diff --git a/articles/preachpreacher.md b/articles/preachpreacher.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5423cff --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/preachpreacher.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +# Preach (Preacher) +When someone “preaches,” they are giving a speech about God while other people gather to listen. Usually, one person preaches to a large group. The one who preaches is called a “preacher.” A preacher wants people to change the things they do or change the things they think. + +#### More Information About This Topic + +John the Baptist preached that the Messiah was coming soon. He preached that people needed to repent and be baptized to get ready for the Messiah to come (see: Matthew 3:1-2). Jesus also preached about the kingdom of God. He preached that people needed to repent (see: Matthew 4:17). After Jesus returned to heaven, Christians preached the gospel. That is, they preached that God saves anyone who trusts in Jesus (see: Acts 8:25; Romans 1:9; 1 Corinthians 9:16.) + +See: Messiah (Christ); Repent (Repentance); Baptize (Baptism); Kingdom of God; Heaven; Gospel +