However, the latter takes precedence over the former in that we come to the former via the latter. We come to believe in the plenary authority of the Bible via the gospel of the substitute Man, Jesus Christ. Encounter with Jesus Christ in the gospel is the door through which we enter into regard for the whole Word of God. Biblical preaching is integrated preaching. Biblical preaching declares the whole counsel of God and not just this or that part of that counsel.
Many congregations live spiritually from hand to mouth.
The great majority of evangelical preachers feed their congregations on fragmented offerings. Often the determinant is what happens to take the preacher's fancy. Ironically enough, most congregations are poor biblical theologians. The heart of the Bible is the gospel of the saving Person and work of Jesus Christ. This is the great integrative center of biblical theology.