Simplicity in Preaching: Annotated (Books by J. C. Ryle) - Softcover

J.C. Ryle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1611047048 ISBN 13: 9781611047042

Publisher: Waymark Books, 2020

Synopsis

Anglican ministry J. C. Ryle is one of the most simple, straightforward, encouraging and convicting preachers, teachers, pastors and writers that God has ever gifted to the church. In this short book, he tackles the important topic of preaching, pointing out
- Simplicity in preaching is of utmost importance to every minister who wishes to be useful to souls, - To attain simplicity in preaching is by no means an easy task, - Simplicity does not mean childish and condescending preaching, and- Simplicity in preaching does not equate to being coarse or vulgar.
Ryle also gives give guidelines, or best practices, for ministers to attain simplicity in preaching, which
- Having a clear understanding of the topic to be preached upon, - Using simple or common words that are understandable to the audience, - Using simple sentences, - Being direct, and - Using plenty of illustrations and anecdotes.
Ministers or anyone else who has ever been tasked with preaching a sermon will profit from this instructive, simple, and helpful book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Waymark Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1611047048
• ISBN 13: 9781611047042
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34