John Calvin, in his Commentary on 1 Timothy, expresses the foundational importance of pastors to the church. They are the ones who propagate, defend and spread the truth. They are charged with great responsibilities, and must fulfill them for God’s glory. Likewise, the claims of Rome are foolish and blasphemous. Here is a wonderful exposition of 1 Timothy 3:15.15 How you ought to conduct yourself: By this mode of expression he commends the weight and dignity of the office; because pastors [Margin: “Bishops, that is, pastors of the Church.”] may be regarded as stewards, to whom God has committed the charge of governing his house. If any person has the superintendence of a large house, he labors night and day with earnest solicitude, that nothing may go wrong through his neglect, or ignorance, or carelessness. If only for men this is done, how much more should it be done for God?
In the house of God There are good reasons why God bestows this name on his Church; for not only has he received us to be his children by the grace of adoption, but he also dwelleth in the midst of us. Read the rest HERE
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