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What should influence the number of outline points in a sermon?
What should influence the number of outline points in a sermon?
- The preacher's personal preference
- The length of the sermon
- The number of audience members
- The syntactical analysis of the text (correct)
What is the relationship of outline points to the proposition?
What is the relationship of outline points to the proposition?
- Outline points should summarize the proposition.
- Outline points should be independent of the proposition.
- Outline points should contradict the proposition.
- Outline points should derive from the proposition. (correct)
Why should each main point in an outline be distinct?
Why should each main point in an outline be distinct?
- So they can overlap in themes.
- For aesthetic purposes in structuring.
- To allow for varied interpretations.
- To prevent confusion and emphasize clarity. (correct)
Which of the following should each main point express?
Which of the following should each main point express?
What is generally preferred for outlining sermon points?
What is generally preferred for outlining sermon points?
What is a potential reason for deviating from the flow of a passage in the outline?
What is a potential reason for deviating from the flow of a passage in the outline?
An outline point should ideally serve what purpose in relation to the proposition?
An outline point should ideally serve what purpose in relation to the proposition?
What is a key consideration when defining the main points of a sermon outline?
What is a key consideration when defining the main points of a sermon outline?
Flashcards
Outline Structure & Text
Outline Structure & Text
An outline should reflect the natural divisions and structure of the text it's based on.
Outline Points & Text Divisions
Outline Points & Text Divisions
The number of main points in an outline should be determined by the number of clear divisions present in the text.
Outline Points & Proposition
Outline Points & Proposition
Each main point in an outline should be directly connected to and support the central proposition or truth of the passage.
Outline & Passage Theme
Outline & Passage Theme
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Outline Points & Key Words
Outline Points & Key Words
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Outline Points & Distinctness
Outline Points & Distinctness
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Outline & Passage Flow
Outline & Passage Flow
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Limited Number of Points
Limited Number of Points
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Study Notes
Sermon Outline Principles
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Sermon outlines should be driven by the text's structure, not imposed upon it. Understand the natural divisions within the text. The sermon structure should mirror the author's structure.
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Outline points should grow out of the text's central message (proposition). Each point should relate to the main idea and serve to develop it. The outline should align with the passage's theme.
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Each point should focus on only one aspect of the theme, clearly defining a specific key word (e.g., principle, reason) in a transition sentence. Points should avoid overlap and each point should be a single, unified idea.
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Usually, outline points follow the text's progression. However, sometimes a point might be more impactful if delayed; an exception may be made for saving a key point for later emphasis.
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Outline points should maintain parallelism in structure (e.g., similar parts of speech).
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The number of points should reflect the text’s structure, rather than becoming excessive. Each paragraph generally has a limited number of supporting points related to the theme.
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