Category Archives: H. B. Charles, Jr.

…if Scripture is not inherently relevant, you cannot make it so. H. B. Charles, Jr, On Preaching, p. 60

Continuous exposition ensures your congregation is properly exposed to the unfamiliar texts, obscure personalities and unpopular truths of the Bible they need to hear. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, P. 60

You must preach the whole counsel of God, which often involves stretching and challenging yourself in new directions. You should give your people a comprehensive diet of God’s Word. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 57

…your concern for the preaching moment can never match God’s. His name, Word and glory are at stake when you preach. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 55 No pressure./THB

As you let Scripture interpret Scripture, it will reinforce the meaning of one passage by demonstrating that it is consistent with what Scripture teaches in other places. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, pp. 51-52

At its bare minimum, preaching should involve explanation and exhortation. We should call upon the hearer to shape their thinking and behavior by the Word of God. (James 1:22) H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 52

Preaching and teaching go together. To preach the Word requires teaching the Word. So we should not be hesitant about having heavy doses of explanation in our preaching. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 51

Pray that the Lord would give you wisdom in preaching to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 47

Passionate preaching is not about gestures, volume and emotion. It’s about deep conviction, blood earnestness, and holy reverence. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 46

I quickly learned that truth is truth whether I experience it or not. The word of God stands on its own without needing my life to validate it. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, p. 46