In applying Pastor Wilken's diagnostic to Borghrdt's sermon, he mentions Christ twenty-seven times. Of those twenty-seven times most of them are the subject of the verbs. These verbs are makes, sets, slain, took, died, rose, reigns, lived, came, and makes.
Reverend Borghardt's sermon focuses on the theme of our salvation. He tries to get his listeners to see God as a caring God who sent his Son to die for us. This loving act allows for us to no longer live in fear. Therefore, we should be overjoyed to share the gospel of this wonderful gift. In contrast, Edward’s sermon focuses on the theme of possible damnation. He focuses on God’s wrath and our inability to follow the law. Therefore, we should live in fear of damnation and share the gospel in order to save others from this dreadful end.
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