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Introduction

Jesus, the Christ, stands as the central figure of Christianity, revered as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life and teachings, as recorded in the New Testament, have profoundly influenced Christian doctrine and practice. Among His many roles, Jesus is recognized as a preacher par excellence, whose message of the Kingdom of God continues to resonate through the ages.

The Nature of Jesus' Preaching

Jesus' preaching was characterized by authority, clarity, and compassion. Unlike the scribes and Pharisees of His time, Jesus spoke with divine authority, captivating His audiences and challenging the status quo. In Matthew 7:28-29 , it is noted, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes."

His messages were often conveyed through parables—simple, yet profound stories that revealed deep spiritual truths. These parables, such as the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9) and the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), were designed to engage listeners, provoke thought, and invite personal reflection.

Central Themes of Jesus' Preaching

1. The Kingdom of God: The primary focus of Jesus' preaching was the Kingdom of God. He proclaimed its arrival and invited all to enter through repentance and faith. In Mark 1:14-15 , Jesus declares, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel!"

2. Repentance and Forgiveness: Jesus emphasized the necessity of repentance and the availability of God's forgiveness. His call to repentance was not merely a call to moral reform but an invitation to a transformed relationship with God. In Luke 5:32 , Jesus states, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."

3. Love and Compassion: Central to Jesus' message was the command to love God and neighbor. His teachings on love were radical, extending even to one's enemies. In Matthew 22:37-39 , Jesus summarizes the law: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"

4. Faith and Salvation: Jesus preached about the necessity of faith for salvation. He assured His followers that faith in Him would lead to eternal life. In John 3:16 , Jesus proclaims, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

The Impact of Jesus' Preaching

The impact of Jesus' preaching was immediate and enduring. His words brought hope to the marginalized, challenged the religious elite, and laid the foundation for the Christian faith. His teachings have been preserved in the Gospels, serving as a guide for believers throughout the centuries.

The early church continued Jesus' mission of preaching, empowered by the Holy Spirit, as seen in Acts 1:8 : "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Conclusion

Jesus, the Christ, remains the ultimate preacher, whose message of the Kingdom of God, repentance, love, and faith continues to transform lives. His teachings invite all to experience the fullness of life in God's presence, offering a path to salvation and eternal hope. As believers seek to follow in His footsteps, they are called to proclaim His message with the same authority, compassion, and love that characterized His earthly ministry.

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Luke 24:47
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
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Greek

2424. Iesous -- Jesus or Joshua, the name of the Messiah, also ...
... "Jesus Christ" is properly "Jesus ." "" (2424 ) is His name, as the incarnate, eternal
Son of God (Mt 1:21,25, see also Lk 1:31) -- the Christ, the divine ...
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3686. onoma -- a name, authority, cause
... "Praying in Jesus' name" therefore is ... According to Hebrew notions, a name is inseparable
from the person to whom it belongs, ie it is something of his essence. ...
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Library

Of the Name of Jesus Christ, and his Twofold Nativity.
... The Epitome of the Divine Institutes. Addressed to His Brother Pentadius. Chap.
XLIII."Of the Name of Jesus Christ, and His Twofold Nativity. ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xliii of the name of.htm

"And this is his Commandment, that we Should Believe on the Name ...
... This is his command, that ye "believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ." And
this we do proclaim in his name, since he has gotten a commandment to ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon i and this is.htm

Jesus Christ, the Divine Teacher of Prayer (Continued)
... than Christ did lies in the faith which can grasp His name truly and in ... My God shall
supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.". ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/vi jesus christ the divine.htm

Second Sunday after Trinity. And this is his Commandment; that we ...
... And this is His commandment; That we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus
Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/second sunday after trinity and.htm

What is his Name?
... will have filled our hearts with suspicions of His goodness; if ... revealed to us in
"the face of Jesus Christ," we must ... that He came to manifest the name of God ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 2 what is his.htm

The Praying that Glorifies God
... A man cannot achieve the works of Christ through his eloquence and education; he
must fervently pray in the Name of Jesus, and receive power from ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 4 the praying that.htm

Entire Sanctification as Taught by Jesus Christ.
... in His mouth." He is called "Thy holy child Jesus." Jesus Christ, therefore, was ...
Glory be to His Holy Name. ... that we should find allusions to it in His teachings ...
/.../clark/the theology of holiness/chapter vi entire sanctification as.htm

They came to be in his Presence
... the forthrightness of a man stirred by his struggle to live as a follower of Jesus
Christ. ... but if not, then church doctrine needs another name, for this man ...
/.../herrick/frank h nelson of cincinnati/they came to be in.htm

Jesus and his Forerunner.
... of Christ understood so perfectly the place of his own work with relation to Christ's.
Another of John's testimonies to Jesus was made a little later ...
/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter iii jesus and his.htm

The Man Christ Jesus
... on the Well-Beloved Christ and therefore spares mankind. Yea, more; for his sake
he sends the gospel of peace to men, and in the name of Jesus glad tidings are ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the man christ jesus.htm