For believers, the constant proclamation of the Good News is not merely an obligation but a necessary condition for maintaining a vibrant faith and community unity.

A Living Mission: The Vital Role of Proclaiming the Good News

For believers, the constant proclamation of the Good News is not merely an obligation but a necessary condition for maintaining a vibrant faith and community unity. Firstly, the preaching of God’s word makes faith accessible: “The Apostle Paul once wrote that ‘faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of God.’ If the word of God is not preached, then no one will be able to believe... Without the constant proclamation of the Good News, without genuine testimony, our faith will weaken, and with it our life with God” (source: link txt). This statement emphasizes that the very act of hearing and receiving the Good News leads people to strengthen their spiritual condition and maintain active relationships with God.

Secondly, the ongoing testimony of Divine salvation is critically important both for personal faith experience and for the community’s mission. As it is stated: “Our calling is to be bearers of Christ, just as the Savior Christ was the messenger of God and the Father… Thus, our calling is not only a right but also an obligation to share the Good News with others” (source: link txt). Here, it is underscored that preaching the Good News is a central element of the Christian mission, as it aids in bringing Christ’s light to those who have not yet encountered true hope.

Moreover, the essence of the Good News lies in its power to transform lives. Preaching not only informs but also transforms hearts, making apparent and tangible the saving action that, though often left unspoken, has a profound impact on the inner world of the believer: “Since we believe that the revelation of Christ has eternal power… How great will our joy be when the deaf hear the voice of God and the peaks of our faith no longer falter…” (source: link txt). This dynamic underscores that proclaiming the Good News not only reinforces the faith of those who have attained salvation but also kindles the inner joy and confidence essential for spiritual growth.

Thus, the constant announcement of the Good News holds a dual significance: on one hand, it is a condition for the emergence and strengthening of faith through hearing and understanding God’s word; on the other hand, it fulfills the missionary task, continuing the work of salvation and awakening within people’s hearts. This testimony to the power and relevance of that saving revelation remains an eternal source of joy and hope for the entire Christian community.

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“The Apostle Paul once wrote, ‘faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of God.’ If the word of God is not preached, then no one will be able to believe, because faith is not acquired through mere reasoning. Therefore, the preaching of God’s word is of colossal importance for everyone striving to be strengthened in faith, and for the entire Christian community. Preaching is not only an art but also a responsibility, because through it we bring the light of Christ into the world. Without the constant proclamation of the Good News, without genuine testimony, our faith will weaken, and along with it, our life with God.” (source: link txt)

“Our calling is to be bearers of Christ, just as the Savior Christ was the messenger of God and the Father, and in doing so led His disciples to this calling. … Thus, our calling is not only a right but also an obligation to share the Good News with others.” (source: link txt)

“Since we believe that the revelation of Christ has eternal power… How great will our joy be when the deaf hear the voice of God and the peaks of our faith, the foundations of our hope, and the fruitfulness of our piety no longer tremble.” (source: link txt)