~ Examples of Good Preaching ~
In this post we will look at two
examples of the early church as recorded in the Book of Acts.
PREACHING IN
ACTS 10 ~ In this chapter we find Peter preaching to
the household of Cornelius. Notice five critical elements of his message.
Salvation Is Available To All People ~ “Then Peter opened his mouth and said: ‘In truth I perceive
that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works
righteousness is accepted by Him’” (Acts 10:34-35)
Peace With God Only Comes Through
Jesus Christ ~ “The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He
is Lord of all’” (Acts 10:36).
Jesus Christ Was Crucified And He Rose From The Dead ~ “And
we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in
Jerusalem, whom they killed by
hanging on a tree. Him God raised up on
the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to
witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead” (Acts 10:39-41).
Judgment Will Come On Unrepentant ~ “And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify
that it is He who was ordained by God to
be Judge of the living and the dead” (Acts 10:42).
Jesus Christ Has Paid The Price Of Your Sin ~ “To
Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins” (Acts
10:43). Jesus Christ offers forgiveness if you admit your sin and turn to Him
as your only Savior.
PAUL’S PREACHING IN ACTS 20
~ In this chapter Paul is
encouraging and exhorting the elders of the church in Ephesus.
The Gospel Of The Grace Of God ~ After
briefly reminding them of his past Paul says, “But
none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry
which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts
20:24). The grace of God was a basic component in Paul’s preaching.
The Gospel Of The Kingdom Of God ~ “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have
gone preaching the kingdom of God,
will see my face no more” (Acts 20:25). The kingdom of God was
the object of Paul’s preaching.
The Gospel Of The Whole Word Of God ~ “For I have not
shunned to declare to you the whole
counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Notice that Paul’s
instrument for preaching was the whole content of God’s Word. Paul sought to
provide a complete and balanced approach in explaining God’s Word.
a key
principle:
A clear conclusion is that preaching is
about God, and what He can do, and is willing to do, in individual lives.
side note: One thing which bothers me is a modern trend
which has changed the terminology of past eras. For example, when referring to
an “historical account” given in Scripture it is referenced as a “story” from
Scripture. Excuse me! Historical records are a lot different than stories—many
of which are pure fiction.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
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