Preaching Like Paul

By Bobby Witherington There are many books which deal with preaching. Some are excellent. Some are not worth the paper and ink they require. Some are downright dangerous. But there is one book which not only reveals the value of preaching; it also reveals what constitutes genuine, effective, soul-saving preaching. Of course, this “one book” is …

Practicing What We Preach

By Bobby L. Graham Surely all Bible students acknowledge that “practicing what we preach” more accurately conveys New Testament teaching than the idea of “preaching what we practice.” Even so, there is something to be said for preaching what we are practicing. In terms of the standard of teaching (New Testament Scriptures), there should be a …

Ephesians 6:20: As I Ought to Speak

By Cecil Willis In this excellent series of articles on Gospel Preaching, I have been asked to present a few thoughts concerning Paul’s earnest plea to the Ephesian brethren that they remember to pray that he might “speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” The usage of the word “ought” brings the message and manner of …