Spurgeon: A Peculiar Man

Speaking at a lecture series on Charles Spurgeon, Alistair Begg observes that much like John the Baptist, the famous Victorian-era preacher was multifaceted and peculiar. Both men were distinguished by the divine authority bestowed upon them, a helpful humility, clear integrity, unequivocal bravery, and simplicity. Most importantly, though, they both prioritized pointing away from themselves and directing the focus toward Jesus Christ. Our lives ought to emulate theirs and consistently proclaim, “Prepare the way of the Lord.”
Scripture: Selected Scripture
Preached: October 18, 2016
Find more sermons by Alistair Begg at www.truthforlife.org/resource...

[@patsmith2721]

Hearing about Spurgeon thru the words of Begg. Doesn't get any better. Being pointed to Christ thru it all, sums them both up.

[@regine3147]

What a prophetic comment by William Booth about the confronting dangers of the coming 20th century. "Religion without the Holy Ghost, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, heaven without hell". He had good reason to be concerned because that is where we currently find ourselves. I would add to that - the Holy Ghost without the Bible. Thanks for this teaching. Enjoyed it 😊

[@michaelbrickley2443]

The truth of Christ has been under attack since the beginning. Periodic lapses in morals and faith with surges following revival. You are very right about the danger facing the world today but take comfort in your own faith and a world that is growing in Christian faith, even as ours seems to be lapsing. And I do say seems because people, and I’m not saying you, have thought Christ was down for the count many times but He’s not going away any time soon. Shalom

[@gigiis526]

@@michaelbrickley2443 As we peer through the looking glass; we see a world that hates Christ and a world that hates all truth and righteousness. The world is not "growing in christian faith". The world is doing the exact opposite! Our world is flipped upside down! Right is now wrong and bitter is now sweet. Christ' elect are few . 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

[@michaelbrickley2443]

@@gigiis526, the numbers are actually growing in many areas and pointing at a secular world is not a solution but merely an observation. You’re not looking into the facts that really matter. The main thing being, Christ faith saves and there is a growth among philosophers and scientists in faith. People like Dr. Hugh Ross, Dr. William Lane Craig are helping. I can’t change the world, only Yahweh can do that.

[@williambunter3311]

@@gigiis526 You are right, GiGi, in my opinion. The Lord Jesus asked, rhetorically, 'Shall I find faith on the earth when I return? 'It is no doubt a fact that many will be saved before the Lord returns, but the world as a whole is getting worse and worse. Laws are being continually passed that liberate wickedness and abominations, and attack Christian freedoms of speech, testimony and conscience. The judgements of Revelation are very soon coming upon this God-forsaking, Christ-denying world. Those who are clamouring for a one world government and a lawless world will have their way, for a limited time, but they will soon realise that their dream has become a nightmare when the evil global dictator, the man of sin,.cruelly punishes any dissent from his authority. Yet still they will not repent.

[@heavenbound358]

My sentiment exactly. One could EASILY look about at the world surrounding us today and make the EXACT SAME OBSERVATIONS!!

[@lonmayer130]

There is so much of Begg, and so little time.

[@gigitrue63]

I wish I'd heard Spurgeon speak in person! Thank you, Allistair, for this insightful look at TWO amazing men of God.

[@mariestreeting4213]

One good thing to come out of all this technology we are forced to live with is that we can hear Charles Spurgeon sermons. Of course they are read by someone else but just being able to hear them has been a blessing to me especially as I’m getting on in years and my eyesight isn’t the best.

[@ambassadorforchrist1007]

Beggs' humor is almost as welcoming as his preaching. 👍😁 Carry on sir!

[@garycasebier7909]

Being one that tends to profile men like Luther and Bonhoeffer, when reading about Spurgeon, his sermons and life, I definitely found him as one who was willing to be challenged by others and then in his growth in Christ would challenge others like with his concern for the Downgrade. If one drinks beer and then states well "Spurgeon drank" but when you look further into his conviction he was confronted about the drunkards on the streets of England, he reevaluated his thoughts on this matter. I see a man quite bold and quite humble as well. Those characteristics don't come except by the Spirit of God!

[@owlfethurz8377]

Spurgeon has blessed my fellowship with the Lord so much I can't express the words. Reading "Morning and Evening" as often as I can; and listening to readings of his sermons. The Lord worked through him powerfully. Thank you for this message! Blessings!

[@jonriggalp3915]

Have you read treasure of David

[@owlfethurz8377]

@@jonriggalp3915 Yes, parts of it. Thanks for reminding me, I will continue reading that book.

[@CanIbeWithThee]

I've been reading Morning and Evening every day for many years. I read it right before my Bible reading.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

I'm taking a long time to begin this time, because I want to ." LOL! I love the way Brother Begg preaches!

