Dec 24
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- What does our confession mean when it says that “the bishops or pastors of the churches” are “to be instant in preaching the word, by way of office”?
- According to our confession, is the work of preaching to be strictly confined to those who hold the office of bishop or pastor?
- Who may preach the word of God (publically; formally)? What are the standards or qualifications?
- Who must approve and call a man to preach the word?
- Why does our confession say, “may and ought to perform it”? Why the word “ought”?
- What are some potential reasons why a man might be called to preach the word but not hold the office of elder (at least not yet)?
