“I find myself stunned by 1 Timothy 1:10–11. And I’m wondering if you can riff on these verses for a full episode. Explain to us how the happiness of God relates to the soundness of our preaching. This link seems essential.” Sound preaching, happy God. Those two themes are connected in Paul’s mind, as evidenced in this question from a podcast listener. Hear Pastor John explain that sound preaching comes from those who live in the presence of God-centered glory and long to echo his infinite worth.
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