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Ask SpurgeonEpisode 192-How do I know that I am saved?Salvation is a work of God entirely!But how can I know that He has done that work in me? How can I be sure that God has effectually called me unto salvation?email: dave@askspurgeon.com 2021-05-1112 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 191: What power does the effectual call of God have on sinners?Do you have loved ones or friends who you long to be saved, and yet whose hearts are as hard as stone?There is hope, for when God calls effectually, they shall be saved!Email: dave@askspurgeon.com 2021-05-1005 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 97:Why is it that unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of heaven?What does it mean to "see the kingdom of heaven"? Does that have to do with entry, or does it have to do with appreciation and enjoyment?Listen to Spurgeon as he provides the answer, and shows how absolutely necessary it is for any who enter there, to be born again.2020-12-2912 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 96: What is the NATURAL CONDITION of the SOUL?To fully appreciate the grace of God, we need to appreciate how far we have fallen...not some, but all!The natural condition of the soul, that is, the state of the soul pre-grace, is worse than we could ever imagine.Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he gives us a little bit of a closer look than we are prone to make ourselves...2020-12-2806 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 95: If unto us a Child is born, a Son is given...Why are we so sad?It is a very important question: Having been given the GIFT of gifts, why are we so prone to discouragement and sadness?Perhaps we need to spend more time considering the GIFT, meditating on the Saviour, becoming amazed with Jesus.Listen to Charles Spurgeon encourage us from sadness to joy! 2020-12-2507 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 94: Who is the FRIEND that sticks CLOSER than a BROTHER?Those who have known Jesus as a friend, will make the assertion: I know the answer. He is the answer?But what has made Him so?Listen to Charles Spurgeon give a most wonderful answer to the question: Who is the Friend that sticks closer than a brother? 2020-12-2407 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 93: What are the DANGERS of SECRET SINS?There is something organic about sin: It grows!While sin in its infant stage may be held close to the chest, out of ear and eyeshot of others, it will grow to the point where it is impossible to be kept discreet.To assume a secret sin today is to assure an amplified sin in the not too distant future!Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he highlights some of the terrible dangers of secret sins.2020-12-2309 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 92: Why are SECRET SINS the WORST of all sins?To harbour secret sin, is the worst of all sins because, says Spurgeon, it makes one a "practical Atheist".Have you ever considered yourself an atheist because of secret sin?What does Spurgeon mean? Is this true of you?2020-12-2206 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 91: Can I be HAPPY while harbouring SECRET SIN?Is it possible to hold on to sin secretly, and achieve happiness at the same time?Or put differently, is it possible to hold on to happiness, while harbouring secret sin?2020-12-2109 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 90: Why is it foolish to harbour SECRET SINS?Are there sins in your life that you like to keep under wraps, sins which, you hope, nobody knows about? To make the assumption that you can keep your sin/s secret is to make a terrible error.You see, secret sins are not secret at all, as todays Ask Spurgeon episode makes very clear...2020-12-1808 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 89: Why should a sinner NOT be saved?On face value, there would seem to be many an obstacle that stands in the way of the sinner being saved: The Law of God...the Conscience...the Devil.Each of these stand as a witness to the sinfulness of us all, and that the only thing we really deserve is God's judgement.Using a powerful illustration, Charles Spurgeon shows clearly in this episode how the truth of our guilt is met with the Mercy and Grace of our God through the Lord Jesus Christ!2020-12-1711 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 88: WHY does God save?It's a question we far too easily take for granted, and yet, the answer may surprise us.Does God save us because we ask Him? Does He save us for anything that we may have to offer Him? Does He save us on the basis of what we have or haven't done?Why does God save?Listen to Charles Spurgeon's God-centered answer... 2020-12-1609 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 87: Who are those who God saves?Who does God save? Does His favour tend towards the wise, the good , the lovely? Does he save the prayerful, the loving, the holy and the deserving?Praise God that His mercy is not dependent on our being good, but on HIs amazing grace!Listen to Spurgeon articulate this wonderful truth. 