3. Biblical Literacy vs. Theology or Technique

[Rob Boss]

Why focus on audience biblical literacy when most Edwards scholars talk theology or technique?


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[John Inman]

For me, it was about technique, and about how Edwards’s ministerial philosophy was practiced in his preaching. While Edwards viewed his Native audience as naturally ignorant of the Bible and its truths, his theology of the Imago Dei was seen practiced in helping them to understand God’s Word, and then pursued through to its Gospel end in regeneration of his audience through the work of the Holy Spirit.

I also think his approach is helpful today for those called to pastor and preach. We should see our audience in the way Edwards the pastor and preacher saw his, as those needing to understand and have affection for it. We as pastors and preachers are called to be the teachers and preachers that help our audiences understand His Word, and to then have great affection for it.