Moralistic preaching is preaching the commands of scripture and nothing else. When you assume that people understand the gospel, or you believe that Christians don't need to be reminded of the gospel, you're left with a "be like" or "be good" message which leads to pride or despair. Only the gospel- a message about Christ and what He has done- brings the power and fuel for Christians to obey the commands of scripture.
Up Next in Most Comments
-
Preach the Word - H.B. Charles Jr. (G...
In this exposition of 2 Timothy 4:1-5, H.B. Charles Jr. gives a definition of preaching and tells ministers to boldly preach the Word, not novelties and news stories. This sermon will be a strong encouragement to everyone, but especially to those tasked with heralding the message of the King.
Or...
-
God Gave Them Up (Part 3)
The beautiful world that God created is broken by sin that legislation and education can’t fix. In his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul taught that when people refuse to acknowledge the Lord’s reign, He gives them over to their own debased minds. Standards disappear, society crumbles, and m...
-
Sleeping In Church - S8:E29 - The Way...
Many who identify as Christian have not been paying attention at church, especially with the issue of pornography.
1 Comment