BCO 53.1

53.1. 53-1

53-1. The preaching of the Word is an ordinance of God for the salvation of men. Serious attention should be paid to the manner in which it is done. The minister should apply himself to it with diligence and prove himself a “worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?