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The reading of Scripture is an authoritative duty, therefore it is left for the ministers or those otherwise licensed to do so. The Apostle Paul told Timothy to include reading among his other ministerial duties (1 Timothy 4.13) The Reading of Scripture is an exercise of leadership in the worship service, and the Apostle specifically forbade this leadership role to women. (1 Timothy 2.9-15).
__________________ Rev. Todd Ruddell
Pastor, Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (RPCGA)
Wylie, TX www.christcovenantreformedpc.org
Our best marks can contribute nothing to our justification, ...that is proper to faith. Faith cannot lodge in the soul alone, and without other graces; yet faith alone justifies before God.--G. Gillespie
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