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    All of Grace: Know That God's Gift of Salvation Is Absolutely Free and Available to Everyone
    All of Grace: Know That God's Gift of Salvation Is Absolutely Free and Available to Everyone
    All of Grace: Know That God's Gift of Salvation Is Absolutely Free and Available to Everyone
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    All of Grace: Know That God's Gift of Salvation Is Absolutely Free and Available to Everyone

    By Charles H. Spurgeon

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    “Meet me in heaven” is Charles Spurgeon’s invitation in All of Grace—a clear, simple explanation of God’s absolutely free gift of salvation. The great Baptist minister, known as “the prince of preachers,” explains the gospel with illustrations, stories, and the plain truth of God’s Word. This nineteenth-century classic—said to be Spurgeon’s all-time bestseller—is presented in a lightly updated, freshly typeset volume sure to encourage believers and seekers alike.

     

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarbour Publishing
    Release dateJan 1, 2014
    ISBN9781628363258
    All of Grace: Know That God's Gift of Salvation Is Absolutely Free and Available to Everyone
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    Charles H. Spurgeon

    Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), nació en Inglaterra, y fue un predicador bautista que se mantuvo muy influyente entre cristianos de diferentes denominaciones, los cuales todavía lo conocen como «El príncipe de los predicadores». El predicó su primer sermón en 1851 a los dieciséis años y paso a ser pastor de la iglesia en Waterbeach en 1852. Publicó más de 1.900 sermones y predicó a 10.000,000 de personas durante su vida. Además, Spurgeon fue autor prolífico de una variedad de obras, incluyendo una autobiografía, un comentario bíblico, libros acerca de la oración, un devocional, una revista, poesía, himnos y más. Muchos de sus sermones fueron escritos mientras él los predicaba y luego fueron traducidos a varios idiomas. Sin duda, ningún otro autor, cristiano o de otra clase, tiene más material impreso que C.H. Spurgeon.

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    • 3/5
      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
      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.
    • 5/5
      awesome read
    • 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.

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    • 2/5
      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.
    • 5/5
      This is an incredible book. It's packed with deep Christian truths presented in wonderful real-world illustrations.
    • 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.

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    All of Grace - Charles H. Spurgeon

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    TO YOU

    He 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 Spirit, to use it in the conversion of millions, if He so pleases. No doubt many poor men and women will take up this little volume, and the Lord will visit them with grace. To this end, the very plainest language has been chosen, and many humble expressions have been used. But if those of wealth and rank should glance at this book, the Holy Spirit can impress them also, since what can be understood by the uneducated can still be 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 side of the road, and he hung up a cup near 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 people drink at it? Then they told him that thousands of poor people, men, women, and children, quenched their thirst at this fountain; and he smiled and said that he was hardly troubled by the critic’s observation, only he hoped that on some sultry summer’s day the critic himself might fill the cup and be 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 would rather bless the soul of the poorest sweeper or rag-gatherer than please a prince 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 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 that the set time of blessing is come for you? At any rate, The Holy Spirit says, ‘Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts’ (Hebrews 3:7–8).

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    WHAT ARE WE AT?

    Aminister 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 later 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 got no answer.

    At what hour did you call, sir?

    It was about noon.

    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.

    Often 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 what is due to God, and I am sure I have nothing with which to pay. I will not be at home. No, this book does not come to make a demand of 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 are 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 of you, but I come in God’s name to bring you a free gift, which will 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 toward you. Do not refuse the Lord Jesus who knocks at your door; for He knocks with a hand that was nailed to the cross for such as you. Since His only and sole object is your good, incline your ear and come to Him. Listen attentively and let the good word sink into your soul. It may be that the hour has come in which you will enter into that new life that 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!

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    GOD JUSTIFIES THE UNGODLY

    This 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 who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.

    I call your attention to those words, Him who justifies the ungodly. They seem to me to be very wonderful words.

    Are you not surprised that there is such an expression as that in the Bible, who justifies the ungodly? I have heard that men who 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 Spirit, He takes to Himself the title of Him who justifies 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 you could enjoy His favor. You must be somewhat surprised to read a text like this: Him who justifies 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 would be possible for a holy God to justify an unholy person? We, according to the natural legality of our hearts, are always talking about our own goodness and our own worthiness, and we stubbornly hold onto the idea that there must be something in us in order to win the notice of God. Now, God, who sees through all deceptions, knows that there is no goodness at all in us. He says that there is none righteous, no, not one (Romans 3:10). He knows that all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), and therefore the Lord Jesus did not come into the world to look for goodness and righteousness and to bestow them upon people who do not have them. He comes, not because we are just, but to make us so. He justifies the ungodly.

    When a counselor comes into court, if he is an honest man, he desires to plead the case of an innocent person and justify him before the court from the things that he is falsely charged with. It should be the lawyer’s objective to justify the innocent person, and he should not attempt to screen the guilty party. It does not lie in man’s right nor in man’s power to truly justify the guilty. This is a miracle reserved for the Lord alone. God, the infinitely just Sovereign, knows that there is not a just person upon earth who does good and sins not, and therefore, in the infinite sovereignty of His divine nature and in the splendor of His ineffable love, He undertakes the task, not so much of justifying the just as of justifying the ungodly. God has devised ways and means of making the ungodly person to stand justly accepted before Him. He has set up a system by which He can treat the guilty with perfect justice as if he had been free from offense all his life; indeed, can treat him as if he were completely free from sin. He justifies the ungodly.

    Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. It is a very surprising thing—a thing to be marveled at most of all by those who enjoy it. I know that it is to me even to this day the greatest wonder that I ever heard of, that God should ever justify me. I consider myself to be a lump of unworthiness, a mass of corruption, and a heap of sin, apart from His almighty love. I know with full assurance that I am justified by faith that is in Christ Jesus and am treated as if I were perfectly just and made an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ; and yet by nature I must take my place among the most sinful. I, who am completely undeserving, am treated as if I were deserving. I am loved with as much love

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