{"product_id":"thoughts-on-preaching-letters-to-young-ministers-alexander","title":"Thoughts on Preaching \u0026 Letters to Young Ministers (Alexander)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew things are more helpful to preachers than the thoughts of a great preacher. In this volume we have such \u003cem\u003eThoughts on Preaching \u003c\/em\u003efrom the illustrious pen of Dr. James W. Alexander. First published posthumously in 1864, it contains sections from his private writings with their illuminating comments on the work of the ministry. Here too are his \u003cem\u003eLetters to Young Ministers\u003c\/em\u003e on such themes as ‘Devotion to the Work of the Ministry’, ‘The Happiness of Christ’s Ministry’, ‘Extempore Preaching’, as well as papers on ‘Expository Preaching’, ‘Discipline and Study’, and related themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an area of Christian literature already well endowed, Alexander’s work makes a particular contribution in a number of ways. Firstly, it \u003cem\u003estimulates thought \u003c\/em\u003eas well as informs, and thus meets an important need in the preacher’s life. Secondly, it contains a \u003cem\u003evariety of material, \u003c\/em\u003eand is therefore helpful to the novice and the experienced preacher alike. Thirdly, it \u003cem\u003einstructs the mind and heart \u003c\/em\u003eto see the preaching of the gospel as the most important and heroic task in the world, and one which demands the consecration of the whole man to God. All who have a concern and responsibility for the preaching of the word of God should find something to help and encourage them in these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Every preacher of the gospel should earnestly strive to attain the experience of the truths which he communicates, and to have every doctrine which he utters turned into vital exercises of his heart; so that when he stands up to speak in the name of God, there may be that indescribable freshness and penetrativeness, which arise from individual and present interest in what is declared.’ — J.W. Alexander\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover, 352 pages, Banner of Truth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banner of Truth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482038206628,"sku":"9781800405622","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3452\/4580\/files\/9781800405622-651x1024.webp?v=1789686496","url":"https:\/\/ccrbooks.org\/products\/thoughts-on-preaching-letters-to-young-ministers-alexander","provider":"Canon and Creed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}