- The Christian preacher is a herald. (1 Corinthians 1:23)
- The Christian preacher is a sower. (Luke 8:4-8)
- The Christian preacher is an ambassador. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
- The Christian preacher is a steward or housekeeper. (1 Corinthians 4:1)
- The Christian preacher is a pastor or shepherd. (John 21:15-17)
- The Christian preacher is an approved workman. (2 Timothy 2:15)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Six New Testament metaphors for preachers
In chapter four of Between Two Worlds ((Stott, John R. W. Between Two Worlds The Challenge of Preaching Today. Boston: Wm. B. Eerdmans Company, 1994), author John Stott presents 6 different images that the Bible uses to illustrate what a Christian preacher is.
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Jude, this is very good. The tragedy that is revealed to me, more often than not, is that a lot of pastors/preachers are seeking to be served rather than serve. The pulpit has become a career rather than a calling.
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