We Believe in
Expository Preaching
of the Word of God
Expository preaching is the faithful attempt of the preacher to
proclaim and explain that which the Bible teaches in a particular
passage. In expository preaching, the Scripture itself, which God gave
to be the rule for our life and faith, dictates the
theme and message believers need to hear to help them grow in their
faith and to mature in their walk with Him.
The preacher's job is
to expound the Scriptures, explain the Bible's meaning, and apply God's
message to the lives of believers today. We believe that it is God
alone who makes the truth of Scripture real and applicable to the heart
of the people who hear it proclaimed.
The Word is preached, but we rely
completely on the Spirit of God to take the Word proclaimed and apply
it as needed in
the life and heart of His people. Scripture is preached in an
expository fashion because we hold the Word of God in high esteem and
understand
that God has made this His unique tool for changing lives.
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work."
II Timothy 3:16-17