Preacher

Who is to preach? Who is sufficient for such a task? These questions come naturally to any man who rightly feels the weight of delivering the Word of God to the people of God. Can any man stand in the pulpit and preach? Are there problems with the increasing number of churches relying on “lay” preachers? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones tackles this controversial topic in this lecture from the “Preaching and Preachers” series. More than this though, he challenges preachers to think deeply about the notion of “calling.” While the idea of calling is often used by Protestants, sometimes it remains ambiguous in meaning and empty without specifics on how to apply the idea in a concrete manner. With great clarity Dr. Lloyd-Jones outlines not just a definition of calling but how a man can begin to test his own calling. Dr. Lloyd-Jones considers further the training of preachers. He discusses various departments of theology such as: systematic theology, the use of biblical languages, and church history. Perhaps listeners will find with Dr. Lloyd-Jones a surprising alternative to the dominant training model for homiletics. Whether you are a lay person in your church, a man testing his calling to preach, or a seasoned pastor trying to help other men discern their calling, this lecture will be of great benefit.