The expository genius of John Calvin / Steven J. Lawson. [print]

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Includes bibliographical references.

Preface: Standing on holy ground -- Calvin's life and legacy -- Approaching the pulpit -- Biblical authority -- Divine presence -- Pulpit priority -- Sequential exposition -- Preparing the preacher -- Diligent mind -- Devoted heart -- Relentless will -- Launching the sermon -- Direct beginning -- Extemporaneous delivery -- Scriptural context -- Stated theme -- Expounding the text -- Specific text -- Exegetical precision -- Literal interpretation -- Cross references -- Persuasive reasoning -- Reasonable deductions -- Crafting the delivery -- Familiar words -- Vivid expressions -- Provocative questions -- Simple restatements -- Limited quotations -- Unspoken outline -- Seamless transitions -- Focused intensity -- Applying the truth -- Pastoral exhortation -- Personal examination -- Loving rebuke -- Polemic confrontation -- Concluding the exposition -- Succinct summation -- Pressing appeal -- Climactic prayer -- Conclusion: "We want again Calvins!"

Looking to the past for outstanding Bible-based, Christ-centered, and life-changing preaching, Dr. Steven J. Lawson focuses on sixteenth-century Geneva, Switzerland. It was there that John Calvin ministered for decades as a faithful shepherd to a flock of believers. Here is an intimate portrait of Calvin the preacher-the core beliefs that determined his preaching style, the steps he took to prepare to preach, and the techniques he used in handling the Word of God, interpreting it, and applying it to his congregation. In the pulpit ministry of the great Reformer, Dr. Lawson finds inspiration and guidance for today's church and calls on modern pastors to follow the Reformer's example of strong expository preaching. ~ AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1567690858/?coliid=I1WPQLWUWF9KDS&colid=1B7SIMGIGP6H4&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it