preaching
Spurgeon emphasized the importance of two core theological concerns in his preaching: the need for a new birth and the preaching of Christ crucified. He highlighted that the Spirit's regenerating work centered on replacing old hearts with new hearts filled with joy in Christ. Spurgeon believed that preaching Christ crucified was the most powerful means to change hearts and draw people to faith, emphasizing that only through the faithful exhibition of Jesus' sacrifice can deep affections and desires of human hearts be stirred.
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