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i know that there are the people in the church that have a higher purpose than others. what are all the types of people ( priests, pope, minister,... ) and what is there purpose. i am new to this stuff and have gone to a church before, but there is some things i just don't understand. if you know anything about this, let me know...     thanks

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Hi Shawna,

I Corinthians 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way.

The best course of action is to not concern yourself over such differences. Just be the best and most faithful Christian you can be and God will lead you into his will for you.

Blessings in the Lord,
~John of AllFaith

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I will be happy to discuss all aspects of Christianity, Judaism, biblical doctrine, prophecies, etc. The Bible offers a wealth of information to us! So if you are wondering what the Bible has to say about any topic drop me a note.
After 40 plus years of study and research I have concluded that the religion taught by Y'shua (Jesus) is best defined as authentic Messianic Judaism. This is the approach I bring to these questions. If you are interested in a Messianic Jewish perspective I'm here to answer. I have hands-on experience with several different Christian denominations as well as with Judaism, the Noahide movements, Islam and more. I head our shul's (synagogue's) free online Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva if you would like to learn more about Messianic Judaism.

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41 plus years of seeking God. Provost of Yeshiva Beth HaShem: http://templebethhashem.org/yeshiva Author of JewToo.org

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Temple Beth HaShem, Magalia, Ca. Yeshiva Beth HaShem

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JewToo.org: JewToo.org JewToo Multiply Blog: Multiply site Yeshiva Beth HaShem: Online Yeshiva Temple Beth HaShem: Our congregation's website

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I am an ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi at Temple Beth HaShem in Magalia, California.
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Ordained Messianic Jewish rabbi, three Christian ordinations (Baptist, Calvary Chapel and from an independent Christian Church), an MA in Religious Studies, an ordination in Ministry and Spiritual Counseling from the Interfaith Seminaries, 42 plus years of sincere seeking/practice and 14 years answering questions and posting studies online.

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