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5. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths aided by legitimate and judicious illuminating devices must be our constant labor.
Introduction – Explanation of the key words:
Illuminating devices
C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching” in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 5-6.
Legitimate
Judicious
a. A demonstration of the desirability of these devices
1) A God-given law of learning
William G. Blaikie, For the Work of the Ministry, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), pp. 59-60.
William Arnot, Parables of Our Lord, (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1981), pp. 11-32.
2) The scriptural mode of preaching
William G. Blaikie, For the Work of the Ministry, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), p. 60.
John C. Ryle, The Upper Room, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1983), p. 48.
3) The history of preaching itself
John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), pp. 228-229.
John C. Ryle, Christian Leaders of the 18th Century, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2002), pp. 52-53.
b. An explanation of the manifold functions of these devices
1) The primary function of these devices is the clarifying of the truth, either in its explication or application.
James Stewart, Preaching, (London: English Universities Press, 1963), p. 124.
2) The secondary functions of these devices
a) They are often an excellent means of gaining or re-gaining attention.
C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching“, in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 3-4.
William Arnot, Parables of Our Lord, (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1981), pp. 18-19.
b) They can be made a powerful means of making a surprise attack upon the consciences of men.
c) They tend to make sermons more interesting, pleasurable, and attractive.
C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching“, in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 2-3.
d) They tend to aid the memory.
Introduction – Explanation of the key words:
Illuminating devices
C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching” in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 5-6.
Legitimate
Judicious
a. A demonstration of the desirability of these devices
1) A God-given law of learning
William G. Blaikie, For the Work of the Ministry, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), pp. 59-60.
William Arnot, Parables of Our Lord, (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1981), pp. 11-32.
2) The scriptural mode of preaching
William G. Blaikie, For the Work of the Ministry, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), p. 60.
John C. Ryle, The Upper Room, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1983), p. 48.
3) The history of preaching itself
John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), pp. 228-229.
John C. Ryle, Christian Leaders of the 18th Century, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2002), pp. 52-53.
b. An explanation of the manifold functions of these devices
1) The primary function of these devices is the clarifying of the truth, either in its explication or application.
James Stewart, Preaching, (London: English Universities Press, 1963), p. 124.
2) The secondary functions of these devices
a) They are often an excellent means of gaining or re-gaining attention.
C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching“, in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 3-4.
William Arnot, Parables of Our Lord, (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1981), pp. 18-19.
b) They can be made a powerful means of making a surprise attack upon the consciences of men.
c) They tend to make sermons more interesting, pleasurable, and attractive.
C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching“, in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 2-3.
d) They tend to aid the memory.
In God we trust