[chuckles]

As Paul wrote to Timothy about the structure of the Church, he described officials of the church to have one wife. That would be deacons and bishops. One could extrapolate that other officials would be covered with the one wife concept. (priests, cardinals, nuns, and popes) That makes the celibate option a "tradition of man" invented by church leaders and not any Biblical principle.

One of the principle reasons Jesus came to Earth was to teach "His Church" what they should do in His name. The traditions of men were way up there on the "no no" scale.

As I read this article, it is noticeable that these Bible verses were left out. My beliefs come from the Bible, as I believe, and trust, that they are correct, and men, can and will be led astray much of the time.

[the_conscience]

This article is a short historical review and by no means is meant as a full theological treatise. I’m sure if you looked hard enough you could find the theological treatises from the Reformers on this topic.

[RobbyS]

He says no more than one wife. Furthermore, one has to look at the life that Paul himself lived. He felt a great sense of urgency. Christ was coming again; get the word out.