The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric Media Gratiae and without a mastery of

and without a mastery of systematic theology one cannot do justice to the early chapters of Ephesians

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The issues it raises still generate controversy

the covenants became a crucial part of an immense struggle to uphold the Bible in the Church and nation

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The Imperative of Preaching: A Theology of Sacred Rhetoric Media Gratiae and without a mastery ofBelieving 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