Perkins/Art Of Prophesying Research Paper

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Perkins/ Art of Prophesying, pp. 69-70.
• Artificial memory aid (remembering places, images, and then what to say) is not supported by William Perkins for several reasons. First, it should not be used because it is cultic and unworthy manner of preparing sermon.
• Perkins rather advocates for syllogistically, axiomatical, or methodical way of thinking to imprint the sermon on our mind.

• Memorizing sermon manuscript for word for word is not helpful, but daunting for both preachers and hearers. I conclude, therefore, that using manuscript is okay. However, it must be done in a way that we imprint them in our mind and heart.
Charles/ On Preaching, pp. 95-105.
• Writing sermon manuscript can begin by start writing it. Charles claims, “A bad

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