Simplicity in Preaching: Annotated - Paperback

by J. C. Ryle (Author)

Anglican ministry J. C. Ryle is one of the most simple, straightforward, encouraging and convicting preachers, teachers, pastors and writers that God has ever gifted to the church. In this short book, he tackles the important topic of preaching, pointing out that:

Ryle also gives give guidelines, or best practices, for ministers to attain simplicity in preaching, which include:

- Having a clear understanding of the topic to be preached upon,

- Using simple or common words that are understandable to the audience,

- Using simple sentences,

- Being direct, and

- Using plenty of illustrations and anecdotes.