message. James Denney is reported to have said, “You cannot at the same time give the impression that you are a great preacher and that Jesus Christ is a great Savior.” Be sure to concentrate on the systematic exposition of Jesus and His Word, and remain thankful that God would use a sinner like you. Wayne McDill knows God’s condescension in using weak preaching and preachers: “I am amazed that God has chosen to make Himself known through preaching. If you were God, would you trust the kingdom into
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