“Elevating Pastors” - Page 3

derAlte · #21 08-09-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jediwill83

Beyonce never was the gatekeeper to my salvation brother.

Where does it say in Scripture that a pastor is the "gatekeeper" to my soul? I find that concept a bit disturbing. I have learned to love and value the ministry that God has put in my life. I have been blessed to have been under some wonderful men who had a real walk with God and were in tune with the Spirit. They effectively ministered to me and helped me in my walk with God. But ultimately, I am responsible for my own salvation. I suspect there will be a lot of blame and finger-pointing on Judgment Day which will hold no water with the Supreme Judge.

JoeBandy · #22 08-09-2019, 10:12 AM

…..one mediator between God and man....

diakonos · #23 08-09-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeBandy

…..one mediator between God and man....

The pastor?

navygoat1998 · #24 08-09-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by diakonos

The pastor?

diakonos · #25 08-09-2019, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by navygoat1998

I don’t quite know what’s going on in this thread. Asking for clarity.

Apostolic1ness · #26 08-09-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by diakonos

The pastor?

Im not sure I know anyone that feels like the Pastor is the mediator between God and Man.

consapente89 · #27 08-09-2019, 02:17 PM

Strongs G 4165

n david · #28 08-09-2019, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jediwill83

I learned more about idolotry in church than I ever learned from movies or sports. Its a terrible burden we place on other men to elevate them to that point.

n david · #29 08-09-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jediwill83

Beyonce never was the gatekeeper to my salvation brother.

A Pastor isn't a gatekeeper to your salvation, either.

n david · #30 08-09-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Apostolic1ness

JamesGlen said; My teenage daughter recently asked me, “daddy, do you think pastors are elevated too much?”

It has been my experience that these types of question don't just pop into the minds of teenagers... If there was no fear of rebuke or questioning of "where did this question come from, and who have you been talking to or hearing from" these questions would never be asked.

not starting a fight but that aint setting well.

I thought the same.