Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry [Paperback]

Warren W. Wiersbe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

About the author: Warren W. Wiersbe is best known as a Bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. He has ministered in churches and conferences in Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and the United States. He has published more than 150 books and was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Preaching and Teaching With Imagination. The book is a very helpful apologetic for the reclamation of imagination and then it includes a image commentary on the scriptures. Great preaching seeks transformation of the people, and there is nothing like a story to be information and entertaining while also promoting transformation of people. Simply put, if you want to liven up your preaching, get this book and incorporate this book into your preaching. Review submitted by: Sherman Haywood Cox --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Warren W. Wiersbe is a pastor, author, and editor of more than 160 books, including 50 People Every Christian Should Know, On Earth as It Is in Heaven, and Through the Year with Warren W. Wiersbe. Today his primary ministry is serving others through writing. He lives in Nebraska.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801057574
• ISBN-13: 978-0801057571
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Warren W. Wiersbe is best known as a Bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. He has ministered in churches and conferences in Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and the United States. He has published more than 150 books and was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my ministry, December 31, 2004

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Jesse M. Roland (Barberville, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry (Paperback)

I cannot tell you how much this book changed my approach to preaching/teaching ministry. Weirsbe begins by explaining the necessity of appealing to the imagination of our listeners to help them to "see" the Gospel. The use of metaphor in preaching and teaching the Bible is a must and Weisbe explains it so well. He uses copious amounts of Scripture to show just how much metaphor is used in the Scripture and makes a clear point that if it is to be communicated you must appreciate the imagery they can produce in the human mind. Amazing book!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to God's use of Metaphorical Language, May 5, 2003

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Matthew Robert Leroe "Matt Leroe" (Saugus, MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry (Paperback)

Do you avoid using illustrations/stories in preaching for the sake of getting to the point, focusing exclusively on sound doctrine? This book will show you that far from hindering your goal to report the eternal truths of God to His people, metaphorical communication will advance it . The One who gave us the ultimate standard on theology chose to frequently use concrete language = Christ's teaching was 75% illustrative!
If learning God's Word is supposed to be dull and painful, we might as well take the alchohol out of the Lord's Supper as well..too late!! ; )- Just look at how He meets our needs in life in other areas ... Psalm 104, Acts 14, Song of Solomon.. why should 'feed My sheep' be any different? As He adorns the lilies of the field and feeds the sparrows, so we should take great care to provide good spiritual food for the soul's of His people ...not mere abstractions, but luscious illustrative sermons.. Enjoyed!! : )

[i'm not a pastor yet, but am attending seminary]

I read this book for a sermon prep class, and am now thinking of buying it as a book to look at for future use.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Sanctify and Build Your Imagination for Preaching, September 12, 2009

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Sherman Cox "SoulPreaching.Com Website Editor" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry (Paperback)

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Sherman Haywood Cox II reviews Preaching and Teaching With Imagination. The book is a very helpful apologetic for the reclamation of imagination and then it includes a image commentary on the scriptures.

Great preaching seeks transformation of the people, and there is nothing like a story to be information and entertaining while also promoting transformation of people. Simply put, if you want to liven up your preaching, get this book and incorporate this book into your preaching.