Eu creio na pregação

by John R.W. Stott

Nesta obra fundamental, John Stott lembra-nos da herança gloriosa da pregação e seu efeito poderoso, por ser um elemento "indispensável no cristianismo". O autor contesta os ataques que a pregação sofre nos dias atuais, examina os fundamentos teológicos que sustentam e destaca a importância da aplicação da verdade bíblica no cotidiano dos cristãos. O autor apresenta um programa de estudo eficaz e uma proposta de elaboração de sermões que transborda em sabedoria e experiência, desafiando o leitor a viver e pregar com consciência a Palavra de Deus. Prepare-se!

Genres: Christian, Theology, Leadership, Christianity

374 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

John R. W. Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His many books, including Why I Am a Christian and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. Whether in the West or in the Two-Thirds World, a hallmark of Stott's ministry has been expository preaching that addresses the hearts and minds of contemporary men and women. Stott was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."

Reviews

[John Nash · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just admit that I almost have up on this book. A terribly dated account of technology and the challenges of the church made me question how I would ever be prescribed this book. Immediately after that section, however, this book quickly redeemed itself.

Preaching is often seconded to a mere formality. A head nod to pop psychology or a meek expression of an opinion. Yet here John Stott places it in its rightful place as the very heart of church health by describing its beauty and its power. Great preaching produces great Christians.

Anyone who endeavours to become a preacher should read this work.

[István Márton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this book for my Homiletic's exam. It was compulsory and I thought that it would be "just another theoretical" book, not even being worthy of a review.
While reading the book I realized that this is more than theory. It involves the person as whole, helps to clarify problems related to Christian and pastoral identity, takes the reader to a sort of faith journey.
I recommend the book to all church people, for those who work in the church and also for those who only attend the services.
This book needs to be part of the identity of every Christian.

[Ronald Dom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nesta obra fundamental, John Stott lembra-nos da herança gloriosa da pregação e seu efeito poderoso, por ser um elemento "indispensável no cristianismo". O autor contesta os ataques que a pregação sofre nos dias atuais, examina os fundamentos teológicos que sustentam e destaca a importância da aplicação da verdade bíblica no cotidiano dos cristãos. O autor apresenta um programa de estudo eficaz e uma proposta de elaboração de sermões que transborda em sabedoria e experiência, desafiando o leitor a viver e pregar com consciência a Palavra de Deus.

[Timothy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an easy read. This is not so much a theological exposition or defence on preaching but personal reflections and encouragement of an experienced pastor and preacher. We get to see some of the more personal thoughts of Stott on his ministry and preaching.
He gives various suggestions, not all of which I would necessary agree with, but nonetheless he makes some important points that are worth considering for any preacher.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this book hugely helpful. Scripture is "God's word written" and it needs to be proclaimed faithfully with courage and humility in a way that makes sense to those around us. Lots of great anecdotes and illustrations make it a great read.

[Calum Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. A brilliant book for preachers/church leaders. Dry and dated at times… i.e section on television but overall a lot of fantastic, important and wise ideas.

Maybe an updated version written by a respected modern, Christian author could be a good idea though, such as Andy Stanley.

[Rob Markley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid coverage of what preaching is all about

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good background to what it is to preach, how to preach and how to prepare well for it

[Binoy Chacko · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was struggling to understand why preaching is important. This book convinces me both from a Biblical, Theological and historical view point that Preaching is foundational for creating disciples.

[Andrzej Stelmasiak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like Tim Keller, Stott likes P.T. Forsyth.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the start of my journey to preaching. Bring humility and earnestness to the pulpit. Disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.

[David Cowpar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stott is a very intelligent man, well-spoken, knowledgable and well-versed in the English language. His book is addressed to those in Christian ministry, specifically the preaching ministry, yet it is written in a highly academic format. Stott’s way of arguing his point is to make a point and then reference someone in the history of the Church (whether from the Old Testament, New Testament or through Church history) often using more than one, to show how the things he says are normative. In the epilogue he speaks of opposition to the things he has written and concluded in the book, and, although he has a chapter on objections to preaching he doesn’t bring them up in other places in the book all too often.

Throughout the book he imagines the reader asking questions of the author, and goes on to answer these questions. In some instances I was surprised by how he knew those would be the very questions on my mind at the time (some times they seemed obvious, or unnecessary).

Certainly a powerful affirmation of the preaching ministry and the challenges it faced in the late twentieth century, and continues to face into the twenty-first. Stott is a fantastic writer, thinker and theologian, making his points very clear, almost unarguable.

[Matt Friedman]

Well-written and inspiring, and something of a classic.

[Kingsley Layton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really helpful and resourceful book. Not for the hard of thinking.

[Ian Rees · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the first books I read on preaching. I realise now how strongly it influenced me and shaped what I am now.