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title: 'The Importance of Doctrinal and Instructive Preaching'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Samuel Gover Winchester'
date: 1839-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Preaching'
- 'Pastoral Theology'
scriptures:
- 'Titus 1'
- 'Matthew 28'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/winchester-1839-the-importance-of-doctrinal-and-instructive-preaching
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# The Importance of Doctrinal and Instructive Preaching

Argues that public ministry must center on sound doctrinal instruction; preaching should teach, persuade, and build believers. Congregations must prioritize learned, orthodox ministers.

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