Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Mark 16:15Preaching has its origin in God It is a divine command See also Jonah 1:1-2pp Mt 28:18-20 Matthew 10:5-7pp Mk 6:7-12 Ephesians 3:7-9pp Lk 9:1-6 See also It is rooted in God's grace Isaiah 6:1-10Romans 15:15-16 Acts 1:8 See also It is empowered by God's Spirit Isaiah 61:1-3Luke 24:46-49 Acts 2:1-11; 4:8-12; 10:44 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 Mark 1:38 The importance of preaching and Jesus Christ Jesus Christ himself came to preach See also Ephesians 2:17pp Lk 4:43 Matthew 4:23See also Jesus Christ's own ministry involved much preaching Matthew 11:1-5Mark 3:14-15 pp Lk 7:18-22 See also Jesus Christ commissioned his disciples to preach Matthew 10:5-7pp Lk 9:1-2 Acts 8:4The importance of preaching and the church See also It is a natural part of the church's life Acts 3:11-26; 15:35Galatians 2:7 See also It is a trust from God 1 Thessalonians 2:41 Timothy 1:11 Titus 1:3 1 Timothy 3:2 See also It is an integral aspect of key ministries in the church Ephesians 4:11-122 Timothy 4:2-5 Titus 1:7-9 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 See also Its importance to Paul Acts 9:20-22; 18:5Romans 1:14-15 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 1 Timothy 4:13 See also It is an apostolic command 2 Timothy 4:2Romans 10:14-15 The importance of preaching for salvation See also Isaiah 52:7Romans 10:17 1 Corinthians 1:21 James 3:1 The importance of preaching means preachers and teachers will be judged more strictly See also Romans 2:17-24See also 1427 prophecy1610 Scripture 1660 Sermon on the Mount 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 5108 Paul, life of 5622 witnesses 7706 apostles 7772 prophets 7793 teachers 7797 teaching 8495 witnessing |
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