Prophetic Preaching

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

Prophetic preaching condemns particularities and affirms generalities. It points to those values and hopes that are consistent with the reign of God and calls people to live by those values.

The Aim of Prophetic Preaching

Prophetic preaching is a contextual interpretation of God's Word based on the belief that God loves us enough to disturb us. The gospel is not only "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine," but also "Blessed disturbance, we are Christ's!" Indeed, the biblical narratives as a...

 

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