Words of Warning by Charles H. Spurgeon
A Theological Examination of Charles H. Spurgeon's "Words of Warning" and His Homiletical Intensity I. Introduction: Charles H. Spurgeon and "Words of Warning" Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892), famously known as "The Prince of Preachers," was a British Baptist minister whose influence extended far beyond his lifetime. Beginning his ministry at the remarkably young age of seventeen, Spurgeon rapidly gained renown for his compelling sermons, often attracting congregations exceeding 10,000 individuals to the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. 1 His prolific career coincided with the profound societal shifts of the Industrial Revolution, a period that significantly shaped his approach to public proclamation. 2 The choice to employ popular language and directness, consciously eschewing the high-brow elegance prevalent among aristocratic Victorians, was not merely a stylistic preference. Instead, it represented a deliberate strategic decision to conne...