PHILIPPIANS SERIES – 3:18-19, August 24, 1856

Note: Pastor Spurgeon preached topically, that is, verse by verse, rather than systematically through a particular book of the Bible. He preached this sermon – ‘False Professors Solemnly Warned’ – off-campus, at Exeter Hall in Strand. Exeter Hall was a larger venue than New Park Street Chapel. Apparently, this first sermon into the Book of Philippians and subject drew a great deal of criticism as the young minister was assailed of heretical teaching. In response to the criticism, PASSMORE & ALABASTER, Publishers, 18, Paternoster Row, refuted the criticism by writing: 

The tongue of the wicked has assailed Mr. SPURGEON with the most virulent abuse and lying detraction. His sentiments have been misrepresented, and his words perverted. His doctrines have been impugned as “blasphemous,” “profane,” and “diabolical.” Nevertheless, the good hand of the Lord has been upon him, and he has not heeded the falsehoods of the ungodly.

     In order that all men may know for a certainty what are the doctrines of Mr. SPURGEON, we beg to remind the readers of The New Park Street Pulpit that we have published a “CONFESSION OF FAITH” which that gentleman edited, and which he has put forth as the articles of his own creed. Price—In Paper Covers, 4d. Cloth, 8d. Roan, gilt edges, 1s.

Performed/Read by David Marchuck Barbour
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