The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric Josiah Bull and Savior

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This book has been prepared not to supply' prayers but to prompt and encourage the Christian as he treads the path on which others have gone before

The letters of 2 Peter and Jude share several common themes and were designed to strengthen the faith of Christians who were being unsettled by false prophets and teachers within the apostolic churches

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and a strong confidence in the power of the grace of God

The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric Josiah Bull and SaviorBelieving that preaching remains of vital importance today, John Carrick argues that its effectiveness can be greatly enhanced if preachers make use of the patterns of communication laid down by God in Scripture for their instruction. He sees in the Bible a sacred rhetoric which the apostles and prophets, and Christ himself, used to awaken, move and persuade their hearers. While depending on the power of the Spirit, the preacher should not neglect any