One is the very nature of divine truth: it is not to be sought through discussion and dialogue. It is not arrived at through a synthesis of opinions. It has once-for-all been revealed, delivered, and committed to the church. In other words, it is a gospel. It is news and must be proclaimed and taught from the one authoritative source where God has given us that revelation, which is Holy Scripture. This is why the monologue character of preaching is inevitable. It is frequently derided, but it is