November 1, 2025 4:00 am
Every believer has been called to preach God's Word, not just pastors of churches, and this mission can be accomplished if every Christian preaches the gospel, as demonstrated by the early church at Jerusalem and the apostle Philip, who preached to large crowds and individuals alike, and it is not the size of the congregation that matters but the theme of the message.
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Yeah. Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Preaching the Word. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Acts 8.4 Every believer has been called to preach God's Word, not just pastors of churches.
When Christ gave the great commission to preach the gospel to every creature, it was clear that this mission was intended for every Christian and could be accomplished if every believer preaches the gospel. This was practiced first by the members of the church at Jerusalem. Then, when the believers were all scattered abroad except the apostles, these laymen went everywhere preaching the word. One of the deacons selected to relieve the apostles of the business affairs of the church was Philip. And he went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
speaking to great crowds and winning many to Christ. Then shortly afterward, the Lord called him down to Gaza, where he met an Ethiopian eunuch, and he preached unto him Jesus. This teaches plainly that one can preach to a large congregation, but he or she can also preach to one person. it is not the size of the congregation, but the theme of the message that makes one a preacher of the Word.
Furthermore, it is not only by word of mouth that Christ is preached. Paul says that the gospel was preached to every creature. literally in every creation which is under heaven. And how shall they hear without a preacher? But I say Had they not heard?
Yes, verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. One can preach verbally to a congregation Or to an unseen audience through radio or in writing to a reader. And even a godly lifestyle can preach effectively. although not specifically, of the saving work of Christ. Even the heavens declare his glory.
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