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    All of Grace
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    All of Grace

    By Charles H. Spurgeon

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    "It is not the object of this book to ask anything of you, but to tell you that salvation is ALL OF GRACE, which means, free, gratis, for nothing."  All of Grace is a simple and eloquent presentation of basic salvation through grace alone. Spurgeon wants readers only to consume his work and ponder it, he asks nothing in return because he believes in the power of God to bring unbelievers to Him. This classic text brought into contemporary English is both a perfect introduction to salvation and an assurance of it for unbelievers and the saved alike. In the last line, Spurgeon beseeches readers to accept salvation now and "Meet me in heaven." The Read & Reflect with the Classics edition of All of Grace includes the classic text in an easy to read adaption coupled with personal reflection questions, additional study questions, and prayer prompts for today's Christian reader.
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    PublisherBH Publishing Group
    Release dateJun 1, 2017
    ISBN9781462747672
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    Charles H. Spurgeon

    Charles H. Spurgeon (1834–1892) was an English Baptist pastor at New Park Street Chapel, London (which later became the Metropolitan Tabernacle), for thirty-eight years. As the nineteenth century's most prolific preacher and writer, his ministry legacy continues today. 

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      The first thing that surprised me about this book (I listened to the audiobook version) was the very formal use of language. This book is a good example of how differently people used to write, in such a way as would seem elitist now. I have become so used to "accessible" language that it's interested to hear the literary equivalent of old-fashioned BBC language.It is also fascinating to hear an account that predates our recognition of so many varied religions. The argument for belief in Christ rests entirely on our willingness to accept Him into our lives. Not for a moment does Spurgeon seem to consider the possibility that the reader might question why the Bible should be considered as truth or that the Bible might be considered of no more weight than any other religious book. Christ existed. We know this; we know the Bible is true. End of story. The belief that all religion might be "fantasy" is clearly not one that the author even considers in his attempt to convert the reader.Additionally, he is clearly of WASP origins because he talks about a relationship with God. The church, as an entity, does not appear to enter into the picture at all, and there is absolutely no attempt at discussion of how disagreement with a church might affect faith. The Bible alone is considered, not any intermediary on earth.As an argument for faith, by today's standards it's enormously full of holes. But for me its fascination lies in its portrayal of a different era, when Christianity was not only dominant but apparently unquestioned.
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      I started out well, but despite repeatedly seeing the words "little book" in the text, after a while, reading this at one sitting, I found myself having trouble keeping my focus on what the author was saying.

      Some illustrations and quotes did strike me and I noted those in the sections on Shelfari's book page.
    • 5/5
      Very inspiring and worth the read. This emphasizes and defines the grace of God. Written in the last century, it requires dedication if you are not used to reading that style of writing, but many of the ideas are surprisingly modern or at least they have carried over well. Possibly because they are based on eternal truths.
    • 5/5
      This is an incredible book. It's packed with deep Christian truths presented in wonderful real-world illustrations.
    • 5/5
      Charles Spurgeon's call for repentence here is a wonderful examination of grace and salvation. Written for the nonbeliever, All of Grace explains the truth about sin and the need for Christ.But even Christians can learn a great deal from Spurgeon here, and I would recommend this to anyone, especially to someone who may be wondering about Christianity, but isn't sure about it yet.
    • 5/5
      This is a relatively short, simple, very very clear presentation of the evangelical gospel by one who has been called the prince of preachers. it is of benefit to be be read and understood by all.
    • 5/5
      The Righteousness of GodIn this short book Spurgeon exposes the meaning of God's grace and its effects in the life of men and women that answered his calling. The obstacles faced by the christian when he pursues God's will are overcomed by faith and this is a expression of God's grace. Our sins can be subdued when we experience God's grace. This gift from God makes us righteous, provides reconciliation with our holy God and gives us peace. A clear and illuminated exposition about a central article of christian faith.

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    All of Grace - Charles H. Spurgeon

    Copyright © 2017 by B&H Publishing Group

    All rights reserved.

