by David Allen | Nov 19, 2019 | Bible, General, Preaching
This third and final post on preaching the Tower of Babel includes an exegetical outline of the text by Allen Ross and a suggested method of preaching Christ from the passage by Sydney Greidanus. VI. PREACHING GENESIS 11:1-9 A. Allen Ross’ Exegetical...
by David Allen | Nov 14, 2019 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
IV. STRUCTURE AND OUTLINE 1. Literary Features: alliteration, paronomasia, inclusion, chiasmus, irony, sarcasm A. Gordon Wenham’s outline (Word Biblical Commentary): Introduction (1) Scene 1: Travels of...
by David Allen | Nov 12, 2019 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
This is the first of a 3-part post on preaching The Tower of Babel passage in Genesis 11:1-9 I. SETTING WITHIN GENESIS 1-11: Concludes Genesis 1-11 as the 4th key event following Creation, Fall, Flood. Prepares way for the introduction of Abraham via Shem’s...
by David Allen | Oct 16, 2019 | Preaching, Sermons
Here is an outline of essential elements for good preaching from my perspective. Much more could be said about each of these elements. This is only a summary. 1. INTERPRETATION – What is the meaning of the text? Determining textual meaning is the essential first...
by David Allen | Oct 2, 2019 | Bible, Devotional, Gospel, Scripture References
NOTE: My sermon “Wanna Play Catch?” on 1 John 4:7-11 can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/9JhkIGs3TM4 When my oldest son, Jeremy, was five or six years old, one spring afternoon on my way home from work I stopped by the sporting goods store and bought him...
by David Allen | Sep 20, 2019 | Bible, General, Scripture References, Sermons
The Christian life is a journey. When you start on a journey, you don’t take everything with you; only those things you really need. To know what to take and what to leave behind is the critical issue. It is largely a matter of discrimination and transportation. In...
by David Allen | Sep 12, 2019 | Calvinism, Scripture References, Theology
Since posting “Yes, Jesus Did Die for [the Sins of] Everyone!” on Monday, I have received many, thoughtful responses. I am thankful for all who have interacted, even those who voiced disagreement, and feel it appropriate to offer a few thoughts. Preliminary Thoughts...
by David Allen | Sep 9, 2019 | Bible, Calvinism, Theology
On September 2, 2019, The Gospel Coalition published Erik Raymond’s online article “Did Jesus Die for Everyone?” Raymond argues the case for limited atonement—that Jesus died for the sins of the elect only, and not for the sins of “every person who ever lived.” I have...
by David Allen | Sep 4, 2019 | Bible, Preaching, Sermons
The New Testament documents indicate exegesis was the primary method of doing theology in the early church. This is no more clearly evidenced than with the author of Hebrews. For him, Psalm 110:1, 4 serve as the “text” which he will, with the help of other Old...
by David Allen | Aug 30, 2019 | Culture, General, Theology
Sen. James Kyle of South Dakota introduced a bill to make Labor Day a legal holiday on the first Monday of September each year. It was approved June 28, 1894. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of...
