The Preacher and His Preaching

379 Pages·2002·2.07 MB·English

by  Gibbs

The Preacher and His Preaching
Alfred P. Gibbs
Published by:
ECS Ministries
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Printed 2002
Reprinted 2010
ISBN 978-1-59387-124-6
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Copyright © 2002, 2010 ECS Ministries
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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the King
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This book is
affectionately dedicated
to my very good friends
and fellow laborers in the gospel:
the late

M . M . G L
R AND RS EORGE ESLIE
of Johannesburg, South Africa;

whose faithful service, prayerful interest, friendly criticism,
and practical fellowship in the work of the Lord, have made them
“a succourer of many, and of myself also”

(Rom. 16:2).
Books written by Alfred P. Gibbs Available from ECS Ministries

Christian Baptism

A Dreamer and His Dream
God’s Good News
Introduction to a Study of Church Truth
The Lord’s Supper
Through the Scriptures
Worship: The Christian’s Highest Occupation
O C
UTLINE OF ONTENTS

Dedication
Books written by Alfred P. Gibbs
Foreword
Prefaces
Introduction

Chapter 1. T Q P
HE UALIFICATIONS OF THE REACHER
I. He Must Be Regenerated
1. The possibility of self-deception
2. The description of such mere professors
3. The necessity for the preacher’s own assurance of salvation
II. He Must Love the Lord Jesus
1. The love of Christ, the constraining motive
2. The example of Christ in love
3. The commission to His disciples
III. He Must Love Souls
1. Possible to love to preach, and not love souls
2. Christ’s passion for souls
3. Need for a right estimate of the value of a soul

Chapter 2. T Q P (Continued)
HE UALIFICATIONS OF THE REACHER
IV. He Must Be a Student of the Bible
1. He must know it by reading it
2. Must quote it from memory
3. Must study it by diligent application: He must be a D.D.D.D.D.
V. He Must Be a Man of Prayer
1. Our example in prayer
2. Our encouragement in prayer
(1) Regarding each detail of his life
(2) Each aspect of his service
(3) Prayer in the life of Paul
VI. He Must Be Clean in His Life
1. The absolute necessity for it
2. The menace of inconsistency
3. The peril of prominence

Chapter 3. T Q P (Continued)
HE UALIFICATIONS OF THE REACHER
VII. He Must Be Fit for the Work
1. Spiritually fit
(1) Gifted to preach
(2) Must develop the gift. The gift should be:
(a) Coveted
(b) Stirred up
(c) Developed by exercise
(d) May be lost by neglect
(3) In a spiritual atmosphere
2. Physically fit
(1) The value of the body
(2) Our bodies are the Lord’s
(3) The value of good health

Chapter 4. T Q P (Continued)
HE UALIFICATIONS OF THE REACHER
3. Mentally fit
(1) The danger of fanaticism
(2) The need for sound thinking
4. Educationally fit
(1) The need for it
(2) The advantage of it
(3) The provision of it
(a) The Bible
(b) A good library
(c) Correspondence courses
(d) Writing
(e) Criticism

Chapter 5. T P C
HE REACHER’S ALL
I. It is Individual
1. Involves personal heart dealing
2. Born in a spiritual atmosphere
3. Comes in midst of Christian activity
II. It is Definite
III. It is Varied in Circumstances. Some Examples:
IV. It Does Not Necessarily Involve Full-time Service
1. No distinction in New Testament between “clergy” and “laity”
2. The evils of professionalism in the Lord’s work
V. The Elements that Combine to Constitute a Divine Call
1. The inward urge of the Holy Spirit
2. Some definite word from the Scriptures to deepen conviction
3. The compassions of the heart
4. The advice of godly Christians
5. The word and action of some Spirit-led servant of God
6. The divine ordering of God’s providences
7. The commendation of one’s home assembly

Chapter 6. T N P
HE ECESSITY FOR REACHING
I. The God-ordained Means of Spreading the Gospel
1. The divine order outlined (Rom. 10:9-17)
2. The divine commission given (Matt. 28:18-20)
3. The divine program being carried out
4. The divine terms examined
II. Preaching is a Witness to the Facts of the Gospel
1. The definition of a witness
2. The purpose of a witness
3. The Gospel is a manifestation of the truth of God
4. Witness illustrated in the Acts
III. Preaching is the Means of Generating Faith in the Hearer
1. Faith presupposes a previous revelation
2. Faith necessitates an object
3. Faith, the essential condition of salvation

Chapter 7. T N P (Continued)
HE ECESSITY FOR REACHING
IV. Preaching is the Means by which Souls are Regenerated