Incandescence: Light Shed Through the Word

by Ben Witherington III

Like the first rays of light striking a darkened world at dawn, words from the pulpit can illuminate our hearts, leading to conviction and conversion. "Incandescence" draws together illuminating sermons from twenty-five years of Ben Witherington's preaching life. A tireless scholar, Witherington is passionate about using his scholarship to deliver life-giving words. In an age of tacky outlines and fill-in-the-blank preachers, people long for preaching that stirs, shakes, and sets hearts on fire - the kind of preaching found here. Combining careful exegesis with a thorough understanding of God's story, Witherington's sermons throw off sparks that the Spirit can use to ignite even the coldest hearts. Arranged according to the liturgical year, including spiritual formation guides, and filled with truly biblical, doctrinal preaching, Witherington's "Incandescence" will inspire and enlighten anyone seeking a better view of the landscape of God's work in the world.

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2006

About the author

Ben Witherington III (PhD, University of Durham) is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and is on the doctoral faculty at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is the author or coauthor of more than thirty books, including The Jesus Quest, The Paul Quest, and The New York Times bestseller The Brother of Jesus. He has appeared on the History Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN.

Reviews

[Christopher Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sermons that connect

"Incandescence" is a compilation of sermons that Ben Witherington III has given at various times. And while reading a sermon is certainly not the same as hearing it, with the vocal inflections and seeing how it is presented, nevertheless the message in them comes through clearly. Dr. Witherington has a great way of connecting deep truth in an accessible way. I highly recommend this book.