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Explore the symbolic significance of the pulpit as a place of preaching and guidance in Christian faith. Discover how it educates, rebukes, and builds up believers, reflecting on its importance and impact in the church community.
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The Pulpit When the word “pulpit” is used, more is usually intended than furniture. “The place where a sermon is preached.” Our study, then, pertains to the pulpit, figuratively viewed.
The Pulpit To put the brethren in remembrance (I Tim. 4: 6).
The Pulpit To educate the hearers (2 Pet. 3: 18).
The Pulpit To reprove and rebuke (2 Tim. 4: 2).
The Pulpit To exhort the hearers (2 Tim. 4: 2).
The Pulpit To declare the whole counsel of God (Acts 20: 27).
The Pulpit To condemn and expose false teaching (I Tim. 1: 3, Rom. 16: 17, I John 2: 3, 4).
The Pulpit To build-up and edify Christians (Acts 20: 32).
The Pulpit There can be too much emphasis placed on the pulpit. However, as a rule, the strength of a local church can usually be determined by the preaching that is issued from the pulpit! (2 Tim. 4: 2-5.)