Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7700 Leadership and the people of God » 7754 preaching » 7760 preachers, responsibilities of Those entrusted with the responsibility of preaching are to discharge it faithfully, boldly and persistently in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Christian community should honour faithful preachers and challenge those who fail to honour their responsibility. The responsibilities of preachers They must be diligent in their preaching 2 Timothy 2:15 See also 1 Timothy 4:13-16; 2 Timothy 4:1-5 They must be faithful in their preaching Acts 20:20 See also Jeremiah 26:1-2; Jeremiah 42:4; Acts 20:25-27 They must be persistent in their preaching 2 Timothy 4:1-5 See also Acts 18:4-6; Acts 20:31; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 They must be bold in their preaching Acts 28:31 See also Jeremiah 26:7-15; Amos 7:10-17; Acts 4:18-20; Acts 5:27-29; Acts 14:1-3 They must be encouraging in their preaching Acts 14:21-22 See also Acts 15:32; 1 Corinthians 14:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12; 2 Timothy 4:2 They must be filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:4 See also Acts 4:31-33; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 1 Peter 1:12 They must be compassionate in their preaching Mark 6:34 See also Matthew 9:35-38 The responsibilities of the church towards preachers Faithful preachers should be honoured 1 Timothy 5:17 See also Matthew 13:53-57 pp Mark 6:2-4; Luke 10:3-8; Hebrews 13:7 Unfaithful preachers are to be exposed and will be judged Galatians 1:6-9 See also Jeremiah 14:14-16; Ezekiel 13:1-23; 1 Timothy 1:3-4; Timothy 4:1-7; Titus 1:10-11; 2 Peter 2:1-3; Revelation 2:14-16,20-23 See also
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