— “True preaching is saying exactly what God has already said.”
📘 Summary
Biblical preaching means proclaiming God’s Word as it is written,
not the preacher’s ideas or emotions.
A preacher is not a motivational speaker but a herald of divine truth.
The goal of preaching is not emotional reaction, but spiritual transformation.
1️⃣ Introduction | “What does it mean to preach biblically?”
Today, many sermons aim to entertain or comfort.
“If people cry, it’s a good sermon.”
“If they feel blessed, it worked.”
“If it’s practical, it’s successful.”
Yet Scripture defines preaching as declaring God’s revealed truth.
It’s not about influence or charisma—it’s about faithful proclamation.
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Preaching the Word, Not Opinions
📘 2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV) — “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.”
📘 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 (ESV) — “My message was not in plausible words but in the Spirit’s power.”
📘 Nehemiah 8:8 (ESV) — “They read from the Book of the Law, giving the sense.”
📘 Hebrews 4:12 (ESV) — “The word of God is living and active.”
→ True preaching exposes, explains, and applies the Word of God.
3️⃣ Theological Insights
📜 John MacArthur — Expository Preaching
“The preacher must say what the text says.
A sermon not centered on Scripture is a failed sermon.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Holiness of God
“Preaching is not emotional display but revelation of divine holiness.”
📜 John Piper — Expository Exultation
“True preaching exalts God’s Word with joy and awakens love for Christ.”
📜 Martyn Lloyd-Jones — Preaching and Preachers
“Preaching is not mere teaching—it’s God speaking through His servant.”
📜 Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch. XXI
“God communicates saving grace through the preaching of His Word.”
4️⃣ False Views vs. Biblical Corrections
| False View | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “Preaching is to meet human needs.” | Man-centered | Preaching reveals God’s will, not man’s desires. |
| “Emotional impact = spiritual success.” | Emotionalism | True preaching produces repentance, not just feelings. |
| “The preacher can interpret freely.” | Subjectivism | The preacher must submit to the text. |
| “Good speech = good preaching.” | Humanism | Preaching depends on the Spirit, not skill. |
5️⃣ Practical Application | Four Marks of Biblical Preaching
1️⃣ Expository Focus — Let the text speak for itself.
2️⃣ Spirit Dependence — Pray before preparing.
3️⃣ Christ-Centeredness — Every text points to Christ.
4️⃣ Transformation Goal — Aim for changed hearts, not informed minds.
6️⃣ Conclusion
Biblical preaching is not eloquence but faithful proclamation.
The preacher’s duty is to stand under Scripture, not above it.
He must fear God’s judgment more than human applause.
“Preachers are not entertainers—they are messengers of divine truth.” — Revito
Faith. Truth. Renewal. — Revito
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