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Someone said that if you choose to be a priest, you choose to be celibate. That is definitely a rule of men, not God. Let’s look at the full picture, Cardinals (which is not Biblical) are chosen from priests. Bishops (the title is Scriptural) is chosen from Cardinals (which is not Biblical). Archbishops (not Scriptural) are chosen from Bishops, and the Pope (not Scriptural) is chosen from an Archbishop.
Christ is the Head of the Church, not a Pope. Then he has Elders and Deacons. Their qualifications are below.
Now the overseer MUST BE above reproach, the HUSBAND of but ONE WIFE, Temperate, Self-Controlled, Respectable, Hospitable, Able to Teach, not given to Drunkeness, not Violent but Gentle, not Quarrelsome, not a Lover of Money. - 1 Timothy 3: 2-3
He MUST manage his OWN FAMILY well and see that HIS CHILDREN obey him with proper respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) He MUST NOT be a RECENT CONVERT, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. - 1 Timothy: 4-6
He MUST also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. - 1 Timothy 3:7
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, namely, if any man is above reproach, the HUSBAND of ONE WIFE, HAVING CHILDREN who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, HOLDING FAST the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. – Titus 1:5-9
Therefore, I EXHORT THE ELDERS among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight NOT UNDER COMPULSION, BUT VOLUNTARILY, ACCORDING to the WILL OF GOD; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; NOR yet as LORDING it OVER THOSE ALLOTTED TO YOUR CHARGE, but proving to BE EXAMPLES to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. – 1 Peter 5:1-4
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. EVEN SO must THEIR WIVES be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the HUSBANDS of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. – 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. “Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven MEN OF GOOD REPUTATION, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. And these they brought before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them. – Acts 6:1-6
The Scriptures clearly say that an elder, which Peter definitely was according to his own words in 1 Peter 5:1. The Scriptures also clearly say that an elder MUST BE married, which Peter definitely was. The Bible cannot contradict itself. We know this. So if the overseers are to be examples to the flock, how is it that we don’t understand how God has the leadership of his local congregations. Each local congregation is autonomous, meaning self-governed. That is the way God set up Christ’s Church. You may wonder why. It is because if a congregation apostasies (falls away from the faith), that local congregation will fall away, not Christ’s church. Let’s look at the set up of the Catholic church. If the Pope begins to apostasie, the whole Catholic church falls away from the faith. Remember, the pope was ruled infallible. Each Catholic church teaches the same message each week, regardless of what Catholic church you attend, you will hear the same message as the others across town. That is not how Christ designed His Church.
The Spirit CLEARLY says that in later times some will ABANDON THE FAITH and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose CONSCIENCES HAVE BEEN SEARED as with a hot iron. THEY FORBID people to MARRY and ORDER them to ABSTAIN from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and KNOW THE TRUTH. - 1 Timothy 4:1-3
If you point these things out to the brothers, you WILL BE A GOOD MINISTER of Christ Jesus brought up in the TRUTHS OF THE FAITH and of the GOOD TEACHING that you have followed. - 1 Timothy 4:6
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.- Proverbs 12:19
God’s Word is God’s Will, and God’s Will is God’s Word.
Christ is the Head of the Church, not a Pope. Then he has Elders and Deacons. Their qualifications are below.
Now the overseer MUST BE above reproach, the HUSBAND of but ONE WIFE, Temperate, Self-Controlled, Respectable, Hospitable, Able to Teach, not given to Drunkeness, not Violent but Gentle, not Quarrelsome, not a Lover of Money. - 1 Timothy 3: 2-3
He MUST manage his OWN FAMILY well and see that HIS CHILDREN obey him with proper respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) He MUST NOT be a RECENT CONVERT, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. - 1 Timothy: 4-6
He MUST also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap. - 1 Timothy 3:7
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, namely, if any man is above reproach, the HUSBAND of ONE WIFE, HAVING CHILDREN who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, HOLDING FAST the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. – Titus 1:5-9
Therefore, I EXHORT THE ELDERS among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight NOT UNDER COMPULSION, BUT VOLUNTARILY, ACCORDING to the WILL OF GOD; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; NOR yet as LORDING it OVER THOSE ALLOTTED TO YOUR CHARGE, but proving to BE EXAMPLES to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. – 1 Peter 5:1-4
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. EVEN SO must THEIR WIVES be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the HUSBANDS of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. – 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. “Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven MEN OF GOOD REPUTATION, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. And these they brought before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them. – Acts 6:1-6
The Scriptures clearly say that an elder, which Peter definitely was according to his own words in 1 Peter 5:1. The Scriptures also clearly say that an elder MUST BE married, which Peter definitely was. The Bible cannot contradict itself. We know this. So if the overseers are to be examples to the flock, how is it that we don’t understand how God has the leadership of his local congregations. Each local congregation is autonomous, meaning self-governed. That is the way God set up Christ’s Church. You may wonder why. It is because if a congregation apostasies (falls away from the faith), that local congregation will fall away, not Christ’s church. Let’s look at the set up of the Catholic church. If the Pope begins to apostasie, the whole Catholic church falls away from the faith. Remember, the pope was ruled infallible. Each Catholic church teaches the same message each week, regardless of what Catholic church you attend, you will hear the same message as the others across town. That is not how Christ designed His Church.
The Spirit CLEARLY says that in later times some will ABANDON THE FAITH and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose CONSCIENCES HAVE BEEN SEARED as with a hot iron. THEY FORBID people to MARRY and ORDER them to ABSTAIN from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and KNOW THE TRUTH. - 1 Timothy 4:1-3
If you point these things out to the brothers, you WILL BE A GOOD MINISTER of Christ Jesus brought up in the TRUTHS OF THE FAITH and of the GOOD TEACHING that you have followed. - 1 Timothy 4:6
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.- Proverbs 12:19
God’s Word is God’s Will, and God’s Will is God’s Word.
