Grant
Puritan Board Graduate
Good Day All,
Being new to being a Presbyterian and specifically the PCA Churh Order. I still am working through undestanding the PCA practices.
Now to the matter.
In my opinion, since a ruling elder must be able to teach the word and can Preach the Word in a sermon (occasionally), then i see no problem with a Ruling Elder leading or preforming the sacraments. After all if the sacraments are always accompanied by the Word and if the PCA allows a ruling Elder to preach and minister the Word to the Peolple (occasionally) on the Lord’s Day... I see no reason why Ruling Elder cannot perform a baptism or lead the congregation through the Lord’s supper. Let me know your thoughts (especially if you are Presbyterian). I think my current view is still within the Westminster Standards but is outside the BCO. I am still new to this.
1. Share your thoughts
2. Hit the Poll
Being new to being a Presbyterian and specifically the PCA Churh Order. I still am working through undestanding the PCA practices.
Now to the matter.
In my opinion, since a ruling elder must be able to teach the word and can Preach the Word in a sermon (occasionally), then i see no problem with a Ruling Elder leading or preforming the sacraments. After all if the sacraments are always accompanied by the Word and if the PCA allows a ruling Elder to preach and minister the Word to the Peolple (occasionally) on the Lord’s Day... I see no reason why Ruling Elder cannot perform a baptism or lead the congregation through the Lord’s supper. Let me know your thoughts (especially if you are Presbyterian). I think my current view is still within the Westminster Standards but is outside the BCO. I am still new to this.
1. Share your thoughts
2. Hit the Poll
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