Inordinate Practical Preaching: A Sermon Preached In St. Andrew's Church, Pittsburgh, June 22, 1851 - Softcover

Charles William Quick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371341205 ISBN 13: 9780371341209

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Inordinate Practical Preaching: A Sermon Preached In St. Andrew's Church, Pittsburgh, June 22, 1851 by Charles William Quick. The sermon argues that God often uses everyday images to teach spiritual truths, and it defends the value of doctrinal preaching as the foundation for Christian life. It defines practical preaching as teaching what people are to do, in contrast to what they are to believe, and stresses that doctrine must precede practice. The text surveys the relationship between knowledge and action, showing that belief should lead to conduct, and that true spiritual change comes through the Holy Spirit operating through the word. Quick contends that an overemphasis on practical duties leads to ignorance of core doctrines, remissness in living out faith, susceptibility to deceptive practices, and hostility to doctrinal preaching. He calls for a reform in pulpit discourse with doctrinal preaching in larger measure, and offers guidance for hearers and ministers to restore balance between doctrine and duty.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371341205
• ISBN 13: 9780371341209
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 28