Preaching Christ In A Postmodern Culture
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Preaching Christ In A Postmodern Culture
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Author : K. A. Beville
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2010-04-16
Preaching Christ In A Postmodern Culture written by K. A. Beville and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-16 with Philosophy categories.
Starting with some observations relating to shifts in ecclesiology and identifying them as a move beyond contextualization to syncretism this work goes on to assess the feasibility of preaching in a postmodern culture which rejects both the idea of absolute truth and authority used as power. It traces the historical and philosophical development of postmodernism. The Enlightenment project is deemed to have failed and Christianity is perceived as an oppressive metanarrative. In a world that is becoming increasingly sceptical and where preaching practitioners are becoming disillusioned this book offers some guidelines about preaching to postmoderns. In a relational age rationality is impotent, but the author distinguishes between authoritative and authoritarian preaching allowing hope for the survival of the homiletic task. Humility is presented as preferable to certitude and persuasion is redefined. The author suggests using an inductive mode of communication as a means of engaging postmodern listeners. He signposts a way forward in the labyrinthine complexity of the new paradigm and demonstrates that the homiletic task is still feasible. Thus this book will be of interest to teachers and students of theology as well as pastors desiring to develop a new apologetic strategy.
The Challenges Of Preaching And Presenting An Accurate Christology In The Context Of A Postmodern Culture In Crisis Like Great Britain
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Author : Lyton CHANDOMBA
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-06-08
The Challenges Of Preaching And Presenting An Accurate Christology In The Context Of A Postmodern Culture In Crisis Like Great Britain written by Lyton CHANDOMBA and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-08 with categories.
This book is an in depth analysis of the challenges of presenting and preaching Christ in the context of a postmodern culture in crisis with specific reference to Great Britain. The study analyses: The modern period and the rise of postmodern culture and the main tenets of postmodernism. The challenges of preaching and presenting an accurate Christology in a postmodern culture in crisis. A brief history of Christology and preaching. The historical Jesus and the postmodern Jesus. This study will look at different postmodern ways of preaching and presenting Christ in a postmodern culture in crisis like Great Britain. This book is a contribution towards finding ways of overcoming the challenges presented by a postmodern culture to the Christian faith in Great Britain. One of the tenets of a postmodern mind is seeking for a supernatural or paranormal experience. Many evangelical churches and denominations are in a state of plateau or decline. Why aren't Pentecostals? One of the most asked questions is, In a world where the church seems to be declining in many areas, how are the Pentecostals are bucking the trend? The Pentecostals emphasise supernatural encounter with a living God. Could this be the reason why the Pentecostal movement is growing at an alarming rate? The Pentecostals have an upper hand in preaching to a postmodern society because of their belief in experience, practicality and a personal encounter with God. This has led to a revival of Christianity in most parts of third world countries. We cannot change the fundamental truth of the word of God but we can change the way we present that truth.
Preaching To Postmoderns
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Author : Robert Kysar
language : en
Publisher: Hendrickson Pub
Release Date : 2006
Preaching To Postmoderns written by Robert Kysar and has been published by Hendrickson Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Religion categories.
How does one preach to a congregation immersed in a postmodern culture outside the church, but often finding itself in another culture within its walls? Do the postmodern criticisms offer any opportunities to the preacher for addressing the great truths of Scripture in new and fresh ways? Robert Kysar and Joseph M. Webb, both scholar-preachers, believe that they do. Preaching to Postmoderns: New Perspectives for Proclaiming the Message seeks to inform and encourage pastors who want to expand their horizons. Webb and Kysar have addressed the need for pastors to understand the staggering numbers of new approaches to Biblical interpretation and the bewildering choices for sermon preparation that they represent. In this book, they offer introductions to each of the major types of interpretive methods and point out the implications for each in preparing a sermon. They successfully move the theories of Biblical interpretation out of the ivory tower and into the pastor's study. To exemplify how each of the major methods impact the preaching task, they offer a sample sermon for each method. while demonstrating what difference it makes for preachers as they seek to use the various methods.
Preaching To A Postmodern World
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Author : Graham M. Johnston
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2001-07-01
Preaching To A Postmodern World written by Graham M. Johnston and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-01 with Religion categories.
While growing churches dot our urban centers and country landscapes, church-goers and students today are actually less likely to maintain a Christian worldview than in the past. In fact, the majority of society does not even believe in objective truth. A minister out of touch with this culture is like an uninformed missionary trying to teach in a foreign country. To communicate God's Word effectively in the twenty-first century, teachers need to know how to connect with and confront an audience of postmodern listeners. In Preaching to a Postmodern World, Johnston shows pastors, seminary students, professors, lay teachers, and church leaders can reach the present age without selling out to it. The book discusses how to: • distinguish between modernism and postmodernism • understand postmodern worldviews • change the style of preaching without compromising the substance • take advantage of new opportunities provided by the cultural shift • show an inattentive society the relevance of God's truth The author's keen insights into contemporary pop and media culture also help equip speakers to address today's listeners with clarity and relevance.
He Is Not Silent
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Author : R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date : 2019-03-05
He Is Not Silent written by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and has been published by Moody Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-05 with Religion categories.
"Contemporary preaching suffers from a loss of confidence in the power of the Word, from an infatuation with technology, from an embarrassment before the biblical text, from an evacuation of biblical content, from a focus on felt needs, from an absence of gospel." Preaching, the practice of publicly expositing the Bible, has fallen on hard times. How did this happen? After all, as John A. Broadus famously remarked, “Preaching is characteristic of Christianity." In this powerful book, He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World, R. Albert Mohler Jr. shows us how. In a style both commanding and encouraging, Mohler lays the groundwork for preaching, fans the flame on the glory of preaching, and calls out with an urgent need for preaching. This message is desperately needed yet not often heard. Whether you're concerned or enthused by the state of the church today, join Mohler as he examines preaching and why the church can't survive without it.
