[ifinnegan]

“I can get that at home...”

You know Hebrew and Greek and have studied for years?

Pastors are teachers who know more about the subject.

[PeterPrinciple]

Pastors are teachers who know more about the subject.

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Yes, I have experienced that but found that many do not know God.............................

[60Gunner]

You know Hebrew and Greek and have studied for years? Pastors are teachers who know more about the subject.

Got my Bachelor's in Nursing at a private Christian university where OT and NT study courses were compulsory. learned exegesis, also in a compulsory course. Have tons of Greek and Latin biblical dictionaries and translations.

But do you know what else I have? The Holy Spirit and His revelation of the word. Just like some mile-wide-inch-deep fancy pants pastor.

We are told to test the words of our teachers. How do you suppose we do that? Through thorough knowledge of the Scriptures, prayer, meditation on God's word.

The shallowness of the church in America sickens me. God's Word, His Son, and His Spirit lift me up. Good enough for me, and I'm confident that while will never be perfect, by faith in the blood of the living, risen, returning Son of God- the Lord Jesus Christ- I'm ready.