Love’s Commendation (Romans 5:8) | Charles Spurgeon

Reformed Thinking · Sep 15, 2026 · 39m

Deep Dive into Love’s Commendation (Romans 5:8) by Charles Spurgeon

In his 1856 sermon on Romans chapter five, verse eight, Charles Spurgeon explores the profound depth of divine love, emphasizing that God commends His love to humanity through action rather than mere words. Spurgeon structures his theological discourse around two primary dimensions of this divine love: first, the identity and action of the Savior, and second, the unworthy condition of those He came to save.

First, Spurgeon highlights the extraordinary nature of Christ's sacrifice. It is not merely that a man died, but that…