Spurgeon and the Poor

In the past century, one question has constantly plagued the church: How should the people of God respond to social issues? Rather than buying in to the “social gospel,” Alex DiPrima looks back to an unexpected source for biblical clarity: Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Part theology and part biography, Spurgeon and the Poor examines how the Prince of Preachers’ belief that gospel preaching and soul-winning should be the church’s primary mission informed his commendable benevolence and mercy ministry.

Contents

Part 1: Spurgeon’s Teaching

1. The Prince of Preachers
2. The Grace Effect
3. Followers of Christ, Lovers of Men
4. Gospel Proclamation and Social Ministry
5. A City on a Hill
6. Political Preaching

Part 2: Spurgeon’s Practice

1. The Priority of Soul-Winning
2. The Pastor’s College
3. A Benevolent Ministry
4. The Metropolitan Tabernacle
5. The Good Samaritan in London
6. Social and Political Activism

Conclusion

Appendix: Spurgeon and Social Ministry in Historical Perspective