Charismatic and Expository Preaching: A Case Study of Two Preaching Methods Within the Local Church - Paperback

by Lewis D. Mathis (Author)

The purpose of this study on charismatic and expository preaching is to find the common ground of the two preaching methods and solidify them into a sound, biblical and theological preaching method that will edify the body of Christ and lead to growth for local churches. To solidify charismatic and expository preaching, it is necessary to explore the hermeneutical, exegetical, and homiletical issues that divide the two methods regarding the work of the Holy Spirit and the gifts the Spirit bestows to believers for ministry. Charismatic interpretations concerning the gifts of the Spirit revolve around "speaking in tongues" as the primary identifier of being filled with the Spirit, which most expository preachers and scholars view as an incorrect interpretation. This study seeks to answer these problems in the quest of unifying both preaching methods.

Author Biography

Lewis D. Mathis is a graduate of Liberty University, where he received his BS in religion in 2015, MDiv in theology in 2017, and DMin in biblical studies in 2021. Mathis also serves as associate pastor and chairperson of the Trustee Board at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he has served for over twenty-four years. Mathis has been married to his wife, Phyllis Mathis, for twenty-five years; they have three children and nine grandchildren.