The Thorough Exegetical Study of the Sermon Text the Conditio sine qua Non for Good Sermonizing

Authors

J. H. Fritz, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1934

Document Type

Article

Keywords

sermon text, preaching, hebrew

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The questions, Shall the preacher use a text? and, Shall the preacher preach the Word of God? are not identical. The preacher should always preach the Word of God, but this he might do without the use of a sermon text. The use of a sermon text, however, has not only come to be an established custom, but there are good reasons for continuing this custom: it makes for bettor preaching.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

John 12:48; John 8:31-32; 1 Peter 1:25; 1 John 2:20; Psalm 119:125; Acts 16:14; Luke 17:11-14; Matthew 13:10-17;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Fritz, J. H. (1934) "The Thorough Exegetical Study of the Sermon Text the Conditio sine qua Non for Good Sermonizing," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 5, Article 26.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol5/iss1/26