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1 | 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 | ||||||
2 | More on 1 Tim. 3:2 | 1 Tim 3:2 | Searcher56 | 6969 | ||
This is a minor point so I will continue no more. I do not need a "single credible Bible scholar" to have my same view ... (s)he could be married with children :-). I take the Bible literally and the passages you presented support my idea. Some say one is a one-woman man, even if she dies, but, not according to these verses. Children? Very interesting. Steve |
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3 | More on 1 Tim. 3:2 | 1 Tim 3:2 | Makarios | 6981 | ||
Steve, once again, I believe that you are way out of context here. I would ask that you would further explain (using the Bible) what it is that you mean, but I will respect your decision to leave this issue alone. | ||||||