By Dick Blackford No, of course not. The church had preachers before n had deacons. In Paul’s letters to Timothy the qualifications of elders and deacons are given aside from Timothy’s responsibilities as a preacher. To further pursue the answer to this question, we must identify our terms. What On Earth In Heaven’s Name Is A …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 21
Is A Preacher “The” Minister?
By Irvin Himmel It is sometimes very difficult for a person to give up misconceptions, inaccurate expressions, and unscriptural ideas. It takes a depth of honesty and fair-mindedness which some people lack to completely lay aside all prejudice and allow the mind to be guided by the word of God. While we are declaring with the …
Is Every Saint A Preacher?
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,” …
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 …