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    How did the people accept what the Lord Jesus said?

    According to Ephesians 4:11, the Lord Jesus gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. How did the people who read and believed in the Holy Scriptures recognize and accept these individuals in these roles? If these ministries were given by the Lord Jesus, how did...
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    How did the people accept what the Lord Jesus said?

    EPHESIANS 4:11 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    If there is already a lack of unity among Baptist preachers themselves regarding their understanding of the Word of God they proclaim, how much more so among other Christian groups? For example, in Catholicism, even though their understanding of the Lord Jesus is likewise based on the...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    How do you apply Ephesians 4:11 to the Baptist churches when, even within the Baptist community itself, there is already a lack of unity in understanding the Word of God? How can the truth they claim to possess be preached when different versions of the truth are being preached The truth is...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    Isn't it true that every Baptist pastor has to go through a system or process for being appointed, according to the Baptist understanding of Ephesians 4:11? If that is the case, then you don't necessarily need to personally know every Baptist pastor. Isn't it the case that, once someone has...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    From what I understand from what you said, Baptist preachers have not received understanding or a miracle from God. So, it seems that they are not truly called by God. Am I understanding you correctly?
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    What I understand from what you said is that you are not certain because there are Baptist preachers who are not called by God, according to Ephesians 4:11. Am I understanding you correctly?
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    Do you believe that Baptist preachers who refer to Ephesians 4:11 have received understanding or a miracle from God?
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    You mentioned that you are a Baptist, and that your understanding of the Lord Jesus is based on the Trinitarian doctrine. I want you to know that I was also a Catholic before. And as Catholics, our understanding of the Lord Jesus was also based on the Trinitarian doctrine that you believe in.
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    What does Jesus mean about mansions?

    We are among those who have come to know the one true God. That is why we have been enlightened by His Word. And we share the truth of God’s Word with other people. The Lord shows us that we are symbolized by the mansion. Therefore, we testify that the blessings the Lord gives us are like a...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    Do you also believe that even if a person has a low IQ, if God grants them understanding or gives them a miracle, they can become wise enough to understand the truth in His Word?
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    So, do you also believe that anyone who has received an understanding of the truth through the Word of God has received a miracle from God? Because it comes from God.
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    How do we testify to this word of the Lord?

    I see only two things in you: You do not know the answer to a simple question. You refuse to answer because you think so highly of yourself that you believe no one has the right to question you. Because, in your view, you are the one doing the teaching, and whatever you teach should simply be...
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    What does Jesus mean about mansions?

    Let us not forget John 3:12: “I have spoken to you about earthly things, yet you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak about heavenly things?” In earthly terms, a mansion is far more spacious and much larger than a house. That is why the people whom God has chosen and brought...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    In other words, regarding spiritual matters, only those whom God grants understanding can truly understand the truth in His Word Proverbs 2:6. And if God does not grant someone understanding, then, no matter how much they study the Word of God, the truth will not be revealed to them? Do you...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    Do you believe there is a distinction between physical life and spiritual life? In physical life, when it comes to academic knowledge and wisdom, do we need to use our own abilities and reasoning in order to learn and become knowledgeable? And in spiritual life, is it only God who gives us...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    May I ask how? And are your preachers the ones who fulfill what is stated in Ephesians 4:11?
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    Am I correct in saying that Baptists also have preachers or teachers?
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    What does Jesus mean about mansions?

    What we are doing is asking the Lord Jesus, and He answers our questions through His words. This is a testimony to what the Lord Jesus revealed to James: that anyone who desires to have wisdom that comes from God should ask God alone. JAMES 1:5-8 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God...
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    How do preachers or teachers explain this?

    These qualities of the disciples of the Lord Jesus were followed based on the example set by the Lord Jesus in His role as the Son of the living God. 1 PETER 2:21 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps...