Quotes by Irvin Busenitz
Irvin Busenitz — Theologieprofessor, Alttestamentler und Autor · evangelikal / reformiert-baptistisch · USA
Irvin Busenitz ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Alttestamentler und emeritierter Theologieprofessor, der ab 1986 am The Master’s Seminary in Kalifornien lehrte und dessen Aufbau maßgeblich mitprägte. Seine theologische Arbeit ist von einer strikten historisch-grammatischen Hermeneutik geprägt und verteidigt die Irrtumslosigkeit der Heiligen Schrift sowie ein wörtlich-prophetisches Schriftverständnis. Für Bibelleser bietet er detaillierte Auslegungen, insbesondere zu alttestamentlichen Prophetenbüchern wie Joel, Obadja und Jeremia, die sich eng am hebräischen Grundtext orientieren.
Era: Today
Recurring topics: The Bible & the Word of God, Church & Congregation, Growth & Character
Quotes by Irvin Busenitz
The preacher’s proper task is to deliver the goods, not to manufacture them. He is the waiter, not the chef. Therefore, the biblical text must be his resource, the fountain of truth to which he constantly resorts, from which he himself continually drinks, and from which he faithfully draws to satisfy the thirst of others. Exercising this kind of control over topical preaching is hard work.
Irvin Busenitz
When preaching on a theme, a theological doctrine, or a historical event or character, the expositor must endeavor to utilize Scripture fully in his preaching. His task is to unfold the Scriptures, not merely to enfold them into a topic. The latter will bend the Word to conform to the preacher’s perspective; the former will bend the preacher’s perspective to conform to the Word.
Irvin Busenitz
It is the Word that is “living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword” (Heb 4:12). It is the Scriptures that bear witness about Christ (John 5:39). It is the Gospel that is “the power of God for salvation” (Rom 1:16). Desire to be relevant or current must not prevail over biblical authority. Through the knowledge of the Word, the Spirit of God convicts, directs, and strengthens for Christian living.
Irvin Busenitz
Sources: tms.edu, gracechurch.org, christianfocus.com, bestcommentaries.com
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