Homiletics

Introduction to Homiletics

Homiletics

It means the preparation and delivering of the Sermon. It comes from the Greek word ‘Homilia’ which means “a set of talks or communication”. The root meaning is to assemble or bring together.

Preaching: Preaching is generally understood of delivering of message based upon a text of scripture. It is a proclamation of good news or message of salvation. According to William Evans “The man and message are the two important elements in preaching personality and truth. He also says that the communication of person and truth to men and preaching has to be verbal it cannot be written.

Biblical Understanding of Preaching:

In Bible the term Preaching is proclamation. It is the proclamation of truth publicly. There are various used in Bible.

1. To Called
2. To Proclaimed
3. To Cried Out.

Bible also talks about the divine relationship between God (John 1:2) then uses person to communicate to the audience. Jer.11:6

Basic Needs of Preaching:

1. Sender- A Person who communicates
2. Receiver
3. Truth (Idea of the message)

The process of preaching begins with the idea of a person (within oneself-intra personal) later the intrapersonal communication moves to interpersonal. It is not a ceaseless process. It has barriers because pulpit language is unique and different

The preaching involves verbal and non-verbal communications (gesture, dressing, voice tone, etc.)

Language used in Preaching:

1. Informal Language
2. Interrogative Language
3. Directive Language
4. Expressive Language (Giving opportunity to audience)
5. Emotional Language (the emotional seats)

Preaching is 1% Revelation and 99% Perspiration