Theology And Preaching

Author : Jason C. Meyer
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433519741

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Preaching by Jason C. Meyer Pdf

The sermon is under attack. Many churches are increasingly forsaking formal preaching in favor of substitutes like dialogue, discussion, and sharing. In response to this recent trend, Jason Meyer has written a robust, biblical, and practical theology of preaching where he explores how the concept of preaching develops throughout the Bible and how it impacts one’s understanding of other key doctrines. In addition to offering readers a comprehensive overview of the Bible’s teaching, the book sets forth clear, accessible answers to commonly-raised questions about preaching: what is it, how is it done, and why is it so important? Combining in-depth study of God’s word with practical reflection on the place of preaching in the ministry of the church, Meyer challenges readers to reexamine the importance of preaching for the Christian life.

Author : Duane Litfin
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830898558

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Paul's Theology of Preaching by Duane Litfin Pdf

"We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." When Paul preached about the crucified and risen Jesus Christ to the church at Corinth and elsewhere, did he follow the well-established rhetorical strategy of his day or did he pursue a different path? And what does that mean for the preaching of the church today? Through a detailed analysis of 1 Corinthians 1-4, Duane Litfin explores the rhetorical context of Paul?s preaching and his own understanding of his task as a preacher. What is revealed in this investigation is a sharp distinction between Greco-Roman rhetorical strategies, which sought to persuade, and Paul?s theology of preaching, which was based on the model of an obedient herald. This revised and expanded version of Litfin's previous St. Paul's Theology of Proclamation will provide insight to those engaged in Pauline and New Testament studies, rhetorical theory, and Greco-Roman studies. Moreover, by offering a better understanding of Paul's method as well as the content of his declaration concerning "the power and wisdom of God" revealed in Jesus, this book will help preachers as they undertake the ongoing task to "preach Christ crucified."

Author : Richard A. Lischer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579106591

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A Theology of Preaching by Richard A. Lischer Pdf

Richard Lischer's book is a stirring affirmation of preaching's importance as a major enterprise in its own right. It is, he writes,"a theological preface whose aim is to show how theology informs preaching and how preaching, as a kerygmatic, oral, practical activity, informs theology and brings it to its final form of expression." Dr. Lischer points to the historically negative results of preaching's exclusion from theology, and then shows the benefits derived from the proper interaction of the two disciplines. As he elaborates on this theme, he explores the centrality of the Resurrection in both theology and preaching, the relation of the law and the gospel, and how preaching calls upon theology to recover its oral-aural foundation. For Lischer, the act of preaching is an exercise of the preacher's imagination. The real work of imagination is not inserting clever stories or esthetically-pleasing images into the argument of the sermon. It is knowing how to read texts in such a way that they will be allowed to function according to their original power and intent.

Author : Gerald Hiestand,Jay S. Thomas
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433527142

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Sex, Dating, and Relationships by Gerald Hiestand,Jay S. Thomas Pdf

Considering the pervasive immorality and high divorce rate of our contemporary Christian culture, we evidently need a biblically based, theologically compelling, practical understanding of sex, dating, and relationships. Pastors Gerald Hiestand and Jay Thomas counteract this problem with their paradigm-shifting view of purity and relationships—a view that challenges even the basic assumptions of evangelical subculture. Unlike most books on dating, this one cuts straight to the heart of dating relationships, asserting with confidence that the line must be drawn at "no sexual activity" whatever. Few have dared to define and apply the Bible's understanding of purity in premarital relationships to this degree, but Heistand and Thomas have done it. Furthermore, both authors are vocational pastors who communicate regularly with the target audience and have a proven ability to express biblical truth in a winsome and compelling manner. Sex, Dating, and Relationships adds a new, almost provocative voice to the conversation that, with straightforward theological insight, pleads with Christians to get serious about honoring Christ with their sexuality.

Author : Edmund P. Clowney
Publisher : Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0875521452

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Preaching and Biblical Theology by Edmund P. Clowney Pdf

Author : Hans Boersma
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493404544

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Sacramental Preaching by Hans Boersma Pdf

Leading Scholar Offers a Theological Approach to Preaching This primer on the ministry of preaching connects reading the Bible theologically with preparing and preaching sermons. Hans Boersma explains that exegesis involves looking beyond the historical and literal meaning of the text to the hidden sacramental reality of Christ himself, which enables us to reach the deepest meaning of the Scriptures. He provides models for theological sermons along with commentary on exegetical and homiletical method and explains that patristic exegesis is relevant for reading the Bible today. The book includes a foreword by Eugene H. Peterson.

Author : Jonathan Griffiths
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830889723

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Preaching in the New Testament by Jonathan Griffiths Pdf

Many Christians share the assumption that preaching the word of God is at the heart of God's plans for the gospel in our age, that it is vital for the church's health, and that it is the central task of the pastor-teacher. Many helpful books on preaching are available. The vast majority are concerned with "how-to," but relatively few focus primarily on the character and theology of preaching according to Scripture. Two key, interrelated questions need to be addressed. First, is there such a thing as "preaching" that is mandated in the post-apostolic context—and, if there is, how is it defined and characterized? Second, how does post-apostolic "preaching" relate to the preaching of the Old Testament prophets and of Jesus and his apostles? In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume Jonathan Griffiths seeks answers to these questions in the New Testament. In Part One he gives an overview of the theology of the Word of God, surveys Greek terms related to preaching, and looks at teaching concerning the scope and character of other word ministries in the life of the church. In Part Two his exegetical studies concentrate on teaching that relates especially to the post-apostolic context. In Part Three he summarizes the exegetical findings, sets them within the context of biblical theology, and proposes a number of broader theological implications. Griffiths's accessible, scholarly investigation will be of value to scholars, pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship, and to point the way ahead.

