“Christ-Centered Sermons” by Bryan Chapell

“Christ-Centered Sermons” by Bryan ChapellChrist-Centered Sermons: Models of Redemptive Preaching by Bryan Chapell
Published by Baker Academic on October 15, 2013
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
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Publisher’s Description: Highly regarded preacher and teacher Bryan Chapell shows readers how he has prepared expository sermons according to the principles he developed in his bestselling Christ-Centered Preaching. This companion volume provides concrete examples of how Chapell’s approach is fleshed out in various types of sermons and various genres of the Bible. The example sermons not only demonstrate different approaches but also are analyzed for pedagogical purposes, helping readers move from theory to practice. In essence, the book allows students and preachers to look over Chapell’s shoulder as he prepares these messages to learn how to construct their own expository sermons that communicate grace and truth from both the Old and New Testaments.

 
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My Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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“Exegetical Fallacies” by D.A. Carson

“Exegetical Fallacies” by D.A. CarsonExegetical Fallacies by D.A. Carson
Published by Baker Academic on March 1, 1996
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
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From the Author’s Introduction: To focus on fallacies, exegetical or otherwise, sounds a bit like focusing on sin: guilty parties may take grudging notice and briefly pause to examine their faults, but there is nothing intrinsically redemptive in the procedure. Nevertheless, when the sins are common and (what is more) frequently unrecognized by those who commit them, detailed descriptions may have the salutary effect of not only encouraging thoughtful self-examination but also providing an incentive to follow a better way. I hope that by talking about what should not be done in exegesis, we may all desire more deeply to interpret the Word of God aright. [Note: This is the Second Edition of this book]

 
Dr. D.A. Carson’s Exegetical Fallacies is a helpful book for those who have the tools to understand its contents and its aim. This book is written primarily for pastors and those who have some academic training in the Scriptures, and it hits that mark exceptionally well! However, I don’t know that I’ll be recommending it to the masses. Continue reading →