The Theology Of The Holy Spirit And The Implications For...

Spirit-Led Preaching is a niche book. It is rare to find a work that so concisely captures the theology of the Holy Spirit and the implications for expository preaching. Heisler answers the dilemma that today’s typical evangelical â€Å"Spirit-shy Christians† face. Many contemporary preachers may fear being labeled â€Å"unbiblical† for considering the need to surrender to the control of the Spirit because of how the church has attributed crazy experiences to the ministry of the Spirit in preaching. Heisler values expository preaching as that which â€Å"holds the powerful combination of Word and Spirit together†. While Heisler acknowledges the â€Å"subjective aspect† found in Spirit-led preaching, he affirms it is â€Å"governed by the grammatical-historical method†. Heisler emphasizes this point throughout his work by marking the â€Å"benefits of the revealing ministry of the Holy Spirit† that come from preaching â€Å"within the bounds of the biblical text†. Heisler’s definition of illumination is the theological thread that ties together his emphasis of Word and Spirit in both preparation and delivery. He writes, â€Å"What is bright light in the study will be white hot in the sanctuary†. For Heisler, this plays practically into what the preacher chooses to edit out or keep in his sermon notes, and how he animates his preaching points and biblical narratives . With this doctrine Heisler challenges preachers to practice the spiritual disciplines as part of their sermon preparation. Citing Paul’s example, heShow MoreRelatedBiblical Models of Servant Leadership13223 Words   |  53 Pagesthat calls our attention to examine him as a model of servant leadership with emphasis on the price he had to pay to earn God’s commendation; â€Å"a man after my own heart† (Acts 13:22), and â€Å"the apple of {My} eye† (Psalm 17:8). This is captured in A Theology of Church Leadership; Servanthood is a high and special calling that involves a covenantal relationship with God. It is not a forced obedience to a thoughtless master. There is instead a willing commitment by the servant to a Master who fully