Eldership

KSA · 09-16-2008, 12:28 PM

The authority in the church is not in the office. It is in the godly character and the anointing of a minister. When he is appointed for the office, it is just a recognition of the spiritual authority that he already posseses. If he has fallen from the Lord, then, of course, he loses his spiritual authority. But he should be removed by proper means. For example, the Word says that an accusation against an elder should be confirmed by two or three witnesses.

09-16-2008, 12:28 PM	#9
KSA Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Russia Posts: 173	The authority in the church is not in the office. It is in the godly character and the anointing of a minister. When he is appointed for the office, it is just a recognition of the spiritual authority that he already posseses. If he has fallen from the Lord, then, of course, he loses his spiritual authority. But he should be removed by proper means. For example, the Word says that an accusation against an elder should be confirmed by two or three witnesses. __________________ Most men pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it. Soren Kierkegaard