«Åpent legger vi sannheten frem» – Homiletiske refleksjoner om teologisk tradisjon, metodisk tilnærming og apologetisk perspektiv

Abstract

This article reflects on homiletic practice through a self-reflexive exploration of the author’s professional work as preacher, mentor, and teacher. Drawing on a reflective practitioner approach, the article explores preaching through three key themes: theological tradition (primarily Lutheran, Rosenius-inspired and evangelical), methodological approach (with an emphasis on expository preaching and the principle of «double listening»), and an integrated apologetic perspective. Two additional unifying themes emerged through the reflective process: the question of truth and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

These perspectives are applied to five cases of homiletic practice across different communicative contexts, including congregational preaching, media-based Bible teaching, training courses, homiletic coaching, and academic instruction. The article argues that questions of truth are unavoidable in Christian proclamation and that apologetics can and should be integrated into preaching in a pastorally and theologically responsible way. The article concludes by reflecting on preaching as reflective professional practice and by inviting readers to self-examination and to communicating truth in their preaching practice.