“The real problem, then, is in the reader who doesn’t connect logic and fire the way Luke does in the book of Acts… The utterance of wisdom (1 Corinthians 12:8a) should be understood as powerful preaching that makes penetrating application to real life.” The Spirit-empowered preacher not only preaches the Word but brings the Bible to bear on the times in which he lives as Paul and the greats of old did. People leave impacted and inspired to live for the Lord.”
(Seth Brickley – TruthScript) The Preacher’s Task – The preacher has the important task of preaching the Word of God in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the commission that the apostle Paul gave to Timothy and all preachers when he wrote, “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2)…. Continue reading