Terry wrote: > Possibly you are correct, but I see Paul as more > of a transient evangelist or missionary than as a > resident elder/pastor/priest ...
I agree. In such situations, it is natural for the group to be more passive and want to hear him exclusively before he leaves. Terry wrote: > Seems funny that when he gives details as to why > the saints come together it is never to hear a sermon. Actually, he does tell the saints that they come together to GIVE a sermon, and such implies that there will be some there to HEAR a sermon. :-) 1 Corinthians 14:26 (26) How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. Notice the word "doctrine" in this list of what the Corinthian believers were doing when the whole church comes together. This is teaching -- a sermon. However, I think in this case, more interaction is involved than is found in the typical Christian congregation on a Sunday morning. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