    Printed in the United States of America

    978-1-4627-4766-5

    Published by B&H Publishing Group

    Nashville, Tennessee

    Dewey Decimal Classification: 234

    Subject Heading: SALVATION \ GRACE (THEOLOGY) \ ATONEMENT—CHRISTIANITY

    All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version. Public domain.

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    Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Romans 5:20

    Letter to the Reader

    Charles Haddon Spurgeon at sixteen preached his first sermon, and by twenty, was a pastor and published author. His fame increased rapidly, and by the age of twenty-two, Spurgeon was regularly preaching to crowds of over ten thousand. As wildly popular as Spurgeon was and as beloved as he remains, his life was neither easy nor simple. He fought battles for the Bible in his native country, defending the authority of Scripture; he fought battles for human dignity against many American Christians, decrying the evils of slavery; and he fought battles within his own heart, struggling mightily against depression.

    It is not the object of this book to ask anything of you, but to tell you that salvation is ALL OF GRACE, which means, free, gratis, for nothing.

    Here, in All of Grace, Spurgeon lays out the truth of the gospel, that salvation is all and only available by the grace of God. It is nothing that we deserve, or can earn. It is nothing that we can win, or find. The only way to receive it is to have it given to you.

    As you read through Spurgeon’s words, I pray that you find yourself overwhelmed with gratefulness for the gift you have been given from God. I pray that you find yourself transfixed by the gospel, and filled with the grace that is only given by God.

    Chapter 1

    
To You

    To you who spoke and wrote, this message will be greatly disappointed if it does not lead many to the Lord Jesus. It is sent forth in childlike dependence upon the power of God the Holy Ghost, to use it in the conversion of millions, if so He pleases. No doubt, many poor men and women will take up this little volume, and the Lord will visit them with grace. To answer this end, the very plainest language has been chosen, and many homely expressions have been used. But if those of wealth and rank should glance at this book, the Holy Ghost can impress them also; since that which can be understood by the unlettered is none the less attractive to the instructed.

    Oh, that some might read it who will become great winners of souls! Who knows how many will find their way to peace by what they read here? A more important question to you, dear reader, is this—will you be one of them?

    A certain man placed a fountain by the wayside, and he hung up a cup near to it by a little chain. He was told some time after that a great art critic had found much fault with its design. But, said he, do many thirsty persons drink at it? Then they told him that thousands of poor people, men, women, and children, slaked their thirst at this fountain; and he smiled and said, that he was little troubled by the critic’s observation, only he hoped that on some sultry summer’s day the critic himself might fill the cup, and he refreshed, and praise the name of the Lord. Here is my fountain, and here is my cup. Find fault if you please; but do drink of the water of life. I only care for this. I had rather bless the soul of the poorest crossing-sweeper, or rag-gatherer, than please a prince of the blood, and fail to convert him to God.

    Reader, do you mean business in reading these pages? If so, we are agreed at the outset; but nothing short of your finding Christ and heaven is the business aimed at here. Oh, that we may seek this together! I do so by dedicating this little book with prayer. Will not you join me by looking up to God, and asking Him to bless you while you read?

    Providence has put these pages in your way. You have a little spare time in which to read them, and you feel willing to give your attention to them. These are good signs. Who knows but the set time of blessing is come for you? At any rate, To day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Hebrews 3:15).

    Prayer

    Father, purify my heart as I read this book. Give me humility and a sweet deference to what You will teach me within. Soften my heart. Discipline me. Lead me. Teach me. Help me to not skim or draw conclusions the writer hasn’t intended, but let me learn from one who is far wiser than I. Help me to drink from the cup Spurgeon offers, which is full of the water Your Son offered to the woman at the well: living water. And let it satisfy. In Your Son’s name I pray. Amen.

    Chapter 2

    
What Are We At?

    Iheard a story; I think it came from the North Country: A minister called upon a poor woman, intending to give her help; for he knew that she was very poor. With his money in his hand, he knocked at the door; but she did not answer. He concluded she was not at home, and went his way. A little after he met her at the church, and told her that he had remembered her need:

    I called at your house, and knocked several times, and I suppose you were not at home, for I had no answer.

