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 the world. The audience is generally a group of people who have not been introduced to the Savior.””
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.
