Preaching the Great Christological Texts

From Southern Baptist blog Between The Times comes this discussion by Danny Akin on the importance of Preaching the Great Christological Texts

What is it that drives Baptists like us, and evangelical Christians as a whole, to make such strong statements of theology and faith? I believe the answer can be found not only in “the clear teaching of the Holy Scripture” in general, but in the great Christological texts in the New Testament in particular. I refer to the quintessential quartet of John 1:1-18; Phil 2:1-11; Col 1:13-23; and Heb 1:1-3.

The clear exegesis and exposition of these four passages are the bedrock foundation of biblical and orthodox Christology. Both his person (full deity and perfect humanity) and work (sacrifice and atonement) are gloriously expounded in these texts, though it is his person that is more strongly emphasized.

What we think and believe about Jesus influences all aspects of our theology: what we think about God, the Bible, and salvation, for example. If we are to think correctly, that is biblically, about Jesus, these four great texts should be taught clearly, consistently, and courageously without compromise or apology.

I agree. We need more doctrinal preaching - good doctrine washes out bad theology. I hear lots of charismatic believers talk about being "anointed." If you want to be "anointed," talk about the "Anointed One" - that's what Messiah means! The Spirit loves to be present where Jesus is proclaimed and worshipped.