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1 | How to choose ministers? | Acts 1:26 | kalos | 5270 | ||
Charis: I am not so sure that the answer to your question lies in the application of a particular method or system of choosing a pastor. Rather, from our knowledge of the Bible in general, I conclude that the answer has more to do with Christ's sheep hearing, knowing and following His voice. Additionally, let us take into account the importance of the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit, demonstrated time and again throughout the Book of Acts and in many other places in both the OT and NT. Moreover, in the Bible, when God did use material objects (e.g., lots, fleeces, dew or lack of it) to indicate His will, the direction came not from the objects, but from God Himself. Finally, see James 1:5. |
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2 | Business world or Holy Spirit? | Acts 1:26 | charis | 5338 | ||
Dear JVH0212, Good answer! According to the Bible, what were the ways that Christ's sheep heard and knew His voice, in order that they may follow and obey? The Biblical terminology would include the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as prophecy, word of knowledge, word of wisdom, etc. to allow us to be led by God. However, these gifts are not acceptable or dead in the opinion of many. Is this why we have 'boards' and 'votes' to determine succession? Does this not sound more like the business world rather than the direction of the Holy Spirit? Food for thought... In Jesus' name, charis |
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3 | Business world or Holy Spirit? | Acts 1:26 | Makarios | 5365 | ||
Hello charis, I saw something here..Peter reminds overseers (1 Peter 5:2-4) that the presence or absence of authority or success on the job is more or less irrelevant to positions of authority at church. That may shock church members and leaders who have uncritically adopted models of church management from the business world. It's not that churches can't benefit from many of the practices found in business. Certainly in administration and finances, churches have much to learn from the efficient and effective policies of the marketplace. But the church is not a business, and philosophies and practices from that sphere need to be carefully evaluated and sifted in light of Scripture before they are put into effect. I like Ezekiel's prophecy in chapter 34:1-2 concerning the leaders of Israel- if the people are neglected or suffering, the leader's qualifications to lead are in question. There was only one remedy- to remove the leaders from leadership (vv. 9-10). Of course, Jesus displayed the ultimate example of leadership in John 10:11-17. | ||||||
4 | Business world or Holy Spirit? | Acts 1:26 | Makarios | 5373 | ||
There are several examples of 'ordination' in the Bible. People were consecrated for service (Num. 8:10, 27:18, Deut. 34:9). Here is a commission with encouragement (Deut. 3:28). Laying on of hands (Acts 6:6, 13:1-3). Paul's credentials as an apostle (Galatians 1:1). Called to be a herald, apostle, teacher (2 Tim. 1:11). Christ Himself was ordained by His Father (Hebrews 5:4-6) and we are called to a ministry of holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16).. Just food for thought. :) | ||||||