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Princeton and Preaching
How does one know whether God is calling a man to the pastoral ministry? Are we aware of the moral, intellectual, and physical qualifications needed for the Christian ministry? What are the best methods of sermon preparation and should the preacher pay as much attention to preparing his own heart as to preparing the message he is to preach? On what kinds of subjects should a pastor preach, and how should such preaching be done? What is really involved in being a shepherd of Christ’s flock? Do we know what kinds of discouragements and encouragements face the pastor in his ministry? These are some of the issues this book addresses. Dr. James Garretson has drawn together wise, practical, and relevant insights into the call, qualifications, and work of the Christian pastor from the extant lecture notes of one of Princeton’s best loved and most respected teachers, Dr. Archibald Alexander.
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Publication
- Publisher
- The Banner of Truth Trust
- Date published
- Jan 1, 2005
- Print status
- In print
The Physical Book
- Binding
- Cloth-bound
- Dust jacket
- Yes
- Total pages
- 304 pages
- ISBN-13
- 9780851518930
Reference
- Publisher page
- View at publisher
Contents
- FOREWORD by Sinclair B. Ferguson
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION
- 1. THE MARKING OF A SERVANT
- 2. THE CALL TO THE MINISTRY
- Elements of a Call to the Office of Christian Minister
- The Necessity of Piety
- A Strong Inclination to Preach
- Practical Considerations for Determining a Call to the Ministry
- The External Call to the Ministry
- Conclusion
- 3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MINISTRY
- Moral Qualifications
- Intellectual Qualifications
- Natural Talents
- Learning
- Eloquence
- Physical Qualifications
- Conclusion
- 4. SERMON PREPARATION
- Principles Underlying Careful Sermon Preparation
- The Role of Logic and Rhetoric and the Function of 'Truth' in Sermon Preparation
- The Introduction or Exordium
- Arrangement and Division of the Parts of a Sermon
- Sermon Goals
- The Conclusion or Peroration
- 5. THE PREPARATION OF THE PREACHER'S HEART
- 6. THE MINISTER AS SHEPHERD
- 7. THE 'MATTER' OF PREACHING
- Some Preliminary Considerations
- Confronting Controversy in a Christ like Manner
- Knowledge of the Scriptures
- Preaching the Truth
- Categories and Subjects for Biblical Preaching
- Biblical Apologetics and the 'Truths' of Natural Religion
- Avoiding Human Philosophy and Metaphysical Speculation
- The Importance of Fundamental Truths
- A Christ-centred Model for the Interpretation of Scripture
- A Biblical Theology for Redemptive Preaching
- Preaching the Gospel from the Old Testament Scriptures
- Preaching Doctrinally and Systematically
- Demonstrating the Proper Interrelationship between Law and Gospel
- Applying the Promises and Threatenings to Their Proper Recipients
- The Benefits of 'Characteristical Preaching'
- Conclusion
- 8. MINISTERIAL DEPORTMENT AND THE PROPER MANNER OF PREACHING
- Characteristics of a Biblical Manner of Preaching
- Solemnity
- Sincerity
- Affectionate Earnestness and Tenderness
- Persuasiveness
- Evangelical Content
- Authority
- Impartiality
- Seasonableness
- Prayerfulness - Dependence on God
- 9. THE DIFFICULTIES AND CHALLENGES OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
- Difficulties in Preaching the Truth to Others
- A Heart of Unbelief
- Other External Difficulties
- The Biggest Difficulty: Self
- Learning
- Eloquence
- Authority and Sanctity
- 10. THE ENCOURAGEMENTS OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
- 11. 'A SCRIBE WELL INSTRUCTED'
- Factors That Shaped Alexander's Approach to Preaching
- Alexander's Style and Manner of Preaching
- His Natural, Conversational Style
- His Simplicity in Person and Presentation
- His Sympathy for His Fellow Men
- His Gratitude of Heart
- His Persuasive Proclamation
- His Spiritual Integrity in the Activity of Preaching
- His Spirit-Anointed Preaching
- His Extemporaneous Preaching
- His Personal Method of Sermon Preparation
- His Preaching Methods: Experimental Preaching
- His Preaching Methods: Descriptive and Graphic Preaching
- His Preaching Methods: 'Characteristical' Preaching
- Important Principles from Alexander's Model of Preaching
- A Classical Foundation
- The Form of Alexander's Sermons
- The Importance of Theology for Experimental Preaching
- Using the Principles of Rhetoric to Deepen Fellowship with God
- The Importance of Eminent Piety
- Affection for Christ
- Preaching as an Act of Worship
- The Role of Seminaries in Ministerial Preparation
- Suggestions for a Contemporary Model of Ministerial Instruction
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INDEX