He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World
Overview
Preaching—the practice of publicly expositing the Bible—has fallen on hard times. How did this happen? After all, as John A. Broadus famously remarked, "Preaching is characteristic of Christianity."
In this powerful book, He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World, Mohler shows us how. In a style both commanding and encouraging, Mohler lays the groundwork for preaching, fans the flame on the glory of preaching, and calls out with an urgent need for preaching.
This message is desperately needed, yet not often heard. Whether you're concerned or enthused by the state of the church today, join Mohler as he examines preaching and why the church can't survive without it.
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Top Highlights
“First, contemporary preaching suffers from a loss of confidence in the power of the word.” (Page 16)
“There is no more important issue for the church of the Lord Jesus Christ than that we worship God as He Himself would have us to worship.” (Page 23)
“Expository preaching is that mode of Christian preaching that takes as its central purpose the presentation and application of the text of the Bible. All other issues and concerns are subordinated to the central task of presenting the biblical text. As the Word of God, the text of Scripture has the right to establish both the substance and the structure of the sermon. Genuine exposition takes place when the preacher sets forth the meaning and message of the biblical text and makes clear how the Word of God establishes the identity and worldview of the church as the people of God.” (Page 65)
“Rather, we should define exactly what we mean when we say ‘preach.’ What we mean is, very simply, reading the text and explaining it—reproving, rebuking, exhorting, and patiently teaching directly from the text of Scripture. If you are not doing that, then you are not preaching.” (Page 52)
“Fifth, contemporary preaching suffers from a focus on felt needs.” (Page 19)
This book is an absolute must read for all pastors, preachers, and lay people who are looking to be under a solid teacher of the Word, and it serves as an excellent litmus test for their preaching 'techniques' to their congregations. . . Dr. Mohler does not mince words and is very direct.
—Online reviewer
- Title: He Is Not Silent: Preaching in a Postmodern World
- Author: R. Albert Mohler Jr.
- Publisher: Moody
- Publication Date: 2008
- Pages: 208
R. Albert Mohler Jr. is the ninth president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. He also serves as Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary and Editor-in-Chief of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, as well as on the boards of several organizations including Focus on the Family and The Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Dr. Mohler has been quoted in the nation's leading newspapers, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He has also appeared on such national news programs as CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's Today Show, and Dateline NBC.