What is and what is not preaching?


What are the bounds of this defintion?


How does it differ from other forms of telling/expressing the Gospel?

What are the elements that MUST be there for it to be preaching. What elements can be subtract or change based on context or culture?

Who can do it?


When preaching, how is on to preach? Expository? Topical, etc? How did Paul and Peter preach? Was it expositional or topical and can we model their examples or not? Why or why not?


When preaching, how relevant should we try to be and how much should our sermons touch on current events and current trends in our cultures and thoughts?

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"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone