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· 4 viewsPreaching 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.
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Preaching and the revelation of God’s character, word and will
Preaching and the revelation of God’s character, word and will
26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all,
27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
See also Ex 8:1; 1 Ki 12:21–24; Je 7:1–11; Eze 2:3–3:4
Preaching and the declaration of the gospel
Preaching and the declaration of the gospel
Declaring the kingdom
Declaring the kingdom
14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God,
15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
See also Mt 4:23; Ac 19:8; Ac 20:25
Declaring the person of Jesus Christ and his life
Declaring the person of Jesus Christ and his life
22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—
See also 2 Co 1:19; Ac 10:36–38; Ac 28:31
Declaring the facts of the cross and the resurrection
Declaring the facts of the cross and the resurrection
23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.
See also Ac 5:30; 1 Co 1:22–24; Ac 10:39–42; Ac 13:28–31; 1 Co 15:12–17
Declaring the victory and exaltation of Jesus Christ
Declaring the victory and exaltation of Jesus Christ
33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.
34 For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,
35 until I make your enemies your footstool.” ’
See also Ac 5:31; 1 Pe 3:18–22
Declaring that Jesus is both Messiah (Christ) and Lord
Declaring that Jesus is both Messiah (Christ) and Lord
36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
See also Ac 10:36; Ac 18:5; Ac 5:42; Ac 8:5; Ac 9:20–22
Declaring the call to repent
Declaring the call to repent
30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,
See also Ac 3:19; Ac 26:20; Ac 2:38; Mk 1:15
Declaring the promise of forgiveness
Declaring the promise of forgiveness
38 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
See also Ac 5:31; Ac 2:38; Ac 10:43; Lk 24:46–47
Preaching finds expression in the teaching of believers
Preaching finds expression in the teaching of believers
The central place of teaching in the lives of the first Christians
The central place of teaching in the lives of the first Christians
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
See also Ac 6:2; Ac 18:24–26; Ac 20:20; Ac 15:35; Ac 11:25–26
Teaching from the Scriptures
Teaching from the Scriptures
11 And he stayed a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.
See also Ne 8:2–8; 2 Ch 17:7–9
Teaching on how to live
Teaching on how to live
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
See also Eph 4:20–24; 1 Th 4:1–2; Tt 2:1–15
Preaching and the edification of believers
Preaching and the edification of believers
2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
See also Ac 14:21–22; Ac 13:42–43; Ac 20:2; 1 Co 14:26–31
Preaching and the continuation of apostolic doctrine
Preaching and the continuation of apostolic doctrine
Preaching should be rooted in apostolic doctrine, which is to be faithfully handed on
Preaching should be rooted in apostolic doctrine, which is to be faithfully handed on
2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
See also 2 Ti 1:13–14; 1 Co 11:2; 2 Th 2:15
Preaching that does not conform to apostolic doctrine is to be rejected
Preaching that does not conform to apostolic doctrine is to be rejected
3 As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine,
4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.
See also Ga 1:6–9; 1 Ti 4:1–7; Tt 1:9–14
Preaching and the rejection of merely human wisdom
Preaching and the rejection of merely human wisdom
1 And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom.
2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
3 And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling,
4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
5 so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
See also 1 Co 1:18–25