Applying a spiritual warfare cosmology to preaching

Frederick William Penney

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Applying a spiritual warfare cosmology to preaching

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Frederick William Penney. Applying a Spiritual Warfare Cosmology to Preaching. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/743c8a27-0f04-4386-a79d-a50544288fa5.

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F. W. Penney. Applying a spiritual warfare cosmology to preaching. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/743c8a27-0f04-4386-a79d-a50544288fa5

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Frederick William Penney. Applying a Spiritual Warfare Cosmology to Preaching. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/743c8a27-0f04-4386-a79d-a50544288fa5.

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Frederick William Penney

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the ministry of preaching from the perspective of spiritual warfare. Contemporary homiletics focuses on the form of the sermon by applying the knowledge of communication and good storytelling to the biblical text in order to make the sermon interesting and relevant to the modern audience. The study of preaching that examines the spiritual power behind the sermon and also the spiritual powers of darkness that attempt to hinder the reception of the gospel has received much less attention in contemporary study. After completing a theological reflection of these issues and a literature review of relevant material, this study will examine the issue of worldview and establish that the western worldview is incomplete and inconsistent with the biblical account. Second, having established the existence and influence of spiritual powers in the world, the study will examine the role of the Holy Spirit as he gives spiritual power to preaching. Third, the study will examine the particular ways in which the kingdom of darkness attempts to hinder the reception of the preaching of the gospel. Fourth, the study will examine the role of prayer in the life of the preacher and its relationship to preaching. Fifth, the study will propose a number of foundational principles for preaching, in light of the cosmological reality. Finally, the study will look into the future and anticipate a new dimension of power in the preaching of the gospel.

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