Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7755 preaching, importance of

7755 preaching, importance of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Preaching has its origin in God

It is a divine command

Mark 16:15 pp Matthew 28:18-20 See also Jonah 1:1-2; Matthew 10:5-7 pp Mark 6:7-12 pp Luke 9:1-6

It is rooted in God's grace

Ephesians 3:7-9 See also Isaiah 6:1-10; Romans 15:15-16

It is empowered by God's Spirit

The importance of preaching and Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ himself came to preach

Mark 1:38 pp Luke 4:43 See also Ephesians 2:17

Jesus Christ's own ministry involved much preaching

Matthew 4:23 See also Matthew 11:1-5 pp Luke 7:18-22

Jesus Christ commissioned his disciples to preach

Mark 3:14-15 See also Matthew 10:5-7 pp Luke 9:1-2

The importance of preaching and the church

It is a natural part of the church's life

Acts 8:4 See also Acts 3:11-26; Acts 15:35

It is a trust from God

Galatians 2:7 See also 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 1 Timothy 1:11; Titus 1:3

It is an integral aspect of key ministries in the church

1 Timothy 3:2 See also Ephesians 4:11-12; 2 Timothy 4:2-5; Titus 1:7-9

Its importance to Paul

1 Corinthians 1:17-18 See also Acts 9:20-22; Acts 18:5; Romans 1:14-15; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

It is an apostolic command

1 Timothy 4:13 See also 2 Timothy 4:2

The importance of preaching for salvation

Romans 10:14-15 See also Isaiah 52:7; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 1:21

The importance of preaching means preachers and teachers will be judged more strictly

James 3:1 See also Romans 2:17-24