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Did They Vote?

By Jim on Fri, 01/17/14
Fundamentalism & Evangelicalism
Congregational Polity

“The church at Corinth is not exactly known for its advanced state of maturity, but Paul certainly recognized the spiritual competence of its members. Besides, if sheep lack competence to make spiritual decisions, then so do elders, for they are also the Lord’s sheep (Jn. 10:16).” Did They Vote?

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pvawter

NewDo I hear crickets chirping?

Sun, 01/19/14
Any of the SI guys who are opposed to congregational government want to offer comment on Kevin’s article?
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Rob Fall

NewI've always

Sun, 01/19/14

held the congregational vote came with the word ekklesia. If God had wanted his assembly to be ruled by a few, Greek has the word oligarchy.

Hoping to shed more light than heat..

Related . . .

Topics: Elders, Congregational Polity
  • Who Selected Elders?
  • Why Our Church Moved from Elder-Rule Polity to Elder-Led Congregationalism
  • Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide
  • Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide
  • Early Christian Decision-Making: And Now for the Vote

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