The apostles of Christ were not sophisticated or educated men . They were,however, filled with the Spirit. When Peter and John were arrested for preaching and brought before the Sanhedrin, the common consensus was “they were unschooled, ordinary men” (Acts 4:13).
The apostles were simple men.This simplicity carried into their preaching. Paul asserted this when writing to the Corinthians. The city of Corinth was proud,mighty, influential, and educated. Yet Paul wrote in reflection of his first visit: “When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:1,2).
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:1,2).
The wise and useful preacher knows the mind of man is not a debating hall, but a picture gallery. The preacher must speak to be understood.Some ministers preach to impress.
WHEN U PREACH TO IMPRESS YOU DON'T IMPACT,IT ONLY LASTS THE MOMENT U ARE ON THE PULPIT AFTER THAT IT FADES AND NOBODY REMEMBERS WHAT YOU DELIVERED AND THAT'S NOT WHAT GOD HAS CALLED US TO DO.THE REASON WHY THE APOSTLES AND THE PROPHETS ARE REMEMBERED TODAY YEARS LATER IS BECAUSE THEY CHOSE TO IMPACT.NO COMPROMISE OF THE GOSPEL.
IT IS GOOD TO KNOW YOUR PLACE AND RUN THE RACE TO COMPLETION.NOW EVERY RACE HAS ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.YOU KNOW YOURS.FOLLOW THEM!
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