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What is ordination?

Ordination is a biblical principle and directive that is found throughout both the Old and New Testaments. It can be seen in operation first of all in the Garden of Eden and then repeatedly during every spiritual awakening right through to the Acts of the Apostles and the early church. There is however, reference to ordination before this time by the prophet Ezekiel, where he says of Lucifer,

"You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so I ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stone" (Ezekiel 28:14).

He prophesies concerning Satan that, prior to his rebellion and fall, he was Ordained (or set in place) by God as an anointed cherub on the holy mount of God. This pre-time prophetic revelation serves to show the importance of ordination within the Kingdom and Body of the Lord Jesus Christ. His rejection due to pride, led to rebellion, violence and disorder.

"...God is not a God of disorder..." (1 Corinthians 14:33).

The importance and reason for ordaining ministers is fundamental to the nature and character of God. He loves order - He created it and used it to bring to birth the world and everything in it - including mankind. He ordained light and darkness. He ordained earth and sky, land and sea and in so doing provided a structured environment for mankind.

"Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the East, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed"(Genesis 2:8)."

When God put Adam in the Garden of Eden, the wording used implies appointment or ordination. Adam was firstly appointed to a position provided and prepared for him, later on in verse 15. God completes the call by defining his responsibility i.e. to "work it" (the garden) and take care of it.

The principle itself is that of one who has authority, delegating to another a commission of responsibility and therefore a realm of spiritual authority. It is the highest form of "service" within the Body of Christ. Jesus said, "He who would be chief among you, would be the servant of all!" There are different degrees of ordination as there are different measures of service.

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