Bavinck, Preachers, and “Eloquence”
Bavinck certainly commends “eloquence” as an important aim in Christian preaching. For Bavinck, eloquence is more than rhetorical training or homiletical excellence. He defines eloquence under three headings.
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5 Great Books about the Holy Spirit
Here at the beginning of 2024 I’ve been preaching a series on The Holy Spirit at Immanuel. Here are five books that have proved helpful in my preparation.
Preaching Brick by Brick
That’s the task of preaching. Not building an imposing and impressive wall each and every Sunday, but simply laying one brick at a time and laying it straight and square.
5 Things I Don’t Want to Hear in a Sermon
As a regular pastor I get excited about the occasional opportunity to “go” to church with my family. While there are certain things I do want to hear on these occasional Sundays, there are also a number of things I don’t want to hear.
5 Things I Want to Hear in a Sermon
My favorite part of summer vacation isn’t getting away from the busyness of life … it’s getting to “go” to church with my family. In particular, I get excited about listening to good preaching with my family.
Regular Pastor 