The Equipping Ministry, Student Workbook, SW15

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T H E E Q U I P P I N G M I N I S T R Y

3. The Apostles viewed the preaching of the cross as the power of God.

a. 1 Cor. 1.18

b. 1 Cor. 2.2

c. Gal. 6.14

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C. The Church historically has broadened the act of preaching.

1. As a manifestation of the Incarnate Word: “Preaching is a manifestation of the incarnate Word from the written word through the spoken word” (Bishop B. L. Manning).

2. As a proclamation of divine truth: “Preaching is divine truth voiced by a chosen personality to meet human need” (Andrew W. Blackwood, Sr.).

3. As a retelling of the biblical story: “[Preaching is] retelling the biblical story in an honest, exciting, informative, and engaging way. Yet it is more than biblical storytelling because the sermon reflects dialogue between contemporary human experience and the message of Scripture” (James H. Harris).

4. As a spoken word that builds bridges: “Preaching is . . . a spoken word that builds a bridge between hearer and Scripture” (Thomas Oden).