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London Baptist Confession of Faith, 1689 see chapter 26:4
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An interesting quote from Pope Francis' Inaugural Mass. He quoted John Paul II-
Just as Saint Joseph took loving care of Mary and gladly dedicated himself to Jesus Christs upbringing, he likewise watches over and protects Christs Mystical Body, the Church, of which the Virgin Mary is the exemplar and model
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Exactly, from this papists prayer: "that she may watch over all of Rome." Wonder twin powers activate.An interesting quote from Pope Francis' Inaugural Mass. He quoted John Paul II-
Just as Saint Joseph took loving care of Mary and gladly dedicated himself to Jesus Christs upbringing, he likewise watches over and protects Christs Mystical Body, the Church, of which the Virgin Mary is the exemplar and model
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Pope Francis of Buenos Aires, Brazil. Could you imagine a Pope converting and siding with the Reformation? Would be a sight. We should all pray for him.
hehe. Ya. Unfortunately Rome thinks they are the only ones with the rights to interpret Scripture. As though it isn't clear enough for the average man to understand.
Titus 1:5 notwithstanding it isn't churches who ordain ministers it is Christ. Men make other men pastors and when they do it always results in the man being a goatherder not a shepherd. A man who is called of God as a preacher of the Gospel or pastor has his gifts recognized by other believers to be sure. But it is Christ who gives him opportunity to preach and puts him in the pastorate where He has ordained him to lead. If a man has to look for a place to preach he isn't called. If he has to send out resumes or seek the pastorate as he would any other job then he isn't called.2 or 3 people with a Bible in their hands and among them them, they vote who is going to be the minsters of their brand new congregation. The winner of the votes became the minster and that minister ordained more ministers. Thats how ordinations work.
The Apostolic secessions had been broken too many times and their still bickering about who came first.
The new congregation continued to worship faithfully and grew.
Please discuss, here, how a church ordains ministers so we can all learn from each other. We don't have time to debate Apostolic secessions and robs us away from worship.
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Exactly, from this papists prayer: "that she may watch over all of Rome." Wonder twin powers activate.
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It's always interesting to see a bunch of people who know nothing about a subject. Thanks for the entertainment.
Titus 1:5 notwithstanding it isn't churches who ordain ministers it is Christ. Men make other men pastors and when they do it always results in the man being a goatherder not a shepherd. A man who is called of God as a preacher of the Gospel or pastor has his gifts recognized by other believers to be sure. But it is Christ who gives him opportunity to preach and puts him in the pastorate where He has ordained him to lead. If a man has to look for a place to preach he isn't called. If he has to send out resumes or seek the pastorate as he would any other job then he isn't called.
When a man is called and gifted of Christ then he is put where Christ would have him and they recognize him as their gift from Christ to His church.
Hey, I try, I try. What is your opinion on the subject?![]()