2020-12-1512 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 86: Who is the glorious SAVIOUR of sinners?Yes, the Lord Jesus is the Saviour of sinners! But to say so is not ALL the truth. Does that surprise you? Think for a moment!Are there not other Persons involved in the process too?2020-12-1404 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 85: WHO saves man, and WHY does He do it?It is a wonderful thing that God, by His grace, is convicting sinners of their sin, every day. But having done so, many a sinner responds with the question, "Why would He save me?"Listen to this wonderful answer from Charles Spurgeon as he makes clear that the motive for creating the temporal, is the same for the eternal.2020-12-1306 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 84: How might we be MOTIVATED TO REMAIN FAITHFUL in this Spiritual Battle?From the moment when, by grace, we began our journey to follow Jesus, we entered a spiritual war. This war can be fierce at times, and temptations may arise to lower our guard, or even to give up.We need encouragement, we need motivation, to stay the course, to stand our ground...LISTEN and SHARE 2020-12-1006 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 83: What are the appointed MEANS of the Christian's Warfare?The call to Christ is a call to war!That's been the focus over the past few episodes. However, this is not war in the conventional sense. Our battle is not against flesh and blood and therefore, the MEANS to wage this war are not weapons made of steel or wielded in our hands. What then are the MEANS of the Christian's warfare? 2020-12-0913 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 82: Who are the ENEMIES in the Christians Warfare?It's not something we often hear from the pulpit these days, but to heed the call to follow Jesus is to heed the call to war...not a conventional war for that matter, but something quite different, yet equally severe!What is this war we wage...and who are the enemies?2020-12-0806 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 81: What is the WARFARE that Christians are called to wage?There is a great battle being waged for God and for His truth against the enemies of the cross of Christ. This battle is fierce, it is dangerous and it is unlike any other. 2020-12-0707 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 80: How can we prove that CHRIST IS MIGHTY TO SAVE?In Isaiah 63:1, the Lord Jesus is described as coming from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah. When questioned who He is, he replies, “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” How do we know? How can we prove it?2020-12-0408 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 79: What do I do if, seeking God, I feel that I CANNOT PRAY ?It is hard enough for the children of God to experience those seasons and times of our lives where we feel we cannot pray. But for those who are seeking God, who feel that the weight of their sin is too great for an audience with a holy God, that feeling can be overwhelmingly desperate. Is that you? 2020-12-0307 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 78: What happens when the POWER of God floods our PRAYERS?Not all prayers are the same: There are some that God seems to infuse with a certain divine power which, when prayed, almost echo with thunder.Job believed that God is pleased to give power in prayer. Have you ever wondered what happens when He does?2020-12-0207 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 77: If Jesus is mine, what should my response be?When we take possession of something, does it change how we behave? In many cases it does, for better or for worse.If we are saved, not only have we become His, but He has become ours. What effect has this had on our lives?2020-12-0105 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 76: What is the believer's GREATEST POSSESSION?I cannot tell what possessions you may have, how many you have, or how much you may value them. What I can say is that you will need to leave them all behind one day.But if you are a believer, you will never have to leave behind your greatest possession. What is that? 2020-11-3009 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 75: How to begin to be rid of PRIDE in our lives?Of all the sin we can be guilty of, there is perhaps nothing more monstrous than pride. Spurgeon says, “It has nothing lovely in it, nothing in proportion, but everything in disorder. It is altogether the very reverse of the creatures which God has made, which are pure and holy.”What can we do to get rid of it in our lives?LISTEN and SHARE this answer from Charles Spurgeon.2020-11-2707 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 74: What is meant by GOD's VOICE being described as FULL OF MAJESTY?In Psalm 29:4, the Psalmist describes the voice/word of God as “full of majesty.” There’s a lot there! What can we draw from that statement? How can we understand what the Psalmist, under the divine influence of the Holy Spirit, was attempting to communicate with that short phrase concerning the majesty of the Word of God? 2020-11-2610 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 73: What FIVE WORDS provide one of the most beautiful descriptions of a true Christian?There are some aspects of the evidences of a believers faith that are perhaps less explicit than others. They are those aspects that are more known to God and the individual than to others.God's Word provides one such aspect, hidden in a wonderful promise to His children:"They