Theology Of Preaching Research Paper

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This essay paper will discuss the theology view of preaching, the role of preaching in the church, as well as the preparation, the place, the purpose, the approach, and the delivery of sermons. To conclude, biblical texts will be cited to illustrate and support the ideas given preach/teach the sermons. Theology of Preaching
Theology of Preaching is speaking the Word of God in Scriptures proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to the community wherever the people gather. The gathering could be in the church, tent, community center, or in a home. According to Merrill Unger, "preaching is delivering of a religious discourse based upon a text of Scripture."(1027) In other words, the man or woman of God preach or teach the Scriptures according to the need of the congregation in their manner of understanding. The preaching style depends upon the diversity of the members. It is a Word from God that causes things to happen in the lives of people and draw souls to Christ. The theology of preaching brings about transformation. Hebrews 1:3 says the universe
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Matthew 6:33 says to seek the Lord first, and His righteousness and anything else a person needs the Lord will give to accomplish the need.
Preparation begins with thinking about the congregation, praying and listening for a Word from the Holy Spirit. A person should never preach entirely to people they do not hold in high regard before God. on the up, and up, many people are not easy to love, but without a doubt, if they are prayed for, a change in attitude will certainly have a profound effect on the sermon preparation. As led materials such as the Bible, and other study references will be used to present to the congregation as well as to self

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