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Systematic Theology & Preaching

Knowing how a passage relates to the Christian faith is important for teaching it rightly. This course will introduce you to strategies and tools for enriching your preaching with a more comprehensive understanding of Christian doctrine and its use for exposition.

$24

Instructors

Lesson 1

Introduction to Systematic Theology and Preaching

J.I. Packer In this lesson, J.I. Packer opens the course by showing the value of systematic theology for those who prepare and deliver sermons.

Lesson 2

The Tools, Part 1: Text to Context

Michael Lawrence In this first of two lessons on tools, Michael Lawrence shows how systematic theology helps expositors better address contemporary listeners.

Lesson 3

The Tools, Part 2: Text to Application

Michael Lawrence In this second of two lessons on using the tools, Michael Lawrence shows how systematic theology helps expositors apply a text to their hearers with specificity.

Lesson 4

Systematic Theology: Challenges and Benefits

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. In this lesson, Al Mohler considers the challenges and benefits inherent in the relationship between expository preaching and systematic theology. 

Lesson 5

The Essentials of Evangelical Theology for Preaching

Andreas Köstenberger In this lesson, Andreas Köstenberger discusses the essential elements of evangelical theology and its importance in preaching.

Lesson 6

Scripture: Instruction

Kevin DeYoung In this instruction on the doctrine of Scripture, Kevin DeYoung shows the sufficiency of Scripture for ministry today.

Lesson 7

Scripture: Demonstration from 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Michael Lawrence In this lesson, Michael Lawrence demonstrates how the two tools (from lessons 2 and 4) help in preparing to teach a passage of Scripture.

Lesson 8

Scripture: Exposition of James 2:14-26

Thabiti Anyabwile Listen as Thabiti Anyabwile expounds James 2:14-26 undergirded by a solid doctrine of Scripture.

Bonus Feature

Sin: Instruction

Henri Blocher In his instruction, Henri Blocher explains why we must preach on sin and offers some help as to how we might do so well.

Bonus Feature

Sin: Demonstration from 2 Timothy 2:20-3:9

David Helm In this demonstration, Dave Helm takes us into his study to show how a the doctrine of sin helps him as he prepares.

Bonus Feature

Sin: Exposition of Genesis 3

Mervyn Eloff Mervyn Eloff shows how systematic theology helps one preach Genesis 3.

Bonus Feature

The Trinity: Instruction

Philip G. Ryken In this lesson, Phil Ryken instructs on the doctrine of the Trinity using Ephesians 1:1-14.

Bonus Feature

The Trinity: Demonstration from Revelation 1:1-8

Juan Sanchez In this lesson, Juan Sanchez takes us into his study and shows us how systematic theology helps him preach from Revelation 1.

Bonus Feature

The Trinity: Exposition of Psalm 2

David Camera In this lesson, David Camera preaches from Psalm 2 and models a proper use of systematic theology.

Bonus Feature

On Dys-exposition and Exposition

R. Kent Hughes In this lesson, Kent Hughes shows what we must believe about Scripture in order to be faithful expositors.

Bonus Feature

Distinctives of Presbyterian Preaching

Bryan Chapell In this lesson, Bryan Chapell shares some of the distinctives of Presbyterian preaching, while also highlighting its similarities to other traditions. 

Bonus Feature

The Baptist Gift

R. Albert Mohler, Jr. In this lesson, Al Mohler discusses three distinctives of Baptist preaching.

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Overview

Knowing how a passage relates to the Christian faith is important for teaching it rightly. This course will introduce you to strategies and tools for enriching your preaching with a more comprehensive understanding of Christian doctrine and its use for exposition.
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