The Three-fold Task of the Preacher

The simple, straight-forward, three-fold task of the preacher...

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.

Thus, the preacher is to...

• READ the Word ("public reading of the Scripture" - communication of  the Gospel) 

• DECLARE the Word ("exhortation" - call to godliness effected and produced by the Gospel)

• EXPLAIN the Word ("teaching/doctrine" - clear exposition and explanation of the Gospel)

 This is what is meant by "Expository Preaching"