THE WINDOW - Hendersonville FPC

THE WINDOW A publication of First Presbyterian Church Hendersonville , TN February 2015 Dear Friends, Once upon a time the church got very protective of its life. The priests believed God had entrusted them with the Holy Bible and the sacred sacraments. They elevated themselves above the people, saying God has made us more special than those in the pews. The role of priest and clergy was the most important part of the church. People came to worship but only listened to scripture read in a different language (Latin) and were excluded from tasting the bread and juice of Communion. The ministry of the church was entrusted only to those with the honored titles and positions of priest and clergy. The community of faith became the community of spectators! Reformation leaders challenged this two-class system of the medieval church. They refused to accept the dis-tinction between the priests/clergy and the people of God. They endorsed the doctrine, Priesthood of all be-lievers, that proclaimed all Christians living stones in God s temple and a holy priesthood (1 Peter 2:5).

THE WINDOW A publication of First Presbyterian Church Hendersonville, TN February 2015 Dear Friends, Once upon a time the church got very protective of its life.

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