How do we know preaching is essential for salvation?
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The Bible teaches that faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ, highlighting the necessity of preaching.
The significance of preaching in the context of salvation is emphasized in Romans 10:13-14, where Paul states that for one to call on the Lord, they must first believe in Him, and to believe, they must hear the gospel. This establishes preaching as a divine means through which faith is created in the hearts of the elect. It is through the faithful proclamation of the gospel that individuals are brought to awareness of their need for Christ. Consequently, the Lord ordained that His people would be saved through the foolishness of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:21), highlighting its essential role in the salvation process.
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