What is the greatest need of the church? It is Jesus Christ, who comes to us through the preaching of the gospel. The church needs gospel preaching all the time. Why? This article offers five reasons.

The practice of evangelism is threatened by minimizing the gospel. To remedy this approach of minimization this article presents the Puritans' practice of gospel preaching. It looks at their understanding of the gospel, its demand and its presentation.

One definition of gospel preaching equates it to evangelistic preaching. The true definition of gospel preaching as preaching which calls for conversion, faith in Christ and holiness of the Christian life is under threat.