There is nothing more vital to the health of Christ’s church than faithful preaching. The Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 89, affirms that it is the preaching of the Word of God that our God especially uses for the salvation and sanctification of His people.
Nevertheless, in our current evangelical landscape, there are several views and practices that have distorted the preaching of the Word. Every generation of preachers faces subtle pressure to soften their message, to impress rather than instruct, or to build a following instead of building up their congregations. However, the pulpit is not a platform for self-promotion; it is the “sacred desk” for the exposition of Christ’s Word.
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