Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) is my featured theologian for the month of April. He was born and reared in England in a Congregationalist family, saved in a Primitive Methodist Church, became the greatest Baptist preacher in history, and was both a Calvinist and a Baptist. Known as “The Prince of Preachers,” his convictions were formed early and deepened with time. He strongly opposed any kind of diluted Christianity, and his conviction of the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture never wavered.  

The following quote is the first line from a 1886 Charles Spurgeon sermon titled, “The Heart of the Gospel.”

“The heart of the gospel is redemption, and the essence of redemption is the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ.”#CharlesSpurgeon 

As we approach Resurrection Sunday, this is a timely reminder that Christ died for our sins and took the punishment that we deserved. Our redemption was purchased by His blood; redemption is the heart of the gospel. 

 “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” Ephesians 1:7 

And, the essence of redemption is the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ.

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

May the depth of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for us be ever realized in our hearts and minds. Amen 

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April 4, 2026