There has been no greater violence done to understanding of the history of Christianity then the trying to trace the “developed” practice and doctrine backwards into the historical-apostolic Christianity.
To cite an example: The office of priest with all it’s graduations and titles.
No such office can be found in Scripture yet terms like elder, older man, overseer, etc. are mistranslated as “priest” and “priestly” functions discovered in the actions of the older men and overseers.
” The office of priest with all it’s graduations and titles.
No such office can be found in Scripture yet terms like elder, older man, overseer, etc. are mistranslated as “priest” and “priestly” functions discovered in the actions of the older men and overseers.”
True: http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/Bible/Titus_1.html#Titus