September 7, 2022 — Lesson Three: Knowing the Bible is God’s Word

Summary

The sermon debunks the popular quote attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the gospel at all times, use words if necessary," revealing its lack of historical basis. It highlights that while living out faith is important, the core message of the gospel, that Jesus died for sins, requires verbal communication. Therefore, the practical takeaway is that the explicit preaching of the gospel with words is essential, not optional.