A biblical preacher should obviously be a gospel preacher.  And preaching good news implies also the preaching of bad news.  But often we keep the effects of Genesis 3 and the Fall in safe descriptions that don’t bring conviction to the lingering effects of Fall-living in church world.  The shadows of the Fall do not only cover the TV news, but cast their hue inside the church.  Could we preach with a greater sensitivity to how the temptation of Genesis 3 is subtly captivating Christian affections?

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