The Art of Prophesying and the Calling of the Ministry

Few things are more evident in contemporary churches than the decline in the importance attached to what is said from their pulpits. The deeper tragedy is that in many places the church has become a valley of dry bones. Something is needed to waken the dead and to breathe new life into the people of God. William Perkins (1558-1602) provides basic guidance to help all Christians to read and use the Bible intelligently. He has a particularly powerful message for those who lead God’s people and especially those who preach.

The Art of Prophesying and The Calling of the Ministry carries sparks capable of igniting a preacher. It should be beside every minister’s desk as a book to turn to again and again.

Contents

Introduction

1. The Vision of God
2. Divine Consolation
3. Renewed and Recommissioned

The Art of Prophesying

1. The Art of Prophecy
2. The Word of God
3. The Contents of Scripture
4. The Interpretation of Scripture
5. Principles for Expounding Scripture
6. Rightly Handling the Word of God
7. Use and Application
8. Varieties of Application
9. The Use of the Memory
10. Preaching the Word
11. Public Prayer

The Calling of the Ministry

1. The Titles of True Ministers
2. The Scarcity of True Ministers
3. The Office of True Ministers
4. The Blessing of the Work of True Ministers
5. The Commission and Authority of True Ministers