Is it proper to use the term... Reverend?

[Rippon]

Way to (sic)much is made out of the use of the word Reverend. There is no scriptural support that Says (sic)only God is to be reverenced. Such ideologies are a result of a lack of understanding of the definition of that word and often times rebellious to God given authority.

How wrong you are! So those of us that do not call our pastors "Rev." are showing a rebellious spirit?! Come on!

It seems only people who struggle with fear of church authority are the ones who complain.

"It seems" that you are the one having the problem here. Did Spurgeon have a problem when he refused to be called Reverend?

 

[Revmitchell]

How wrong you are! So those of us that do not call our pastors "Rev." are showing a rebellious spirit?! Come on!

When you find my quote that says that I will apologize. Hint: Iwill not have to apologize.

"It seems" that you are the one having the problem here. Did Spurgeon have a problem when he refused to be called Reverend?

It is absolutely silly to get over excited about it one way or the other. And that includes Spurgeon. People really need to learn what that word means.

 

[Salty]

MS = Multiple Sclerosis. Ms. is a different matter.
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I realize that some use that ridiculous term. I refuse to speak PC language!!!

 

[Jim1999]

The word "pastor" is an office and not a name either!

Hard to quote Mr. Spurgeon on this point. He objected to ordination as well, and was never ordained. Besides, his objections had more to do with the British Baptist Union.

The title Mr. is fine with me if one wants to show respect. As an aside, I couldn't care less what I am called. Grandson calls me "grampy" and that is fine too.it may even be "grumpy"....I still smile with him.

In the university circle, you get all the titles possible, but there is a lot of pride in that lot.

Maybe we should go the Salvation Army route and be called "Captain" In the military I was called "Captain", "Father", "Padre". I never cared so long as they saluted me!

No back to wearing "dog collars"<<<<

Cheers,

Jim

 

[Jkdbuck76]

I had to do a funeral and I got a day's notice.

When I got there, they had put my name on the little card and in the obituary that called me "Pastor".

I very discreetly told the funeral director that I was no Pastor, and that I was merely the chairman of deacons and next time, to just put "Brother" by my name. The decedent was a family friend and we had no Pastor.

Since then, the church has licensed me as a minister. I will NEVAR go by the title "Reverend" as long as I live. "Brother Brian" is just fine with me.

 

[Salty]

What?! Isn't Ephesians 4:11 in your Bible?

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,

It wasnt in the Salty National Revised News Standard version:laugh:

Seriously, this link from Blue Bible only has one result for pastor -( no S).
and pastorS is found 8 times in the Bible - one which is the NT.
Your verse uses the word pastors
You know how fussy computers can be - when looking for an exact match. Actualy, I was thinking there was a verse in the NT, I just didnt know the exact reference.
Notice the operatiave word is THINKING:BangHead:

 

[Rippon]

Such ideologies are a result of a lack of understanding of the definition of that word and often times rebellious to God given authority.

... a much larger portion of the population no longer sees that it is necessary to respect authority.

It seems only people who struggle with fear of church authority are the ones who complain.

You haven't supported your contention yet -- just made assertions. Those of us who don't call our pastors 'Reverend' are supposed to be in rebellion to authority -- prove it.

 

[Rippon]

All Scripture Cited Is From TNIV

The specific word 'pastor' isn't used, however, a pastoral role is to be a shepherd of sheep.

Acts 20:28 : Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.

1 Peter 5:2-4 : Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them -- not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shephered appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

 

[RAdam]

The problem with the term "reverend" is the only time it appears in the Bible it is used to describe God, not man. Psalms 111:9 "He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant forever: holy and reverend is his name." The words pastor, brother, elder - these are used to describe us. The term reverend is used to describe God exclusively.

 

[gb93433]

In this day and age it is a rather antiquated term but then of course a much larger portion of the population no longer sees that it is necessary to respect authority.

I do not find that at all among the students I teach. I find they give me great respect. Respect comes from showing others respect and learning from them also. Some of my greatest helps in becoming being a better teacher have come from my students. I have always found that it is the poorest teachers who care the least for the students who also complain about the lack of respect they get. Pastoring and teaching is not about respect but about giving.

 

[canadyjd]

There is no scriptural support that Says only God is to be reverenced......It seems only people who struggle with fear of church authority are the ones who complain.

You shouldn't assume to know what motivates people's questions.

I have no fear of Church authority and embrace the biblical pattern.

We are told to approach our service to Almighty God with "reverence" (Hebrews 12:28) which means a "Godly fear". How can anyone but God be worthy of "Godly fear"?

We are told to show our pastors respect and honor their work, but we are not told to "reverence" our pastors.

I believe there is a difference that you are not recognizing.

peace to youraying: