Unit 3 Test (Intro to Homiletics)

The organizational structure of a sermon is based on the sermon

• theme.

• outline.

• title.

• aim.

To help people remember a sermon, the outline’s divisions should have

• theological impact.

  
  

• at least five divisions.

  
  

• short, concise statements.

  
  

• words other than those used in the text.

  
  

The steps of analysis and synthesis give a sermon outline

• unity.

• variety.

• flexibility.

• credibility.

The process of breaking up the text into its constituent parts is called

• synthesis.

  
  

• application.

  
  

• verification.

  
  

• analysis.

The purpose of the transitional sentence is to

• allow a time to present each division before preaching.

  
  

• introduce the text and title of the sermon.

  
  

• move from a weaker to a stronger point.

  
  

• bridge the gap between main points.

  
  

Above all else, the main divisions of a sermon outline should

• be limited in number.

  
  
  

• begin with the same letter or sound.

  
  

• follow the content of the text.

  
  

• use five words or less.

  
  

The purposes of the introduction are to interest, establish, and

• condense.

  
  

• expound.

  
  

• illustrate.

  
  

• prepare.

Paul’s statement in Acts 17:22, “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious,” is an example of a sermon

• introduction

• application

• conclusion

• illustration

What areas are important to remember when selecting appropriate sermon titles to use in an introduction?

• Choose a title that will appeal to the imagination and cause the hearer to want to listen to the entire sermon.

• The longer a pastor has served at a church, the less important sermon titles become.

• Because of population shifts, a title must always be easily translated into a second language.

• From the perspective of sermon publication, the shorter the title the better.

A proper introduction will

• establish the main division and subdivisions.

• give detailed textual background.

• make the topic clear.

• be spontaneous.