[@johnbickett5109]

Moody, Spurgeon, Ironside, Torrey, Begg: I'm all eyes/ears. Thank you, Lord.

[@phillipaj.5588]

And of the course....the greatest preacher....Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones 😊

[@gregoryhanley1301]

I'm reading Spurgeon's, 'Treasury of David'. I have read most of his books, also some of his sermons. I have no doubt he, 'though dead, yet speaketh' to this generation.

[@pennycasey2160]

Thanks Alistair I do Spurgeon daily devotional mornings and evenings my pastor used his work and my late husband a pastor also was his devotional not the only one I use in the morning but get a lot of wonderful messages from ❤🙏

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

What an outstanding sermon comparing John the Baptist and Spurgeon.

[@debrawoodrick2889]

Spurgeon messages on prayer are have gotten me through many a night.

[@roncornelius8339]

Outstanding!!!! Sir!!! Telling Young about Charles. Spurgeon!!!! Excellent!!!

[@theresap3467]

It would be difficult to express Spurgeon's impact on my life. My friend who led me to the Lord when I was 19 years old, gave me Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon shortly after my conversion. I have in turn given many copies to others. I read, read, and reread different devotions in the book, and they like a faithful friend never disappoint and continue to reveal God's word in new ways. The writing if this book must have been bathed in earnest prayer, because I feel the powerful move of the Holy Spirit still every time I read it. Praise God!

[@pattih7]

I have listened to many of Spurgeon’s messages, over time. It’s amazing each time! He drew people to Christ, and through that, to himself. 🙏💜

[@timeaaraouzou710]

Thank you for this brilliant lecture. All glory to Christ.

[@KinneyAssociates]

Got a blessing! Had to shout all up in here ...to the Lord!

[@terraloft]

Thank you. His lyrical expressions whether admonishment or correction, whether exaltation or supplication, sing through my own thoughts and i say, it is Christ.

[@daphnekivinen9482]

I have read Spurgeon and been very interested in his writing. I have his Mornings and Evenings devotional which is very good. I love words and Spurgeon paints a picture with his words.

[@user-tq5fh4qr9h]

What an encouragement! That even though Spurgeon was plagued with his own frailties, God used him to preach His word at the most crucial/ spiritual times in Europe. God cares for His creation.

[@kimberlymartin2314]

Loved the history & message! 😇

[@nicolassmith8338]

Hello there

[@ursulajenni6521]

This was so wonderful! Thank you!

[@savedbygrace8445]

Love when his Scottish accent comes through

[@kingswaydaughter7324]

I am more attentive to his knowledge of the Word of God….the accent is nice on the ear but his teaching is convicting on the heart.

[@lindavillani1157]

Amen😍

[@wesleyhite8203]

God will give me exactly what I need, then he will take it away. Thank you very much

[@noluvuyogaba8080]

Spurgeon is still preaching simple and straight gospel we thank God for this wonderful soul may he continue to rest in perfect peace.

[@1960Sawman]

Excellent message. Thank you.

[@ryanperez8179]

Jesus lives

[@roncornelius8339]

Thank You, Thank You!!!

[@susanoelofse4427]

What a blessing!

[@sarahpamula778]

"I am not worthy" He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Humility as a creative being begins when anyone confronts a blank canvas or when confronted with a blank piece of paper and asked to write a poem.....the threat of judged talent, talent that will be judged. Talent will be judged. The parable of the Talents.

[@janetdavis6473]

My pastor showed us in Scripture that John always knew that Jesus was the messiah and that he sent his disciples to ask Jesus so that THEY would see who Jesus was in order that they would switch their allegiance to Jesus and away from John. John wanted his disciples to follow Christ, not himself. While they were in Jesus’s presence he performed many irrefutable signs and wonders, healing people etc. so there was no doubt that Jesus was God. Interesting perspective to think about.

[@lindavillani1157]

Amazing Scritites spoken by Alistair Begg. How I appreciate greatly these words at Charles Spurgeon School of Theology‼️

[@lindavillani1157]

SCRIPTURES SO MAGNIFICENT…

[@Avery_F]

Turning back in the day of battle. Fantastic sermon by Brother Spurgeon.

[@alienwatch8830]

13 minute mark - greatest daher - so accurate

[@saundranelson9332]

So good.

[@BCruise-rs9xy]

Praise God ty

[@deanmcdiarmid7068]

Interesting. I worked for the Salation Army for 5 years. Until covil. Salv army was a wonderful church. The SA has embraced woke culture, all are saved, lbgtq is ok, all religions are holy, its shocking. Pray for a revival for salv army.

