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Bible Study The Word Reverend

I dont like titles ... I dont use them often ... for me personally, they are just descriptive words.
 
Reverence is a form of respect and I will only reverence that of Christ found in others. We have all been called to that great commission of Matthew 28:18-20, but it is not I, but Christ through me as I have died to self and live for Him.
 
yup..

the bible says call no man father, in Spanish the word for dad is padre. which is the word father. they do have pa-pa which is more effectionate like abba is in aramiac. abba isn't a Hebrew word
 
The term "reverend" basically is assigned to a preacher who has submitted to a council of pastors, college professors, and others, called an ordination council. In modern times, there were many who wanted to become pastor's of various churches. Some of them were not called by God, and ruined some really good churches. In order to weed out these impostors, these examination's were necessary.

When a man finished his exam before these council's, they would meet privately to consult the Holy Spirit and arrive at a unanimous decision either for or against. Every man who has passed this ordination exam is then given the title of Rev. or Reverend. It simply shows that the individual has passed a close exam of his doctrine and call to the Gospel ministry.

Anyone without this title would be suspect.

My ordination took 5 1/2 hours. It was very thorough and the Baptist Church knew that they had a qualified man leading them. I see more advantages and safety, than just a title to make sport of.
 
No man should be called reverend Chopper, it is only in the Bible one time and it belongs to God.
 
Lewis W said:
No man should be called reverend Chopper, it is only in the Bible one time and it belongs to God.
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Like I said Lewis, it's only an indication of ordination which is very important in certain circumstances. Culture does play a big part in this day and age as well as it did in the first Century. We are at liberty to do these practices to fulfill a need in the Church of Jesus Christ. There are some who because of pride, parade around the title, and that is wrong. There are others who wish they could have the title of reverend, but either don't have the qualifications or don't want to go thru the examination, both are wrong.

There are some churches that will not let just anyone baptize their members, if they are without a pastor. Only an ordained man of God is allowed to do it.

I do have the title of reverend, and need it on certain documents, otherwise the document is invalid....I go by the title shepherd, which is Biblical....I find that it's unfortunate that you disagree. Is there a reason? Is it all Biblical? Or something else.
 
We should not be calling anyone Father or Reverend as these are that of God alone. We have apostle/shepherds that lead a flock as these are our Pastor/servant. Reverence (Reverend) is that of giving reverence/ respect to God not man as it is God that works through man.

1Co 12:28 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.

Psa 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

Mat 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
Mat 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
Mat 23:3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Mat 23:4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
Mat 23:5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Mat 23:6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Mat 23:7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Mat 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Mat 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Mat 23:10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Mat 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Mat 23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
 
Psa 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

I dont read this verse as saying one of God's names is "reverend"

A short list of some of God's names to be reverend.

El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
El Elyon (The Most High God)
Adonai (Lord, Master)
Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
Jehovah Niss (The Lord My Banner)
Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
 
reba said:
Psa 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

I dont read this verse as saying one of God's names is "reverend"

A short list of some of God's names to be reverend.

El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
El Elyon (The Most High God)
Adonai (Lord, Master)
Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
Jehovah Niss (The Lord My Banner)
Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
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holy and reverend are not used here as a name, but as of that of Gods character that describes him
 
for_his_glory said:
We should not be calling anyone Father or Reverend as these are that of God alone. We have apostle/shepherds that lead a flock as these are our Pastor/servant. Reverence (Reverend) is that of giving reverence/ respect to God not man as it is God that works through man.

1Co 12:28 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.

Psa 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

Mat 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
Mat 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:
Mat 23:3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
Mat 23:4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
Mat 23:5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
Mat 23:6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Mat 23:7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
Mat 23:8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
Mat 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Mat 23:10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
Mat 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Mat 23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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I hear what you're saying Debbie, and I disagree. Your references in Matthew would depict a man who is in it for show, that is very bad. Generally a pastor is a very hard working man who loves the Lord and the people that he shepherds. If you only knew what a pastor of a church has to put up with, you would want to respect him. I find that a lot of church members dislike their pastors for one reason or another. When a pastor preaches the whole council of God, he steps on people's toes and they don't like it.

Heb 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Pastors are God's anointed. There will be a day of reckoning when Jesus comes back. There will be many who will find out the hard way that their pastor did a lot of groaning. To begrudge the man of God a title of respect, in my mind is not good. I explained why it's necessary to have that title. I find it hard to agree with your position.
 
reba said:
Psa 111:9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

I dont read this verse as saying one of God's names is "reverend"

A short list of some of God's names to be reverend.

El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
El Elyon (The Most High God)
Adonai (Lord, Master)
Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
Jehovah Niss (The Lord My Banner)
Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
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Psa 111:9 holy and reverend is his name.
It can't get any clearer than that.
 
Lewis W you are the first person i have ever 'met' that says reverend and holy are two more names of God.

Strong's for reverend in Psa:111:9

H3372
ירא
yârê'
yaw-ray'
A primitive root; to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten: - affright, be (make) afraid, dread (-ful), (put in) fear (-ful, -fully, -ing). (be had in) reverence (-end), X see, terrible (act, -ness, thing)

Also the word holy

H6918
קדשׁ קדושׁ
qâdôsh qâdôsh
kaw-doshe', kaw-doshe'
From H6942; sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary: - holy (One), saint.
 
reba said:
Lewis W you are the first person i have ever 'met' that says reverend and holy are two more names of God.

Strong's for reverend in Psa:111:9

H3372
ירא
yârê'
yaw-ray'
A primitive root; to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten: - affright, be (make) afraid, dread (-ful), (put in) fear (-ful, -fully, -ing). (be had in) reverence (-end), X see, terrible (act, -ness, thing)

Also the word holy

H6918
קדשׁ קדושׁ
qâdôsh qâdôsh
kaw-doshe', kaw-doshe'
From H6942; sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary: - holy (One), saint.
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I didn't say it' I am repeating what is said.
 
I agree God name(s) are to be reverend. I read the word reverend there to be a verb . an action we are to take.. we are to reverence His names because He is holy...

AMP
He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant to be forever; holy is His name, inspiring awe, reverence,and godly fear.

NIV
He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name.
 
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reba said:
I agree God name(s) are to be reverend. I read the word reverend there to be a verb . an action we are to take.. we are to reverence His names because He is holy...

AMP
He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant to be forever; holy is His name, inspiring awe, reverence,and godly fear.

NIV
He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name.
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Works for me.
 
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