John Piper on “Expository Exultation”

In an installation sermon he preached in 1996, titled Advice to Pastors: Preach the Word, Piper exhorts other pastors to give themselves to this kind of preaching, which he calls “expository exultation”: “Our hearts will not be drawn out to worship if someone just dissects and analyzes the worth and glory of God but does not exult in it before us. Our hearts long for … Continue reading John Piper on “Expository Exultation”

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD PREACHED?

What is required of those that hear the word preached? This is Question #160 in the Westminster Larger Catechism and just like all the questions asked in the Catechism, it is a very important question. Here is the answer: A. It is required of those that hear the word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; examine what they hear by … Continue reading WHAT IS REQUIRED OF THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD PREACHED?