NORTH AMERICAN BIBLE INSTITUTE

Spring 2024 – April 6

CLASS: Christ-Centered Preaching

Instructor: Dr. Eric Cook

Phone (704) 254-6529

Drericcook@gmail.com

                                                       Syllabus

 

Christ-Centered Preaching:

Exploring Christ-Centered Sermons and Biblical Interpretation

 

  1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course delves into the crafting of Christ-centered sermons, providing a comprehensive exploration of the principles, methods, and significance of crafting sermons that center around Jesus Christ. Students will engage in a thoughtful examination of biblical interpretation techniques, with a specific focus on uncovering Christological themes throughout the scriptures.

 

  1. COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course will help students to develop a theological foundation that should strengthen the student’s preparation and delivery of Christ Centered Sermons. This course will also have a focus on biblical interpretation relating to proper bible reading and its exegesis.

 

  1. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
  2. Reading assignment:Chapell, Bryan., Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, 2nd Addition. Baker Academic, 1994, 2005.

 

  1. Pre-class assignment: Listen to the podcastsfrom Dr. Stephen Rummage on Moving  Forward with Dr. Stephen Rummage.

 

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-forward-w-dr-stephen-rummage/id1514476736

  • #1 Oct. 31st 2023, The Power of Your Words (Part 1)
  • #2 Nov. 1st 2023, The Power of Your Words (Part 2)

NOTE: The link above will take you to the podcast page and you will need to scroll down to the appropriate date of the podcast to listen to it.

 

  1. Attendance: Your attendance is required for the personal class work and teaching

instruction on Saturday, April 6th from 8 am till 4 pm.

 

  1. COURSE TEXT BOOK
  2. Required:Chapell, Bryan., Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, 2nd Addition. Baker Academic, 1994, 2005.

 

  1. Suggested: Rogers, Adrian, Preaching for Impact. Love Worth Finding Ministries.