Preaching and Hearing God's Word

by James Coates, Steven J. Lawson (Foreword)

“A must read for all who preach and all who listen.” —John MacArthur Preaching and Hearing God’s Word provides a biblically robust and elevated theology of preaching. The word of God is critical to the believer’s spiritual growth and the preached word is normally the most potent and powerful expression of its ministry. If the believer is to appropriate its full sanctifying potential, then effective listening is of immense importance. This requires action on the part of the hearer before, during, and after the moment of preaching. As such, Preaching and Hearing God’s Word also equips the hearer to listen well, with a view to the building up of the body of Christ.

109 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2022

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent little book with a strong argument for the supremacy and priority of the preached Word. It also contains convicting encouragement to be good listeners to our weekly sermons.

[Grady Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

HEART PREPARATION

James Coates shows that it’s not enough for us as children of the TRUE and LIVING GOD to read, study, or hear the Holy Scriptures, but we must prepare our hearts to hear HIS Word and then obey (apply) it to our lives. This means for the pastor/teacher studying and practicing GOD’s WORD and living it out for his subjects. For those listening it’s to receive GOD’s WORD, ready to repent of sin, agree with what the TRUE and LIVING GOD says by living out HIS TRUTH in your daily lives.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. This book was a short explanation about preaching and how to hear the word of the Lord (thanks Jon we already knew that from the title!) but seriously this is what the book taught. With more of a focus on having a hearing posture for both the audience and the preacher then being a book on how to preach. Still good

[Matt Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Changed my mental posture on Sunday mornings

[Sydney Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

Concise and convicting.

[Sean Crowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

There will be nothing new in this book for the average preacher of God's Word, but it was a great reminder of what preaching is all about.

[Jesus Salgado · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a pastor or person that listen to preaching this book will serve you well.