I am curious how it is, with your position on the Emergent Church, that you would choose to publish anything with Zondervan.

I am truly trying to understand this. I ewnjoy, repect, and grow through your ministry and so this is not an attack on you. I just would like to understand this.

Shane

Kelvin

A good shepherd equips his sheep. Occasionally that might look like a sermon showing a biblical perspective on particular issue. If you have John Piper’s “Brother’s, We are not Professionals”, find the section in there about Racism. He suggests using the MLK weekend as an opportunity to confront racism in the church. He also suggests doing the same on the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade–preach a sermon on abortion.

I think the gist is that the calendar can be our friend. We can use it to equip our people. To tie this back to the article at hand, we can use the occasional sermon like that to show our people Jesus’ lordship over every aspect of the world, and over every aspect of our lives and thinking.

Jesse

I’m fully aware and capable of expository preaching.

Yesterday, I just wanted to get some thoughts on the subject from Pulpit Magazine.

Thanks,
Kelvin

I just read an interesting article from Ligonier Ministries about ministry and it included a word about Exposition:
http://www.ligonier.org/blog/2008/05/to-the-young-pastor.html

I also did an additional read on Tim Challies’ website, whcih further confirmed Expositions strentgh in Preaching and Study.

I hope these artciles will be helpful to lay Christians and especially for those who need to approach Scripture in personal devotion, who have no training offered.

By grace through faith in Messiah

> Does Black History have anything to do with the Church of Jesus Christ?

About as much as “White History”, or “Asian History”, or “Jewish History”, or any cultural group history.

One question would be if you’re going to focus on Black History, when will you focus on other histories?

The reality is that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, circumsized nor uncircumsized, etc. Therefore what is the purpose of focusing on a particular group’s history (unless that history is traceable in and relevant for understanding Scripture)?

I’m not “Pulpit Magazine,” but here is one pastor’s input. Preaching on a theme such as slavery is legitimate as long as every passage we use is properly exposited from its grammatical and historical context. My recommendation (which I’m sure will be seconded by Pulpit) is to do relentless verse-by-verse exposition of Scripture. That way you are forced to deal with all subjects as they arise, and it helps keep you from hobby horses.

You stepped in something with the comment which caused the offense, and your response is appropriate. Apply Romans 12:28 to the one offended, keep preaching the word, and let God build His church His way.

Jim