One Line Thoughts: Spurgeon

Posted by: Jerry
in Theology, quote
16
May

“It is an ordinary saying that if there is a hell, Rome is built upon it. It is an abyss from whence all sins proceed.”–Spurgeon, from Scala Santa (I just like the hint of doubt.)

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6 Comments(+Add)

1   Tim    
May 16th, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Don’t tell the super-patriot Spurgeon lovers but most of the founders of the US had a huge man-crush on Rome.

2   Kyle in WI    
May 17th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

Just to be clear you are not saying or implying that Spurgeon doubted hell are you?

3   John Hughes    
May 17th, 2011 at 5:52 pm

Tim,

He is referring to the Church of Rome.

4   Jerry    http://www.jerryhillyer.com
May 18th, 2011 at 11:34 am

And I quote:

“It is an ordinary saying that if there is a hell…”

5   andy    
May 18th, 2011 at 2:58 pm

He didnt say it hes quoting Luther, i think :-?

6   Neil    
May 18th, 2011 at 5:30 pm

most likely a first class conditional.

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