Chapter 9 : Around the Wicket Gate – On Raising Questions [Doubt]
~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 9, Spurgeon warns against the modern tendency to question everything and believe nothing, especially when it comes to the gospel. He shows how people sabotage their own salvation by focusing on obscure difficulties, criticizing Scripture, or delaying faith until all questions are […]
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Chapter 8 : Around the Wicket Gate – A Real Hindrance [to Faith]
~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 8, Spurgeon addresses a real obstacle to saving faith: the unwillingness to part with sin. He illustrates how even a hidden or cherished sin can keep a person from truly trusting Christ, likening it to ivy choking a tree or poison in […]
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Chapter 7 : Around the Wicket Gate – A Helpful Survey (of Christ’s Wounds)
~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 7, Spurgeon focuses on the sufferings of Christ, urging readers to look to his wounds as the sole cure for sin. He describes Jesus’ agony—from Gethsemane to the cross—as the full payment for our guilt. Spurgeon reminds seekers that salvation rests entirely […]
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Chapter 6 : Around the Wicket Gate – Difficulty in the Way of Believing
~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 6, Spurgeon addresses the difficulty some face in believing, showing that faith is not an instant act but often comes in stages. He encourages seekers to actively pursue faith by hearing, reading, and thoughtfully considering Christ. Using vivid illustrations, he highlights how […]
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Chapter 5 : Around the Wicket Gate – Fearing to Believe
~ Around the Wicket Gate ~Almost Saved, But Altogether Lost Here in Chapter 5, Spurgeon confronts the fear of believing in Christ, exposing it as pride disguised as humility. He argues that doubting God’s promises dishonors His faithfulness and implores readers to abandon self-reliance. Using vivid illustrations, Spurgeon shows that faith is as simple as […]
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