ten reasons to preach the WORD OF GOD.

1. Its message is timeless and truly powerful
2. The Bible is the good news of salvation
3. It sets forth divine truth with clarity and certainty
4. It stands as the authoritative self-revelation of God
5. It exalts Christ as the Head of His church
6. It is the means God uses to sanctify His people
7. It rightly informs our worship and our walk
8. It brings depth and balance to one's ministry
9. It honors the necessity of personal Bible study
10. It makes my ministry dependent on God

(from John MacArthur, The Master's Plan for the Church, 306-18)

I'm in agreement with and am committed to these ten reasons to preach the Word!