Thematic Bible: Should preach
Thematic Bible
Ministers » Should preach » Without deceitfulness
For we are not as many, who corrupt the word of God: but as from sincerity, but as from God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty; not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but, by manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Ministers » Should preach » Not with enticing words of man's wisdom
For Christ hath not sent me to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power:
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellence of speech, or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
Ministers » Should preach » With boldness
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that publish ye upon the house-tops. And fear not them who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Ministers » Should preach » Without charge, if possible
For ye remember, brethren, our labor and toil: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my power in the gospel.
Ministers » Should preach » Christ crucified
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.
Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached to him Jesus.
For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Ministers » Should preach » Fully, and without reserve
For I have not shunned to declare to you all the counsel of God.
And how I kept back nothing that was profitable to you, but have shown you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house,
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
Ministers » Should preach » With constancy
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Verse Concepts
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Ministers » Should preach » With consistency
But as God is true, our word towards you was not yea and nay. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me, and Silvanus, and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
Ministers » Should preach » Everywhere
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Therefore they that were dispersed went every where preaching the word.
Ministers » Should preach » With good will and love
Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife; and some also from good will. The one preach Christ from contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other from love, knowing that I am set for the defense of the gospel.
Ministers » Should preach » With zeal
So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear to us.
Ministers » Should preach » With plainness of speech
Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
Ministers » Should preach » Not setting forth themselves
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
Ministers » Should preach » With faithfulness
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say to the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hand.
Ministers » Should preach » With heedfulness
Take heed to thyself and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou wilt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Ministers » Should preach » According to the oracles of God
If any man speaketh let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man ministereth let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Ministers » Should preach » Repentance and faith
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.