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How do we know that only God's true preachers are called to preach?

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Only those who are called by God and preach the gospel of free grace can be considered true preachers.

The sermon asserts that a true preacher is one who has been called by God and is foundationally taught the gospel, emphasizing God's sovereignty in salvation and the necessity of grace. The distinction between true and false preachers lies in their adherence to the message of Christ crucified, and any man who does not enter into this ministry through Christ is dubbed a 'thief and a robber.' This teaching aligns with Jesus' words in John 10, where He refers to those who enter the sheepfold not through Him as illegitimate.

The implications of this are significant, as they highlight that the preaching of the gospel must originate from an understanding of sovereign grace. A preacher not proclaiming Christ’s redeeming work for a specific people fails to convey the true message of salvation. This emphasis on a God-given call underscores the historical Reformed view of ministerial legitimacy being rooted in divine appointment and the necessity of grace for proper ministry.
Scripture References: John 10:1-3

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