tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219922.post590014112401230208..comments2024-03-03T21:51:46.662-05:00Comments on stylos: Book Note: Poh Boon Sing's "A Garden Enclosed"Jeffrey T. Riddlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16374856944409335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219922.post-68723289984006370242018-02-26T16:06:19.673-05:002018-02-26T16:06:19.673-05:00I think it is possible to have more than one teach...I think it is possible to have more than one teaching elder (minister) and ruler elder, depending on the size of the church, its needs, and available called and qualified men. I know that Poh would likely argue that it is unlikely that a church would need more than one minister, since he would, of necessity, desire regularly to exercise his gift of preaching/teaching rather than share this duty with another. As for paying a ruling elder, I also think this is permissible based on context.<br /><br />On these questions, I'd suggest reading John Owen's "The True Nature of a Gospel Church" in Vol. 16 of his Works. Or, you can read my simplified abridgment of this work titled, John Owen, "Gospel Church Government," if you can find a copy still in print.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Jeffrey T. Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374856944409335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219922.post-13498023513106190542018-02-26T15:12:41.839-05:002018-02-26T15:12:41.839-05:00Thank you for your response. I purchased Poh’s “Ke...Thank you for your response. I purchased Poh’s “Keys of the Kingdom" and a friend of mine purchased “A Garden Enclosed.”<br /><br />I wanted to ask you a question about your practice at your church as it relates to the teaching elder (minister) and ruling elder categories. I have been persuaded by Poh’s response to the “In Defense of Parity” booklet. Something I am still a little unclear about (due to my lack of understanding) has to do with quantity. How many teaching elders (ministers) are permitted for this model of church government to consistently function and honor the teaching of Scripture (and church history) on it? Is one teaching elder and one (or more) ruling elders the ideal? If a local church is growing in number and church planting does not take place for whatever reason, would a second teaching elder be permissible? Even if the congregation can afford to support another minister? Lastly, is there justification for any ruling elder to be financially supported as well? Appreciate your thoughts on all of this. It would help clarify some things for me and point me in the right direction. Thank you! <br /><br />- BryantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219922.post-54262212131328657592018-02-16T13:02:29.334-05:002018-02-16T13:02:29.334-05:00Bryant, thanks for the comment. You can find Poh&#...Bryant, thanks for the comment. You can find Poh's response to the "In Defense of Parity" booklet here:<br /><br />https://www.ghmag.net/articles/books/against-parity/<br /><br />I'd also suggest reading Poh's "Keys of the Kingdom" if you have not already, as well "A Garden Enclosed."Jeffrey T. Riddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374856944409335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219922.post-7677225184000300262018-02-16T12:12:53.989-05:002018-02-16T12:12:53.989-05:00Pastor Riddle,
What are your thoughts on this: h...Pastor Riddle, <br /><br />What are your thoughts on this: https://1689nut.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/in-defense-of-parity-chapter-7/ ?<br /><br />Has brother Poh responded to this? I am sorting through all of this and am seeking counsel on how to best approach this matter. I appreciate Poh, Waldron, Renihan, and yourself and therefore would appreciate more on this important discussion. Thanks again for your feedback!<br /><br />BryantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19219922.post-83370468804585386352018-02-16T12:12:24.678-05:002018-02-16T12:12:24.678-05:00Pastor Riddle,
What are your thoughts on this: h...Pastor Riddle, <br /><br />What are your thoughts on this: https://1689nut.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/in-defense-of-parity-chapter-7/ ?<br /><br />Has brother Poh responded to this? I am sorting through all of this and am seeking counsel on how to best approach this matter. I appreciate Poh, Waldron, Renihan, and yourself and therefore would appreciate more on this important discussion. Thanks again for your feedback!<br /><br />BryantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com