[@gingermccafferty9572]

Grateful for such teaching!❤

[@B.A.D4Life]

Spurgeon was a man’s Man. But he was also God’s Man and so is Begg…

[@pauliberg3492]

Amen.

[@listeningtogreatchristians2090]

Has anybody read Spurgeon's book "Eccentric Preachers"? He offers biographical sketches of the some of the other 'peculiar' preachers of his time. It's marvelous!

[@pauliberg3492]

amen .

[@gregormann7]

It would be nice to have been informed as to the place and occasion of this presentation in the description.

[@elbertsorrell8394]

That is true.

[@daisystanley4301]

did Spurgeon preach on Paul's gospel of grace and faith given to him by the Lord Himself ? this is the only gospel that saves anyone today.

[@kimberleerivera3334]

Thank you! It's nice to tell others about Spurgeon, so they may listen to his teachings and preaching if they like, but it seems as though this message was about praising Spurgeon (which he would not like), and CHRIST was an honorable mention. I see a lot of this in Calvinism.

[@kimberleerivera3334]

It has NEVER been about "systematic" theology. Spurgeon also said: "What, no CHRIST in your sermon, go home, and don't come back until you do."

[@kennethmills5470]

A++

[@carlosreira413]

Particular Baptist. Peculiar man. Past memory.

[@josephp9747]

I just bought Begg’s KJB Spurgeon study Bible. It is good. PS: Charles quite smoking -

[@kimberleerivera3334]

Didn't matter, if he smoked or not -that is not the GOSPEL. Those who condemn, will be condemned.

[@annbrucepineda8093]

@@kimberleerivera3334 I understand and might agree with you but my dad died of emphysema because he was a chain smoker. I thank the Lord that my husband, a non believer, quit smoking when he realized second hand smoke is worse than what the smoker himself inhaled with a filter. He quit for our grandson, soon after he was born. I don’t condemn my dad or any other smoker who didn’t know, thanks to the MSM cover up, how he was harming others as well as himself, but I think God will judge those who continue smoking just because,unlike my husband, they are not brave enough to quit. Here in El Salvador, you know, if you see someone smoking in the park, that he/she is a foreigner. People are the most valuable material treasure here.

[@kimberleerivera3334]

@@annbrucepineda8093 - There are so very many other substances, drugs given by doctors, etc... and they kill too. The gas coming out of cars tailpipes are worse than cigarettes. People still drive and no one points a finger at them.

[@kimberleerivera3334]

@@annbrucepineda8093 - MY mom died because a drunk driver killed her, but you don't think they will get rid of the booze do you?

[@tonyschwartz6712]

​@@kimberleerivera3334 I'm very sorry your Mom went home so soon due to someone elses selfishness & negligence. Alcohol has taken so much from many of our lives. The fact that alcohol is called "spirits" speaks volumes. The temptation to turn to it as a social elixir and to numb emotional pain is so strong and so many souls are set up & vulnerable to alcoholic spirits in their generational blood lines. Satan's minions easy way into the soul and body to set a person on a path of destruction.😔 God bless you and give you His peace, Kimberlee.

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

Beards aren’t biblical? 🧔🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johntobey1558]

What Seminary is he speaking at? When can we hear this guy's speak at tge Wilberforce School in Princeton, NJ so Church leaders who will be graduating University in the 2030's can be edified?

[@quinnwindsor8718]

what was the occasion this was preached on? it says a Spurgeon lecture series, but not the specific event

[@johntobey1558]

Is the the London School of the Bible

[@KingjamesAV1611]

If you want to learn the Bible, ditch this guy and check out Peter Ruckman. You'll get 1000 times more bible in just one of his teachings. 😉 Don't get mad, check him out!

[@HearGodsWord]

You'll get more out of Begg.

[@KingjamesAV1611]

@@HearGodsWord .....did you check out Ruckman?

[@HearGodsWord]

@@KingjamesAV1611 enough to know he had some questionable views and disagreements There were lots of good points too, but my preference is Begg.

[@KingjamesAV1611]

@@HearGodsWord .... Sounds good then, at least you have it a listen. Thanks 👍

[@HearGodsWord]

@@KingjamesAV1611 maybe because I'm not in America his name isn't familiar, and people only tend to refer to his more controversial points. I've found a list of his books so might read one at some point.

[@ryanperez8179]

Jesus loves you repent

[@princejones4672]

The bad guy is here i love you and im sorry for anything i do wrong. for the media is synchronizing bad news to me. I think we can do something never done before.i believe in the flesh of mankind and unity IT WILL HAPPEN.we did it. Iam nothing

[@jeffreypaulross9767]

Whaaat ?!? Your comment makes no sense at all! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@larrybedouin2921]

Wasn't he a Calvinist?

