Expositors Collective How Expository Preaching Brings Depth to the Church - Shane Angland
Nov 17, 2025
Shane Angland, an experienced teaching elder with a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, dives into the essence of expository preaching. He highlights its biblical roots, illustrating with examples from Deuteronomy and Acts. Shane emphasizes that preaching should lead to action, merging explanation with application. He discusses the essential character traits for preachers, like humility and diligence, and notes the power of Scripture over personal opinions. This insightful conversation is a must-listen for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of God’s Word.
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Formative Ukrainian Church Experience
- Shane recounts attending a church in Kharkiv where a preacher exposited Scripture verse-by-verse and modeled faithful study.
- That example taught him the value of book-by-book preaching and shaped his approach to theology and ministry.
Text Determines The Sermon’s Main Point
- Expository preaching draws the sermon’s main point from the biblical text instead of imposing an outside idea.
- This inductive approach keeps the message aligned with the authors' intent and the passage's thrust.
Bible Examples That Model Exposition
- Shane cites Deuteronomy 31, Nehemiah 8, and Acts 8 to show exposition is biblical and communal.
- Philip’s conversation with the Ethiopian eunuch exemplifies diagnosing original meaning and applying it to a listener’s situation.