that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing." (Ps 34:10)In this episode, Charles Spurgeon draws on those 5 words that present a beautiful description of the true Christian.2020-11-2513 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 72: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -WHY do God's people persevere in their faith?What is the reason for God's people persevering until the end? Does it have anything to do with themselves? If not, where does the staying power come from?Listen to this answer from Charles Spurgeon, as he lifts our eyes away from ourselves to that grace that saves and that grace that sustains.2020-11-2406 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 71: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -When faith is given, is it secure?It's an age old question: Can you lose your salvation?Listen to Charles Spurgeon tackle this question, and embrace the wonderful assurance that his answer, from Scripture, provides. 2020-11-2307 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 70: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -Are you afraid that if you come to Jesus, you may fall away?There are many who are coming to Christ who, aware of their weaknesses, and discouraged by past failures, are afraid that they will not persevere in their faith, that they will fall away. What do we say to these to help them as they begin their Christian journey?2020-11-2005 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 69: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -How are we to understand repentance as something that Christ gives?In Acts 5:31, we read that Jesus “is exalted to give repentance and forgiveness of sins.” This seems to indicate that repentance is as much a gift of God’s grace as is forgiveness. But isn't repentance something that I do?How are we then to understand it as something that Christ gives?What would appear to be a contradiction is clearly explained by Charles Spurgeon in this episode of "Ask Spurgeon"2020-11-1906 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 68: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -Is repentance necessary for forgiveness?While the grace of God is the most amazing news to the sinner, it is not a free pass to continue in sin!Listen to Charles Spurgeon explain the absolute necessity of repentance if there is to be forgiveness.2020-11-1806 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 67: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -Why is it important to remember that Jesus has risen from the dead?It is right that Christians should meditate regularly on the cross of Christ, at that place where we see our sin and guilt dealt with once and for all by the Lamb of God. But it is also very important to regularly cast our minds on that empty tomb, and on the truth that Jesus is alive.Listen to Charles Spurgeon express the importance of regularly meditating on the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.2020-11-1706 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 66: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -What is the role of my faith in a work that is entirely of grace?If the new birth is entirely the work of God, completely outside the reach if man, why is it that God commands man to DO something…to believe?Listen to Charles Spurgeon answer this question from his classic, "All of Grace". 2020-11-1605 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 65: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -Are there any practical steps I can take to increase my faith?You may find yourself asking whether there is anything that you can do to nurture an increase in faith, so that you may believe.Here, Charles Spurgeon provides an answer that is both wise and practical. LISTEN and SHARE.2020-11-1305 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 64: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -I want to believe, but I just can't! What can I do?Have you ever said to yourself, "I want to believe, but I just can't." Or perhaps you know someone who has said that. Trying to believe will never ignite faith...but there is something that will!Listen to Charles Spurgeon share this wonderful news...2020-11-1207 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 63: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -Why are we saved through faith?Why is it that faith is God's chosen channel though which we receive His grace?Listen to Charles Spurgeon provide the wise answer, and SHARE his wisdom with others. 2020-11-1105 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 62: From the Spurgeon Classic, "ALL OF GRACE" -What is the faith of which it is said, “By grace are ye saved, through faith”?There are many descriptions of faith, but not all of them are helpful in giving us a better understanding of what is. But the answer to the question, “What is faith?” is very important. Listen to Charles Spurgeon provide a simple yet comprehensive answer to this most important question.2020-11-1006 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 61: From the Spurgeon Classic, "ALL OF GRACE"-If salvation is all of grace, what is the role of faith?Have you ever asked questions like: “How does faith fit into the giving of God’s amazing gift of grace?” or, “If faith is so important, does the measure of my faith determine my experience of grace?”In Ephesians 2:8 we read, “By grace are ye saved, through faith.” Listen to Charles Spurgeon share how FAITH fits into God's exercise of GRACE! 