ISBN: 9780243518340 - a sermon preached at the ordination of mr. john e. emerson, as pastor of the whitefield congregational church and society in newburyport, tuesday ... right hand of fellowship, and address to th (3 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This sermon, preached at the ordination of John E. Emerson as pastor of the Whitefield Congregational Church in Newburyport in 1850, delves into the significance of the Christian ministry in the face of significant societal changes. The author articulates the importance of intellectual culture for ministers, emphasizing the need for logical reasoning, strong arguments, and clear language in their sermons to effectively engage and persuade an enlightened audience. The author also highlights the crucial role of spirituality in the ministerial profession, viewing it as the animating force behind all ministerial duties and responsibilities. The sermon further examines the necessity of intellectual pursuits to protect the church against the inroads of modern error, which in the mid-19th century included German rationalism and skepticism. It stresses the need for ministers to possess a deep understanding of theology, philology, and other relevant disciplines to counter these challenges effectively. The sermon also underscores the importance of fostering a spirit of courtesy towards other denominations and promoting unity within the Christian church, advocating for a broad platform of evangelical truth. Ultimately, this sermon underscores the vital role of the Christian ministry in promoting spiritual growth, defending the faith, and fostering unity within the church, emphasizing the need for both intellectual and spiritual preparedness among ministers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…