There is a crisis in the church, a crisis of preaching that is both expository and biblical. Dr. Steven Lawson identifies this crisis in his newest book, The Kind of Preaching God Blesses. And while Lawson takes time to uncover the preaching crisis, the lion’s share of the book is a measured antidote; an antidote thatContinue reading “THE KIND OF PREACHING GOD BLESSES – Steven J. Lawson (2013)”
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WORDS, PROPOSITIONS, AND PROCLAMATION
We live in a day where words, propositions, and proclamation is met with suspicion and skepticism. But living in postmodern times should not prevent Christ-followers from faithfully proclaiming the Word of God. Paul the apostle instructs the believers in Colossae: “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may presentContinue reading “WORDS, PROPOSITIONS, AND PROCLAMATION”
THE SUPREMACY OF GOD IN PREACHING – John Piper (1990)
Some books merit a quick scan. Others deserve a careful read. Few books need to be read over and over. The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper is such a book. This is my fourth time through Piper’s powder keg. Part One – Why God Should be Supreme in Preaching Part one followsContinue reading “THE SUPREMACY OF GOD IN PREACHING – John Piper (1990)”
WHAT IS BIBLICAL PREACHING?
Eric J. Alexander has hit the bulls-eye in his little book, What is Biblical Preaching? While not designed to be a textbook on the subject, it adequately describes the preaching task. Alexander maintains that biblical preaching can be boiled down to eight key propositions: 1. Biblical preaching is fundamental in its importance. 2. Biblical preachingContinue reading “WHAT IS BIBLICAL PREACHING?”
THE PURITAN VIEW OF PREACHING
“The Puritan view was that preaching ‘gospel sermons’ means teaching the whole Christian system – the character of God, the Trinity, the plan of salvation, the entire work of grace. To preach Christ, they held, involved preaching all this. Preach less, they would tell us, and what you do preach will not be properly grasped.”Continue reading “THE PURITAN VIEW OF PREACHING”
THE PRIORITY OF PREACHING – Christopher Ash (2009)
Christopher Ash has a simple goal in his book, The Priority of Preaching. He seeks to encouraged pastors. Ash begins by stressing the authority of the preached word. The thesis utilizes the book of Deuteronomy: “We must listen to the voice of the Christian preacher because he is the prophet in our generation as MosesContinue reading “THE PRIORITY OF PREACHING – Christopher Ash (2009)”
HE IS NOT SILENT: PREACHING IN A POSTMODERN WORLD – Al Mohler (2009)
Dr. Al Mohler has written a clear book that describes the mandate to preach God’s Word faithfully and authoritatively. He Is Not Silent is not to be confused with preaching methodology. Rather, Mohler’s concern is to develop a biblical theology of preaching. Specifically, Mohler presses the need for men of God to preach expository sermons. Continue reading “HE IS NOT SILENT: PREACHING IN A POSTMODERN WORLD – Al Mohler (2009)”
PREACHING AND PREACHERS – Martyn Llyod-Jones (1971)
Preaching and Preachers by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones is a wonderful book that emphasizes the man more than the art of preaching and spiritual preparation more than sermon preparation. The author contends that the most urgent trend in the church and world is true preaching. While the book was published in 1971, I believe theContinue reading “PREACHING AND PREACHERS – Martyn Llyod-Jones (1971)”
Veritas et Lux 