Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7757 preaching, effects of

7757 preaching, effects of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Faithful preaching leads to, through the grace of God, the repentance of sinners, the birth of faith and the nourishment of believers. It can also evoke hostility from unbelievers.

The basis of effective preaching

It depends upon the grace of God

It depends upon the power of the cross, not human wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:17-25 See also 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

It depends upon the power of the Holy Spirit

Luke 4:18-19 See also Isaiah 61:1-2; Acts 2:1-11; Acts 10:44-48; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

It requires effective, supporting prayer

Colossians 4:3-4 See also Acts 4:29-31; Acts 6:2-4; Acts 13:1-5; 2 Thessalonians 3:1

It needs to be received with faith

Hebrews 4:2 See also 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Preaching and the repentance of sinners

Matthew 12:41 pp Luke 11:32 See also Jonah 3:1-10; Matthew 3:1-6 pp Mark 1:3-5 pp Luke 3:3-6

Preaching and the birth of faith

Preaching and the nourishment of believers

Acts 14:21-22 See also Romans 16:25-27; Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 2:6-7

Effective preaching and its authentication by miracles

Inappropriate responses to preaching

Amazement

Matthew 7:28-29 See also Luke 4:31-32 pp Mark 1:21-22; Acts 2:5-12; Acts 4:13-14

Offence

Mark 6:1-6 pp Matthew 13:54-58 See also 1 Corinthians 1:22-23

Mere academic interest

Acts 17:16-32 Paul in Athens and before the Areopagus; Acts 24:22-26 Paul before Felix and Drusilla

Mockery

Hostility