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What Is The Definition of The Word "Homiletics"?: Lesson 1 Introduction To Homiletics

Homiletics is defined as the art and science of preaching, involving the composition and delivery of sermons. The document discusses the importance of studying homiletics because preaching is God's means of bringing people to Christ and strengthening their faith. It also notes that effective preaching requires skill as both an art and a discipline, and challenges readers to hone their talents for clear and impactful communication of God's message.

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What Is The Definition of The Word "Homiletics"?: Lesson 1 Introduction To Homiletics

Homiletics is defined as the art and science of preaching, involving the composition and delivery of sermons. The document discusses the importance of studying homiletics because preaching is God's means of bringing people to Christ and strengthening their faith. It also notes that effective preaching requires skill as both an art and a discipline, and challenges readers to hone their talents for clear and impactful communication of God's message.

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Lesson 1

Introduction to Homiletics

I. What is the definition of the word “Homiletics”?

A. The English word “homiletics” is most often defined as the “science or


art of ____________.”

“The branch of rhetoric that treats the ___________ and _________ of


sermons” --Funk & Wagnalls

“The art of preaching, so far as this is an art; ________ __________; the


method of addressing an audience on the highest subjects which, with the
Divine blessing, is most likely to affect the consciences, the hearts and the
intellect of the hearers.” --The New International Dictionary, 1901

“Homiletics is the study of the composition and delivery of a sermon or


other religious discourse. It includes all forms of preaching, viz., the
sermon, homily and catechetical instruction.” -- Wikipedia

B. The Greek word from which the English word is derived sheds additional
light on the meaning.

1. There are three Greek words that form a basis of our English
word “homiletics.”

a. _____________ (from Homileo) which means “to be in


company with, to impart insights through sharing common time
together.”

b. __________ which means “communion and conversation”.

c. __________ which is composed of homos meaning “same” and


ilos meaning “crowd.”

2. These three Greek words can be summarized to define Homiletics as


“sharing insights through ____________ ________ _________.”

“Preaching is personal ____________ on a group basis.”


–Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969

II. What are some notable quotes regarding the subject of homiletics or
preaching?
“Preaching is, in one regard, like bringing up children; we know all about it until we
have to do it; then we know nothing.”-- George Buttrich, Jesus Came Preaching
“To the end of time, preaching can only be an embarrassed stammering. Do
not call it difficult, therefore; call it impossible.”
--A.C. Craig, Preaching in a Scientific Age,1954

“Preaching is an art, and in this, as in all other arts, the bad performers far
outnumber the good.” --Aldous Huxley, The Devils of London, 1952

“True Christian preaching is…a proclamation which claims to be the call of


God through the mouth of man and, as the word of authority, demands belief.”
--Rudolph Bultmann, Religion and Culture, 1959

“Among all the duties of the pastor after justice and life, holy preaching is the
most praised.” --John Wycliff, The Pastoral Office, 1378

“It is our duty to bark in the house of the Lord.” --A medieval preacher’s saying

III. Why should we study the subject of homiletics?

A. Because preaching is God’s means of ___________ the world to Christ


(I Cor. 1:18- 25).

B. Because preaching is God’s means of __________ faith (Rom. 10:14-17;


16:25; Tit. 1:1-3).

C. Because good preaching is a __________ and an _______ (II Tim. 2:15).

1. Our goal in preaching is to be ____________ communicators for God.

Apollos is a great model for us in this area of preaching (Acts 18:24-28).

a. He was ________ and wanted all that God had to give him (Acts 18:26).

Even though he had been preaching his message for twenty years or
more he was still open to receive from others, including a woman
and a tentmaker.

b. He was __________ in spirit (Acts 18:25).


The word “fervent” here means “to be zealous, hot or boiling.”

c. He was __________ in the scriptures (Acts 18:24).

You do not become mighty in the scriptures without giving yourself to


the scriptures.
d. He was ___________ in speech (Acts 18:24)

He was someone who understood the importance of his message


and was willing to hone his skills to make himself more effective at
what he was called to do.

e. He was ___________ in ministry (Acts 18:25).

He understood how important accuracy and diligence was in the


ministry of the word. It is the truth that sets free not our
interpretation of the truth.

f. He was ______ in speaking (Acts 18:26).

He was carrying words of life. There is no reason to be timid or


apologetic when it comes to the message of the Gospel.

g. He was a _________ help (Acts 18:27).

Some people are a help when they are around. Others are a great
help. You cannot be a great help unless you place a high value on
others and have the true spirit of a servant.

h. He was ___________ in all that he did (Acts 18:28).

The word “vigorously” in this passage literally means “at full


stretch.” The only other place this word is used in the New
Testament refers to the way in which the Jewish leaders opposed
Jesus (Luke 23:10). You cannot defeat an enemy that is raging with
half measures. We must run at full stretch.

2. Our specific goals in this course are five-fold:

a. To ___________ you to helpful preaching materials.

b. To __________ you to a variety of preaching methods.

c. To help you in the _____________ and delivery of sermons.

d. To help you to ___________ the fear of preaching.

e. To challenge you to __________ your specific talents and gifting.


D. Because good preaching is _________ _______ (II Tim. 2:15).

A preacher is considered a worker. In other words preaching is work (We


will come back to this verse in a later class).

Jay Adams states that true instruction in homiletics ought to teach the
following three things (Preaching with Purpose).

1. How to __________ all obstacles to preaching the truth.


2. How to make the __________ as clear as possible.
3. How to point the listener to Christ alone as the _____________ for
his belief and actions.

“He was a preacher, too... and never charged nothing for his preaching, and it
was worth it, too.” –Mark Twain

Assignment:

1. Why is Homiletics considered as a science and an art?

2. Why it is a must for a Christian to study Homiletics?

3. Why is there a need to have adequate knowledge on how to


present the message of God to people?

4. Why is it different to speak to a crowd as opposed to speaking to an individual


one on one?

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