Give Them Christ

by Seamands, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780830834679
• ISBN10: 0830834672
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-31
• Publisher: Ivp Books

Summary

Much preaching today begins with the hearer's "felt needs" and then moves to how Christianity can solve those problems. But this approach often results in trite Christologies that merely use Jesus as a means to an end or a vehicle for self-improvement. While preachers might not dispense with Christ altogether, other things subtly take center stage and become more important than Christ himself.Pastoral theologian Stephen Seamands issues a stirring call to rediscover the centrality of Christ in preaching. Deftly blending doctrine and praxis, he revitalizes preaching by focusing on five key dimensions of Jesus' work: his incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and return. Seamands highlights how preaching Christ crucified and risen speaks profoundly to the deepest dimensions of human existence. Addressing both the "what" and the "so what," this exposition helps church leaders declare afresh that Christ alone is supremely sufficient for Christian faith and practice.Pastors and preachers will find here significant resources for their churches' worship, life together and mission in the world. Become captivated once again by the glory of Christ, and find yourself compelled to proclaim his work anew.

Author Biography

Stephen Seamanda (Ph.D., Drew University) is professor of Christian doctrine at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. His books include Wounds That Heal and Ministry in the Image of God.

Table of Contents

Christ Above All	p. 9
Preaching the Incarnation	p. 29
Preaching the Cross: Scandal, Atonement, Suffering, Love	p. 54
Preaching the Cross: Social Evil, Victory, Dying with Christ	p. 78
Preaching the Resurrection: New Creation, Lordship, Vindication	p. 99
Preaching the Resurrection: Church, Salvation, Life Everlasting	p. 120
Preaching the Ascension	p. 139
Preaching the Return of Christ	p. 158
Notes	p. 184
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