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Thematic Bible: Should preach


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2 Corinthians 2:17
For we [apostles] are not like so many people, who "peddle" God's message merely for profit [or, "who corrupt God's message"], but in Christ's [service] we proclaim the message from God with sincerity, [realizing we are] in the presence of God. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsevangelists, ministry ofenvoyDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMotives, Examples OfPaul, Apostle To GentilesProfitsWord Of GodCharacter Of SaintsMinisters, Way They Should TeachSincerity, In Christian LivingSincereitySpeaking TruthThe Word Of GodTreating OthersSpreading The GospelThe Presence Of GodThe Power Of WordsPerspectivecommunionpreachingcorruptionadvertisingmotivessalesmarketingothers

1 Thessalonians 2:5
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this]. Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofCloaksGreed, Believers' Response ToAppealing To GodThe Witness Of GodCovetousnessGreedmotives

2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God. Verse ConceptsIntegrityCraftinessConsciences, Before OthersFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMorality, And CreationRejecting ThingsRenunciationSecrecyWord Of GodTruthMinisters, Should Not BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachIntegrity, Examples OfReceiving God's WordAvoiding SecrecySpeaking TruthCommending OneselfEliminating ShameClear Consciences

1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal [to you was] not based on error, or impure [motives], or deception. Verse ConceptsMinisters, Way They Should TeachAvoiding Deceitmotives

1 Corinthians 1:17
For Christ did not send me to immerse people, but to preach the good news. [Note: Christ specifically commissioned Paul to preach; most of the immersing was done by his attendants]. It was not to be done with words of [human] wisdom, so that the [message of the] cross of Christ would not have its power taken away. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early Churchevangelists, identity ofevangelists, ministry ofEloquenceWisdom, Source Of HumanMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Effect Of Christ's DeathFalse WisdomUseless ReligionChrist SendingChristian BaptismSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionBaptismEvangelismThe CrossSpeechevangelizing

1 Corinthians 2:4
And I did not use persuasive words of [human] wisdom in my message and preaching, but they were [accompanied by] a demonstration of the Holy Spirit and power [from God]. [Note: This "demonstration" could have included the evidence of miraculous spiritual gifts which Paul utilized while there in Corinth. See 14:18]. Verse ConceptsPower Of Holy Spirit, Shown InEnticersPower Through The SpiritThe Power Of The GospelEnticingWise Men In The ChurchLanguageThe power of ChristThe Power Of WordsSpeechpreaching

1 Corinthians 2:1
And when I came to you, brothers, it was not with eloquent words or [superior] wisdom that I proclaimed to you the testimony [or, mystery] about God. Verse ConceptsMinisters, Way They Should TeachPeople VisitingWitness To The GospelFoolishness Of GodExcellenceSpeechpreachingtestimonyego

Isaiah 58:1
Verse ConceptsHesitationShoutingMinisters, Way They Should TeachTrumpets For SignallingWhat Sin?EmotionsrebellionDishonoring God

Ezekiel 2:6
Verse ConceptsBriersThornsMinisters, Way They Should TeachWicked Described AsScorpionsDo Not Fear Men

Matthew 10:27-28
What I am telling you in the darkness [i.e., in obscurity], you tell it in the light [i.e., openly]. And what you hear [whispered] in your ear [you should] declare it from the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who can kill your body but not your soul. Instead, fear Him [i.e., God] who is able to destroy both your soul and body in hell. [See note on 5:29].

1 Thessalonians 2:9
For you brothers remember how we labored and toiled, working hard night and day, so that we would not burden any of you [while] we proclaimed to you the Gospel of God. Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchApostles, DescriptiondiligenceDiligence, Examples OfLazinessThe Benefits Of LaborNightPoverty, Remedies ForSuffering, HardshipWork, As Ordained By GodMinisters, Way They Should TeachIndustryFervourZealousness, Examples OfTentmakingThe Gospel PreachedLabour Day And NightThose Who ToiledOverloadHard WorkSupportHardshipworkinghardwork

1 Corinthians 9:18
Then what is my reward? It is being able to preach the good news without receiving financial support [for it], so as not to claim my full rights in [the work of preaching] the good news. Verse ConceptsRightsAbuse, Of Spiritual ThingsMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Gospel PreachedFree Of ChargeReward For WorksChargeRewardForgiving Others Who Hurt YouEvangelismSpreading The GospelNever Giving UpAbusepreachingfreeevangelizing

Acts 8:5
And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed Christ to them. Verse ConceptsBaptism, Places Usedevangelists, identity ofevangelists, ministry ofHeraldMissionaries, Call OfPreaching, Content OfWitnessing, Importance OfMinisters, Way They Should TeachMissionary Work, Examples OfSharing The GospelMissionary ExamplesPreaching ChristIdentity

Acts 8:35
So, Philip opened his mouth, and beginning [his message] from this Scripture [passage], he preached to him [about] Jesus. Verse Conceptsevangelism, nature ofevangelism, kinds ofUse Of The Scripturespreaching

1 Corinthians 2:2
For I have decided not to know anything [while] among you, except Jesus Christ and His being crucified. Verse ConceptsAbolitionCrucifixion, Of ChristMinisters, Way They Should TeachDeterminationChrist Was KilledThose Who Were IgnorantSignificance Of Christ's Crucifixioncrucifixion

Acts 20:27
For I held nothing back in declaring to you the entire message of God. Verse ConceptsCommunicationGod, Will OfHesitationKnowing God's WillPeople WillingExposition Of The Scripturesshunning

