Dec 8, 2022 · A lot of manuals on preaching/hearing will acknowledge that preachers sometimes preach poor sermons (eg in your post, the preacher usually rates a B but sometimes slips to a C/D). Yet there are also situations where the minister over an extended period of time usually rates a C/D, and only rarely gets back up to even a B.

Jun 4, 2008 · It is from the whole preacher to the whole person (no separation of head and heart). I agree that the preaching of the Word of God is the Word of God (as long as it is faithful!) used by the Spirit to change people. I view explanation, doctrine, and application as being the three integral elements of preaching (this is the Puritan view).

Feb 21, 2025 · The Puritan Board is a forum dedicated to the discussion of Christian theology in a Confessionally Reformed context. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures.

Aug 24, 2010 · In many ways, Puritan preaching was the very heartbeat of the Puritan movement. It would be no exaggeration to say that without Puritan preaching there would have been no Puritans. To quote Irvonwy Morgan, "Puritanism in the last …

Nov 14, 2024 · The Puritan Board is a forum dedicated to the discussion of Christian theology in a Confessionally Reformed context. We are dedicated to our historic Creeds and Confessions because we believe they are faithful to the Scriptures.

Feb 21, 2024 · 1st - Acts 21:9 Phillip's four daughters prophesied. If this refers to preaching, it would appear to contradict Scriptures exclusion of women as teachers of the church. 2nd. In 1 Corinthians 14:1, Paul encourages the whole church to desire that they may prophesy.

May 1, 2017 · In light of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and a desire to see further revival among Christians today, two topics I am highlighting at A Puritan's Mind for the whole year is a focus on Pastoral Theology and Expository Preaching. I've already posted a short series on Pastoral Theology.

Apr 13, 2015 · Study bibles are large and if you are preaching from say Genesis or any of the early books in the OT or books towards the end of the NT, they don't really sit open well when on a lectern or pulpit. Also if you are speaking at a midweek in a church hall or at an informal gathering where you may have to hold your bible in your hand for 20 minutes ...

Jul 16, 2009 · Yet, even if the preaching is boring, there are other reasons to remain at a church: for example, one could be so committed to the particular evangelistic or service opportunities available to a particular local church and so spiritually helped by the fellowship within it that you can remain under preaching that is not helpful to you.

Jan 4, 2022 · It’s about preaching in such a way to touch a man’s heart, cause him to test and try his ways, look to Christ, etc. Preaching the gospel should either be a savor of life unto life or death unto death. It shouldn’t be an age appropriate seminary lecture.