Why I Only Preach Jesus

Written by: Andrew Friesen on August 9, 2009

How could the Apostle Paul only preach Jesus? Aren’t there other messages to preach from the Bible?  

"When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.  For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:1-2)

A preacher once said on TV that God told him not to preach about Jesus because people already believed in Jesus, but rather to preach messages on angels and the supernatural.

Now I definately believe in angels and the supernatural.  However, to want preach about angels more than the King of Kings and Lord of Lords for me is like wanting to talk more about a boring black piece of coal instead of the most expensive beautiful diamond in the world.  Sure coal can be useful, but the diamond is where the real value is.  Jesus is like that beautiful diamond.  When He died on the cross He took every sin, sickness, curse, and punishment of the world (1 John 2:2).  This is good news!  That when He rose from the dead He made us to sit with Him in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6).  Praise God! 

There are so many good practical teachings out there today it can be overwhelming.  The majority teach wisdom principles often utilizing scriptures taken out of the book of proverbs and rarely mention Christ and what He’s done on the Cross.  Like 5 ways to raise your kids from the Bible.  7 steps to be a successful leader.  10 secrets to prosperity.  Or 5 keys to live a victorious life.  Many of these have  biblical truth in them, however, the majority of the material you can find in the secular book stores.  Is this really the message that will save the world?  Have Christians abandoned the message of Jesus?

“It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:30)

The good news is:  Jesus is now your everything!  Praise God!  He is your salvation, healing, holiness, wisdom.  Whatever you need it’s in Jesus.  Hallelujah!  We’ve got the best message!  Instead of learning wisdom through books and teachers in the world, you can be connected to the one who has all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 

 Solomon said, “there is nothing new under the sun.”  (Eclesiastes 1:9).  But in Christ we are not under the sun.  God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 2:6)

The question people always have is:  If everything you need is in Jesus and I have received Jesus, then how do you see it manifest in your life?  Or how do I see it become a reality?  The answer might surprise you.  It’s not through prayer and fasting (although we should pray).  It’s not through meditation or confession (although that can be good).  The Apostle Peter says "its through the knowledge of Jesus."

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3)" 

You receive from Jesus by receiving more knowledge about Jesus.  Someone once said, "the problem with the world today is that they don't know how lost they are.  And the problem with the church today is that they don't know how saved they are."  I believe that is true.  The world desperately needs to hear about Jesus!  And the church desperately needs to see that Jesus lives inside of them.  How does this happen?  Through the knowledge of Jesus.  Praise God!  This is why I only preach Jesus.

"He (the Holy Spirit) will glorify Me (Jesus), for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you (John 16:14)."  Your thoughts? -Andrew