tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020417.post6180998540566765819..comments2024-02-19T05:09:00.099-06:00Comments on Lutheran Confessions: What is a bishop for?Clint Schneklothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00707900080657719369noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020417.post-90346192056044644192012-09-26T12:52:39.506-05:002012-09-26T12:52:39.506-05:00You present a very interesting and -- I think -- i...You present a very interesting and -- I think -- important discussion on the role of bishop. (I am surprised that I am the only one commenting.) I counted your use of the word "unity" in reference to the bishop -- I think you used it at least 4 times. <br /><br />Unity. I have a question for you. Imagine that I am a faithful Lutheran Christian. Imagine that I have a serious disagreement with the head bishop over several important matters of faith and morals. What should I do? Imagine that I go back and forth for several years with the bishop, and nothing is resolved. <br /><br />Should I obey the bishop? -- meaning should I quietly pray, work and try to convince other members of my church that my ideas are right? Or should I just leave, angry with the bishop and him angry with me...?<br /><br />Obedience to the bishop. Is this the Will of God? Is the bishop "legitimate authority" in the church, to be obeyed, according the counsels of St Paul? What did the saints do?<br /><br />Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885164730613154124noreply@blogger.com