Dictionary of Bible Themes God declares his word through called and anointed preachers. He overcomes their reluctance, helps their weakness, authorises their message and confirms the truth of what they declare. Amos 7:14-15God's call of preachers See also It is not dependent upon background Jeremiah 1:1-5Matthew 4:18-20 Acts 9:10-16 pp Mk 1:16-19 pp Lk 5:1-11 Exodus 4:10-12See also It is not dependent upon ability Jeremiah 1:6-9Acts 4:13 Exodus 4:13 See also It is not dependent upon willingness Jonah 1:1-3Acts 9:1-6 Jeremiah 1:4-5 See also It is a matter of God's sovereign choice Isaiah 49:1-6Ezekiel 2:1-5 Amos 7:14-15 Luke 4:18-19 Isaiah 61:1-2 Galatians 1:15 Ezekiel 3:1 God's commissioning of preachers Romans 10:13-15They are commissioned to declare God's word See also Jeremiah 1:9Jonah 3:1-2 Matthew 28:18-20 Titus 2:15 See also They are to declare God's word with authority Jeremiah 1:9-10Mark 3:14-15 Luke 9:1-2 Jeremiah 1:7-8 See also They are to declare God's word without fear Ezekiel 2:3-7; 3:7-9Acts 5:27-29 2 Timothy 1:6-8 1 Corinthians 9:16 God's constraint upon preachers See also Jeremiah 20:8-9Acts 4:18-20 Romans 1:14-15 Acts 14:3 God's confirmation of his call upon preachers See also Exodus 4:1-91 Kings 17:17-24 Mark 16:20 Acts 4:29-31 1 Corinthians 2:4 See also 1690 word of God5108 Paul, life of 5117 Ruth 5215 authority 5337 hiring 6620 calling 6666 grace 7620 disciples 7724 evangelists |
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