Preach the Word and Teach the World, Part 3 - 8/23/09am

Romans 10:14-17

Previously we looked at each of our roles in teaching others. We also looked at who we are supposed to be bringing the word, and what we are to be teaching. To conclude this series, we will take a look at how we are supposed to be teaching, and why we are supposed to be teaching.

How we should Teach
II Timothy 4:2 -With patience
II Timothy 1:8 -Not ashamedly (Romans 1:16)
Matthew 23:3 -Not hypocritically
II Timothy 2:25 -Gently instruct
Acts 4:29-31 -With boldness (Acts 9:27-29, Acts 14:3, Acts 19:8)
Ephesians 4:15 -In love
Philippians 1:15-16 -With love and good will
Titus 2:7-8 -With integrity and seriousness
I Timothy 2:1 -Without favoritism

We should teach with longsuffering, with patience, and with love. We should speak boldly, and unashamed of what we are speaking. We should freely preach to all men, without favoring some over others. And we should be practicing the word of God that we are teaching.

Why we should Teach
Philippians 1:15-18 -Should be freely and willingly preaching
I Corinthians 9:16-18 -We are rewarded for preaching voluntary work
Acts 4:18-20 -God said to, and we shouldn’t be able to stop ourselves from doing so
Acts 14:11-17 -For God’s glory
Ephesians 4:29 -To build up
Romans 10:14-17 -Teaching will lead to faith
II Peter 3:9 -That all might repent
I Corinthians 9:19-23 -To save souls
I Corinthians 15:1-11 -For salvation through the gospel

We should be preaching from the proper motives. We should be doing so willingly, not begrudgingly. If we are doing so because we are compelled, the word I still spread, but it shows that our priorities are other than what Christ wants it to be. We should be preaching to help save souls and bring others to Christ. We should be soul winners for Him, striving to increase the size of His kingdom and bring glory to Him. We must be sure to do it for Him, and for the souls of others, and not for ourselves.

Paul’s Example and Preaching
Acts 18:1-23
-Paul taught boldly, willingly, without hesitation
-Paul reasoned from the scriptures
-Paul traveled often to save souls

Have you obeyed the gospel preached by Paul? Are you willing to become one of the Lord’s disciples?