Could John the Baptist, Paul or Jesus lead a fundamental or evangelical church?

[Crabtownboy]

What do you think? Not one of them, including Paul himself, meets the requirements laid down in the New Testament.

“It is a sad fact that today, many evangelical churches would not permit John the Baptist, Paul or Jesus Himself even to lead a house group because they are not married (they would probably ban Peter too, as he spends too little time with this family!).”

Chilcraft, One of Us, 121. Cf. “Single-Minded: Single People in the Church.”

 

[InTheLight]

What do you think? Not one of them, including Paul himself, meets the requirements laid down in the New Testament.

Non-issue. Neither of these three would want to lead a church and yes, they do not meet the Biblical requirements.

 

[Salty]

Non-issue. Neither of these three would want to lead a church and yes, they do not meet the Biblical requirements.

What makes you think none would want to lead a church?

 

[Bro. Curtis]

What makes you think none would want to lead a church?

Because they took scripture seriously. They wouldn't want to violate it.

 

[Salty]

Because they took scripture seriously. They wouldn't want to violate it.

Specifically what scripture are you referring to?
About a pastor must be the husband of one wife ?
Which means a pastor could not be single?

 

[Bro. Curtis]

We are told in no uncertain terms why a pastor needs to be married. I would not attend a church with a single pastor.

 

[Salty]

We are told in no uncertain terms why a pastor needs to be married. I would not attend a church with a single pastor.

Does that include a pastor who becomes a widower?

Not trying to be sarcastic, but this is an honest question.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

If that widower demonstrated that he ran his house in a Godly manner. I even believe if he eventually re-marries, he would still be qualified.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

Serious question……


How many solid bible fearing pastors do you know, or suppose, that have become widowers ?

 

[prophet]

Serious question……


How many solid bible fearing pastors do you know, or suppose, that have become widowers ?

"Pastor" is a spiritual gift, and there is not one single requirement in Scripture concerning this gift, it is given by God.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

Whatever. :sleep:

Anyways, Jesus, Paul, and John the Baptist were all Jewish priests.

Lots of us think J the B was a Nazarite, from youth. His vows would have prevented him from biblically pastoring a New Testament church.

Paul was most definitely a Pharisee.