By whom is the word of God to be preached?

The word of God is to be preached only by such as are sufficiently gifted, and also duly approved and called to that office.

Proofs

• The word of God is to be preached only by such as are sufficiently gifted, (1 Timothy 3:2, 6; Ephesians 4:8–11; Hosea 4:6; Malachi 2:7; 2 Corinthians 3:6)
• and also duly approved and called to that office. (Jeremiah 14:15; Romans 10:15; Hebrews 5:4; 1 Corinthians 12:28–29; 1 Timothy 3:10; 4:14; 5:22)