Over the years I get asked the question, “Yancey, do you prefer expository preaching or topical preaching?” I know what’s being asked. Do I fancy Bible book-driven or thematically-driven sermons? However, in my humble opinion, the term “expository preaching” is a misnomer. I want to show why that’s the case and why we seek to […]
Topical or Verse-by-Verse? The Confusion of Expositional Preaching Read More »
I ’m sitting down listening to another one of America’s premier preachers, and I can see why he’s popular. He’s funny, articulate, loves Jesus and God’s Word, and obviously has the gift of preaching. Equally obvious is the fact people love listening to him. The pastors in the room are eating up what he’s saying.
The Heresy of Application Read More »
Since I got that call, no more Saul, now I’m Paul.– Kirk Franklin, Toby Mac’s Lose My Soul Let’s make this short and sweet. God didn’t change the apostle’s name from Saul to Paul when the man from Tarsus became a Christian. That’s a myth far too many Christians believe and, more unfortunately, far too
It’s a Myth! Paul Wasn’t Saul’s Christian Name Read More »