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Preaching has a central place among God’s people and is vital to their life and growth. It is authorised by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit and expressed supremely by Jesus Christ.
It is a divine command Mk 16:15 pp Mt 28:18-20 See also Jnh 1:1-2; Mt 10:5-7 pp Mk 6:7-12 pp Lk 9:1-6
It is rooted in God’s grace Eph 3:7-9 See also Isa 6:1-10; Ro 15:15-16
It is empowered by God’s Spirit Ac 1:8 See also Isa 61:1-3; Lk 24:46-49; Ac 2:1-11; Ac 4:8-12; Ac 10:44; 1Co 2:4-5
Jesus Christ himself came to preach Mk 1:38 pp Lk 4:43 See also Eph 2:17
Jesus Christ’s own ministry involved much preaching Mt 4:23 See also Mt 11:1-5 pp Lk 7:18-22
Jesus Christ commissioned his disciples to preach Mk 3:14-15 See also Mt 10:5-7 pp Lk 9:1-2
It is a natural part of the church’s life Ac 8:4 See also Ac 3:11-26; Ac 15:35
It is a trust from God Gal 2:7 See also 1Th 2:4; 1Ti 1:11; Tit 1:3
It is an integral aspect of key ministries in the church 1Ti 3:2 See also Eph 4:11-12; 2Ti 4:2-5; Tit 1:7-9
Its importance to Paul 1Co 1:17-18 See also Ac 9:20-22; Ac 18:5; Ro 1:14-15; 1Co 1:22-25
It is an apostolic command 1Ti 4:13 See also 2Ti 4:2
Ro 10:14-15 See also Isa 52:7; Ro 10:17; 1Co 1:21
Jas 3:1 See also Ro 2:17-24
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