Author: Jay Adams

The Proper Use of Biblical Theology in Preaching

The Proper Use of Biblical Theology in Preaching

Posted by | Nov 9, 2021 | |

The various popular approaches to biblical theology affect preaching—some for good, some for ill. I would like to discuss one danger I have noticed and to suggest a corrective to it. The general problem is that the sermons of some who become enamored with biblical-theological preaching turn out to be journeys that follow the trail …
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The Christian Approach to Schizophrenia

The Christian Approach to Schizophrenia

Posted by | Nov 9, 2021 | |

The Christian Approach to Schizophrenia (Originally published in The Construction of Madness: Emerging Conceptions and Interventions into the Psychotic Process. University of Maine, 1976.) The word “schizophrenia” has become a non-specific wastebasket term covering a multitude of problems (and often covering up a vast amount of ignorance) that have but one common denominator: the inability …
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Jonah and the Great Fish

Jonah and the Great Fish

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 | |

When you think of the book of Jonah, what immediately comes to mind? “Jonah and the whale.” Expected. I suppose given the word association test among people who think that they are up on the book, their answers would yield a similar response. “And even if a person doesn’t know much about the book, one …
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Scripture or Prayer?

Scripture or Prayer?

Posted by | Oct 26, 2021 | |

Which is more important Scripture or prayer? “Never thought I’d have to choose.” You don’t, of course, but there comes a time when the issue is raised. “Tell me about it.” Well, for one thing, prayer is man talking to God, while Scripture is God talking to man. “Oh, I think I see what you …
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The Acid Test

The Acid Test

Posted by | Oct 19, 2021 | |

“Hmmmm . . . always wondered about that expression. I think I know what it means, but how did it come about?” What does it mean? “That something is given the test that proves it genuine or not.” Good. “Well, how about it?” In times when gold coins were in circulation, nitric acid was applied …
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