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Preach against Unbelief
In order to transform people, preaching aims to increase their faith. The desired progression is from sin to holiness (sanctification), which requires faith. A person will only be changed through truly believing the Word of God. Whether Christian or not, all of us have the same problem: we do not believe the Word of God enough to let it shape our lives in every way. Therefore the preacher must target the unbelief in the hearer, and proclaim the Word as beacon that draws forth true faith from those in whom the Spirit works.
Posted by Eric Costa on April 13, 2008 12:55 AM
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Wow. That is the most powerful and concise statement on preaching I have read in nearly all my life. Maybe I should print that out in 80 font and post it on a prime bulletin board as we enter the sanctuary. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Todd Lambert | April 13, 2008 02:08 AM