• The Purpose Of Preaching

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 25, 2021 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

  Tags:  Comfort, Preaching, Pastors, Conviction, The Word Of God  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warren Wiersbe, "Preaching must be marked by three elements: conviction, warning, and appeal ("reprove, rebuke, exhort").

To quote an old rule of preachers, "He should afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted."

If there is conviction but no remedy, we add to people’s burdens. And if we encourage those who ought to be rebuked, we are assisting them to sin. Biblical preaching must be balanced" (The Bible Exposition Commentary).