Do you think there is an increase of expository preaching in American churches today?
Yes, I do. I would say there is a greater openness to expository preaching in the American church. I would also say that I am most encouraged by young men entering the ministry who are, right up front, settled that the faithful way to handle God’s Word is through biblical exposition. It makes me all the more encouraged for the days to come.
I’m grateful for the encouraging signs, but I pray for revival with the preaching of God’s Word all the more, as we are seeing an overt change in the culture away from biblical truth. We need to have more faithful preachers and faithful churches proclaiming the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
This transcript is from a live Ask Ligonier event with H.B. Charles Jr. and has been lightly edited for readability. To ask Ligonier a biblical or theological question, email ask@ligonier.org or message us on Facebook or Twitter.
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H.B. Charles Jr.
Dr. H.B. Charles Jr. is pastor-teacher of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla. He is author of several books, including It Happens After Prayer: Biblical Motivation for Believing Prayer, On Preaching: Personal and Pastoral Insights for the Preparation and Practice of Preaching, and On Pastoring: A Short Guide to Living, Leading, and Ministering as a Pastor. He is host of The On Preaching Podcast.
