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Sunday School 9-10:00 AM

Regular Service 10:30 AM

Midweek Bible Study

Wednesday 7pm

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The Importance

of Expository Preaching

At LCF, expository preaching is a vital component of what we do and a core distinctive for our church. Below you will find a brief description of what expository preaching is and why it is important for the Body of Christ.

The word expository in itself carries the idea of explaining. That said, given the inerrant and inspired nature of Scripture, expository preaching must begin with explaining the biblical text. This type of explanation can only come from understanding the single meaning authorial intent for the original audience under the inspiration of the Spirit. In order to best comprehend this meaning, the interpreter begins with a consistent grammatical-historical hermeneutic in matters of interpretation.

This methodology is the only legitimate one for ascertaining the plain sense reading of Scripture within its biblical context. In relation to context, expository preaching is primarily handled by way of sequential verse by verse preaching through large sections of Scripture or entire books of the Bible. This in turn protects the hearers and preacher from the temptation towards eisegesis (reading meaning into Scripture) as opposed to sound biblical exegesis (reading meaning out of Scripture). Finally, after much study bathed in prayer, a proper explanation or illumination of the Scriptures begins to shape the life of the preacher. This in turn creates a passion and conviction within the preacher to herald or proclaim The Word. Furthermore, to preach in a way that produces life application and transformation through the power of the Spirit.