Power in Preaching

by Johnson T.K. Lim

Overview

To preach the Word of God boringly, lifelessly or indifferently is a travesty of biblical preaching. Contemporary preaching appears powerless because the preacher is unctionless. For preaching to transform lives and not merely to transmit knowledge, preachers need the unction of the Holy Spirit. In Power in Preaching, Johnson Lim examines the idea that a sermon powered by logic and rhetoric and accompanied by erudition and eloquence can be inspiring and interesting; but only a sermon powered by the Spirit is life transforming. Lim also explores the authority of a preacher, axioms of preaching, hermeneutical protocols for reading biblical texts, and preaching in (post) modernity. By suggesting a better way to preach, and giving some practical tips on maximizing a preacher's oratorical powers, Dr. Lim tries to lead preachers out of the Wilderness of dull, insipid and boring preaching into the Promised Land of dynamic, enthusiastic and vibrant preaching.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761823469
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	06/19/2002
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	5.46(w) x 8.18(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Johnson T.K. Lim earned an MA (1990) in Hebrew and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (USA), an M.Phil (1996) in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies at the University of Edinburgh (UK) and a Ph.D. (2001) from the University of Queensland (Australia). He is a Baptist minister, and is engaged in the ministry of Writing and the Word.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgements Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Who Are We? Chapter 6 What is Preaching All About? Chapter 7 Axioms of Preaching Chapter 8 A Preacher and the Text Chapter 9 What is a Sermon All About? Chapter 10 Preaching in a Postmodern World Chapter 11 Improving Oratorical Powers Chapter 12 A Better Way to Preach Chapter 13 Pointers and Pitfalls Chapter 14 The Key to Power Chapter 15 Conclusion Chapter 16 Afterword Chapter 17 Basic Principles of Exegesis Chapter 18 The Power of Non Verbal Communication Chapter 19 Notes Chapter 20 Bibliography Chapter 21 Index

Editorial Reviews

Generally this is a pleasant and well written book gleaning gems from a whole host of modern writers. It will serve as useful refreshment for the weary preacher and will sit well with the more important works of Spurgeon, Lloyd-Jones, Charles Bridges,Dabney and friends.

Churchman - Peter J. Ratcliff

Generally this is a pleasant and well written book gleaning gems from a whole host of modern writers. It will serve as useful refreshment for the weary preacher and will sit well with the more important works of Spurgeon, Lloyd-Jones, Charles Bridges, Dabney and friends.
— Peter J. Ratcliff

Churchman