Furthermore the Bible indicates that the assembly does not need leaders before they are reckoned a "church". For it says in Acts 14:23 that Paul and Barnabas went around appointing elders for each church. So before they had elders they were reckoned churches. This is in great contrast to ...
As we are called to the table, sometimes people are invited to physically leave their seats and experience a meaningful journey to the Communion table and be served by church elders. Other churches have ordained leaders of the church who serve the elements to people seated. Either way, ...
Priests (presbuteroi) are also known as “presbyters” or “elders.” In fact, the English term “priest” is simply a contraction of the Greek word presbuteros. They have the responsibility of teaching, governing, and providing the sacraments in a given congregation (1 Tim. 5:17; Jas....
The elders are coming over for dinner tonight. One of the long-time leaders in the Church is Elder Packer. (paganism, and, Heathenry) A pagan or Heathen priest or priestess. Derived terms * elderdom * elderhood * elderly * eldership * elder statesman * elder stateswoman Noun (en ...
Elders were concerned and did not want to send children to school. One of the elders asserted that the incident had to do with the souls of students who have died. A Jesuit priest who served the community was called upon and asked to perform an exorcism of the school using the burning ...
Each local church, however, through its elders and their interpretation and application of Scripture, should be the sole judge of the measure and method of its cooperation. The elders should determine all other matters of membership, policy, discipline, benevolence, and government as well (Acts ...
10. —We are planning a National Fire Prevention Day this weekend. Do you have any advice? —You’d better ___ signs around the school to tell all the students about that. A. make up B. put up C. set up ...
In ancient Israel, legal matters were often settled at the city gates, where elders and judges would hear cases. The cultural context emphasizes the importance of careful deliberation and seeking wise counsel before pursuing legal action. This aligns with the broader biblical principle of seeking ...
Church Any body of worshipers; as, the Jewish church; the church of Brahm. Church The aggregate of religious influences in a community; ecclesiastical influence, authority, etc.; as, to array the power of the church against some moral evil. Remember that both church and state are properly ...
(因索)bringing a nation together,and six preferred language.Both choices scored high in the poll,suggesting that our values and how we express them are closely linked Still,history was not forgotten in some countries,particularly in Mexico and Russia.Even Canad a and the United States chose ...