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1 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | Emmaus | 65026 | ||
FTimA, Timothy was was ordained a bishop or shepherd to oversee his pastorate by the laying on of hands as was Matthias. "Apostolic succession is undisputed by whom?" Anyone. Please show me one Apostpolic pre-Nicean Church Father whose writings we have, that disputed the concept of apostolic succession of bishops from the apostles. Just for starters to read those who spoke on this matter see Ignatius of Antioch circa 100 A.D, in his letters to the Ephesians 6, Magnesians 6, Philadelphians 1 and Clements First Epistle to the Corinthians before 100 A.D. You can access them at this link: http://www.ccel.org/fathers2/ANF-01/TOC.htm Emmaus |
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2 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | FTimA | 65047 | ||
If this is true, show me the passage that proves it, please. I would rather read the word of my Father in heaven, which is truth, than a "Apostpolic pre-Nicean Church Father", who was not inspired of God to write whatever they wrote. I will save the link for study material. Thank you. |
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3 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | Emmaus | 65061 | ||
FTimA, The combination of Scripture , which is not always absolutely clear on all points and the witness of the early history of the Church as written by the apostolic fathers, such as Ignatius of Antioch, a disciple of John the Apostle, whom we can presume passed on the Gospel accurately to Ignatius, make it clear that the early Church had bishops, priests (presbuteri, elders) and deacons. We do not see the laying on of hands with Matthias, but we do see it in the case of Saul after the laying on of hands at his baptism in Acts 9:17-19 in Acts 13:2-3 which was clearly a form of ordination just as was the ordination of the deacons in Acts 6:6. Paul refers to the laying of hands on Timothy by the presbyteriate in I Timothy 4:14, an obvious reference to his ordination. Paul also warns Timothy to be careful whom he ordains by the laying on of hands, I Timothy 5:22. In various places you see the office of bishop, priest (presbyter/elder) and deacon mentioned. 1 Timothy 3, 1 Timothy 5:17-22, Titus 1 and so on. The main point I am making is that the three levels of ordained offices found some Christian Communions comprising the majority of Christianity : Catholic, Eastern Orthodox , Protestant (Anglican, Episcalal, Methodist, Lutheran) are not unbiblical, but are easily found in scripture and supported by 2000 years of history, during 1500 of which they were universally acknowledged by all Christians. Structural offices of authority within the Church does not deny the headship of Christ but shows the practical application of the authority He conferred on the apostles in Matt 16: 18-20; 28:18-20; Luke 9:6; Luke 10; John 20:19-23; 21:15-17. Emmaus |
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4 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | FTimA | 65067 | ||
Thank you for the wealth of scriptural reference. I will do some research to see of what you say is accurate (Acts 17:11). | ||||||