Hey guys,
I've read the first few chapters and find the book very enjoyable.
Let's give the first set of questions at the end of the second chapter a whirl. I will only print my answers, so look at the book for reference.
1. I guess just like any job, qualification is important. If you don't have the skill and experience, it's going to be a disaster. And even if you take it on anyway, the damage that could be done to others should be considered.
2. If someone seeks the ministry, the scriptures should describe their life for the most part. Going back to the first answer - qualifying scriptures. Next, being tested and promoted by mature disciples who are around the individual should be useful. A professional will be devoted to tasks more, but a lay leader is always in the trenches. I think both can be very good.
3.New ministries have have to be in line with God's word. I think the bottom line is asking the question: will it, or does it produce fruit as the bible would protray?
Other stuff that stuck out to me:
ReplyDeleteIn the Forward of the book it talks about "Hell breaking apart at our feet." Anyone hear this before? It's written like I should know what he is talking about...
A thought I've thought about recently. In 1 Cor 12 God talks about gifts; I’ve been pondering the idea of temporary gifts. Let us say that one of us has the gift of teaching and always excels in this area. Is it possible to be given a gift for a short period, like teaching, or evangelist, etc...? Would that be like a pouring out of God's Spirit as opposed to the indwelling?
Ian