Whether the Word Be Preached or Read is a late Charles Wesley hymn about the difference between merely encountering biblical words and receiving God’s Word in living faith.
Hymns Based on 2 Corinthians 3:6
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 2 Corinthians 3:6
"not that we are sufficient of ourselves to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
— 2 Corinthians 3:6
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Faith, Holy Spirit, Illumination, Means of Grace, Prayer. Many worship songs connected to 2 Corinthians 3:6 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Faith
- Holy Spirit
- Illumination
- Means of Grace
- Prayer
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
Whether the Word Be Preached or Read
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 3:6
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Sermon Faith
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Reflection Hymn Whether the Word Be Preached or Read