Philip Arthur Bence PhD Thesis - Research@StAndrews:FullText

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The thoughts for individual sermons may begin with a
"theme-11 or a "gripping text." The preacher
then draws from his own prior knowledge," and from an
"honest" interpretation of the selected text.'-' "It
is imperative to allow the Scripture to speak its own
message. Build your sermons on a solid foundation of
accurate exegesis." Stewart, however, was not
averse to allegorical or "spiritual lines of [Scripture)
interpretation.
After amassina an abundance of relevant material,
the preacher takes the scattered puzzle and pieces it
together into a pleasant unity, discarding everything
which does not contribute to the order and beauty of the
who1e.'5e The purpose of each sermon serves as the
criterion upon which the preacher decides in each
question of sermon contruction. 'What will best
move my congregation in the direction God (and I) have
chosen?'
James Stewart sought to know and preach the truth.
But more than that, he wanted to incarnate the
Gospel.'s° His goal for his congregation was no
smaller. He wished to reveal Christ to them, in order
that Christ might be revealed in them.
VI. D. MARTYN LLOYD—JONES
D. Martyn Lloyd—Jones, born ten days before the