"Christ has not only ordained that there shall be such officers in his Church - he has not only specified their duties and prerogatives - but he gives the requisite qualifications, and calls those thus qualified, and by that call gives them their official authority"
- Charles Hodge
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Hodge talks to the significance of the ordained officers in the Church. It emphasizes that Christ has not just ordained that there will be such officers, however has likewise specified their duties and prerogatives. In addition, Christ has actually given the requisite credentials for these officers and calls those who are qualified to serve. This call is what provides their main authority. This quote highlights the importance of the ordained officers in the Church and the authority that Christ has actually given them. It is a pointer that these officers are passed by arbitrarily, however rather are picked by Christ himself. This quote serves as a suggestion of the value of the ordained officers in the Church and the authority that Christ has given them.
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