Re: Always in the Church, but not always in fellowship with the brethren
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Originally Posted by Evangelical
Equating "clergy" with clergy is equally as reckless and ignorant of the bible and history.
Firstly, the apostles did not decide that, the Holy Spirit did and the Spirit chose the elders and deacons. Did the Holy Spirit choose the Pope and his cardinals, bishops etc?, or any other heirarchy? No, they were completely from man's decisions.
Secondly the Holy Spirit did not divide the church into clergy and laity, or put a separating or so called "altar rail" between them, or "altar calls".
Thirdly, the Holy Spirit did not suppress the function and use of gifts and callings by unqualified people.
Fourthly the Holy Spirit did not create a system in which only theologically qualified people can preach or handle the communion bread and wine.
I could go on.
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The Holy Spirit did not create the system we now have at LSM and their member churches either.
LC folks always like to compare their best to the worst of Christianity. I watched Lee constantly do this for years. You have the same dirty laundry as the rest of Christianity, only some of the stains are different.
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