elements are not part of what it means to preach. But why is the preacher to explain, edify, and persuade? This leads to a deeper question about the intent of preaching. Paul’s instructions about preaching in his second letter to Timothy reflect Christ’s directives given before he ascended into heaven (Matt. 28:16–20). Jesus told his disciples to make disciples, “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything” he had commanded
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