Craig

Thanks Kristen.
I agree that only some have a gift of teaching, yet all may teach.
Just as only some have a gift of mercy, yet all may show mercy.
I had not thought of “teaching of the law” in 1 Tim 1:6,7 as something that they were seeking to be authorized into, but rather just an activity they wanted to do.
What sort of things might the person “authorized” to teach be able to do that would distinguish them from those that were not “authorized”? Are you thinking of some sort of office or position like elder, or home church leader?