The Basis and Benefits of Seminary Training

Paul writes to Timothy, his spiritual son, concerning the calling that God places upon him and upon the church of Jesus Christ in the world. The ministry of the gospel is essential to the church of Jesus Christ. God has ordained that the gathering of His church take place through the ministry of men. Upon every pastor, Jehovah places this calling: "the same commit thou to faithful men." While the reference is clearly to ministers teaching other men to become ministers, the calling is not...