All Scripture

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)

If (and it is) so, then we should be seeking to read, understand and be guided by all Scripture - not just our favourite verses.

Christ-Centered Preaching

1. Text

- What is the location and function of the text in the whole of Scripture? What concerns do the text address? What is the big idea?
- What does the text reveal about God which provides redemption? How is the grace of God being displayed?
- What does the text reveal about man which requires redemption? What fallen conditions do we share in common with the text?

2. Type

3. Context

a. Predictive (e.g. Messianic Psalms, Prophets)

b. Preparatory: Bridges (e.g. Old Covenant Sacrifices) and Dead Ends (e.g. Judges)

c. Reflective: Grace of God Displayed

- Redemptive-Historical
- Doctrinal Development
- Literary Motif
- Relational Interaction

Grace is God providing for people who cannot provide for themselves!

d. Resultant: Grace of God Applied

- What (Instructional Specificity)
- Where (Situational Specificity)
- Why (Motivation)
- How (Enablement)