Post on 11-Jan-2016
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Renovate Conference“Preaching for Revitalization”
Joel R. Breidenbaugh, PhD
Preaching for Revitalization3 Key Ingredients:1.Deeper preaching—too many churches have become accustomed to skim-the-surface preaching2.Relevant connections—through relationships, knowing audience, visual aids & the like3.Repentant people—leaders & members
Biblical Examples
Churches in need of revitalization (2+ generations old):1.Ephesus (cf. Revelation 2:1-7)2.Laodicea (cf. Revelation 3:14-22)
Theological methods—the theological framework
• Incorporating biblical theology in one’s training• Incorporating systematic theology in
one’s training• Biblical theology is foundational to
systematic theology, but both are indispensable
Theological methods—developing doctrine from a passage of Scripture
• General principles for theological interpretation
1) Observe the redemptive-historical context (Christocentric)
2) Ask theological questions (God, man, Christ, etc.)
3) Observe the inter-canonical relationship4) Employ the analogy of faith
Theological methods—developing doctrine from a passage of Scripture
• Observe specific literary genres1) Narrative2) Torah3) Poetry4) Wisdom5) Prophecy6) Gospel7) Epistle8) Apocalyptic
Theological methods—homiletical methodology
• General principles for keeping the homiletical form doctrinally focused
1) Set the text in larger context of biblical message
2) Preach with a Christocentric undergirding3) Structure the sermon according to the text4) Relate the text to contemporary hearers5) Note the genre and try to reflect it in
preaching
Theological methods—homiletical methodology
• Applying genres in doctrinal exposition1) Narrative—deal with large chunks & preach
inductive-deductively2) Torah—note the 3-fold use of the Law
(restrain human wickedness, convict of sin, & instruct in righteousness)—relate to divine holiness or justice &/or man’s sinfulness
3) Poetry—worthy of parallelism, alliteration, rhyme; note mood of text
Theological methods—homiletical methodology
• Applying genres (cont.—)4) Wisdom—topical-expositional (like the rabbis
of old), keeping the epilogue in view (especially in Job & Ecclesiastes)
5) Gospel—should reflect the various genres of historical-narrative, wisdom, poetry, prophecy, apocalyptic, parable, & didactic
6) Epistle—didactic, blending both explanation and application
Theological methods—homiletical methodology
• 2 main kinds of doctrinal exposition:1) Textual doctrinal exposition—exposition
of a particular doctrine2) Consecutive doctrinal exposition—pure
exposition with doctrinal substance through a section of a biblical book or through the whole book
Practical aspects—challenges of a postmodern world
• Experts say there is no such thing as truth
• Preachers must stand on truth and work at communicating it
• Because of the rise of entertainment & the roles of language, image, & story, doctrinal exposition should take advantage of it & communicate clearly, creatively & visually
Visual Aid Examples
Visual Aid Examples
Visual Aid Examples
Visual Aid Examples
Practical aspects—application in doctrinal expository preaching
• Know your audience• Show the relevance of the Bible• Doctrine is meant to be applied
(Rom 11:33-36)• Distinguish between primary &
secondary doctrines & major on the primary
Planning Your Preaching• Prayerfully plan your preaching
calendar 6-12 months out• Consider doctrines & issues your
church needs to hear• 2 values of consecutive exposition
are it forces you to deal with tough texts & keeps you from hobby-horse criticism
Planning Your Preaching• Consider a Creative Team for
Preaching:1)3-5 people2)Different ages & genders3)Brainstorming group4)Can help with visuals, holistic
worship, communicating to different ages
5)Meet with 3-6x/year