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==Convictions==

==Convictions==

===Calvinism===

===Calvinism===

Spurgeon was a staunch [[Calvinist]], and an outspoken opponent of [[Catholicism]]. A far cry from the ecumenicals of today, he would not back down from his beliefs even at the expense of losing friends. "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three." ([[Luke]]12:52-53)  

Spurgeon was a staunch [[Calvinist]], and an outspoken opponent of [[Catholicism]]. A far cry from the ecumenicals of today, he would not back down from his beliefs even at the expense of losing friends. "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three." ([[Luke]]12:52-53)  

He keenly resented what he called the 'down grade' developments of modern biblical criticism, and the conviction grew on him that faith was decaying in all Christian churches. Consequently, on 26 Oct. 1887 he announced his withdrawal from the Baptist Union, the central association of Baptist ministers, which declined to adopt the serious view that he took of the situation.<ref name=biography />

He keenly resented what he called the 'down grade' developments of modern biblical criticism, and the conviction grew on him that faith was decaying in all Christian churches. Consequently, on 26 Oct. 1887 he announced his withdrawal from the Baptist Union, the central association of Baptist ministers, which declined to adopt the serious view that he took of the situation.<ref name=biography />