Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7758 preachers, call of

7758 preachers, call of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

God's call of preachers

It is not dependent upon background

Amos 7:14-15 See also Jeremiah 1:1-5; Matthew 4:18-20 pp Mark 1:16-19 pp Luke 5:1-11; Acts 9:10-16

It is not dependent upon ability

Exodus 4:10-12 See also Jeremiah 1:6-9; Acts 4:13

It is not dependent upon willingness

Exodus 4:13 See also Jonah 1:1-3; Acts 9:1-6

It is a matter of God's sovereign choice

Jeremiah 1:4-5 See also Isaiah 49:1-6; Ezekiel 2:1-5; Amos 7:14-15; Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2; Galatians 1:15

God's commissioning of preachers

They are commissioned to declare God's word

Ezekiel 3:1; Romans 10:13-15 See also Jeremiah 1:9; Jonah 3:1-2; Matthew 28:18-20

They are to declare God's word with authority

They are to declare God's word without fear

Jeremiah 1:7-8 See also Ezekiel 2:3-7; Ezekiel 3:7-9; Acts 5:27-29; 2 Timothy 1:6-8

God's constraint upon preachers

1 Corinthians 9:16 See also Jeremiah 20:8-9; Acts 4:18-20; Romans 1:14-15

God's confirmation of his call upon preachers