2020-11-0906 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 60; From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -How can we get rid of sin in our lives?Every Christian is called to holiness. We cannot assume to have Christ as Saviour and sion as pocket-change. Sin will steal our joy, remove our rest and keep us from growing in grace. We must be rid of it, but how?Listen to the answer from Charles Spurgeon 2020-11-0606 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 59: From the Spurgeon Classic "ALL OF GRACE" -How can God justify guilty men?It is a stunning fact that God forgives what we might consider unforgivable, that He pours out His grace on wicked sinners. But how can He do this?Listen to this answer from Spurgeon as he explains how God can be just, while justifying the sinner.2020-11-0508 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 58:From the Spurgeon Classic, "ALL OF GRACE" -Is there a limit to God's forgiveness of sins?Salvation is all of grace; it is for free, requiring no payment from us. It does not require goodness from the recipient, just faith. But what if our sins are many, or there is sin in our lives that we deem too great to be forgiven. This begs the question: Is there a limit to God’s forgiveness of sin, is there a limit to the gift of grace?2020-11-0406 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 57: From the Spurgeon Classic, "ALL OF GRACE" -Do I have to be good to receive the gift of God’s grace?Salvation is all of grace; it is for free. It does not need to be earned nor requires any payment from you or me. But, does it at least require me to be a good person, of good character, someone who has steered clear of sinful behaviour?Listen to Charles Spurgeon provide an answer to this question, and SHARE it with those who may need to hear it.2020-11-0306 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 56: From the Spurgeon Classic, "ALL OF GRACE" -What do we mean when we say that salvation is All Of Grace?The Christian message repeatedly states that salvation is All of Grace? But what does that mean? Listen to todays answer, drawn from the Spurgeon classic "All of Grace".2020-11-0204 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 55: Who are the 144,000? In Revelation 14vs1, we come across these words:“And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Zion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father’s name written in their foreheads."Have you ever wondered who those 144,000 are? Listen as Charles Spurgeon gives a clear answer to what has perhaps been a troubling thought in your mind.2020-10-3008 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 54: How does Jesus appear in heaven?When we get to heaven, what a joy it will be to see what God has prepared for His children there. But there is no doubt as to what shall be the main attraction: The Lord Jesus Himself. To see our Saviour, to run toward Him, to fall at His feet and worship and adore Him.But does the Bible give any indication of how we can expect Him to appear when we get there?2020-10-2908 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 53: What is heaven's main attraction?Do you ever think about heaven? Perhaps, from what you read in the Bible, about the gates made from pearl, or the streets of gold. Do you think about who you will see there, an already departed loved one, or a character from the Bible narrative. Heaven, to the believer, will be filled with wonders.But none of these can compare to the greatest wonder of them all...2020-10-2807 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 52: Why is Faith so necessary to Salvation?The Bible plainly states that salvation is impossible without faith. We have seen already that faith involves knowledge of the truth, believing in that truth and leaning on the truth, taking hold of it as being ours and resting on it for salvation.But why is faith so necessary to salvation? Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he provides a clear answer to this question.2020-10-2710 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 51: What is Faith?As believers, it's quite easy to take for granted that we understand the meaning of faith. On the other hand, we might feel that while we don't know what it is, we know we have it.Are you sure? Is that good enough?In this episode, Charles Spurgeon gives a clear answer to the question, "What is faith?" by looking at it from three very important angles. LISTEN to it, SHARE it! 2020-10-2611 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 50: What makes Jesus death for sinners such a special demonstration of God's love?To go in faith, to Calvary, and linger for a while there, is to discover marvels that are more stunning than might be found on the summit of any other mountain; to gaze upon Christ at Golgotha, is to gaze upon a scene so full of magnificent discovery that eternity could not give enough time for every jewel to be found there. And so, for this episode, we remain a little longer, gazing upon that demonstration of divine love.2020-10-2309 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 49: What is the most SURPRISING aspect