<p>In this episode of the Expositors Collective, Mike Neglia sits down with <strong>Pastor Bob Hiller</strong> to explore the essential distinction between <strong>preaching the Law and preaching the Gospel</strong>. Drawing from his experience at Community Lutheran Church, Bob discusses the preacher&#39;s primary task: to &quot;hand over the goods&quot; by actively proclaiming the <strong>forgiveness of sins</strong> in the name of Jesus</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>A Note on this Recording</strong></p><p>This episode was originally recorded and released in <strong>December 2020</strong> As you listen, you will notice references to the unique challenges of that time, including discussions regarding <strong>social distancing and masks</strong>. While the cultural context reflects the peak of the pandemic, the theological insights regarding homiletics and the proclamation of Christ remain as relevant today as ever.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p>• <strong>Handing Over the Goods:</strong> Bob Hiller defines the core of the Gospel as the literal delivery of God&#39;s forgiveness to the listener.</p><p>• <strong>The Law and the Gospel:</strong> Understanding the functional difference between God’s requirements (the Law) and His gift of grace (the Gospel).</p><p>• <strong>Pastoral Perspective:</strong> Insights from Bob’s ministry at <strong>Community Lutheran Church</strong> in Escondido, California.</p><p>• <strong>Face-to-Face Proclamation:</strong> A friendly, deep-dive conversation on how to ensure Jesus is the centre of every message.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways for Preachers</strong></p><p>• <strong>Focus on Forgiveness:</strong> Preaching is not merely sharing information; it is the act of proclaiming the <strong>forgiveness of sins</strong>.</p><p>• <strong>Clarity in Mission:</strong> The goal of the expositor is to ensure the &quot;goods&quot; of the Gospel are clearly handed over to the congregation.</p><p>• <strong>Timeless Truths:</strong> Despite the <strong>time-bound nature</strong> of the original 2020 recording, the necessity of distinguishing between Law and Gospel is a foundational pillar of biblical preaching.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For information about our upcoming training events visit <a href="http://expositorscollective.com/"><u>ExpositorsCollective.com</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective"><u>https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective</u></a></p>