Guest edlowe0 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 A JW friend of mine asked why we have a separation of clergy and laity, as there is "no evidence" of this being required in the Bible. I've been researching, but haven't found anything satisfactory. Is this separation a construct of man or of God? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Try these bible verses: John 15:16-Jesus chose special men to be his Apostles John 10:16-One shepherd to shepherd Christ's sheep 1 Timothy 3:1, 8; 5:17-identified roles of bishops, priests, deacons Titus 1:5-commission for bishops to ordain priests Acts 14:23-they appointed presbyters in each church Acts 20-28-Holy Spirit appointed overseers, to tend church Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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