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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?
What is the relationship of outline points to the proposition?
What is the relationship of outline points to the proposition?
Why should each main point in an outline be distinct?
Why should each main point in an outline be distinct?
Which of the following should each main point express?
Which of the following should each main point express?
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What is generally preferred for outlining sermon points?
What is generally preferred for outlining sermon points?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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Description
This quiz explores key principles for creating effective sermon outlines. Focusing on text structure and central messages, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining clarity and thematic unity in outline points. Each principle guides users in crafting sermons that reflect the original passage's intent and progression.
