STEEMCHURCH | SHOUT AND PREACH THE WORD OF GOD
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A neglected issue in many evangelical circles is the role of the Holy Spirit in the proclamation of the Word. The Bible mentions several times that the Word of God is "alive". What gives the Word this life-giving power? The One who speaks through her, that is, God himself through the power of the Spirit.
When the Word of God is proclaimed and transmitted by the Spirit, the "living" aspect of the Word creates life in those who receive the Word. John Woodhouse describes the relationship between the Word and the Spirit in this way: "A biblical doctrine of the Word of God must necessarily be integrated with the doctrine of the Spirit of God, and, conversely, a biblical understanding of the Spirit of God is inseparable from the concept of the Word of God. The Word is the implement of the Spirit, and the Spirit the breath by which God speaks. "
A good example of this is Peter's preaching in the book of Acts. After being filled with the Spirit on Pentecost, Peter began to preach from the Scriptures to prove that Jesus was the Christ. What was the response to the Word preached in the power of the Spirit? Three thousand souls believed. This should not be surprising. What is it that the apostle Paul describes as the "sword of the Spirit?" The Word of God. And, who inspired the Scriptures themselves? The Holy Spirit The Word is life and the Spirit is the messenger who imparts that life to the listeners, massaging it in their hearts and empowering them to believe and obey.
¡We need the spirit to preach the word of God!
Some focus only on being "led by the Spirit" and do not want the Word to stand in the way of the Spirit. This way of thinking is wrong for several reasons. First, the preacher's words come to depend on his own subjective experience with God. This does not follow the Scripture mandate of "Preach the Word" (2 Timothy 4: 2), and it can lead people down a wrong path by motivating them to seek special experiences with God apart from the guidelines of His Word. In addition, it also shows a wrong doctrine of the Spirit. It is the Spirit who enlightens us the truth of the Scriptures and shows us Christ (John 16: 13-14).
An opposite error would be to keep the truth only on an intellectual level, thinking that all that is needed is a faithful explanation of the Scriptures without the power of the Spirit to connect them with the hearts and lives of the hearers. I am not saying that the Word can be genuinely preached separate from the Spirit: that is not the idea. Isaiah 55:11 reminds us that the Word of God will achieve the purposes He has for her. We can be so focused on the intellectual aspect of preaching and studying the Scriptures that we forget our need to be men who seek His face to bring His living message to our congregation. The task of preaching is not just an academic exercise, it is also something that flows from our lives to be with the Lord.
A sailboat can be structurally reliable, incredibly useful and also fast. But it will only move when the wind blows on its sails and pushes it on the water. Similarly, the Word of God and its powerful truth can be clearly expounded, but if it is not accompanied by the stimulating power of the Spirit, the truth of the Word can be objectively heard, but lacking the power and life-giving application to our hearts.
A preacher with the heart of God will work diligently to study and proclaim the Scriptures and depend on the moving of the Spirit of God through the Word to achieve His life-giving power. We must move the candles of our preaching so that the wind of the Spirit can move and catch the candles of the Word, and thus powerfully bring His truth to the listeners.
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How to preach the word of God?
Prepare yourself in the Word of God.
Depender en el Espíritu no es excusa para ser perezoso en el estudio. Los predicadores necesitan ser diligentes en su estudio de las Escrituras, para que puedan entenderlas lo suficiente como para explicarlas y aplicarlas claramente (2 Timoteo 2:15). Ore para que el Espíritu le dé entendimiento, revele la verdad y pueda ver áreas de aplicación para sus oyentes. Permita que la verdad de la Palabra de Dios obre poderosamente en su corazón y luego predique Su verdad con pasión.
Walk in the Spirit.
We walk in the Spirit when we put our minds on the things of the Spirit, and we avoid grieving the Spirit by disobeying Him. When we walk in the Holy Spirit, His sanctifying power cleanses us from sin and prepares us for good works (2 Timothy 2:21), including the task of preaching.
Invite your congregation to pray for you
Paul asks for the prayers of his people several times, and specifically asks for an open door for the gospel (Colossians 4: 3), for a clear proclamation (Colossians 4: 4), and for boldness in the proclamation of the gospel (Ephesians 6 : 19). Invite your congregation to pray in the same way for you and because the Spirit can bring the Word with power.
Trust in God
Even when we do not feel the movement of the Spirit as a result of our preaching, we can rest assured that God is doing his work. The enemy will want to discourage you in your work, but trust in God, that He will do His work through His Word and through His Spirit.
When we preach, we prepare to preach, or we think about preaching, that our thinking is like that of Charles Spurgeon, who climbed into his pulpit constantly telling himself, "I believe in the Holy Spirit ... I believe in the Holy Spirit ...".
A prayer for the proclamation of the Word of God
Oh Lord, we thank you for having sent your Son to die for us and seal our hearts with your blessed Holy Spirit. Teach us to walk, to minister, and to preach in the power of your Holy Spirit. May our words be courageous, clear, life-giving, and exalt Christ. Please do your work of convincing, sanctifying and empowering your people through the preaching of your Word. Let your Word fall on the good ground and let your Spirit produce new life in the hearts of people who do not know you yet. May we all receive your Word with joyful and grateful hearts and bless your Name by loving you and enjoying you.
As important as it is to preach the gospel, we must realise that our goal is to get the gospel to the lost souls and not just the saved. We must ensure that the word of God is spread to every corners of the earth and empahasis must be placed on the lost souls! Thanks for sharing jose. Best regards!
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for me the word of God is the most powerful thing that exists. we must help those who have not yet met. a hug and god bless @steemchurch
hello jose, thanks for reminding us of our fundamental duty as a Christian, which is to preach the gospel!
It is very important brother, without the word of God not in our lives, we are nobody.
A very inspired writings @josegalanton
thank you very much for your comment brother
Preaching the Gospel is the commission Jesus (Yahshua) Christ gave to His followers. But the big question is “HOW“? How can we preach the Gospel especially today? Times and things may change, but the message remains the same. We are commanded by our Captain of Salvation to “go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all people” (Mark 16:15, GNB).
the word of God is essential in our lives and a very strong weapon, let us help others to know the Word of God
The gospel we preach must not be just something we hear from men or read from books or even conceived through our meditation. Unless it is delivered to us by God, it can serve no spiritual utility
Great Post
OSWe must look for those lost souls, and help them to take the path of God, it is never late for that. many blessings brother
Yes @josegalanton
This is our duty as Christians. To bring the gospel to lost souls that they may be saved.
This is also one of the main priority of the @steemchurch, the crusade for freedom
Our brothers from @steemchurch, have a very important and valuable work, which is to get closer to God. we must continue to support them and look for those lost souls, who know the way of God.
We should no be ashamed to preach the gospel of Christ because it's power unto salvation.... Thanks for this post @josegalanton
This is one great commandment. Whoever does it shall be wise
We need to preach the word of God, win more soul for Christ, so that we can all be save