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Cammenga traces the biblical and historical precedent for formal ministerial training, from Old Testament schools of the prophets through Jesus' discipleship of the apostles and Paul's mentoring of Timothy and Titus, to the Reformation's emphasis on an educated ministry and the Dutch Reformed theological tradition. The article establishes that systematic theological education has been essential to the church's mission throughout history, grounding seminary training in Scripture and Reformed practice. This resource will interest readers concerned with the proper preparation of gospel ministers and the church's commitment to doctrinal faithfulness.
The church has always provided for the training of those who are called to proclaim the Word of the Lord. In the Old Testament, God did not only reveal His Word directly to the prophets. But experienced prophets trained Israel's future prophets to function as the mouthpieces of God. During the ministries of Elijah and Elisha, there are several references in Scripture to the schools for the "sons of the prophets." Specific reference is made to schools that existed at Bethel (II Kings 2:3), at...
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