Making a Difference in Preaching: Haddon Robinson on Biblical Preaching

by Haddon W. Robinson, Scott M. Gibson (Editor)

Haddon Robinsons Biblical Preaching continues to be a best-seller (over 200,000 copies sold) and has been used extensively in Bible colleges and seminaries since 1980. Robinsons peers named him the most outstanding professor in the field of homiletics and Newsweek magazine identified him as one of the most significant preachers in America. Now, this collection of Robinsons shorter writings on preaching across a forty-year period helps to illuminate the key differences between good preaching and poor preaching. Edited by Scott Gibson, this volume provides readers with a helpful understanding of Robinsons preaching theory, method, and practice. Each chapter contains discussion/reflection questions and a list of books for further reading. The book is well-suited for experience and budding pastors looking for refreshing insights into their preaching.

Genres: Christianity, Christian

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

Haddon W. Robinson (PhD, University of Illinois) was the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching and senior director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He authored numerous books, including It's All in How You Tell It and Making a Difference in Preaching.

Reviews

[Randy Corn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really a compilation of articles that Robinson had contributed to a number of different periodicals. As such, the book lacks a central focus, or to say it another way, it does not develop a main idea. Still, the subject is preaching and the articles are grouped around three headings. These are first, the preacher, second, the preacher and preaching, and finally, the preacher and people. I have read this book before, back in 2003, and remember being very impressed with it. I remember wishing it were longer, I wanted to garner more wisdom from Robinson.

I am not sure why Robinson is such a compelling writer to me. I know that many of the ideas he presents I have seen in other places. Maybe, it has something to do with the way that he presents them. I also think that he must have a good sense of humor. I am sure that I will read this book again, and that I will recommend it to some of my preacher brethren. I hope to get it autographed by Robinson at the Forum 11 this next Spring.

[Jeff Garrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of essays on preaching. Most of these were originally published in journals and magazines.

[Mark Clements · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robinson is highly regarded in the field of preaching. This book is a great companion for Robinson's Biblical Preaching.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good in its simplicity and advice. This is what makes a preacher a communicator.