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The Importance of Plain Speaking in Preaching and Godly Living

This article emphasizes the necessity of clear, bold communication in preaching the gospel and living a godly life. Drawing from scriptural references, it discusses Jesus' unreserved proclamation of truth and the apostles' fearless teaching. It addresses the challenges faced when teaching about salvation, the church, worship, godly living, and judgment. The piece encourages preachers to be straightforward, despite societal pressures to soften their message, highlighting that true spiritual growth comes from understanding and confronting sin openly.

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The Importance of Plain Speaking in Preaching and Godly Living

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  1. TELL US PLAINLY John 10:24-25

  2. “I will tell you plainly”John 16:25 (12-13) PLAIN: -Freedom in speaking, unreservedness in speech 1a) openly, frankly, w/o concealment 1b) without ambiguity -Free and fearless confidence, cheerful courage, boldness, assurance -Deportment by which one becomes conspicuous or secures publicity

  3. “I will tell you plainly”John 16:25 (12-13) • Jesus taught plainly, Jno 10:25 • Apostles taught w/o hesitation, 2 Cor 3:12 • Frank helpfulness, Acts 20:20, 27 • Bold confidence, Rom 1:15-16 (1 Tim 1:7) • Conspicuous (publicly), Acts 26:26 (17:6) • They were not rude, unloving or uncaring • Some do not like this kind of preaching

  4. Preach a Sermon Preacher Preach a sermon preacher, But don’t get too specific; As long as you generalize We think you are terrific. Preach a sermon preacher, Make it good and plain; But don’t you dare to get so close As to call sin by its name.

  5. Preach a Sermon Preacher Preach a sermon preacher, Preach it round or flat; We love to play at hide and seek, And guessing where you’re at. Preach a sermon preacher, Make it what we love to hear; We’ll pat you on your spineless back While you scratch our itching ears.

  6. TELL US PLAINLY Acts 16:30 How to be Saved

  7. How to be Saved • Some say: “You will run people off!” Matt 15:10-14 (Matt 7:21) • “What must I do to be saved?” • Hear the gospel, Jno 6:44-45; Rom 10:17 • Believe in Jesus Christ, Jno 8:24 • Confess your faith, Matt 10:32 • Repent of your sins, Acts 17:30 • Be baptized in water, Acts 22:16 • Then be faithful, Rev 2:10

  8. TELL US PLAINLY Matthew 16:18 The Church of Christ

  9. The Church of Christ • Some say: “This is too hard and offensive!” Jno 6:60-61, 66 • Jesus loved the church, Eph 5:25 • Jesus died for the church, Acts 20:28 • Jesus adds those being saved to it, Acts 2:47 • Jesus only has one church, Eph 1:22-23; 4:4 • You cannot be saved without being in His church, Eph 5:23

  10. TELL US PLAINLY Hebrews 10:24-25 Assembled Worship

  11. Assembled Worship • Some say: “You are going to hurt feelings!” and “At least I’m here part of the time!” Psa 122:1 • Some are becoming slack in attending classes and worship services • Excuses: Vacation, too tired, don’t feel good • “It’s just Wednesday night; It’s just singing night; it’s just Sunday night classes” • Set and keep priorities, Matt 6:33

  12. TELL US PLAINLY Titus 2:11-12 Godly living

  13. Godly Living • Some say: “I am tired of hearing about it!” Psa 119:97 (Job 23:12); 1 Ths 5:21-22 • Immodest dress, 1 Tim 2:9-10 • Lasciviousness, Rom 13:13 • Fornication, 1 Cor 6:18 • Divorce and remarriage, Matt 19:6, 9 • Alcohol and other drugs, Titus 2:11 (1 Pet 4:3)

  14. TELL US PLAINLY Acts 24:25 Judgment is coming

  15. A Judgment is Coming • Some say: “You’re trying to scare people!” Heb 10:31; 12:29 (2 Cor 5:10) • Are you ready for the judgment day? • Will be raised from dead, Jno 5:28-29 • Will be judged by truth, Rom 2:2 (Jno 12:48) • Only two possible outcomes, Jno 5:29; Matt 25:46 • Our judgment will be fair, Rom 2:5

  16. TELL US PLAINLY Romans 1:16

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