The Art of Prophesying: And the Calling of the Ministry (William Perkins)

Description

Few things are more evident in contemporary churches than the decline in the importance attached to what is said from their pulpits. The deeper tragedy is that in many places the church has become a valley of dry bones. Something is needed to waken the dead and to breathe new life into the people of God. William Perkins (1558-1602) provides basic guidance to help all Christians to read and use the Bible intelligently. He has a particularly powerful message for those who lead God's people and especially those who preach.

The Art of Prophesying carries sparks capable of igniting a preacher. It should be beside every minister’s desk as a book to turn to again and again.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

THE ART OF PROPHESYING

Preface 3

Introduction 5

1 The Art of Prophecy 7

2 The Word of God 9

3 The Contents of Scripture 12

4 The Interpretation of Scripture 22

5 Principles for Expounding Scripture 29

6 Rightly Handling the Word of God 46

7 Use and Application 52

8 Varieties of Application 61

9 The Use of the Memory 66

10 Preaching the Word 68

11 Public Prayer 73

Summary 75

THE CALLING OF THE MINISTRY

Introduction 79

1 The Titles of True Ministers 81

2 The Scarcity of True Ministers 89

3 The Office of True Ministers 97

4 The Blessing of the Work of True Ministers 104

5 The Commission and Authority of True Ministers 110

Introduction 117

1 The Vision of God 121

2 Divine Consolation 150

3 Renewed and Recommissioned 168

Product Details

Title: The Art of Prophesying: And the Calling of the Ministry

Author: William Perkins

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 232

Binding: Paperback

Size: 18.1 x 12.0 x 1.3 cm

ISBN: 9781800401037