Author : Donald English
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780687121786

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An Evangelical Theology of Preaching by Donald English Pdf

This book focuses on why we communicate the gospel, and helps the communicator to clarify what should be communicated to God's people and to the secular people that communicators are trying to reach.

Author : Donald English
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1996-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426760150

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An Evangelical Theology of Preaching by Donald English Pdf

By exploring the biblical basis for preaching, Donald English shows how fundamental theological issues pertain to the proclamation of the Word. He provides a theological basis for preaching, practical insights regarding the movement from text to sermon, and practical guidance in preparing for Sunday worship.

Author : Graeme Goldsworthy
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467430593

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Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture by Graeme Goldsworthy Pdf

While strong, gospel-centered preaching abounds, many Christian pastors and lay preachers find it difficult to preach meaningfully from the Old Testament. This practical handbook offers help. Graeme Goldsworthy teaches the basics of preaching the whole Bible in a consistently Christ-centered way. Goldsworthy first examines the Bible, biblical theology, and preaching and shows how they relate in the preparation of Christ-centered sermons. He then applies the biblical-theological method to the various types of literature found in the Bible, drawing out their contributions to expository preaching focused on the person and work of Christ. Clear, complete, and immediately applicable, this volume will become a fundamental text for teachers, pastors, and students preparing for ministry.

Author : Ahmi Lee
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493419883

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Preaching God's Grand Drama by Ahmi Lee Pdf

How can preachers preach biblically faithful sermons that move listeners to positive action? An author on the cutting edge of contemporary homiletics and theology offers a fresh approach to preaching that helps listeners see themselves as actors in God's grand drama. Ahmi Lee presents a unifying "third way" in homiletical approaches (i.e., theodramatic) that reimagines the preacher's role in relation to the Bible, the congregation, and the world. The book not only helps students understand various preaching models but also is relevant to working preachers who want to critique and improve their approach. Foreword by Mark Labberton.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310296409

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The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching by Zondervan, Pdf

A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s Christian Communicators. This extensive encyclopedia is the most complete and practical work ever published on the art and craft of biblical preaching. Its 11 major sections contain nearly 200 articles, comprehensively covering topics on preaching and methodology, including: Sermon structure and “the big idea.” The art of introductions, transitions, and conclusions. Methods for sermon prep, from outlining to exercising. Approaches to different types of preaching: topical, expository, evangelistic, and more. Best practices for sermon delivery, speaking with authority, and using humor. Leveraging effective illustrations and stories. Understanding audience. and much more. Entries are characterized by intensely practical and vivid writing designed to help preachers deepen their understanding and sharpen their communication skills. The contributors include a virtual Who’s Who of preaching from a cross section of denominations and traditions, such as Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, Rick Warren, Warren Wiersbe, Alice Mathews, John Piper, Andy Stanley, and many others. Haddon Robinson and Craig Brian Larson—two of today’s most respected voices in preaching—provide editorial oversight. Includes audio CD with preaching technique examples from the book.

Author : John Stott
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467444118

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The Challenge of Preaching by John Stott Pdf

Trim new edition of a modern evangelical classic on preaching Internationally esteemed as an expository preacher and evangelical spokesman, John Stott edified thousands of Christian preachers and listeners during his lifetime. His writings, marked by a special clarity of expression, continue to speak to readers around the world. This book abridges and revises the text of Stott's Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today, first published in 1982, and updates it for our twenty-first-century context. Through Greg Scharf's abridging and updating work, John Stott's perspectives and insights on faithful, relevant preaching of the Word of God will benefit a new generation of preachers and preachers-to-be.

Author : Peter T. Sanlon
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451487602

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Augustine's Theology of Preaching by Peter T. Sanlon Pdf

Scholarship has painted many pictures of Augustine, but the picture of Augustine as preacher, says Sanlon, has been seriously neglected. When academics marginalize the Sermones ad Populum, the real Augustine is not presented accurately. In this study, Sanlon does more, however, than rehabilitate a neglected view of Augustine. By presenting Augustine’s thought on preaching to contemporary readers, Sanlon contributes a major new piece to the ongoing reconsideration of preaching in the modern day, a consideration that is relevant to all branches of the twenty-first century church.

Author : David Buttrick,Thomas G. Long,Edward Farley
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664256171

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Preaching as a Theological Task by David Buttrick,Thomas G. Long,Edward Farley Pdf

How do particular world situations impact preaching? How does a preacher use the gospel and Scripture to speak to those situations? This volume, in honor of homiletician David Buttrick, explores the complex and important relationships between world, gospel, and Scripture and their relevance for preaching theology.This book is for those seeking thoughtful and challenging new ways to approach the preaching task now and into the twenty-first century.