C. Matthew McMahon
Christian Preacher
I've been reading the minutes of the Westminster Assembly. There was a very long debate around ordination that they had. It is a very interesting debate to read thorugh.
I was curious as to how Baptists think through this question (I know what I would have said as a Baptist) but I am curious as to your responses as well. (Presbyterians please hold your opinions for a while).
Here is the question(s):
Where does the right to ordain ministers come from?
Did it transfer from Christ to the Apostles to appointed elders - or is it the right of Christian beleivers (who are not elders) to ordain others into the office as a church?
How would you answer this?
I was curious as to how Baptists think through this question (I know what I would have said as a Baptist) but I am curious as to your responses as well. (Presbyterians please hold your opinions for a while).
Here is the question(s):
Where does the right to ordain ministers come from?
Did it transfer from Christ to the Apostles to appointed elders - or is it the right of Christian beleivers (who are not elders) to ordain others into the office as a church?
How would you answer this?