Pastoral and preaching work in balance bring the call of Jesus in the Scriptures to the life situations of his disciples. In doing so they maintain the true emphasis of that calling being one in which following him brings his power and presence into our circumstances; rather than lapsing into a sentimental salve that seeks …
Providing opportunity for people to express their emotions while teaching from the Bible should be seen in stark contrast from using rhetoric to evoke a superficial reaction. This is as true for those whose scolding brings a conditioned response of sadness or guilt, as it is for those whose use of glibness provokes laughter. The …
Phillips Brooks is the author of the carol O Little Town Of Bethlehem. A series of lectures on preaching, delivered by Brooks in 1877, are published in book form as The Joy Of Preaching. The book seems pretty timeless; but then the communication of Christian truth, and the substance of Christian truth, are timeless. I …
Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 39 Q & A 155 Q How is the Word made effectual to salvation? A The Spirit of God makes the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of enlightening, convincing, and humbling sinners; of driving them out of themselves, and drawing them unto Christ; …
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