Back to library Sermon New Park Street Pulpit Volume 1 No. 35 God’s People in the Furnace Isaiah 48:10 August 12, 1855 View PDF NO. 35 A SERMON DELIVERED ON SABBATH MORNING, AUGUST 12, 1855, BY THE REV. C.H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL, SOUTHWARK. “I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.”—Isaiah xiviii. 10. When travelling through the country, you have often noticed that in different spots the old rocks peep out from under the soil, as if they would let us know what earth’s bones are made of, and what are the solid foundations of this globe. So in searching through the Scriptures you will find here instruction, here admonition, here rebuke, and here comfort, but very frequently you will discover the old doctrines like old rocks rising amid other matters; and when you little expect it you will find election, redemption, justification, effectual calling, final perseverance or covenant security introduced, just to let us see what the solid foundations of the gospel are, a...
Opinion | End Times | Gospel of the Kingdom How The Furnace of Affliction Teaches Us Obedience February 1, 2024 Some of the most valuable lessons of obedience are learned in the furnace of affliction. Those who have been through seasons of spiritual pruning or divine discipline can attest to this. The challenge for us believers in Yeshua is remaining faithful in the fire of Yah’s testing. And if our ultimate goal is to navigate this present darkness with biblical fidelity, we must expect to be tested and trust that the Ruach will provide the necessary light to stay on course. A key to remaining faithful during trials is to remember that: Embracing and overcoming hardships helps forge resilient and mighty warriors for the Kingdom Every follower of Yeshua will encounter seasons of testing The purpose of the test is to guide us toward a profound level of spiritual growth and maturity Hardships Make for Strong Kingdom Soldiers Times of hardship a...