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Originally Posted by Davidius  I'm not saying I automatically disagree that we should allow questions, discussions, but it sounds like you're saying that anyone can get up and talk. Personally, I wouldn't even want to sit and listen to just anyone stand up and try to teach me God's Word. The office of teacher is clearly something that's been given to the Church for our edification. |
I agree that there are certain men who are more gifted at teaching the Scripture; however, I am trying to assert the fact that men should be free to bring a teaching on the Lord's day. Also, Scripture seems to acknowledge the fact that mean can grow in a particular gifting.
I don't see any passage in Scripture that bars any believing man from sharing a lesson from the Scripture in the gathering of the church. You may not want to hear a particular person speak because of doctrinal disagreement, which can be understandable. If he brings incorrect teaching, it can be corrected.
However, if we are hesitant to hear someone based on the fact that we don't feel like they are a good enough speaker or smart enough to be teaching us, perhaps we should refer to 1st Corinthians 13, since it does fall into the larger context of the church gathering.
Furthermore, if 2nd Timothy 3:16 is true, what do we make of this passage (except verse 40) doing nothing more than satisfying mere historical curiosity about the early church?