[@chriscravens8318]

Absolutely. As were most Baptists in that century. Is that a problem?

[@larrybedouin2921]

@@chriscravens8318 Yes! it's another gospel. If Calvinism were true, there would be no need for judgment.

[@steelerhog8638]

The man allistair begg that is preaching is also a Calvinist. It’s not another gospel, it is based on the Bible

[@larrybedouin2921]

@@steelerhog8638 No! It is another gospel. Therefore *whosoever* heareth these sayings of mine, *and doeth them* I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: {Matthew 7:24} *Whosoever* therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But *whosoever* shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. {Matthew 10:32-33} "For *whosoever* will save his life shall lose it: and *whosoever* will lose his life for my sake shall find it." {Matthew 16:25} (Mark 8:35, Luke 9:24; 17:33) "For *whosoever* exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." {Luke 14:11} "Verily I say unto you, *Whosoever* shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein." {Luke 18:17} "That *whosoever* believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that *whosoever* believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." {John 3:15-16} Jesus answered and said unto her, *Whosoever* drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But *whosoever* drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." {John 4:13-14} Jesus answered them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, *Whosoever* committeth sin is the servant of sin." ) {John 8:34} "And *whosoever* liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" {John 11:26} "I am come a light into the world, that *whosoever* believeth on me should not abide in darkness." {John 12:46} To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name *whosoever* believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. {Acts 10:43} For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, *Whosoever* believeth on him shall not be ashamed. {Romans 10:10-11} And *whosoever* was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. {Revelation 20:15}

[@steelerhog8638]

Calvinism is just another name for Biblical Christianity

[@paulgelooft]

At first glance a nice sermon, too bad he uses a false bible (Holman Christian Standard Bible) This bible (preacher) is missing the blessings of the KJV because many words are missing. For example, half of Matt. 27:35 is gone. This is standing in Luke 9:55 (KJV) But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. This you will find in the HCSB (mr. Begg is using) 9:55 But He turned and rebuked them, 56 and they went to another village. If Mr. Begg doesn't repent, he'll never look like Spurgeon, and how about you? Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

[@HearGodsWord]

Makes you sound like a KIVonlyist

[@paulgelooft]

@@HearGodsWord Yes I believe God gave us 1 Bible. God wrote only one Bible (pdf), is also de title of a good book wich explains that our our God is not a fool. He is able to give us 1 good Bible and not hundreds of which some even have thousands of words less. Therefore many people doubt His word. I have no doubt, all glory to Him. Study this subject, let yourself be convinced only by His word and Spirit. There is a rich blessing in this, think of the Reformation. May the Lord richly bless you.

[@keric3730]

The advice I've heard is that the best Bible is the one written in the original language, with a thorough understanding of first century context. Most off us can't do that. The next best thing is to read multiple versions of the Bible. With a good understanding of first century context.

[@Derekmartin20]

@@keric3730 the original dont exists anymore sorry.

[@nicolep7241]

WHY???...WHY???..WHY???...WHY???...AN OLD ANGLICAN PRAYER. AS IF IT HAD THE POWER TO DELIVER, TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE... I COULD GO ON UNTIL THE DAY I DIE...WHO WILL LISTEN TO ME??? A MESSAGE FROM ANY PULPIT THAT DOES NOT SET THE CAPTIVES FREE IS NO GOSPEL AT ALL...

[@johngilmore6688]

Chill, warrior for God.

[@judylloyd7901]

Nobody made the claim that the prayer would deliver!!! 😳😳🤪

[@chriscravens8318]

What a kook..

[@HearGodsWord]

Prayer is a good thing!

[@leekellettjr441]

He ain't my hero.

[@chrisjones-rd8it]

The cult of Spurgeon. ..beware false idols..the cult of personality. .give Jesus the glory take nothing for yourself

[@judylloyd7901]

To speak of a preacher from the past is by no means creating a cult. Lots of people speak of past preachers and authors. That just means that they appreciate them and their work. 😁😁

[@chriscravens8318]

What a stupid, ignorant statement chris.

[@randysummerhays5988]

A man said the Bible is the story of thousands of people's lives that were changed by God's salvation. The Bible also says that they are examples to us. I suggest you read spurgeons sermons on revival 1859 I believe. God is the judge

[@chrisjones-rd8it]

@@randysummerhays5988 no...if John the Baptist decreases so does everyone else..dont idolize spurgeon..Love Jesus...no i say to you

[@randysummerhays5988]

@@chrisjones-rd8it nobody idolizing spurgeon or John the Baptist or anybody else they're just examples of the faith like you and myself friend