of the demonstration of God's love to mankind?The most STUNNING aspect of the demonstration of God’s love to mankind is that it was Christ who died for us. That it was the everlasting Creator, the Master, the Infinite, the Almighty, God the Son, who became man, to die for us. There’s something else…from the stunning to the SURPRISING!2020-10-2210 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 48: What is the most STUNNING aspect of the demonstration of God's love to mankind?By way of His Word, God has declared His love for His people. There, we also read that this very God is defined as Love. But beyond this, we find that God has demonstrated His love: “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom 5:8)As it stands, this is astonishing! And, within the radiance of this astonishing fact is something quite stunning. Listen as Charles Spurgeon draws our minds into seeing and meditating on it.2020-10-2111 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 47: How does the thought of Christ's exaltation offer comfort to the ChristianWe tend to consider comfort as something we receive when we become the centre of someone else’s tender attention. But the Bible would have us consider that the best comfort comes not when we are the centre of attention, but when we place the enthroned Christ at the centre of our attention.2020-10-2013 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 46: Why is it that many believers will be happy to accept God’s sovereignty, except in matters of salvation?Many a professing believer has no problem with talking about God as being sovereign. It sounds right! God is king! He is on the throne! But when we speak of God as being sovereign in salvation, suddenly, there is tension. Charles Spurgeon discusses this tension, and shows just how vital this doctrine is to our faith.2020-10-1912 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 45: What is the measure of Jesus ability to save the saint?If Jesus is able to save the sinner to the uttermost who goes to God through Him, what is the measure of Jesus ability to save those who already belong to Him?2020-10-1605 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 44: What is the measure of Jesus ability to save the sinner?There are many who feel that they have gone beyond the limits of salvation, that as far as grace is concerned, they have no hope at all. Here, Charles Spurgeon shares how great is the grace of God to greatest of sinners, just how much He is able to save to the uttermost, those who come to Him through Christ.2020-10-1512 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 43: When is it that an unbeliever can expect to be heard by God?It is not uncommon, though it be infrequent, for non-Christians to pray. The question is: Are they heard? When is it that an unbeliever can be without doubt that God has heard his prayer and will act?2020-10-1407 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 42: How is the sinner to come to God to be saved?Salvation is God's free gift of grace to all who come to Him rightly. But coming to Him rightly is the critical factor. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon articulates the only right way to come to God and partake of this free gift of grace. 2020-10-1305 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 41: Is it possible to be a worldly Christian?It is perhaps one of the greatest challenges that every Christian faces: Worldliness! That is, the temptation to acknowledge Jesus as Saviour, to involve oneself in certain Christian- type activities, while at the same time making no effort to live any differently from an unbelieving world. Is it possible to be right with God on the one hand, while being worldly on the other?2020-10-1206 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 40: How can I face the uncertainties of tomorrow?We are living in incredibly uncertain times. The unknown can be a source of tremendous anxiety, and yet, the Christian has hope in the midst of it all. How can we face the uncertainties of tomorrow?2020-10-0906 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 39: Can we be sure that Jesus has done everything that was needed to make atonement for our sin?Is there anything more that needs to be done to make us right before God? Has Jesus really finished the work? Is it true that all that remains is to trust Him as Lord ad Saviour?Listen to Charles Spurgeon draw on Hebrews 10:12-13 to provide rock-solid reason to believe that indeed, "It is finished!"2020-10-0807 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 38: How can we keep alert when we feel that we are growing spiritually weary?As we journey through this life and make our way to heaven, we will encounter sections along the way where we feel spiritually weary and tempted to indulge in a little spiritual sleep. Following on from the previous episode (37), Charles Spurgeon provides some very practical measures to help us to 'stay awake' at such times and continue to progress on our way.2020-10-0706 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 53: What is heaven's main attraction?Do you ever think about heaven? Perhaps, from what you read in the Bible, about the gates made from pearl, or the streets of gold. Do you think about who you will see there, an already departed loved one, or a character from the Bible narrative. Heaven, to the believer, will be filled with wonders. But there is a wonder that surpasses them all...2020-10-0700 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 37: What is the state of spiritual sleep into which Christians sometimes fall?If you've read Bunyans classic, The Pilgrims Progress, you might remember a very dangerous section of Christian's journey to the Celestial City: The Enchanted Ground. It was a place where pilgrims on the way typically found themselves overwhelmed with sleep and tempted to drift off. Yet it was enemy territory, and being asleep made the pilgrim very vulnerable.There are times when Christians become weary on the way, and may fall into a spiritual sleep, a time of great danger to their souls. