Do I really have to? This question is often heard when kids try to get out of having to do something. It’s not enjoyable. It’s not convenient. There’s no immediate pay-off. So, therefore the question, ‘Do I really have to?’ This doesn’t only happen with kids though.
We hear the question coming from employees, students, and even the citizenry of communities. No one likes the responsibility of doing things they don’t find convenient or fun. No one likes to be told what to do. This is a mark of our society. Individuals don’t like being under authority and measure most everything by its ‘fun’ factor. This reality has even affected the way people perceive preaching. Read the rest of this entry »
Founders Journal · Spring 2004 · pp. 25-28
(used by permission Jan. 20, 2010)
by Allen Harrison
There are many passages of Scripture that give counsel and encouragement to those who are involved in the preaching of the gospel. In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul unfolds a variety of truths that apply to this great work of gospel proclamation.
The Privilege (4:1)
Paul writes, “since we have this ministry.” The ministry of the gospel is a gift. We believe in a divine call to preach. It is not a work that one takes up simply as a vocation, at least Read the rest of this entry »
Founders Journal · Winter 2003 · pp. 10-12,16
(used by permission Jan. 20, 2010)
by Allen Harrison
It’s hard to believe I have been involved in the ministry of the gospel for over fifty-one years. What a joy it has been, even with an assortment of difficult times along the way. I only wish I could do it all over again and again. Thank you, Lord, for calling me to preach! What a privilege it Read the rest of this entry »