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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
If I am reading the majority of the postings right, It seems that Ephesians 4:7-16 is really being questioned by those who seem to say that the pastor is not as important because we all have the HOLY SPIRIT. Ephe 4:11 starts by saying "...And He Himself ( I believe this is refering to the Lord JESUS CHRIST ) gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some poastors and teachers for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of GOD, to a perfect man to the measure of the stature of the fullness of CHRIST....". It is clear that the head of the church gave "imperfect men' to be pastors. True that many have fallen short of perfection, this does not negate the fact that GOD thinks they are important. The gospel of CHRIST has been entrusted to men. When we resist that which GOD has ordained let us remember James 5:5-11.
On our own we are little more than bits of stone and glass. Together we are the Body of Christ. Holy Bible: Mosaic is an invitation to experience Christ in His Word and in the responses of his people. Each week, as you reflect on guided Scripture readings aligned with the church seasons, you will receive a wealth of insight from historical and contemporary writings.