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We know of the preacher’s roles as both teacher and proclaimer, but Jeffrey Arthurs adds another assignment the Lord’s remembrancer. The remembrancer stirs the memory of Christ-followers, reminding them of the truths they once heard and fanning the flames of faith. We live in an age of forgetfulness, so when knowledge fades and conviction cools, the church needs to be reminded of the great truths of the faith. When done well, preaching as reminding is not empty, perfunctory repetition. Rather, it is the work of soul-watchers. Preaching as Reminding describes the dynamic role of the remembrancer, who prompts thankfulness and repentance, raises hope, fosters humility and wisdom, exhorts obedience, and encourages community. With decades of preaching experience, Arthurs explains how to stir memory through vivid language, story, delivery, and ceremony. He urges preachers to take up this task with buoyancy and hope because the Lord God has commissioned and equipped them to serve as the Lord’s remembrancers.

Download Preaching as Reminding Stirring Memory in an Age of Forgetfulness Jeffrey D Arthurs John Ortberg 9780830851904 Books

"I have, in the past, served as a professor of preaching at a seminary, and if I get another chance in the future to teach preaching, the main required textbook will still be Bryan Chapell's book "Christ-Centered Preaching". The other supplemental but required text will be Jeffery Arthurs' "Preaching As Reminding". Arthurs' book is just that good! Purchase a hard copy AND a Kindle. Then, read it and reap. Outstanding!"

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Preaching as Reminding Stirring Memory in an Age of Forgetfulness Jeffrey D Arthurs John Ortberg 9780830851904 Books Reviews :

Preaching as Reminding Stirring Memory in an Age of Forgetfulness Jeffrey D Arthurs John Ortberg 9780830851904 Books Reviews

• If I could, I would rate this book a 4.5. Arthurs has produced a gift to preachers as he calls them to the task of reminding the people of God about the things of God. The book begins with three chapters containing the theological foundation for preachers as "remembrancers" and concludes with four chapters showing the "how."
  
  Particularly strong were Arthurs chapters on Style, Story, and Delivery. The book is certainly more principle based than prescriptive, which I find to be a strength. I highly recommend the book for the modern preacher.
  
  Disclaimer I have not read widely enough in the preaching realm to evaluate Arthurs book against others. I have evaluated the book simply on its own merit in how beneficial it was for me personally. In the coming months, I hope to have a broader base of reading to judge this book against
• I have, in the past, served as a professor of preaching at a seminary, and if I get another chance in the future to teach preaching, the main required textbook will still be Bryan Chapell's book "Christ-Centered Preaching". The other supplemental but required text will be Jeffery Arthurs' "Preaching As Reminding". Arthurs' book is just that good! Purchase a hard copy AND a . Then, read it and reap. Outstanding!
• A good reminder for people who’ve been at this for along while. Highly readable. Worth the time.
• I have read my fair share of books on preaching through the decades. Many of them are encouraging and helpful, unpacking the "Why" and "What" of Christian preaching before they get into the "How". Each one normally has a unique perspective and pursuit. Some are trendy, many others are traditional. Jeffrey D. Arthurs, professor of preaching and communication at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA, has recently added his assessment and angle in a new 192 page softback, “Preaching as Reminding Stirring Memory in an of Forgetfulness”. These seven chapters are easy to read and retain, while supplying strengthening substance.
  
  The first three chapters of “Preaching as Reminding” look carefully at the role of remembering and forgetting in Sacred Scripture, and how the preacher is called to be a reminder, a remembrancer. A remembrancer is not one who simply repeats clichéd commonplaces. Rather, the Christian preacher “must rouse that which is already present within the child of God knowledge of our Father’s love and majesty” (6).Theology, doctrine, thoughtful exegesis, apologetics and more, all have their place in stout Christian preaching, affirms Arthurs Therefore when “ministers preach God’s powerful Word as faithful stewards, their words have a derivative power that accomplishes God’s will through the power of the Spirit. Thus, when a preacher faithfully re-presents redemptive history, worshipers see the hand of God smite the Egyptians on their behalf, part the Red Sea for their deliverance, and provide manna in the desert for them…The past is brought into the present with power, and actions results. In short, God’s Word, faithfully announced builds faith” (490). As I worked my way through these three chapters, my heart was filled with a sense of revived devotion, and a roused gratefulness for my vocation.
  
  Chapters four through six address design and style, along with story and delivery, as aids to awaken memory in the hearts and heads of parishioners. The author takes the time to bring out the importance of vivid language as well as the role of repetition and rhythm. Additionally he recounts the value of story and how story works in a sermon. Lastly, Arthurs tackles the delicate area of delivery facial expressions, tonal qualities, and emotional facets. The embodiedness of preaching is essential because, “as oral communications, preaching is incarnational. God has placed his Word in bodies so that we turn ink into blood” (105). Yet further, running through these three chapters is a hearty refrain that rhythmically pounds away the Lord’s remembrancer is to be about persuasion by first being personally persuaded. The heart of the preacher is regularly addressed!
  
  The last chapter in “Preaching as Reminding” takes up the point about the embodiment of proclamation and remembering, and moves into ceremony and symbol. Arthurs gives the minister very practical approaches to baptism and the Lord’s Supper, but also to the worship of a congregation, the public reading of Scripture, and the pastoral prayer. In all of these additional public tasks of a minister, the author keeps placing before us that we are the Lord’s remembrancers, even in these assignments.
  
  “Preaching as Reminding” was a pleasure to read. It has given me assurances where I often doubt myself, challenged me on a few items that I have taken for granted, and given me a renewed appreciation for what I am called to do. It is an ideal book for seminarians and ministerial interns moving toward ordination. But it is also a usable volume that I would rejoice to see in the hands of many ministers. I encourage preachers reading this review to quickly take up a copy and pour over it. And if you appreciate your minister, then get them a copy and tell them I strongly recommended it.
  
  Thanks to IVP Academic for providing, upon my request, the free copy of the book used for this review. The assessments are mine given without restrictions or requirements (as per Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255).
• While there are many good books written on the subject of preaching of them are rather unremarkable and fail to leave a lasting impression. Preaching as Reminding is both a good book and a remarkable one and I believe will leave a lasting impression on the preaching ministry of those who read it.
  
  The basic premise of the book is that one of the primary roles of the preacher is that of remembrancer a title derived from Lancelot Andrewes sermon "Remember Lot's wife." As Arthurs notes in his introduction the role of stirring memory through preaching receives little attention although there many examples of that very role in Scripture. Arthurs states, "Ministers must serves as the Lord's remembrancers because things learned can be buried, lost, amputated, or corrupted (p. 6)." In the first three chapters of the book Arthurs fleshes out a biblical theology of memory. In chapters one and two the importance and meaning of God remembering is developed. In the second our forgetfulness and the way to remember are addressed. In the third chapter Arthurs begins to address the role of preaching in stirring memory. Andrews makes the statement, "In a sense, all biblical preaching is in the context of a worship service is an act of reminding (pp. 48-49)." Andrews proceeds to argue the importance of memory in stirring the affection. In the closing chapters Arthurs draws out the implications of the importance of memory in the areas of style, the use of story, delivery, and ceremony and symbol in the context of preaching and worship.
  
  I think Arthurs makes a sound case for the importance of stirring memory in the preaching of the word. His chapters on style on delivery have been truly helpful to me in thinking through and evaluating my preaching ministry. I would commend this book to all those called to be preachers called to be the Lord's remembrancers. 
  
  Disclosure I received a review copy of the book from the publisher for the purpose of reviewing it. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review.