Send us a textIn this episode, I share some important definitions which we will use throughout this series.Show NotesHomiletics: Homiletics is the art and science of saying the same thing that the text of Scripture says.  Andrew Blackwood, “Homiletics is the science of which preaching is the art and the sermon is the finished product.”  Homiletics is “The science and art of sermon preparation.” Exegesis: From the Greek word which means “a narration or an explanation.”  The noun form of the Greek word does not occur in the Greek New Testament. The verb form means, “to lead out of”, does occur.  It can be found in Luke 24:35; John 1:18; Acts 10:8; 15:12, 14; 21:19. The use of this word in John 1:18 is of special interest.  This verse literally tells us that Jesus Christ “exegeted” the Father to man.  That is, Jesus Christ is the narration or explanation of God the Father to man, John 14:9. Eisegesis:  this word means exactly the opposite of “exegesis”. While “exegesis” means “to lead out of”, “Eisegesis” means “to lead into.” Eisegesis is a practice that every preacher should do his best to avoid at all costs! Our mandate from the Lord is to “Preach the Word”, 2 Timothy 4:2. To do this properly, we must allow the Word of God to simply say what it says. We must never be guilty of reading our own prejudices, opinions, or interpretations into the text. It is vital that we, as preachers, allow the Word of God to speak! After all, the Bible, not your education, thoughts, or opinions, is “quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword,” Heb. 4:12. Our opinions and prejudices will die when we do. However, the Word of God is forever settled in Heaven, Psa. 119:89; and, as Jesus Himself said, “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” Matt. 24:35. Hermeneutics: Hermeneutics may be defined as “The science of expounding or interpreting what a passage of Scripture says.” It is “The science of biblical interpretation.” It comes from the Greek word which means “to translate.” It refers to the Greek god Hermes, who was the messenger for the other gods to men. He brought the message of the gods to mankind. Very literally, the preacher who practices good hermeneutics and homiletics functions in the same fashion. He has the power to translate the message of God to mankind! Sermon: The sermon is “the finished product of the processes of exegesis, hermeneutics, and homiletics.” The word “sermon” comes from a French word, which means “a speech or a conversation.” As this course will teach us, anything that does not rest upon sound homiletical, hermeneutical, and exegetical principles does not deserve to bear the name “sermon.”Our logo was created by Jesse Carr. See Jesse for all your graphic needs for your church or ministry. You can reach Jesse @thebishopcarr on Twitter.Support the showSubscribe to this podcast, leave us a review, and tell others about us if you find it helpful.Contact me at [email protected] podcast is a ministry of Dr. Alan Carr and The Sermon Notebook (http://www.sermonnotebook.org)

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