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  MINISTERS IN THE CHURCH
  by Clement of Rome
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of scriptural basis and
qualifications for church leaders, highlighting the apostolic
appointment and the role of bishops and deacons.

Topics: "Church Leadership", "Apostolic Succession"
Scripture References: Isaiah 60:17, Acts 1:8, Acts 6:3, 1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Peter 1:3

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Clement of Rome emphasizes the orderly appointment of the apostles by
Christ and their subsequent preaching of the Gospel, following the will
of God. He highlights the assurance received through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, leading them to proclaim the imminent
kingdom of God. The apostles, guided by the Spirit, established bishops
and deacons among the believers, a practice rooted in Scripture and
foretold in ancient times.

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The apostles have preached the Gospel to us from the Lord Jesus Christ;
Jesus Christ [has done sol from God. Christ therefore was sent forth by
God, and the apostles by Christ. Both these appointments, then, were
made in an orderly way, according to the will of God. Having therefore
received their orders, and being fully assured by the resurrection of
our Lord Jesus Christ, and established in the word of God, with full
assurance of the Holy Ghost, they went forth proclaiming that the
kingdom of God was at hand.

And thus preaching through countries and cities, they appointed the
first-fruits [of their labours], having first proved them by the Spirit,
to be bishops and deacons of those who should afterwards believe.

Nor was this any new thing, since indeed many ages before it was written
concerning bishops and deacons. For thus says the Scripture a certain
place, "I will appoint their bishops s in righteousness, and their
deacons in faith."

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