Topical or Exegetical? That is the Question…

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Adjunct Professor Mark Artrip, is leading a youth module this weekend at  our church for the Youth Ministry Major’s at Grace College. I will be teaching a session on the strengths of Topical Preaching. Although I support Exegetical Preaching as well below is some of my Biblical Support for Topical Teaching:

Topical Teaching

 

I.                    Biblical Examples of Topical Teaching

A.     Jesus did it. (Luke 24:27)

B.     The Psalmist did it. (Psalm 78)

C.     Peter did it. (Acts 2:14-36)

D.     Stephen did it. (Acts 7:2-53 )

E.      Philip did it. (Acts 8:35)

F.      Paul did it. (Acts 26:22; 28:23)

 

II.                 Cultural Examples of Topical Teaching

A.     Used to solve a cultural/theological problem. (Acts 15:7-21)

B.     Used to build a bridge with a godless culture. (Acts 17:22-32)  

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