A STUDY OF DAVID MARTYN LLOYD-JONES’ "LOGIC ON FIRE"
- 주제(키워드) David Martyn , Lloyd-Jones , Logic on fire , Lloyd-Jones view of logic , Lloyd-Jones' View of fire
- 주제(KDC) 230
- 주제(DDC) 230
- 발행기관 Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology
- 지도교수 Soo Young Kim
- 발행년도 2007
- 학위수여년월 2007. 8
- 학위명 석사
- 학과 신학대학원 Th.M.
- 원문페이지 80 p.
- 본문언어 영어
초록/요약
To Lloyd-Jones, preaching is “logic on fire.” Lloyd-Jones distinguishes preaching into two parts: sermon and delivery. These are vitally important for true preaching. Also, the logic is the content of the sermon; and fire is the work of the Holy Spirit in delivery. In relation to the two parts of preaching, logic is related with the sermon and fire is related with the delivery. Lloyd-Jones’ preaching was reasonable and logical and appealed to the minds of the listeners through strong expository preaching. The elements of expository preaching are (1) exposition, which has to start by explaining and expounding doctrine, and (2) application or exhortation. That is why many questions, such as the Socratic Diagnostic, and applications are in his sermons. True expository preaching is doctrinal preaching and addresses a biblical concept from God to man. For this the preacher should have the conviction of the authority and power of God’s Word. The Bible is written by the Holy Spirit; so, without the help of the Holy Spirit, people cannot understand it. For this reason, people have to pray for illumination of the Holy Spirit. The greatest need of the preacher is to be clothed with power from on high, i.e., “unction.” Lloyd-Jones uses “fire” to represent the baptism with the Holy Spirit which is the same as “unction.” This is done by the Lord Jesus Christ for ministry. The preacher who receives the baptism with the Holy Spirit shall be an advocate, not a witness. It prompts boldness, confidence, and power in preaching; but the baptism with the Holy Spirit is the prerogative of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thus, the preacher has to be filled with the Holy Spirit and pray for the baptism with the Holy Spirit continually. The sermon must be logical and the delivery must be under the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The effort of the preacher and the grace of the Holy Spirit must be together in every sermon. Hence, a preacher must be on fire with the Holy Spirit, sound in doctrine, and full of the knowledge and love of God. For these things to happen, the preacher should be aware that this takes time and effort. This effort, however, is not the preacher’s to bear alone, for the Holy Spirit aids him in this process. The preacher must be obedient to God’s will and be controlled by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit calls the preacher to preach and provides power during preaching. Ultimately, the understanding of the Bible is under the Holy Spirit’s authority and is revealed by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit reveals to the preacher not only how to interpret the Scriptures rightly but also how to know the congregation and to preach what they need. Therefore, the preacher must be under the Holy Spirit in his preparation and delivery of the sermon. Preaching is the delivery of God’s Word, which is the first responsibility of preachers, and should convey the core contents of Christianity. In this effort, expository preaching is used to explain the text and to help apply it to the listeners’ lives. To Lloyd-Jones, preaching is the first task of the Church. The work of preaching is the highest, greatest, and the most glorious calling; for it deals with people’s eternal destination. The twenty-first century Church desperately needs preachers of this kind: preachers who are equipped with sound theology and blessed by the Holy Spirit. Even though his preaching is difficult and lacks emotional content, Lloyd-Jones’ passion challenges contemporary preachers to ignite fire onto the dry pulpit. He is passionate about the Word of God and the recognition of God’s love for His people. Hence, the preacher who understands God’s glory and love will approach this task with reverence and listen carefully to the voice of God. Not everyone agrees with Lloyd-Jones’ doctrine of the Spirit, but every biblical preacher recognizes that the preacher needs unction. Lloyd-Jones realized this whenever he preached. On his gravestone in Wales are these words: “For I determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ and him crucified” (1 Cor. 2:2). Lloyd-Jones’ life, his understanding of who a preacher must be, and conviction of his personal call as a preacher is a model for this generation.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION = 1
CHAPTER 2 D. M. LLOYD-JONES’ VIEW OF “LOGIC” = 7
CHAPTER 3 D. M. LLOYD-JONES’ VIEW OF “FIRE” = 21
CHAPTER 4 APPLICATION OF “LOGIC ON FIRE” IN HIS PREACHING = 54
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION = 70
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY BOOKS = 74