Tethered to the Cross, Thomas Breimaier
Tethered to the Cross, Thomas Breimaier
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Tethered to the Cross
The Life and Preaching of Charles H. Spurgeon

Author: Thomas Breimaier

Narrator: Shaun Grindell

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/20/2020


Synopsis

"Tethered to the cross" is how the renowned nineteenth-century English Baptist minister Charles H. Spurgeon (1834–1892) described the task of ministry and his approach to preaching.

For nearly four decades, Spurgeon served as the pastor of the church at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. But what specifically guided the reading of Scripture by the man known as the "Prince of Preachers"?

Tracing the development of Spurgeon's thought and his approach to biblical hermeneutics throughout his ministry, theologian and historian Thomas Breimaier argues that Spurgeon viewed the entire Bible through the lens of the cross of Christ. This method led Spurgeon to interpret texts in a consistent fashion, resulting in sermons, articles, and instruction that employed cross-centered language, which was aimed at the conversion of unbelievers.

With Breimaier as our guide, better understanding how Spurgeon approached the task of interpreting Scripture and preaching the gospel might enable us, too, to be tethered to the cross of Christ.

About Thomas Breimaier

Thomas Breimaier lectures in systematic theology and history at Spurgeon's College in London. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he holds degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Wheaton College Graduate School and is a book review editor for the Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology.


Reviews

Goodreads review by H.b. on February 22, 2021

There are many book on the life and ministry of C.H. Spurgeon. This book is unique in that it focuses on the Spurgeon’s hermeneutic. Thomas Breimaier carefully and consistently shows how the message of the cross of Jesus for the salvation of the lost people governed Spurgeon’s preaching, writing, le......more

Goodreads review by Dee on May 11, 2023

Audible credit 8 hours 14 min Narrated by Shaun Grindell (B) Written in and produced in 2020 4.5 stars This is an academic study of the life of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, his sermons, and his ministries. The introduction gives the of a recommendation for a good "popular market" biography about Spurgeon......more

Goodreads review by Chrys Jones on February 05, 2022

A great read on the cross-centered, evangelistic preaching of Charles Spurgeon. It's a bit on the scholarly side, but it was engaging and very beneficial.......more

Goodreads review by Jimmy on June 24, 2024

Are you looking for a book on the preaching and the preaching methodology of Charles Spurgeon? This book would be important for you to read! Charles Spurgeon who is known as the Prince of Preacher is one of my favorite preacher that I have never heard in audio (obviously he’s before the time where t......more

Goodreads review by Micah on June 15, 2024

A very interesting and thorough study of Spurgeon's preaching (as well as writing and teaching). Spurgeon was not an expositional preacher. He used the literal sense of the text as a springboard into crucicentricity for the sake of converting his hearers. In that way, he almost seems to reinvent the......more