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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. |
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Bible Note: Thank you Tim Moran, I certainly agree! One thing I'd like to add: I believe everyone is called by God - ministry service is just one form of being called. When God chooses a person for His service (that is, 'calls' him), it is Him who first 'ordains'; that happens when the individual accepts God's calling, which can be before the church formally ordains the person. I would liken this to the baptism by the Holy Spirit, which can happen before batism by water (see Acts 10:47). The church cannot substitute God in this ordination, but can only confirm it later on. I.e.: ministry service does not start when the person has the papers but when he has the gifts of the Spirit for it. The significance of ordination by the church is not to 'help' the Holy Spirit give His gifts but as you said, it is 'the Church's recognition and authentication of one's call.' God bless you, Zsuzsi |