By Mike Willis There are several terms used in the New Testament to describe those who preach; each of these terms emphasizes some aspect of the work of the preacher. The word “preacher” (kerux ) means “herald, one who proclaims. preacher.” The word “evangelist” (euaggelistes ) refers to “a preacher of the gospel;” the word “gospel,” …
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Is the Preacher the Pastor?
By Guthrie Dean Definition of Terms 1. Preacher. A preacher is a herald; one who gives a proclamation or message. Noah is referred to as a preacher of righteousness (2 Peter 2:5). Solomon calls himself a preacher (Ecc. 1:1). Jonah was a preacher (Jonah 3:2). Peter, James, John, Timothy, Paul and others were preachers. Paul said …
The Return of the Clergy
By Ron Halbrook Although the Protestant Reformation spoke of the priesthood of all believers, the Protestant systems -including American denominationalism-almost invariably created their clergies. For instance, William Paley, “Archdeacon of Carlisle,” delivered a sermon entitled, “A Distinction of Orders in the Church Defended Upon Principles of Public Utility,” given in the Castle Chapel, Dublin, “At the …
God’s “Clergy” and “Laity”
By Randy Harshbarger In religious circles, the subject of God’s “clergy” and God’s “laity” has received much attention. Although the New Testament says nothing about the subject as it is usually thought of, just a little over one hundred years after the last apostle died, the bishops of the church in each community began exerting unscriptural …