• If you are selecting a single text, its single proposition must relate to either as capital text (Single sentences, or even clauses of the Scripture, setting forth transcendent truths so that it can receive the exclusive treatment of a whole sermon) or epitome text (where a single proposition contains the point of whole discussion, the oral of a whole parable or history summed up for us by the Holy Spirit Himself.) Overall, preaching must always be expository (explaining) because it is the only legitimate end of preaching, convey the whole message of God to the people. However, the single text must not be driven by the sermon, but the text should determine the character of the sermon.
• In terms of choosing the beginning and the end of …show more content…
Dabney claims that we need to define texts clearly and adequately for the terms or ideas that is not clear to our congregations. This definition can also take a form of parable or illustrations. However, he also claims that we do not need to define term or idea that is easy for any people to understand (like father and son’s relationship).
• The argument, syllogism, logic, reason, are based on these sources. Dabney argues that we need to mentally convict ourselves and our congregations. Therefore, we ought to undersatnd the source of argument, which is constructed upon [primary sources]: self-consciousness, intuition, and [secondary sources] deduction, sensation, experience, induction, and testimony. For preachers, the chief of the secondary source is the testimony because the Bible is the divine and inspired testimony of God.
• Christianity is not a blind faith religion, however, it is a supremely reasonable religion. Rationalism makes reason as the source of receiving faith, while intellectual faith makes reason a recipient of revealed light (truth). Two great final principle Dabney gives is this. 1. In every resort to reasoning, recur as closely as possible to the primary sources of conviction, self-consciousness and intuitions. 2. Rely mainly on the testimony of the Word
• In terms of choosing the beginning and the end of …show more content…
Dabney claims that we need to define texts clearly and adequately for the terms or ideas that is not clear to our congregations. This definition can also take a form of parable or illustrations. However, he also claims that we do not need to define term or idea that is easy for any people to understand (like father and son’s relationship).
• The argument, syllogism, logic, reason, are based on these sources. Dabney argues that we need to mentally convict ourselves and our congregations. Therefore, we ought to undersatnd the source of argument, which is constructed upon [primary sources]: self-consciousness, intuition, and [secondary sources] deduction, sensation, experience, induction, and testimony. For preachers, the chief of the secondary source is the testimony because the Bible is the divine and inspired testimony of God.
• Christianity is not a blind faith religion, however, it is a supremely reasonable religion. Rationalism makes reason as the source of receiving faith, while intellectual faith makes reason a recipient of revealed light (truth). Two great final principle Dabney gives is this. 1. In every resort to reasoning, recur as closely as possible to the primary sources of conviction, self-consciousness and intuitions. 2. Rely mainly on the testimony of the Word