tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post1727106652677495251..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: AUTHORITY AND CHURCH LIFE____PART TWOPaul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-18516128851266439762014-03-24T11:25:39.387-05:002014-03-24T11:25:39.387-05:00That nails it doesn't it! Pastors are to rule ...<i> That nails it doesn't it! Pastors are to rule over the people, are they not!.</i><br /><br />I know that doesn't nail it, but look forward to reading the reason. An awful lot of people believe the pastor has an awful lot of authority even in their personal lives, i.e. type of employment, location of residence, etc.<br /><br />I can't imagine anyone relinquishing these types of personal decisions to another to make for them, but evidently some are.<br /><br />Great series, Paul!<br /> <br />Victorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612933331490588145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-35676557999747866142014-03-23T20:12:21.731-05:002014-03-23T20:12:21.731-05:00Aussie J,
Indeed!
Richard Bancroft, 74th archbis...Aussie J,<br /><br />Indeed!<br /><br />Richard Bancroft, 74th archbishop of Canterbury, as you know Aussie J, was known for his angry opposition to Puritanism, his dogged defense of ecclesiastical hierarchy, and his efforts to ensure doctrinal conformity among the clergy of the Church of England.<br /><br />Then, of course, he also played a major role in the translation that became the King James Version of the Bible as he oversaw the 70 scholars who did the work.<br /><br />Not pleased, might be an understatement.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-91390197165445311412014-03-23T16:46:10.283-05:002014-03-23T16:46:10.283-05:00Paul,
Can't wait for third part.
Bishop Banc...Paul,<br /><br />Can't wait for third part.<br /><br />Bishop Bancroft and his king aren't pleased. I mean: How can church leaders control the congregation without recognition of the high "office" of such leaders?<br /><br />Hard on the ego!Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com