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1 | More on 1 Tim. 3:2 | 1 Tim 3:2 | Searcher56 | 6942 | ||
Hank, Titus 1:6 also supports my belief that a leader should be married, to one woman. Paul was never the permanent church leader, he moved on. So I do not think he fell under the title of being a leader. Also, by the text, I think a widower could be DQed from being a leader ... but I am not going to demand my way. I would be more vocal if the wife (who is a Christian) ran away with the postman and a divorce results. She would have to say she wasn't a Christian for him to be able to serve. Steve |
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2 | More on 1 Tim. 3:2 | 1 Tim 3:2 | Hank | 6951 | ||
Steve, Titus 1:6 no more supports your belief than 1 Tim. 3:2 does. Read both passages within their full context. And Paul was not a leader because he traveled? Surely you can't mean what you said! Paul, personally chosen by the Risen Christ. Paul, the apostle whom Christ entrusted to take His precious gospel to the Gentiles. Paul, who wrote more books of the Bible than any other man on earth. Paul, whose words you are using to try to prove your case. Paul not a leader?...... Look at Titus 1:6 again. Look at the phrase "having children who believe." If we go with your view that a church leader must be a married man, "the husband of one wife," we must, to be consistent, teach that he must also have children. Steve, the Scriptures simply don't support your view. I challenge you to present this forum with a single credible Bible scholar, with just one responsible New Testament exegetist, who supports your view.........By the way, here's what the NASB Study Bible has to say on Titus 1:6: "husband of one wife" -- Since elders, by definition, were chosen from among the older men of the congregation, Paul assumed they already would be married and have children. A qualified unmarried man was not necessarily barred. It is also improbable that the standard forbids an elder to remarry if his wife dies (cf Rom. 7:2-3, 1 Cor.7:39, 1 Tim.5:14). The most likely meaning is simply that a faithful, monogamous married life must be maintained. Your turn, Steve. Bring on your witnesses. --Hank | ||||||
3 | More on 1 Tim. 3:2 | 1 Tim 3:2 | kalos | 6954 | ||
Hank: Thank you for a very biblical, sensible, accurate posting on the above passages and questions. Biblically based, reasonable, thorough postings such as yours are extremely rare on this Forum. I happen to agree with you on this issue. But, even when someone takes an opposing stand on an issue, I honestly don't mind reading their points, if they can make a point that is biblically based and reasonable. It isn't merely agreement or disagreement ("rightness" or "wrongness" of a posting), it's whether the writer shows any common sense in approaching the subject. |
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