How do we know that what we hear from the pulpit is true?

To discern the truth of messages preached from the pulpit, one must regularly compare them with Scripture. Romans 10:14-15 asks how people can believe without hearing, and this indicates the necessity of sound preaching. By grounding sermons in the Word of God, believers can assess whether the message aligns with the teachings of Scripture. Paul even declared in Romans 1:1-6 that the gospel is centered on Jesus Christ and not on human ability, emphasizing the need for divine grace. Therefore, a consistent alignment with the scriptures indicates truth.