Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Effects of Preaching
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Sep 10, 2025 Explore the transformative power of preaching and its profound impact on Christian thought and emotion. Sinclair Ferguson shares insights from Jonathan Edwards, emphasizing the importance of Scripture-driven messages guided by the Holy Spirit. The discussion critiques modern preaching trends that may compromise genuine worship, advocating for heartfelt communication of biblical truths. Historical examples reinforce the notion that uplifting preaching is essential for spiritual growth.
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Fads Versus Fundamental Preaching
- Preaching trends come and go and often reflect imitation rather than substance.
- True preaching must center on Scripture exposed by the Spirit and lead hearers to worship.
Edwards On Raising Affections
- Jonathan Edwards defended revival preaching because it rightly raised people's affections toward truth.
- Edwards wanted hearers' affections raised as high as possible consistent with truth.
Lift Up, Don't Hammer Down
- Effective preaching lifts rather than crushes by using indicatives that show what God has done.
- Preaching should enable hearers to feel worship, not command them how to feel.