Is listening to preaching as good as reading the Bible?
A lot of Christians have questioned whether or not it is OK to listen to recorded preaching messages and Bible teachings as a full, or partial, substitute for reading the Bible itself. There’s no denying that anointed teaching and preaching from trusted ministers has an important place in the lives of believers. According to Ephesians 4:11-16, Jesus has given us apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to e quip us for the work of ministry and to build up the Body of Christ “until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.” Ministers are invaluable gifts from God to His children. They are given to help us mature in the Lord so we will not be deceived by every wind of doctrine and the tricks of deceitful men. Therefore, the teaching of your pastor and other ministries you receive from is very important to your spiritual growth. And liste...
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