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Originally Posted by Davidius  But if it does more than that, you need to look at the passage within the context of the entire New Testament's teaching on how instruction during worship is supposed to take place. Again, I certainly think it is up for discussion whether discussion/questions should be allowed, but you seem to be overlooking both immediate context and other relevant NT passages as it concerns who can stand up and teach. |
Which other relevant NT passages are you referring to?
I definitely understand where you are coming from, since I'm sorting out these issues myself!
It just seems to me that we have outlawed anyone except the pastor (and maybe a music minister) from speaking in the church gathering, and all other men and women fulfill the command to be silent. It seems like this practice has absolutely no Biblical basis. Actually, it seems like there is Biblical basis to the opposite.
I understand that there are those elders who labor in preaching and teaching; however, that Scripture does not rule out that other brothers could give a teaching.
Also, how does one recognize someone has the spiritual gift of teaching, it seems fairly subjective...? Some godly men may think he is a great teacher, and some may think he is mediocre.