    At what hour did you call, sir? she asked.

    It was about noon, he replied.

    Oh, dear, she said, I heard you, sir, and I am so sorry I did not answer; but I thought it was the man calling for the rent.

    Many a poor woman knows what this meant. Now, it is my desire to be heard, and therefore I want to say that I am not calling for the rent; indeed, it is not the object of this book to ask anything of you, but to tell you that salvation is all of grace, which means, free, gratis, for nothing. Oftentimes, when we are anxious to win attention, our hearer thinks, Ah! now I am going to be told my duty. It is the man calling for that which is due to God, and I am sure I have nothing wherewith to pay. I will not be at home. No, this book does not come to make a demand upon you, but to bring you something. We are not going to talk about law, and duty, and punishment, but about love, and goodness, and forgiveness, and mercy, and eternal life. Do not, therefore, act as if you were not at home: do not turn a deaf ear, or a careless heart. I am asking nothing of you in the name of God or man. It is not my intent to make any requirement at your hands; but I come in God’s name, to bring you a free gift, which it shall be to your present and eternal joy to receive. Open the door, and let my pleadings enter.

    Come now, and let us reason together. (Isaiah 1:18)

    The Lord Himself invites you to a conference concerning your immediate and endless happiness, and He would not have done this if He did not mean well towards you. Do not refuse the Lord Jesus who knocks at your door; for He knocks with a hand which was nailed to the tree for such as you are. Since His only and sole object is your good, incline your ear and come to Him. Hearken diligently, and let the good word sink into your soul. It may be that the hour is come in which you shall enter upon that new life which is the beginning of heaven. Faith comes by hearing, and reading is a sort of hearing: faith may come to you while you are reading this book. Why not? O blessed Spirit of all grace, make it so!

    Bible Study Questions

    Think of someone in Scripture who lied because they were afraid of what God would ask of them. What does this say about them? About God?

    How did God respond to their lie?

    How does God respond to fear?

    Personal Reflection Questions

    When you know God is asking something of you, is your response generally to trust Him or to fear the outcome? Why?

    What is something God is asking of you today? What do you fear the outcome will be if you trust and obey Him? What does this outcome take from you or give you?

    What will you do?

    Prayer

    Father, give me faith to answer the door when You knock. To trust You are a Father who does good to His children, and if I am Yours, I have nothing to fear. Even the worst that can happen to me here on Earth cannot steal me from You or remove me from Your favor or the promise of eternity with You. Help me to swing wide the door to all You ask of me, trusting You completely, handing my life fully over to the one who already holds all things in His sovereign hand. Thank You for sending Your Son, as the promise of Your love. It is only because of Him that I can pray, and so thank You. Amen.

    Chapter 3

    
God Justifies the Ungodly

    His message is for you. You will find the text in the Epistle to the Romans, in the fourth chapter and the fifth verse: To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

    I call your attention to those words, Him that justifieth the ungodly. They seem to me to be very wonderful words. Are you not surprised that there should be such an expression as that in the Bible, that justifieth the ungodly? I have heard that men that hate the doctrines of the cross bring it as a charge against God, that He saves wicked men and receives to Himself the vilest of the vile. See how this Scripture accepts the charge, and plainly states it! By the mouth of His servant Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, He takes to Himself the title of Him that justifieth the ungodly. He makes those just who are unjust, forgives those who deserve to be punished, and favors those who deserve no favor.

    You thought, did you not, that salvation was for the good? That God’s grace was for the pure and holy, who are free from sin? It has fallen into your mind that, if you were excellent, then God would reward you; and you have thought that because you are not worthy, therefore there could be no way of your enjoying His favor. You must be somewhat surprised to read a text like this: Him that justifieth the ungodly. I do not wonder that you are surprised; for with all my familiarity with the great grace of God, I never cease to wonder at it. It does sound surprising, does it not, that it should be possible for a holy God to justify an unholy man? We, according to the natural legality of our

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