Grace to You: Radio Podcast

Five Reasons to Preach the Word

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Aug 8, 2025
John MacArthur, a seasoned pastor-teacher at Grace Community Church for over fifty years, passionately discusses the critical need for preaching the Word of God. He outlines the urgency of this divine mandate in today's perilous times, addressing the dangers that threaten gospel integrity. MacArthur emphasizes the transformative power of Scripture and the necessity of courage in ministry. He also honors a legacy through five compelling reasons for preaching, inviting listeners to reflect on the importance of community in supporting spiritual nourishment.
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INSIGHT

Continuous Mandate to Preach

  • Preaching the Word is a continuous, all-time mandate that confronts error and teaches sound doctrine.
  • It serves both to reproach sin and encourage obedience with patience and instruction.
INSIGHT

Dangerous Seasons Demand Preaching

  • We live in increasingly dangerous spiritual seasons marked by false teachers and deception.
  • Preachers must be discerning and confront these threats skillfully with truth.
ADVICE

Follow Faithful Predecessors

  • Follow the example of faithful predecessors and preach the Word as they did.
  • Avoid reinventing ministry; remain committed to the biblical pattern of preaching.
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