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon wisely diagnoses the state of spiritual sleep that Christians may...2020-10-0612 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 36: How will we recognise Jesus when we get to heaven?It's the kind of question that doesn't really need to be asked: We know that when we get to heaven, there will be no doubt as to who our Saviour, Jesus, is! But the thought of seeing Him for the first time, and in that moment, recognising Him for who He is, is a glorious one. Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he gives his thoughts on that most precious of moments. 2020-10-0509 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 35: How can I be saved?There is surely no greater question to ask than this, the answer of which carries no higher stake. "How can I be saved?" Charles Spurgeon draws from the same passage of Scripture that broke down the walls around his own heart at the age of 15, to share with us that the key to the answer rests in a simple, four letter word.2020-10-0210 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 34: What is the significance of Jesus being born King of the Jews?When the Magi arrived in Jerusalem, they asked where they might find the One who had been born, King of the Jews. They knew what they were asking, though we all too easily miss it: A royal child had been born, not as prince but as King. This was unprecedented! Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he unpacks the significance of a baby, born King!2020-10-0109 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 33: Has there ever been sadness in heaven?It's hard to imagine that heaven has ever known anything other than supreme joy. And yet, when we meditate on heaven's separation from the Prince of Glory, the Lord Jesus, when embarking His mission of redemption, we can perhaps imagine that moments of sadness overcame heaven's inhabitants. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon briefly unpacks this thought, leading our hearts to a place of gratitude and worship. 2020-09-3006 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 32: What are some of the false walls of security that the child of God sometimes trusts in?Like the church, it is so easy for the individual Christian to lose sight of the Rock of our salvation, and begin to put our hope in other things. We forget the biblical principle of living by faith and not by sight. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon helps to identify some of those things, and redirects us to the Truth that is a strong shelter and great hope for the children of God in this life.2020-09-2908 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 31: What are some of the false walls of security that the church sometimes trusts in?The prophet Jeremiah prophesied against Jerusalem for trusting in the strength of her city wall for protection, as opposed to trusting in God. The church today is also sometimes guilty of trusting in certain "walls" of security and not God. Charles Spurgeon helps to expose what some of those "walls" can be, and directs us back to God alone.2020-09-2809 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 30: Why is it that God sometimes puts His people through painful trials?To be loved by God is the greatest blessing anyone could know! To enjoy the privilege of being His child, purchased with the blood of His Son, Jesus, is beyond measure. But to belong to Him also means that there will be painful trials this side of glory. They cannot be avoided; they are part and parcel of belonging to Him. Why is that? 2020-09-2508 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 29: What will it be like to be transformed into the likeness of God?God's Word is clear: The children of God, when they see Him, will be transformed into his likeness. Have you ever wondered what that likeness will be like? Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he gives thought to this wonderful truth and articulates this for us as we look forward to seeing His face one day.2020-09-2406 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 28: What will it be like to see God's face?Do you ever give thought to the fact that one day you will see the face of God? Have you ever wondered what that will be like? How does it make you feel?Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he gives us, from a sinful, human perspective, a stunning hint of what that will be like!2020-09-2308 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 27: Can the enemies of God serve the purposes of the Gospel?It is becoming increasingly intimidating to openly profess faith in Christ. A faithful witness of the Lord Jesus or an open profession of the truths of the Bible can have serious consequences, not only if living in an Islamic or Communist State, but in the West, where religious freedom was at one time considered a pillar of democracy. But, as always, when God's children suffer oppression from the world, God is at work.2020-09-2206 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 26: Have you ever doubted that God could show you mercy?Do you feel your sin to be too great for God to ever be able to show you mercy? Do you feel the weight of your sin to be too heavy to be lifted from your shoulders? Perhaps you feel that you don't deserve anything less than God's judgement and wrath. Listen to Charles Spurgeon as he answers todays very important question about the mercy of God. 2020-09-2105 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 25: Is it impossible for God to forget?It's a striking statement: There are some things that God cannot do! He cannot lie. He cannot forsake his people. He cannot disown his covenant.But what about forgetfulness? Can God forget, or is that impossible?2020-09-1808 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 24: How can I be transformed to the image of Christ?It's the longing of every follower of Jesus: To be like Him! But how? Are there any practical steps we can take to be fashioned more and more into His likeness?2020-09-1707 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 23: Is there hope in the face of life's greatest inevitability?From the moment we are born, we begin a journey whose finish ends under a certain banner, "DEATH". It is life's greatest, inescapable inevitability! Is there any hope in the face of it? 2020-09-1606 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 22: How is it that Christians sometimes lose the confidence that they are saved?Do you sometimes find yourself questioning whether or not you are saved? You are not alone. But why does this happen? Listen to Charles Spurgeon carefully diagnose the problem, and clearly articulate the antidote to this heart problem. 2020-09-1507 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 21: Will attempts to crush Christianity ever succeed?In every day and age, there are those who genuinely believe that they are able to bring about the demise of the Christian faith and those who follow it, whether such are the attempts of the Communist Party in China, or the Islamic State in the Middle East. But will they ever succeed? That is the question we pose to Spurgeon in this episode...2020-09-1407 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 20: How do I overcome an overwhelming world?It's an intense challenge for the Christian: Faced with the challenges of a very enticing world, to remain steadfast and uncompromising in faith! How do we do it?Listen to Charles Spurgeon explain a very important faith principal for being victorious in the face of the siren calls of the world. 2020-09-1106 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion19: What is God's design for the eclipse of grace in my soul?In God's sovereign purpose for our lives, he sometimes brings us into spiritually barren places, where the light of His grace is dim, perhaps absent altogether. In this episode, we ask Spurgeon why it is that God sees this as a necessary experience in the lives of His children. 2020-09-1005 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 18: Is God responsible for the 'dark' season of my soul?The journey of the Christian through life is one of highs and lows, of mountains and valleys. There are times when it feels like we are soaring. God's Word is a delight, and prayer is sweet. And then there are times when the wings seem to break and we plummet to the ground. God's Word is like the chewing of bark, and prayer as a drought stricken terrain. Does God have a purpose in this 'barren land'? More so, is He in some way responsible for it? What is the extent of His sovereignty over the darkness of my s...2020-09-0905 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 17: Is God in some way responsible for the 'dark' experiences of our lives?In Isaiah 45 vs 7, God says, "I form light and create darkness." From the context of Isaiah, God seems very much to be saying, "I create, establish, bring to bear, dark and trying times in my peoples lives." In this episode, we consider God's sovereignty over suffering and ask the question, "Just how much is God responsible for it in the lives of HIs children?"2020-09-0806 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 16: Why is a firm grip on the Bible truth of the Trinity so important?We may not understand it, but we cannot deny it: The Bible identifies three distinct persons of the Godhead! We see the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, three Persons, One God. Why is a firm grip on this Bible truth so important for every Christian?2020-09-0705 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 15: How can we be sure that Jesus understands our trials and difficulties?Our best comforters are those who understand our pain, those who can truly say, "I've been where you are?" Jesus is the sinners friend; no, more than that, the Bible says that He is our brother, our Shepherd, our Saviour