1. Qualifications of a Preacher II Timothy 2:1-26

2. Qualifications of a Preacher Scriptural descriptions of the preacher: Evangelist – ‘a messenger of good’ 2 Timothy 4:5 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. Ephesians 4:11-12 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, Acts 21:8 8 On the next day we who were Paul's companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.

3. Qualifications of a Preacher Scriptural descriptions of the preacher: Preacher – ‘a messenger’ 1 Timothy 2:7 7 for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle--I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying--a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. 2 Timothy 1:11 11 to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. Romans 10:14 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

4. Qualifications of a Preacher Scriptural descriptions of the preacher: Minister – ‘a laborer, servant’ Ephesians 3:7 7 of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. Colossians 1:23, 25 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, 1 Timothy 4:6 6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.

5. Qualifications of a Preacher Scriptural descriptions of the preacher: Evangelist Tells what one does = proclaims a message Preacher Tells the nature of one’s message = good news, glad tidings Minister Tells the relationship to what one does = a servant

6. Qualifications of a Preacher Man-Made Qualifications for a Preacher Secular Education Dynamic Personality Handsomeness Social Finesse A lot of Brass and a Big Mouth Common Interests Well Recommended

7. Qualifications of a Preacher Man-Made Qualifications for a Preacher The Right Age Married The Right Number of Children A Perfect Wife

8. Qualifications of a Preacher God’s Qualifications for a Preacher Gentle – II Tim. 2:24 Able to teach – II Tim. 2:24 Patient – II Tim. 2:24 Humble – II Tim. 2:25 Watchful – II Tim. 4:5 Faithful – II Tim. 2:2