Questions and Answers
The speaker is emotional and rises or falls based on others' opinions of their sermons.
False
The speaker's wife often praises their sermons.
False
The speaker's goal is to impress the congregation with their sermons.
False
The speaker is proud of their ability to understand and preach the Bible accurately.
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The speaker's congregation often evaluates their sermons based on their delivery.
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The speaker is bothered when the congregation doesn't like their sermons.
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The speaker believes that the congregation's opinions of their sermons are important for their growth.
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The speaker values the congregation's feedback on their sermons.
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The speaker thinks that the prayer room is a place where people come to criticize their sermons.
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The speaker is content with the congregation's response to their sermons.
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Study Notes
Expository Preaching
- The primary duty of a pastor is to bring the people the truth of God's Word by explaining Scripture.
- A pastor's role is to be the bearer of divine truth in various aspects of ministry, including counseling, teaching, and preaching.
The Importance of Expository Preaching
- Failing to do expository preaching assaults the authority of God in the minds of the people.
- It denigrates the Lordship of Christ over His church, undermining the work of the Holy Spirit.
- Expository preaching establishes the authority of God, affirms the Lordship of Christ, and facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit.
- It demands submission to Scripture and prevents the preacher from speaking fully for Christ on every issue.
Consequences of Neglecting Expository Preaching
- Failure to do expository preaching hinders the depth and transcendence necessary for true worship, leading to immaturity.
- It prevents the preacher from speaking fully for Christ on every issue and severs them from the regular sanctifying grace of Scripture.
- It undermines the example of studying Scripture, leading to shallow understanding and inadequate spiritual growth.
The Role of the Preacher
- A preacher should model the view of Scripture that they want their congregation to have.
- They should instruct by example on the scriptural duty and benefit of studying Scripture intently.
- The expectation is that people be serious about the Bible and indifferent to everything else.
- A preacher should aim to produce teachers who know how to study the Bible and pass it on to others.
The Consequences of Failing to Do Exposition
- It eliminates the truths that trouble, offend, and terrify the lost and sinful.
- It disconnects doctrine and life, creating a disconnect between what is believed and how it is lived out.
- It robs people of the only true source of their help.
The Balance of Preaching
- Preaching should balance condemnation and joy, integrating the calls to joy and holiness.
- A preacher should not avoid the things that trouble the soul, offend people, and terrify even believers.
The Legacy of the Past
- Failing to do exposition of Scripture disconnects God's people from the legacy of the past.
- A congregation should be connected to the history of the church, honoring and elevating the resources used to interpret Scripture from men long dead.
- This connection gives people a sense of belonging to something greater than the current moment in time.### The Importance of Historic Tradition
- The doctrines we affirm today were settled in the fourth century and have been developed through history.
- We are part of a grand historic tradition that connects us to great preachers, theologians, and martyrs of the past.
- This connection to the past provides assurance and stability, as we are anchored to something that is generationally and historically true and sound.
The Dangers of Contemporary Culture-Driven Ministries
- Contemporary culture-driven ministries can be scary, as they are often based on a dominant personality and lack connection to historic tradition.
- When people face the realities of life, they may realize that their faith is not rooted in something reliable and enduring.
- Our people need heroes like Calvin, Luther, and John Rogers, who were giants of faith and character.
The Significance of Spiritual Warfare
- Spiritual warfare is not about chasing demons, but about destroying ideologies, theories, viewpoints, and philosophies that are against the knowledge of God.
- We are engaged in a spiritual war, and our weapons are not fleshly, but spiritual and mighty unto God.
- The goal of spiritual warfare is to bring every thought captive to Christ and to set people free from error.
The Importance of Truth and Expository Preaching
- Truth is the only way to defend against deception and error.
- Expository preaching assures people that they have heard from heaven, and it's not about the preacher, but about the Word of God.
- When people hear from heaven, they are protected from error and deception.
The Role of the Pastor
- The pastor's role is to be a protector of their people, not to seek compliments or praise.
- A good pastor is not concerned with personal validation, but with ensuring that their people hear from heaven and are dealing with the Lord.
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Discover the importance of expository preaching in ministry, its role in bringing truth to people, and its impact on the authority of God and the Lordship of Christ.