and our King. But when we face discouragement, need, pain, persecution and even death, can He comfort us as One who can tenderly say, "I've been where you are?"2020-09-0406 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 14: Is there reason for hope when our governments are hopeless?It's quite possible lament the poor leaders who govern our countries in the world today. Whether these are corrupt, arrogant, despotic or plain foolish, it's hard to find wise national leaders today, a fact that easily leads to discouragement.But is there reason to be encouraged, to be hopeful, to be at peace in the midst of it all?2020-09-0307 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 13: What is the Second Sin for which there is no Atonement?In Matthews gospel (chapter 12), Jesus speaks of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the sin of which can never be forgiven. This is elaborated on by the writer to the Hebrews (chapter 6). We recognise this as the continual resistance of the individual to heed the conviction of the Holy Spirit to embrace God's gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon identifies another sin for which there is no atonement provided.2020-09-0203 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 12: Why is Unbelief so Serious?Having made clear that unbelief in the non-Christian is a sin of serious proportions, Charles Spurgeon breaks down WHY it is so serious a sin. He also discusses unbelief as it arises in the hearts and minds of Christians.2020-09-0106 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 11: Is Unbelief a Sin?We generally accept that sin is the exercise of our bodies, hearts and minds in a direction that is an affront to the law of God. But is unbelief, or to put it differently, when someone says, "I don't believe in God" a sin?2020-08-3106 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 10: What are the benefits of remembering Christ?Jesus deserves our constant thought of Him, and yet, there are tremendous benefits to be gained were we to fix our minds more readily on Him. Here, Charles Spurgeon articulates four very powerful benefits for remembering Christ.2020-08-2811 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 9: What can Christians do to keep Christ from being absent from their minds?It's hard to keep Christ from being absent from our daily thoughts and attention when there are so many distractions and temptations. Here, Charles Spurgeon encourages us to frequently cast our memories on very specific events in the ministry of Jesus to help our minds to be more often caught up with Him.2020-08-2707 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 8: Why is it that even Christians forget Christ so easily?Are you prone to forget Christ too easily? Yes, you have your quiet time, you give thanks at every meal, you attend Christian gatherings at various intervals through the week, but you grieve the fact that Jesus is all too easily lost from your mind. Is this common? Why does it happen? Listen as Charles Spurgeon diagnoses the problem.2020-08-2606 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 7: Does God ever change His promises?There are well over 3000 promises of God in the Bible. Can we rest on each of them, assured that He will fulfil every one? 2020-08-2505 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 6: Does God ever change His plans?The ability to change plans can be liberating. When one plan fails, we have the opportunity to change it for one that brings the success or achievement we hoped for. Does God ever change plans? Does he ever need a new plan if one didn't quite work out as He had hoped or anticipated?2020-08-2404 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 5: Have God's attributes changed over time?When we talk about God's attributes, we speak of things such as His power, His wisdom, His love etc. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon hones in on God's attributes and explains how wonderfully, God's attributes have remained unchanged through the ages, and shall remain so for all eternity.2020-08-2105 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 4: Has the essence of God, His core qualities, really remained unchanged through eternity?It's hard to imagine that anything or anyone can exist without changing over time. And yet, the message of the Bible is that God, who has existed for all eternity, is absolutely unchangeable. In this episode, Charles Spurgeon takes a look at one aspect of God's being, His essence (those qualities that are at His very core) and shows how they are the same, yesterday, today and forever.2020-08-2004 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 3: If I know enough about God to be saved, do I really need to find out more about Him?Spurgeon answers this question by highlighting the great benefits of a growing knowledge of the Almighty God.2020-08-1905 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 2: What does the Bible mean when it says, "Many are called, but few are chosen?"In one part of the New Testament, it says, "Many are called but few are chosen" while in another part it appears that all who are called must be chosen. How are we to understand this apparent contradiction?2020-08-1706 min

Ask SpurgeonQuestion 1: What does it mean to preach Christ crucified?2020-08-1704 min