Were Early Churches Ruled by Elders or a Single Bishop? TylerR Mon, 07/13/15 8:30 pm Church & Ministry Michael Kruger Church Polity Dr. Michael Kruger: In sum, the NT texts and texts from the early second century indicate that a plurality of elders was the standard structure in the earliest stages. But, as noted above, the idea of a singular bishop began to dominate by the end of the second century. 2 views Discussion Rob Fall Mon, 07/13/15 7:58 pm My vote is for both as a leadership team. Hoping to shed more light than heat.. Related . . . Topics: Will of God, Michael Kruger, Soteriology Does God “Want” All to Be Saved? Probing into the Will of God The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.(KJV, Proverbs 10:32)
Rob Fall Mon, 07/13/15 7:58 pm My vote is for both as a leadership team. Hoping to shed more light than heat.. Related . . . Topics: Will of God, Michael Kruger, Soteriology Does God “Want” All to Be Saved? Probing into the Will of God The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.(KJV, Proverbs 10:32)
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