Teachers and preachers have much in common. Both are vital in church life and Christian spiritual formation. The development and delivery of lessons and messages are remarkably similar, and one can definitely learn from the other in method, development, and delivery. While teaching is generally known as the transfer of information, preaching goes further and seeks to affect the heart. Both teachers and preachers declare the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 proposes, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” One explanation I heard of this passage years ago from Dr. Jim Schettler suggests that “doctrine is what is right, reproof reveals what is wrong, correction says how to make it right, and instruction in righteousness tells how to keep it right.” Christian growth, spiritual maturation, and formation are possible with preachers and teachers being an important part of this developmental process. All this, of course, revolves around the Scriptures and relies upon the Holy Spirit of God.[3]
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Teach the Tongue
Teach the Tongue Powerful. Life Changing. Incredible. Sometimes, not saying anything is priceless! How many times do our words, though seemingly innocent, get us into trouble, or hurt other people? How many times do our words encourage, edify and help those around us? How many Christians are really living like Proverbs teaches. As the schoolContinue reading “Teach the Tongue”
Prayer Changes Us
Prayer Changes Us If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. John 15:7 “A fifth grade boy who had heard a sermon on persistence in prayer was praying by himself in his room one night. As his dad passed hisContinue reading “Prayer Changes Us”
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