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DISCUSSION TOPIC
Being "Called" or "Chosen" of God has become popular and easily branded for merchandising in this season. In your own words, discuss what you believe is the difference between talent versus the true chosen of God.
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- Continue the online conversation by elaborating on the topic
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I believe the purpose of ordained authority within the church is established by God to create order, provide spiritual guidance, preserve sound doctrine, and promote unity with love. Without ordained authority, the body of Christ would not have direction or accountability. Paul instructed Timothy, Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine (2 Timothy 4:2). Church leaders are given the responsibility of correcting errors and e...
Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 by
Hope Khalil •
3 commentsWhen I think about ordained authority I think about it being authority from the Holy Spirit. We cannot ordain ourselves or give authority to ourselves, it comes from God. In 2 Peter 1:20-21 it says that knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The purpose of this ordained authority in the church is to do the things of God and not what we want or...
Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by
Vanessa Howell •
2 commentsOrdained authority are appointed leadership structures within the church. God has purposed leaders to lead and guide through teaching and shepherding (Ephesians 4:11-16). This ordained authority is in place to offer protection, structure, and order. Authority helps to prevent chaos ands confusion. Romans 13:1-2 says Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Cons...
Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by
Kristy Hammond •
2 commentsThe purpose of ordained authority within the church I would say, it is by Gods design to establish order and a life of submission to authority. Helps us to create a servant heart posture when we submit to authority in church. Serving with humility, Matthew 20:25-28 speaks but Jesus called them to Himself and said, you know that the ruler of the Gentiles lord over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be among you, but whoever desires to become great among y...
Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by
Tawanna Taborn •
0 commentsWhat I believe is the purpose of ordained authority within the church is to learn first, obedience. Obedience is key to following Christ. All throughout the bible, God commanded His people to obey, and oftentimes His people had a problem with doing it. When we obey those that have authority in the church, we obey God. Even when you have to obey those that are harsh and unkind, God will see and bless you. The bible says in 1 Peter 2:18 for servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not o...
Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 by
Paula Bingham •
3 commentsThese are people God called, to teach, pastor, evangelize, to be prophets, and apostles to lead the church by the ordained authority that God has given them according to Ephesians 4:11. I believe in order to lead in an ordained authoritative position within the church you must be a faithful and an obedient follower first. In Luke 9:23 Jesus told the crowd If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Leaders will have to do this when they feel l...
Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 by
Sandra Lately •
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