Politics and the expository sermon: addressing issues while preaching biblically and ethically

Bridget Erickson

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Politics and the expository sermon: addressing issues while preaching biblically and ethically

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Bridget Erickson. Politics and the Expository Sermon: Addressing Issues While Preaching Biblically and Ethically. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4fa78efd-a729-476d-85bc-12e55e30f369.

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B. Erickson. Politics and the expository sermon: addressing issues while preaching biblically and ethically. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4fa78efd-a729-476d-85bc-12e55e30f369

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Bridget Erickson. Politics and the Expository Sermon: Addressing Issues While Preaching Biblically and Ethically. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/4fa78efd-a729-476d-85bc-12e55e30f369.

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This thesis-project is designed to determine how ministers can address within their sermons civil and political issues while remaining biblical and ethical in their delivery. Because of the tension that exists between religion and government preachers find it necessary to comment on political issues which affect their congregations. These issues can include things like the actions of a local school board, the enactment of federal laws, and world and international events. This thesis realizes that ministers have great latitude in deciding upon the content of their sermons. Legislative and judicial prohibitions on sermon content are relatively minimal in the United States. However, to preach political sermons in a way that glorifies God and edifies the believer demands prayerful and thoughtful preparation. This project emphasizes that a proper homiletical theology, a solid scriptural foundation, a commitment to Big Idea Preaching, and a thorough exegesis of the local congregation and the larger culture are the ingredients for preaching sermons biblically and ethically.

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