Monday, February 7, 2011

"Reverend"

 Ps 111:9 He sent redemption unto His people: He hath commanded His covenant for ever: holy and Reverend is His name.  (KJV)

...the ONLY use of the word "Reverend" found in the King James Version of the bible is found here and it is unthinkable to me that any "man" could be comfortable with the (name/title) attached to his/her name.  Only our Lord is "Reverend".  The new testament recognizes

Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

...Reverends? ...one of "man's" misapplications

 Mt 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: {teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations}

 Ac 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. {with...: or, in the church} (KJV)

simply Christians...