4. Evangelicals need to reclaim a biblically based theology of preaching. I have only hinted at the kind of reflection needed in an evangelical theology of preaching. Much more needs to be written and practiced. Evangelicals have long been influenced by their culture—which is only to be expected. In addition, evangelicals have seen an eroded understanding of the power of preaching as leaders and listeners—perhaps unknowingly. They have backed away from the Scriptures. The result is a shallow, immature,
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