Preaching Christ is essential because He is the only means by which sinners can be forgiven and justified before God.
In Acts 13:38, Paul emphasizes that salvation is exclusively found 'through this man', which is Jesus Christ. The proclamation of the gospel is fundamental because it communicates the glad tidings of salvation, revealing that it is only through faith in Christ that one can receive forgiveness of sins. The gospel preaches the redemptive work of Christ and serves as the means through which the elect are called to faith and repentance. The act of preaching stems from the command of God and operates through the power of the Holy Spirit, ensuring that those ordained to eternal life will believe.
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