| This thesis project sought to address the problem of the neglected use of pathos or biblical pathos in preaching, especially in Reformed preaching. Special attention was given to the right use of biblical pathos in persuasive preaching with proper exegetical methods and communication skills. The scope of this thesis is limited to pathos, one of the three available means for persuasion as Aristotle suggested. Through careful research, the researcher sought to answer the question, "Does the right use of the biblical pathos with proper exegetical methods and communication skills make the big idea more persuasive, memorable, and clear?" The Conclusion of this thesis is that the evidence suggests that the right use of biblical pathos with appropriate exegetical methods and communication skills indeed make the big idea more persuasive, memorable, and clear. |
