Re: [TruthTalk] Perfect Church?

[David Miller]

Bill wrote: > "Perfect," David? Or where they were expected > to be in their particular stage of development?   Both.  Perfect is a word that has a broad range of meaning.  If a hungry person eats a cheeseburger that he finds very delicious, he might say, "this cheeseburger is perfect.  It hits the spot."  Or if your child is writing very well, you might say, "your penmanship is perfect."  Or suppose someone is applying for a job, and you comment, "John is a perfect candidate for this position."  Such comments do not mean that they cannot be improved upon.  What is meant is that there is no discernable fault.    When Paul refers to himself and others as perfect (Phil. 3:15), he does not mean that they no longer grow.  Rather, he means that they are where they are expected to be in their particular stage of development.   Peace be with you. David Miller.