'Spurgeon's Tabernacle'

Metropolitan Tabernacle

Baptist Church (Spurgeon's)
Pastor: Dr Peter Masters
Asst Pastor: Christopher Buss

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Tel: 020 7735 7076 / Fax: 020 7735 7989

The Merger of Calvinism with Worldliness

An alarmed assessment by Dr Masters of the 'new Calvinism' promoted among young people in the USA

When I was a youngster and newly saved, it seemed as if the chief goal of all zealous Christians, whether Calvinistic or Arminian, was consecration. Sermons, books and conferences stressed this in the spirit of Romans 12.1-2, where the beseeching apostle calls believers to present their bodies a living sacrifice, and not to be conformed to this world. The heart was challenged and stirred. Christ was to be Lord of one’s life, and self must be surrendered on the altar of service for him...

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School of Theology 2009

Theme: 'Reviving the Lost Art of Evangelistic Proclamation'

Tuesday 7th - Thursday 9th July, 2009

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What Will We Take Into Eternity? by Dr Peter Masters

(Evening Evangelistic Service)

1 Timothy 6.7 Life begins and ends with no material possessions, because all that counts is our spiritual standing with God. Here are facts about eternity, and the way to be sure of eternal life.

Religious Sins by Dr Peter Masters

(Morning Teaching Service)

Mark 7.1 The Pharisees preferred ritual acts of human invention to Scripture. Amazingly a downgrading of Scripture occurs today when Christians will not heed it on the way they worship. Here is Christ’s challenge to think biblically. Here, also, is Christ’s list of sin to be fought.

Compassion, Labour and Faith by Dr Peter Masters

(Morning Teaching Service)

Mark 6.34 The feeding of the five thousand provides magnificent lessons for Christian workers on these topics, especially the real instrumentality of labour in witness and preaching.

Christ Advises Seekers by Dr Peter Masters

(Evening Evangelistic Service)

Luke 9.57-62 Some who volunteered to follow Christ were found unacceptable, having a wrong approach. Here is the Lord's counsel to them, and to us if we seek Him.

Rejecting the Puritans

The Latest 'Justification' for Contemporary Worship

Many pay lip service to past worthies but reject their reverent worship ethos. The juggernaut of contemporary Christian music rolls on with new developments, especially the startling line of justification now offered by well-known reformed advocates, such as Dr John MacArthur and his minister of worship Dr Clayton Erb in an extensive paper, and Paul S Jones, a leading reformed proponent of comprehensive music programmes in worship.

In two addresses given at the 2008 School of Theology Dr Masters reviews their arguments and defends Reformation values.

£2.00 on single DVD, or two audio CDs
Available from Tabernacle Bookshop

We commend this new title which has already been well received on a vital topic.

In recent years the subject of how to find God’s guidance has become controversial. Some say that God does not have a specific plan for the lives of his people, but allows us to please ourselves. Others say God’s will is known by dreams, visions, and ‘words of knowledge’.

By contrast with these sadly unbiblical ideas, this book presents the time-honoured, scriptural view that Christians must seek God’s will in all the major decisions of life, such as career, marriage, location, and church. Six essential steps are traced from the Bible, and principles are given on additional practical issues such as possessions and leisure activities; ambition and wealth; joining or leaving a church.

Here is a strong challenge to authentic Christian commitment, with an abundance of pastoral advice. 134 pages, paperback

Available from Tabernacle Bookshop

The Day of Christ's Return by Dr Peter Masters

(Bible Study Service)
Matthew 24.27 A review of the Lord's own words in Matthew 24 and John 5 about the manner and events of the end of this present world order, together with passages in I Corinthians 15. I and II Thessalonians and II Peter. A magnificent theme, letting the Scriptures speak.

Christ has designed a ‘home’ or family for his people, described in these pages as an accomplishment of divine genius. This is a magnificent subject, vital to spiritual growth and blessing and also to our service for the Saviour. This book answers many questions about churches and church membership in New Testament times. Next to having a real walk with Christ and knowing the doctrines of the faith, membership of a good church has a powerful formative influence on the believer’s life.
62 pages, paperback

Available from Tabernacle Bookshop