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Christianity Quote by Daniel Sheard

“Preaching’ is common, oral, gospel proclamation by the entire church. It is not, and never was, pulpit oratory. In the New Testament, the word ‘preaching’ is almost never used to describe discipleship sermons within the four walls of a building. It is missionary proclamation to lost people out in…” quote by Daniel Sheard
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““Preaching’ is common, oral, gospel proclamation by the entire church. It is not, and never was, pulpit oratory. In the New Testament, the word ‘preaching’ is almost never used to describe discipleship sermons within the four walls of a building. It is missionary proclamation to lost people out in the world. The audience is generally a group of people who have not been introduced to the Savior.””

Daniel Sheard

About This Quote

Biblical preaching is missionary proclamation to outsiders, not internal sermons.

In simple terms: Preaching is for the unreached, not believers.

Key Takeaway

Preach to the lost, not the saved.

Themes

preaching evangelism Christianity

Mood

instructive theological

Type

explanatory religious

When to use this quote

  • church outreach
  • theological study

Key Concepts

biblical interpretation missiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this definition change your view of preaching?
  • What does it mean to preach to the lost today?
A Different Perspective

Some argue that preaching also edifies believers.

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