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Preaching is centred on the nature and will of God and his claims on all people. Expressed in prophecy, declaration or teaching, it includes the proclamation of the way of salvation to unbelievers and instruction about the faith to believers.

Preaching and the revelation of God's character, word and will

Acts 20:26-27 See also Exodus 8:1; 1 Kings 12:21-24; Jeremiah 7:1-11; Ezekiel 2:3-3:4

Preaching and the declaration of the gospel

Declaring the kingdom

Mark 1:14-15 pp Matthew 4:17 See also Matthew 4:23 pp Luke 8:1; Acts 19:8; Acts 20:25

Declaring the person of Jesus Christ and his life

Acts 2:22 See also Acts 10:36-38; Acts 28:31; 2 Corinthians 1:19

Declaring the facts of the cross and the resurrection

Acts 2:23-24 See also Acts 5:30; Acts 10:39-42; Acts 13:28-31; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24; Corinthians 15:12-17

Declaring the victory and exaltation of Jesus Christ

Acts 2:33-35 See also Acts 5:31; 1 Peter 3:18-22

Declaring that Jesus is both Messiah (Christ) and Lord

Acts 2:36 See also Acts 5:42; Acts 8:5; Acts 9:20-22; Acts 10:36; Acts 18:5

Declaring the call to repent

Acts 17:30 See also Mark 1:15 pp Matthew 4:17; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 26:20

Declaring the promise of forgiveness

Acts 13:38 See also Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; Acts 5:31; Acts 10:43

Preaching finds expression in the teaching of believers

The central place of teaching in the lives of the first Christians

Acts 2:42 See also Acts 6:2; Acts 11:25-26; Acts 15:35; Acts 18:24-26; Acts 20:20

Teaching from the Scriptures

Acts 18:11 See also 2 Chronicles 17:7-9; Nehemiah 8:2-8

Teaching on how to live

Matthew 28:19-20 See also Ephesians 4:20-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2; Titus 2:1-15

Preaching and the edification of believers

2 Timothy 4:2 See also Acts 13:42-43; Acts 14:21-22; Acts 20:2; 1 Corinthians 14:26-31

Preaching and the continuation of apostolic doctrine

Preaching should be rooted in apostolic doctrine, which is to be faithfully handed on

2 Timothy 2:2 See also 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Preaching that does not conform to apostolic doctrine is to be rejected

1 Timothy 1:3-4 See also Galatians 1:6-9; 1 Timothy 4:1-7; Titus 1:9-14

Preaching and the rejection of merely human wisdom

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 See also 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

See also

1610  Scripture
2357  Christ, parables
2427  gospel, transmission
2560  Christ, resurrection
3224  Holy Spirit & preaching
7730  explanation
8234  doctrine
8424  evangelism
8750  false teachings