Telling The Truth
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Author : D. A. Carson
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Telling The Truth written by D. A. Carson and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with Religion categories.
"A pre-modern baseball umpire would have said something like this: 'There's balls, and there's strikes, and I call 'em as they are.' The modernist would have said, 'There's balls, and there's strikes, and I call 'em as I see 'em.' And the postmodernist umpire would say, 'They ain't nothing until I call 'em.'" With that humorous quote, Ravi Zacharias illustrates the challenge postmodernism poses to Christians passionate about evangelism. How do you communicate truth to a world that isn't sure what truth is--or even if truth is? How do you commend spiritual absolutes to people who insist there are none? If you've puzzled, even struggled, over such questions, the book you hold in your hands is required reading, Telling the Truth provides informed insights on the heart of the Gospel, the soul of postmodern culture, and their complex interface. This book is a compilation of thoughts and strategies from twenty-nine prominent practitioners of contemporary evangelism. Originating at a three-day conference held at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Telling the Truth draws on knowledge gained in the trenches by Ravi Zacharias, Kelly Monroe, D.A. Carson, Ajith Fernando, and other notables. It will open your eyes to how the contest for souls is fought, guerilla-style, at a multitude of fronts: relationships, the university, ethnicity, reason and emotion, the pulpit, communications . . . in short, the broad spectrum of human experience and values. You'll be challenged to discern between the unchanging Gospel and the flexible means by which we communicate it. Telling the Truth can help you lay the groundwork necessary to point biblically uninformed, postmodern men and women toward an encounter with non-negotiable truth -- an absolute revealed in the Bible that points to the reality of sin and the need for a Savior.
Soulfire
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Author : Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2020-12-23
Soulfire written by Rev. Dr. Gary Nicolosi and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-23 with Religion categories.
Preaching Jesus has been Gary Nicolosi’s life passion. In SoulFire he spotlights today’s secular, postmodern culture and unleashes a ground-breaking primer on preaching. He maintains that preaching is a calling, but also a skill to be learned and nurtured. Synthesizing a lifetime of experience, he shares his method of preaching and provides sermons organized around four critical areas: exploring faith, the spiritual journey, contemporary issues and church life. SoulFire is more than a book on preaching. The sermons are for any Christians that seek to understand and communicate Christian faith in a way that touches hearts, engages minds and transforms lives in Jesus. Seekers and skeptics also will benefit from this book as they come to explore Christianity in a thoughtful, honest but heartfelt way. SoulFire is a timely resource that will assist clergy, church members and people outside the church to find their way as followers of Jesus in these difficult times. Get ready to get real. Get ready to be challenged. Get ready to share the good news of Jesus in new ways. Get ready to re-imagine the church as a movement and not an institution. This is no time to play it safe. Our rapidly changing world is much too chaotic a place for Christians to give trite answers to tough issues. Jesus wants Christians whose souls are on fire to set the world on fire, and in the power of his redeeming love, we can!
Preaching To A Shifting Culture
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Author : Scott M. Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2004-08-01
Preaching To A Shifting Culture written by Scott M. Gibson and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-01 with Religion categories.
The church in America is part of a changing culture, and today's preachers must be prepared to engage the unique issues of our postmodern age. Editor Scott M. Gibson has skillfully combined the works of many well-known preachers, including Haddon Robinson and Bryan Chapell, into one practical guide written for present and future church leaders. Including questions for reflection and suggestions for further reading, this helpful resource addresses important topics such as preaching to a postmodern audience, pluralism, and the intersection of preaching and psychology. "Preaching to a Shifting Culture is a must-read for preachers. It intensified my passion to preach Scripture, it clarified for me some critical issues related to preaching, and it triggered some ideas and strategies I will biild into my preaching."--Steve Mathewson, author of The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narrative "A stimulating potpourri of evangelical insights for changing times."--Michael Quicke, Charles Koller Professor of Preaching and Communications, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary "Timely and relevant, this collection of essays thoughtfully explores the issues facing today's preacher and calls today's preacher to thoughtfully face the issues."--Patricia Batten, pastor, Village Baptist Church, Kennebunkport, Maine "Those who are called to proclaim the Word in a contemporary setting will benefit from the analysis and suggestions offered in this outstanding collection."--Michael Duduit, editor, Preaching magazine
What Would Jesus Deconstruct The Church And Postmodern Culture
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Author : John D. Caputo
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2007-11-01
What Would Jesus Deconstruct The Church And Postmodern Culture written by John D. Caputo and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-01 with Religion categories.
This provocative addition to The Church and Postmodern Culture series offers a lively rereading of Charles Sheldon's In His Steps as a constructive way forward. John D. Caputo introduces the notion of why the church needs deconstruction, positively defines deconstruction's role in renewal, deconstructs idols of the church, and imagines the future of the church in addressing the practical implications of this for the church's life through liturgy, worship, preaching, and teaching. Students of philosophy, theology, religion, and ministry, as well as others interested in engaging postmodernism and the emerging church phenomenon, will welcome this provocative, non-technical work.
God S Mission And Postmodern Culture
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Author : John C. Sivalon
language : en
Publisher: Orbis Books
Release Date : 2012
God S Mission And Postmodern Culture written by John C. Sivalon and has been published by Orbis Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Religion categories.
Drawing on his own mission training and experience, John Sivalon believes the gospel can and must be inculturated in any culture, and he believes that postmodernism, rather than rendering Christian mission meaningless, breathes fresh insight, vision, and life into Vatican II's notion that mission is centred in the very heart of God.