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1 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | BeHumble | 220241 | ||
What were the main changes and developments in the early Jerusalem church's structure and strategy, as portrayed in Acts 1-12? What were the forces and factors that caused each of these changes to be made? |
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2 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | Flying_V | 220249 | ||
I do not believe that 'Church structure' was of that much importance to Paul, or for that matter to the Holy Spirit. If 'Church structure' had been layed out, in specific detail, we Believers would have inevitably argued on the interpretation of the entry; or at least created a Religion around it. Paul also mentioned that the Church ate together - but he didn't mention what they ate, how many servings were had, or how often the affair took place. Too much information appears to add another element of trouble to the Church. The main forces that have caused change in 'Church structure' could be in mans' nature to control, on the one hand, then, we have the ego that thinks it has a better idea than the last guy, and finally, as far as this reply is concerned, we must contend with the Believer trust in Self on most matters; not having enough faith in the Holy Spirt, wherein, God lets us wear ourselves out by our own foolishness until we are humbled, repentant, and finally confess our ineptness, and then in sincerely cry out for help, from Above, if all goes according to plan. So cry out now - try it! I Love you dearly in Christ - all else has been dealt with otherwise when "Jesus condemned sin in the flesh". Check out Dr. Gordon Fee - 'Paul, the Spirit and the People of God'. |
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3 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | CDBJ | 220260 | ||
Welcome to the forum, Now can you back all of that up with specific chapters and verses since it is a BIBLE study forum? CDBJ |
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4 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | Flying_V | 220276 | ||
Answer, try this: read the NT, incline your heart to the HOLY SPIRIT - and don't have expectations of me to do your homework; research G.Fee if your relly interested. | ||||||
5 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | DocTrinsograce | 220293 | ||
Dear Flying, We are a study Bible forum (SBF), sponsored by the Lockman Foundation. Among other things, they are responsible for the NASB translation of the Bible. The keyword here is Bible. While we may frequently quote scholars, pastors, and teachers, we should be able to summarize their assertions along with the proper Biblical annotations. Our ultimate authority is Scripture itself. (Please read again the Terms of Use that you agreed to when you created your SBF profile.) I do appreciate Gordon Fee. In particular, the book he co-authored with Douglas Stuart, "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth." I originally read it, along with several other books, in a seminary class I took on Biblical Hermeneutics. This book I reference regularly; recommend routinely; and render, as a gift, repeatedly. Now, I would certainly attend to much of Fee's instruction as an exegete. However, when he shifts to teaching on something like ecclesiology, I would necessarily keep in mind that Gordon Fee was ordained by the Assemblies of God (AOG). So far as I know, he continues to remain in good standing with the AOG. Thus, I would expect him to be consistent in perspectives like Egalitarianism, Continuationism, Single-Elder Congregationalism, etc. Consistency is a good thing, and something we should expect from any teacher. However, we need to take into account the presuppositions of those to whom we give heed. Therefore, please do not commend us to doing homework, until you have done your own homework. Many of us are regularly reading a wide variety of works, by theologians and teachers both living and dead. We want to hear about various perspectives, but insofar as the Word itself is concerned. Unsubstantiated, broad generalities, do not help us in the study of the Bible. Thank you for complying with the explicit wishes of our gracious host. Such compliance certainly reflects a heart inclined rightly to the Holy Spirit. In Him, Doc |
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6 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | Flying_V | 220326 | ||
Hi people, thank you for all that insight; but lets not call anyone 'teacher', Jesus is the Teacher; lets not call anyone 'Father' for God is your Father - does any of this jive? | ||||||
7 | Chgs - early Jeruselem Church structure? | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 220327 | ||
Hello Flying V, Where did anyone in this thread call anyone "teacher" or "Father"? Your response doesn't seem to jive! Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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