The expository genius of John Calvin /
Lawson, Steven J.
The expository genius of John Calvin / Steven J. Lawson. - Lake Mary, FL : Reformation Trust Pub., c2007. - xiv, 142 p. ; 20cm. - The "long line of Godly men" profile series .
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface: Standing on holy ground -- Calvin's life and legacy -- Approaching the pulpit -- Biblical authority -- Divine presence -- Pulpit priority -- Sequential exposition -- Preparing the preacher -- Diligent mind -- Devoted heart -- Relentless will -- Launching the sermon -- Direct beginning -- Extemporaneous delivery -- Scriptural context -- Stated theme -- Expounding the text -- Specific text -- Exegetical precision -- Literal interpretation -- Cross references -- Persuasive reasoning -- Reasonable deductions -- Crafting the delivery -- Familiar words -- Vivid expressions -- Provocative questions -- Simple restatements -- Limited quotations -- Unspoken outline -- Seamless transitions -- Focused intensity -- Applying the truth -- Pastoral exhortation -- Personal examination -- Loving rebuke -- Polemic confrontation -- Concluding the exposition -- Succinct summation -- Pressing appeal -- Climactic prayer -- Conclusion: "We want again Calvins!"
9781567690859
2006039064
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.
Preaching--History--16th century.
BX9418 / .L37 2007
251.0092
The expository genius of John Calvin / Steven J. Lawson. - Lake Mary, FL : Reformation Trust Pub., c2007. - xiv, 142 p. ; 20cm. - The "long line of Godly men" profile series .
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface: Standing on holy ground -- Calvin's life and legacy -- Approaching the pulpit -- Biblical authority -- Divine presence -- Pulpit priority -- Sequential exposition -- Preparing the preacher -- Diligent mind -- Devoted heart -- Relentless will -- Launching the sermon -- Direct beginning -- Extemporaneous delivery -- Scriptural context -- Stated theme -- Expounding the text -- Specific text -- Exegetical precision -- Literal interpretation -- Cross references -- Persuasive reasoning -- Reasonable deductions -- Crafting the delivery -- Familiar words -- Vivid expressions -- Provocative questions -- Simple restatements -- Limited quotations -- Unspoken outline -- Seamless transitions -- Focused intensity -- Applying the truth -- Pastoral exhortation -- Personal examination -- Loving rebuke -- Polemic confrontation -- Concluding the exposition -- Succinct summation -- Pressing appeal -- Climactic prayer -- Conclusion: "We want again Calvins!"
9781567690859
2006039064
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564.
Preaching--History--16th century.
BX9418 / .L37 2007
251.0092