Date

4-2018

Department

Rawlings School of Divinity

Degree

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)

Chair

Michael C Whittington

Keywords

Biblical Interpretation, Biblical Preaching, Discourse Analysis, Hermeneutics, Homiletics, Relational Reading

Disciplines

Biblical Studies | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis project is to propose a new strategy for preparing Biblical Preaching by demonstrating the value of using Relational Reading (RR). Since preaching is communication between God and His people, preachers must properly handle God’s message, His Word, written for His people. RR is a powerful interpretive tool that can help maintain the integrity of Scripture and assist pastors in their biblical preaching ministry. Theoretical and biblical research was conducted in relevant literature and articles on hermeneutics, homiletics and linguistics. Based on surveys sent to current pastors, the present situation of biblical interpreting and preaching was diagnosed. To prove the benefits and possible applications of RR, several biblical discourses were analyzed, and homiletic applications were presented from the results of analyzing discourse structures. Findings in this study were integrated to develop an appropriate nine-step manual intended to aid pastors in using RR for preparing biblical preaching.

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