Blog Entries by Drake Osborn

Spurgeon’s Evangelistic Secret

April 26, 2018

Do you ever wonder how Charles Spurgeon was able to accomplish so much in his relatively short life? Yes, we can point to his rigorous schedule and otherworldly work ethic. It is also important to note his God given talent and aptitude for memory, focus, and extemporaneous brilliance. But Spurgeon’s fruitful and faithful life—thousands of …

Spurgeon for Doubting Christians

February 13, 2018

Did you know that even Charles Spurgeon at times doubted his salvation? Although he spilled mountains of ink pleading with sinners to trust Christ’s work as final and sure, the Prince of Preachers often struggled with an inability to sense and feel the surety of God’s love for him. I must confess here, with sorrow, that …

Can You Have Too Much Spurgeon?

September 26, 2017

Can you ever have too much Charles Spurgeon? As a research assistant at the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, I find myself often having to answer this very question. I've been working with the curator, Dr. Christian George, and my colleagues for over one year now. And yes, it is true: we live …