The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached: John Maclaurin's Masterpiece on the Cross of Christ
Discover why theologians and evangelical Christians have hailed eighteenth-century Scottish minister John Maclaurin's Glorying in the Cross of Christ as the greatest single sermon in the English language. This timeless masterpiece, praised by renowned Scottish ministers and theologians, captures the very heart and life of the Gospel with unmatched eloquence and spiritual depth.
Maclaurin's extraordinary sermon transforms familiar Gospel truths into fresh, compelling insights that have captivated readers for centuries. Rather than following conventional sermon structure with formal divisions, this passionate discourse flows with such fervent conviction that it sweeps readers along in an unbroken stream of biblical truth and spiritual revelation.
The cross, which the world sees as foolishness, emerges under Maclaurin's skilled exposition as the most glorious object in all creation—displaying God's infinite justice, mercy, and wisdom in perfect harmony. He demonstrates how Christ's suffering reveals divine glory more brilliantly than all the wonders of creation combined.
This newly typeset edition includes:
A memoir of the author
A modern introduction by pastor and scholar, Nick Batzig
A brief outline and analysis of the sermon
Perfect for pastors, theologians, and serious students of Scripture, this Christian Heritage edition preserves one of Christianity's greatest literary and theological treasures. Experience for yourself why this sermon has been called "a noble monument of rich doctrinal and evangelical teaching such as the Scottish pulpit has never surpassed."
Endorsements
A noble monument of rich doctrinal and evangelical teaching such as the Scottish pulpit has never surpassed.
John MacLeod Principal, Free Church College, Edinburgh
In a world so easily captivated by lesser glories, Maclaurin helps us behold the matchless glory of Christ crucified. This sermon is a gift to the church.
John W. Tweeddale Vice President of Academics and Professor of Theology, Reformation Bible College, Sanford, Florida
There is probably no single sermon in the English lan-guage which has acquired a higher place in the esteem of sound theologians and evangelical Christians than that which is here offered. Not only is it happy in its style, but its subject is the very heart and life of the gospel system.
James W. Alexander (1804–1859) Pastor, Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York
The greatest sermon ever preached.
Robert S. Candlish (1806–1873) Principal, New College, Edinburgh
John Maclaurin (1693-1754) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister born in Argyllshire. A contemporary of Jonathan Edwards and Thomas Boston, he was part of the Evangelical wing of the Church of Scotland. He served parishes at Luss and Glasgow, championing religious revival, social reform, and transatlantic evangelical correspondence. He was known for his piety, scholarship, and zealous advocacy for vital Christianity.
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