I.
the
essential terms
A.
The Word
“Expository”
·
According
to the Oxford English Dictionary, the
word expository means “a commentary,
explanatory, instructive, informative,
the setting forth of principle themes.”
·
Expository
emphasizes the kind of preaching that, first and foremost, explains the God-intended meaning
of a passage of Scripture and, then, shows
its relevance in daily living.
B.
The Word
“Preaching”
·
The
word preaching must also be understood. We are not addressing mere exposition teaching, but expository preaching. Those two words—expository
teaching—would be redundant, having essentially the same meaning.
·
Expository
preaching indicates that the exposition must come with a delivery that has a particular authority
and passionate tone to it that
accompanies preaching. It describes the presentation of the truth that is
marked by all that the word preaching involves.
·
The
word preaching means that the Scripture must be proclaimed in the power and
energy of the Holy Spirit.
·
Preaching
involves all the various elements of proclamation, declaration, confrontation,
correction, persuasion, passion, consolation, exhortation, invitation.
C.
The Term
“Expository Preaching”
·
When
these two words—expository and preaching—are brought together, the result is powerful, like the striking of a match and setting it to gas. Where there is expository
preaching, a powerful reaction
occurs in the pulpit.
·
The
expository part explains a passage
of Scripture. The preaching part exhorts
the listeners with the truth to pursue a particular course of action.
·
Expository
preaching starts with a text of
Scripture and stays with the text
throughout the whole of the message. It explains
its meaning, applies it to the
listener, and exhorts with it.
From TMS D. Min lecture notes
Dr. Steve Lawson
I.
the
essential terms