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Originally Posted by TRFrance
Ephesians 4:11-12 speaks of the 5-fold ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Who says the teaching has to be done only by the Pastor/elder in one's local church, [as you seem to be implying]?
What is wrong with creating institutions that prepare people for ministry and ministry-related work? I don't see how that violates any biblical principle.
As a matter of fact, Bible Colleges have been a useful tool to the body of Christ, having prepared tens of thousands of ministry workers to help fulfill the Great Commission. I don't think God has any problem with the existence of bible colleges at all, and I'm not sure why you do.
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The teaching in the local Church certainly should not be limited to the Elders. Matter of fact I feel thats part of the problem. People are
USUALLY only getting preached to as opposed to being taught.
As far as violating principle I have stated there is no command nor precedent for charging disciples of Yeshua to teach them his truth. Rather that is to be done in the local Church. If you can give me an example go ahead. Maybe I missed something.
Well thousands of workers may well have come out of the Colleges. I know for sure at least for a season the Lord will use a program that is not fully of him.
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