Category: Clergy
Subject: Clergy
Legends of the Churches of Christ
Even casual discussions with friends and loved ones who are outside of the churches of Christ can reveal a very strange mythology that has developed…
Exorcism And Demon Possession
The subject of exorcism has fascinated people for centuries. In our modern day, Catholic priests all over the world claim to exorcise demonic spirits out…
The Titles of Clergy: Are Gospel Preachers Pastors?
Let us consider the issue of gospel preachers being called by denominational titles. A perennial problem for gospel preachers who are “located preachers” is the tendency of ignorant people to call them pastors. It is not usually an evil intent they are displaying, but what they really show is denominational influence when they use this title. However, we all need to be quick to remember there is no clergy/laity class differentiation in the Bible as there is widely evident in the religions man has invented; the denominations.
Why I Am Not Called "Reverend" or "Pastor"
The work of an evangelist is a good work (II Timothy 2:21), but is not deserving of a special title or any reverence above other men. By doing the work of an evangelist I am only promised one thing and that is the same thing as those who hear me; salvation (2 Timothy 4:16).
