Contextual Preaching

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

Contextual preaching declares the Word of God in the context of the social, political, moral, and economic life situations of the listeners. It hears and proclaims the Word for the immediate context of the congregation.

Preparation. In the preparation of a contextual sermon, exegesis and application are a single process. This premise is vital. Exegesis and application may never be regarded as two separate tasks. In order to preach in today's context, the text and congregation must be brought...

 

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