EP 41: The Life of C. H. Spurgeon, The Sabbath Day & Being Faithful to Christ, Ft. Brandon Rhea

In this episode of the Broken Wharfe Podcast, host John Mark is joined by Dr. Brandon Rhea to discuss C. H. Spurgeon's life, ministry, and theology of the Sabbath. Dr. Rhea, a pastor and scholar, shares insights into Spurgeon's Victorian context, confessional theology, personal life, and ministry challenges. He delves into Spurgeon's emphasis on the Christian Sabbath, his strong convictions about God's law, and his dedication to a high doctrine of Christian worship on the Sabbath Day. The conversation also touches upon contemporary lessons from Spurgeon's ministry, highlighting the importance of maintaining doctrinal clarity, the need for corporate worship, confessions of faith and faithfulness to Jesus Christ despite the many temptations to prioritize pragmatic success over obedience to the Lord.

Brandon Rhea is author of "Spurgeon's Forgotten Sabbatarianism: The Fourth Commandment in the Life and Theology of the Prince of Preachers" - available on sale today !

00:00 Welcome to the Broken Wharfe Podcast
00:42 Introducing Dr. Brandon Rhea
01:56 Dr. Rhea's Journey with Spurgeon
07:36 Spurgeon's Victorian Context
15:56 Spurgeon's Theology of the Sabbath
21:15 Spurgeon's Commitment to Sound Doctrine
30:20 The Importance of Gathering for Worship
36:25 Spurgeon's Conversion Story
39:16 Reflections on Worship During COVID
42:25 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

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