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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: tgc Ordered by Verse |
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141 | The husband of only one wife? | Titus 1:6 | tgc | 124120 | ||
You have ask a multiple part question so let me break it down as I offer my answer. First husband of one wife. Ther are basically two different views of this one that it means only one wife for a lifetime and that if you have ever been divorced that you are disqualified from being a pastor. The other view is that if you look at the culture that Paul was writting into having many wives at the same time was very popular and the cultural norm and Paul was speaking out against this. I will not offer my personal view on this here but rather challenge you to seek out your answer in prayer and study. Again on the second part of your question there are two major views one is that it makes no difference at all if you are divorced you can not be a pastor, the other is that whatever you did before you where a Christan God wiped away aat the moment of your salvation and you became as scripture says a new creation. Here I will offer my view I adhere to the latter view that God wipes the slate clean. As far as remarriage after the death of a spouse I know of no place in the Bible that prohibits this. In certain cases Paul even encourages it. No there is no mandate that a pastor can not remarry if his wife dies. Now for your last question if a serving pastor is divorced while in the ministry yes he should step down from his position. For the family was created before the church and actually takes priority over the church and if your family is falling apart your ability to minister is effectually destroyed and you could bring great harm and divison to the church. I would encourage you to study the scripture for your final answer to thes questions they are very emotionally debated within the church today I hope I have been able to offer a little help to you. In The Love Of Christ,tgc |
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142 | The husband of only one wife? | Titus 1:6 | tgc | 124469 | ||
justme, The situation with Dr. Stanley at FBC Atlanta is a sad one he did offer his resignation and the church rejected it. But that aside hear me out please. I do not know if you have ever had the misfortune of being deivoriced I hope not and I also do not know if you have ever served in the ministry. I can answer yes on both counts. I never said that it was unscriptual for that man to stay in the pulpit. What I am saying is that he really should step down when one goes through a divorice it is signs of a deeper problem and all of this stays with you no matter what you do this includes the pulpit. When you bring these problems with you into ministry it effects everyone you are ministring to. As the pastor you are to promote unity within the church and divorice is all about disunity. To shows this point let me tell you a story, about 25 years ago the church I grew up in dealt with this issue and the pastor stayed in the pulpit now 25 years later the church is still tring to recover from the damage done back then. As much as I love that pastor it would have been far better if he had stepped down and left the church united rather than in schambles. I relize I am probly rambling and Iam sorry but this subject hits very close to home and is the reason I will never serve as a senior pastor. Although God has given me a great ministry working in evangelism outreach. Please try to understand where I am coming from. Sometimes we must take Paul's word when he says All things are lawful for me but not all things are good. yes I am parapharsing. In The Love Of Christ, tgc | ||||||
143 | degrees of faith?? | Heb 10:34 | tgc | 127262 | ||
I would only offer this the words of our great Lord , Savior, and God Jesus Christ. (NKJV) Matthew 6:1 "Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 "But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 "that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. 5 " And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 "But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who [is] in the secret [place;] and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 "And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen [do.] For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as [it is] in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. The answer would be to pray for God's perfect will in any given situation.This can be clearly seen in Matthew 26:37-44 37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. 38 Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me." 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You [will."] 40 Then He came to the disciples and found them asleep, and said to Peter, "What? Could you not watch with Me one hour? 41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak." 42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." 43 And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Her we clearly see the principels from chapter 6 lived out in Jesus praying for the Father's will to done.Hope this helps. In The Love Of Christ, Tom tgc |
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144 | Superior Hope | Heb 11:40 | tgc | 127359 | ||
Ancient, I can only imagine how you are feeling after yesterday. I tried to follow the thread through the day yesterday and still have a headache. However I wish to offer you this to think on. I know you have been beat to death with the verse Forsake not the assembling of the brothers. But with that verse in mind think about the following. If assembling together or going to church is not a command then why is this verse in the Bible also the following passages would tend to backup the idael that this is a command. For example if not a command why would Paul spend so much effort in his letters to the Corinthians about the order of the services? Why would Paul spend the time and effort in both Timothy and Titus laying out the make up of church leadership? Why would scripture be so replete with instruction for the unity of the church? Why did Paul go around starting new churches and training men to lead them? Why the seven letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation? These are just some questions to think on. I want you to know that I also have seen the kinds of things you talk about in your post and to be frank it makes me sick. But this does not change what God has written in His Word. As a matter of fact God in His Word has told us this day would come, read the book of Jude. Because somethings are wrong in the church we do not give up on it. fter years of serving in a quote traditional church God put on my heart a passion for church planting or being a part of starting new works. After this He gave me the opportunity. I really belive that this was a response to prayer. I now worship with a group of people who are really seeking to serve God and do His will. Our slogan is Real Relationships, Real Issues, Real Hope. Our mission statement" We exist to Glorify the Father by being a Fire That consumes the World woth the Love Of Jesus Christ, by sharing love with people who need help." The reason I share that part with you is to try to restore in you a hope. God is working through His church even though apostates have slipped in.and as I have said this did not take him by suprise. My brother take heart and give heed to God's Word. In The Love Of Christ, tgc |
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145 | "beheading" in modern times? | Rev 20:4 | tgc | 124779 | ||
justme, I am sorry to hear of your suffering my brother please be assured that my entire family will be holding you up in prayer not just tonight but until I read that you have recovered. If you do not mind I would like to share this prayer need with my Sunday School class tomorrow morning. May the God of all comfort hold you close. In The Love Of Christ, tgc | ||||||
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