Table of Contents
Preface vii
Introduction xi
Part I Proving the Priority of Expository Preaching
1 Rediscovering Expository Preaching Richard L. Mayhue 3
2 The Mandate of Biblical Inerrancy: Expository Preaching John MacArthur 17
3 The History of Expository Preaching James F. Stitzinger 27
Part II Preparing the Expositor
4 The Priority of Prayer and Expository Preaching James E. Rosscup 47
5 The Man of God and Expository Preaching John MacArthur 63
6 The Spirit of God and Expository Preaching John MacArthur 78
Part III Processing and Principlizing the Biblical Text
7 Hermeneutics and Expository Preaching James E. Rosscup 93
8 Exegesis and Expository Preaching Robert L. Thomas 107
9 Grammatical Analysis and Expository Preaching George J. Zemek 120
10 Study Tools for Expository Preaching James F. Stitzinger 136
11 A Study Method for Expository Preaching John MacArthur 171
Part IV Pulling the Expository Message Together
12 Central Ideas, Outlines, and Titles Donald G. McDougall 185
13 Introductions, Illustrations, and Conclusions Richard L. Mayhue 200
14 Thematic, Theological, Historical, and Biographical Expository Messages Irvin A. Busenitz 211
15 Expository Preaching from Old Testament Narrative David C. Deuel 226
16 Moving from Exegesis to Exposition John MacArthur 236
Part V Preaching the Exposition
17 Bible Translations and Expository Preaching Robert L. Thomas 249
18 Delivering the Exposition John MacArthur 262
19 Frequently Asked Questions about Expository Preaching John MacArthur 273
Epilogue: The Listener's Responsibilities 287
Additional Reading 293
Appendix A John MacArthur's Preaching Notes (1 Tim. 6:11-14) 295
Appendix B Preaching Is an Adventure! 313
Endnotes 315
Subject Index 357
The Master's Seminary Contributors 365