Romans 10:14-17
It is profitable to take a look at not only the role of a preacher/evangelist, but also what the teaching responsibilities of all Christians are. We should look at who we should be teaching, what we should be teaching, how we should be teaching, and consider why we teach. It also behooves us to take a look at the Bible examples of Bible teachers, that we can emulate their good examples.
The Role of a Preacher/Evangelist
I Timothy 3:1-13 -NOT to oversee the congregation (Titus 1:5-9, II Peter 5:1-3)
II Timothy 4:2-5 -To preach the word, regardless of whether it is popular
II Corinthians 10:14-15 -To teach the word plainly
I Timothy 4:12-13 -To provide an example
Romans 10:14-15 -To bring the gospel to people
II Thessalonians 2:13-15 -To bring people to Christ (Colossians 1:28-29)
II Timothy 3:16-17 -To teach, rebuke, correct, and train (I Timothy 6:20, I Timothy 4:6, II Timothy 2:8-14)
Colossians 1:25-27 -To give hope
I Corinthians 10:31 -To give glory to God
The role of an evangelist is to speak what is written in scripture, regardless of whether people want to hear it or not. He is tasked with using the gospel effectively and properly. It is necessary for him to teach those both in and out of the body of Christ. He does not guide or oversee a congregation in the way an elder does. Nor does he have any inherent authority except to speak what God has spoken. This is both his authority and responsibility.
Who Should Preach/Teach?
Hebrews 5:12 -Members of the Church (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 8:4)
I Corinthians 9:16-18 -Those who voluntarily do so and those who are compelled
I Corinthians 12:27-31 -Those so gifted (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Titus 2:3-4 -Older women
I Timothy 3:2 -Elders
I Timothy 4:12-13 -Young men
I Corinthians 7:16 -Husbands and wives
Everyone should b teaching the word. Whether you are male or female, young or old, you have a responsibility to spread the good news about Christ. Everyone can teach something to someone, even if it is only to give the reason you believe and obey. In example and speech, we must always strive to teach others (Colossians 3:17).
Peter’s Example and Preaching
Acts 2:14-39
-Peter teaches of Christ
-Peter preaches boldly, not softening what he is saying
-He preaches of repentance, baptism, and salvation
Have you obeyed what Peter preached?
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