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How to Prepare Sermons And Gospel Addresses
WILLIAM EVANS, (1870-1950) a noted American Bible teacher, was born in Liverpool, England, in 1870. Following several years in various pastorates, he was appointed director of the Department of Bible at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Evans devoted his life to directing Bible conferences throughout the United States and Canada, and was the author of more than forty volumes on biblical interpretation including Great Doctrines of the Bible and How to Prepare Sermons.
Dr. Charles Alexander, the noted Princeton professor, once said that the way to teach young men to preach is the same as you do young puppies to swim, "pitch them in." While he has emphasized the fact that the cure of souls is an art, Professor Evans proceeds upon the sound assumption that it is also a science, and his book reveals how much may be done to inculcate this noblest of all arts by precept. He sets forth both the theory and technique of homiletics in a simple, clear, practical and, at the same time, comprehensive though brief manner. The great merit of this treatise, besides the examples which the author gives of the application of his principles, is the vast importance that he places upon the personal equation in the Gospel ministry, the indispensable necessity of having a thoroughly consecrated, spiritually cultivated personality. The first thing of moment in the preacher is "Be tiue" and the second thing of equal moment is "Be true to yourself." We know of nothing more practically helpful to-day in the field of homiletics. Theological students especially will find it of eminent usefulness.
He writes:
"This volume is not an attempt to present a complete and exhaustive treatment on Homiletics—the science and art of preaching, for there are already on the market larger and more comprehensive works on the subject. This book is prepared not only for theological students but also to supply the need of such as find themselves denied the privileges of a regular ministerial training, but who, nevertheless, feel themselves called upon to preach or proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Indeed the lectures herein printed are in substance the same as delivered to young men and women preparing themselves for Christian service in a Bible training school. "
This book originally published in 1913 has been reformatted for the Kindle and may contain an occasional defect from the original publication or from the reformatting.
Dr. Charles Alexander, the noted Princeton professor, once said that the way to teach young men to preach is the same as you do young puppies to swim, "pitch them in." While he has emphasized the fact that the cure of souls is an art, Professor Evans proceeds upon the sound assumption that it is also a science, and his book reveals how much may be done to inculcate this noblest of all arts by precept. He sets forth both the theory and technique of homiletics in a simple, clear, practical and, at the same time, comprehensive though brief manner. The great merit of this treatise, besides the examples which the author gives of the application of his principles, is the vast importance that he places upon the personal equation in the Gospel ministry, the indispensable necessity of having a thoroughly consecrated, spiritually cultivated personality. The first thing of moment in the preacher is "Be tiue" and the second thing of equal moment is "Be true to yourself." We know of nothing more practically helpful to-day in the field of homiletics. Theological students especially will find it of eminent usefulness.
He writes:
"This volume is not an attempt to present a complete and exhaustive treatment on Homiletics—the science and art of preaching, for there are already on the market larger and more comprehensive works on the subject. This book is prepared not only for theological students but also to supply the need of such as find themselves denied the privileges of a regular ministerial training, but who, nevertheless, feel themselves called upon to preach or proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Indeed the lectures herein printed are in substance the same as delivered to young men and women preparing themselves for Christian service in a Bible training school. "
This book originally published in 1913 has been reformatted for the Kindle and may contain an occasional defect from the original publication or from the reformatting.
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Published October 11, 2015
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November 16, 2018
Evans' book is marred by two things. First, it is rather dated. My copy was published in 1913. By itself a hundred year old religious book is not automatically outdated but the way this one was written, it does limit its modern day effectiveness. Second, and marred is probably the wrong word here, it is rather limited by its extent. It is a relatively simplistic summary of decent advice regarding preaching. He delves into no Scripture, and gives precious little of the why behind the what, though what he does give is good.
By the same token, the book is by no means a loss. In spite of its limitations it contains numerous helpful nuggets, especially for younger or lay preachers. It helps that Evans knows how to write a pretty turn of phrase now and again.
Worth reading? Depends who you are and where you are at. Contains good stuff? Sure.
By the same token, the book is by no means a loss. In spite of its limitations it contains numerous helpful nuggets, especially for younger or lay preachers. It helps that Evans knows how to write a pretty turn of phrase now and again.
Worth reading? Depends who you are and where you are at. Contains good stuff? Sure.
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