Midweek: Spurgeon and the Church

Have we got any Spurgeon fans out there? Charles H. Spurgeon, known as "The Prince of Preachers", compiled a large body of work over his lifetime. His no nonsense, call to action manner of expositing the Scriptures has challenged many to greater study. This edition of Spurgeon and the Church from Thomas Nelson Bibles could be a wonderful addition to your Spurgeon collection or the start of an appreciation for his devotion to his Savior. The complimentary copy I received in exchange for this review will be going on my bookshelf right next to my copy of Spurgeon and the Gospels.

This New King James Version edition of the Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation will be released on July 7, 2026, but is available for pre-order now. It comes packaged in a printed cardboard sleeve. The book's cover is engraved and stitched brown Leathersoft™ (Black is available as well). The title on the spine is printed in goldleaf, but sadly, is not engraved. That would have been a nice touch. There is a presentation page, a blue satin bookmark, and gilt-edged pages. Wide margins provide ample space to journal one's own thoughts. I will, however, caution you that the pages are thin: gel-type pens and highlighters will likely bleed through, and excess pressure of a ball-point pen may cause indentations on the next page. The type is 9.5-point Comfort Print®, and the book comes with Thomas Nelson's lifetime guarantee. Prior to each chapter, there is an appropriate writing from Spurgeon to challenge and promote thought. Compared to the length of the Scripture in each chapter, the commentary is small; if you are using this as a daily devotional, you will spend more time reading Scripture than a man's thoughts which, as a very wise woman once said, is "how it should be." (Even if it is an anointed preacher like Spurgeon.) 

If you are looking to enhance your daily Bible reading or present someone with a gift that gives more than a few moments of satisfaction, I would encourage you to consider the NKJV of Spurgeon and the Church. Amazon is currently offering the ability to pre-order for $18.98 and christianbook.com is taking pre-orders (personalization available) for $17.39.