Preach the Word – February/March 1999

Volume 2, Number 4 Read More The Dialogical Element in Preaching We have been conditioned historically to think of preaching as a monologue. …He (Reuel Howe) contends that preaching is more effective “when it is ...

Preach the Word – December 1998/January 1999

Volume 2, Number 3 Read More Life-related Preaching The criteria for determining whether what we say from the pulpit is something worthwhile: Jesus says, “Preach the gospel,” Paul says, “Preach the Word.” … Good preaching ...

Preach the Word – October/November 1998

Volume 2, Number 2 Read More Preaching as Habitus Practicus Systematic theology is first and foremost a habitus practicus. Theology is as much a way of life as it is a theological system. Faith is ...

Preach the Word – August/September 1998

Volume 2, Number 1 Read More Single Focus for Each New Issue of Preach the Word Each issue will focus on one aspect of preaching the Word. This issue will emphasize the importance of preaching ...

Preach the Word – June/July 1998

Volume 1, Number 6 Read More Objectivity and Subjectivity in Lutheran Preaching A lot of sermons betray that the preacher is not clear about the relationship between the objective and the subjective… . Luther’s heart ...

Preach the Word – April/May 1998

Volume 1, Number 5 Read More Making the Leap From Specific Law to Specific Gospel How does one make the transition form preaching specific law to specific gospel? … Let me offer three (obviously very ...

Preach the Word – February/March 1998

Volume 1, Number 4 Read More The Gospel of Sanctification This business of being a Christian affects two areas – justification and sanctification. Time and again, I not only see the gospel twisted into a ...

Preach the Word – December 1997/January 1998

Volume 1, Number 3 Read More Preaching that Deserves the Name Lutheran Law/gospel content is the distinguishing mark of preaching that deserves the name Lutheran. Preaching explicit law. Preaching explicit gospel. Read More Unintentional Gospel ...

Preach the Word – October/November 1997

Volume 1, Number 2 Read More A Voice From the Past Why isn't our preaching more successful? The simple fact that our sermons are doctrinally correct is no guarantee that they're proper....Scriptural truth is practical ...

Preach the Word – August/September 1997

Volume 1, Issue 1 Welcome to Preach the Word Preach the Word is a bimonthly newsletter designed to help preachers ... Read More An Exciting New Worship Resource Welcome to this premier issue…The Commission on ...