Acts 20:20
[You know] how I held back nothing in declaring to you whatever was profitable, and taught you in public [meetings] and in your homes. Verse ConceptsHesitationPreaching, Content OfProperty, HousesTeachersMinisters, Way They Should TeachTeaching In The ChurchUseful ThingsPeople Willing

Acts 5:20
"You men, go and stand in the Temple and speak to all the people words about this Life [i.e., about Jesus]." [See John 14:6]. Verse ConceptsNewnessMinisters, Way They Should TeachGo And PreachLife By God's WordDisciples In The TempleSpeaking As From God

Acts 6:4
But we will continue earnestly in prayer and the preaching of God's word." Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfPrayerfulnessDuties Of Christian ServantsPastorsMinisters, Way They Should TeachFocusFasting And PrayerMinistryattention

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the [Gospel] message; be prepared [to do it both] when it is convenient and when it is inconvenient; reprove [i.e., convince people of their wrongdoing], rebuke [i.e., convict people of their sin], and exhort [i.e., urge people to act], with great patience and teaching. Verse ConceptsGoalsevil, believers' responses toevangelists, ministry ofencouragement, examples ofChallengesAttitudes, to other peopleGospel, Transmission OfOpportunities, In LifePreaching, Content OfPreaching, Importance OfReadinessRebukeResponsibility, For God's WorldA Time To SpeakCorrectionReproofDiscipline Of The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachAdmonition, Of LeadersApostasy, How To AvoidGo And PreachTeaching In The ChurchThe Right TimeBe Patient!Exhort OthersReproving PeoplePreparationEncouragementEvangelismEncouraging OthersPatience In RelationshipsPersistenceStruggles In RelationshipWaiting For God's Timingpreachingrebukingupliftingreinforcementdoctrine

2 Corinthians 1:18-19
But just as certainly as God is dependable, our message to you is not [both] "yes" and "no" [at the same time]. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me, [and] Silvanus [i.e., the same as Silas] and Timothy, was not "yes" and "no" [i.e., both our message and Jesus Himself were not contradictory], but with Him, it was "yes" [i.e., Jesus consistently spoke the truth].

Mark 16:20
and Acts 2:43]. In my name [i.e., by my authority], they will drive out evil spirits; they will speak in languages [supernaturally]; Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchConfirmationApostles, IdentficationMiracles, Nature OfMission, Of The ChurchMissionaries, Support ForPreaching, Effects OfWork, Divine And HumanMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Witness Of GodSigns And Wonders Of The GospelMiracles Authenticate God's MessageDiscipleshippreachingfollowing

Acts 8:4
Now the disciples, who had become scattered all over, went everywhere preaching the message [of God]. Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofdispersion, theMissionaries, Call OfPreaching, Importance OfWitnessing, Importance OfMinisters, Way They Should TeachMissionary ExamplesThe Church Scattered

Philippians 1:15-17
Some people, indeed, are proclaiming Christ out of envy and strife [i.e., out of rivalry], while others do it from goodwill. Those who do it out of love [for me] know that I am prepared to defend the Gospel [i.e., before government authorities]. But the others preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, hoping to stir up trouble for me while I am in prison.

1 Thessalonians 2:8
And so, since we have such deep affection for you, we were very pleased to share with you, not only the Gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become very dear to us. Verse ConceptsMentoringCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherUnity, Of God's PeopleValuesMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachAffection For God's PeopleThe Gospel PreachedLove Exists Between PeopleSharing

2 Corinthians 3:12
Therefore, since we have such a hope [i.e., that the Gospel is much superior to the law], we speak with great boldness, Verse ConceptsBoldness, To PeopleBeing AssertiveHope, Results OfKnowing God, Effects OfMinisters, Way They Should TeachPlainnessholy BoldnessHope KjvBoldnessSpeechexpectations

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but [we preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchLordship, Of Jesus ChristPaul, Apostle To GentilesServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSlavery, SpiritualJesus Christ, LordMinisters, Way They Should TeachSuffering For Christ's SakePreaching ChristNot MeChrist Is My LordChanging Yourselfpreaching

Ezekiel 3:17-18

1 Timothy 4:16
Pay close attention to yourself and to what you teach [people]. Continue doing these things, for in doing them you will both save yourself and those who listen to you. Verse Conceptsdoctrine, Purpose ofGuardsMinistry, In The ChurchMinisters, Way They Should TeachApplying The BibleTaking HeedDoctrines of the The GospelFocusBeing YourselfPersistenceperseveringattentiondoctrineGuarding Yourself

1 Peter 4:11
If someone's gift is speaking, he should [be sure to] say only what God wants him to. If a person's gift is serving, he should do so by the strength provided by God [who supplies all such gifts]. This is so that, in using all gifts, God may be honored through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs honor and power forever and ever. May it be so. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGiving, Of TalentsAmenChannels Of TruthMotives, Importance OfWork, Divine And HumanAbility, God's PowerMinisters, Way They Should TeachBible, Names OfChrist GlorifiedEternal PraiseGod Giving StrengthServing PeopleGod Gives StrengthSpeaking As From Godthe Gifts of GodGlory of the The churchHelping OthersStrength, God Is OurspeakingPetsMinistryGuidance And StrengthHelping Others In NeedThe Power Of WordsenergyprovidingpeterdominionCall To Action

Acts 20:21
[You know how] I testified to both Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], that they must repent [i.e., change their attitudes and behavior] toward God, and have faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfGospel, Requirements OfGreeksRepentance, Nature OfUrgencyFaith, Object OfWitness To The GospelRepentanceRepentance And ForgivenessThe Gospel To Jew And GentileChrist As The Object Of Saving Faith

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