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Re: It is wrong to Ordain new Christians as Minist
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Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn
When giving the qualifications to be ordained for ministry.. ;Paul forbids the Ordination of New converts.. those who have only been saved for a few years are forbidden from preaching... I had no idea until I read this scripture
I Tim 3:6 - Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
The meaning of NOVICE in its original - NEOPHUTOS - 1) newly planted
a) a new convert, neophyte (one who has recently become a Christian)
It should be several years after conversion before anyone is allowed to approach the pulpit according to Pauls teachings. |
This is a judgment call for those who would perform the ordination. The person should not be a novice, but to bind the "Ordination Officer" to a 3 year or more requirement is not something that is specified-- and I'm not sure one should specify and call it Biblical.
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