Preaching is an important part of GOD'S eternal purpose. The Spirit asks, "How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14). Those who "preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things" are blessed. And those who hear and believe the gospel they preach are blessed too.
Preach. To preach is to proclaim openly something which has been done. Officials would send heralds before them when traveling to proclaim their impending arrival. Jesus has sent forth preachers to proclaim something which has been done. Namely, His death, burial, and resurrection. To preach Jesus is to openly proclaim all that He lived and taught and one's proper response to Him. Preaching is intended to help folks prepare for His second arrival.
The Word. The Word of GOD reflects His nature, His character, and His will. To"preach the word" is to preach the Author of the Word. To help others to know the Lord, His nature, His character, His will is the high aim of preaching. Preaching must be centered on the Word of GOD because the Word is where GOD is seen.
Sufficient. The primary purpose of preaching is to glorify GOD. Secondly, preaching is intended to edify GOD'S people. Finally, preaching is intended to convict lost souls. The Word of GOD is sufficient to glorify GOD, edify GOD'S people, and convict lost souls!
"Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus." (Colossians 1:28; NKJV)
