My friend Casey, thanks for this, from an article by Tim Keller.
1. Approval of the listener:
The preacher’s hoped for result in his hearers: ‘Wow, he’s smart.’
2. Distinction from others:
The preacher’s hoped for result in his hearers: ‘Wow, we’re really good, and they’re really bad.
3. Conveying information:
The preacher’s hoped for result in his hearers: ‘Wow, I’ve learned some new theological stuff.’
4. Exhortation to Worship
The preacher’s hoped for result is his hearers: ‘Wow, He…..glory!
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