Bible Questions Answered; Ministers Names-Update

Bible Questions Answered:
I saw your list of ministers names, is this all of them?
Ivan/ Wroclaw, Poland

Ministers, Names and or Titles: (update)!

Bible Answers:
First of all, here is what you should, “not,” call your minister!

Rabbi: Greek-Rhabbi (Hrab-bee): An official title of honor. (Abingdon/Strong)

Father: Greek-Pater (Pat-ayr): Father, parent.

Master: Greek-Kathegetes (Kath-ayg-ay-tace): Master, teacher.

Matthew 23:8-11 KJV
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.


Titles for a ministers:

Ambassador of Christ: Ambassador-Greek: Presbeuo (Pres-byoo-o): A senior, act as a representative (preacher), ambassador.

II Corinthians 5:20 KJV
"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ..."

Ephesians 6:19,20 KJV
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.


Angels of the Church:
Angels: Greek-Aggelos (Ang-el-os): A messenger, especially an angel, also implied, a pastor.

Revelation 1:20 KJV
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in My right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

These messengers (ministers) of the Lord, have a “star,” heavenly message. They are the Pastors of the congregations.

Malachi 2:7 KJV
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.

Daniel 12:3 KJV
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.


Bishop: Greek-Episkopos (Ep-is-kop-os): A superintendent, officer in charge, overseer.

Titus 1:7 KJV
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;


Elder: Greek-Presbuteros (Pres-boo-ter-os): Older, a senior, a member of the celestial council.

I Timothy 5:17 KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.


Evangelist:-Greek-Euaggelistes (yoo-ang-ghel-is-tace): A preacher of the gospel.

Ephesians 4:11 KJV
And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

II Timothy 4:5 KJV
But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Acts 21:8 KJV
And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.


Fishers of Men:

Matthew 4:19 KJV
And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.


Helpers: Greek- Sunergos (Soon-er-gos): Companion in labor, fellow-helper-laborer-worker, laborer, worker, laborer together with, work fellow.

II Corinthians 1:24 KJV
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.


Laborers with God: Greek-Sunergos (Soon-er-gos): Companion in labor, fellow-helper-laborer-worker, laborer, worker, laborer together with, work fellow.

I Corinthians 3:9 KJV
For we are laborers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

Matthew 9:38 KJV
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest.


Men of God:

Deuteronomy 33:1 KJV
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.


Messengers:

II Corinthians 8:23 KJV
Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.


Ministers of the Church:

Colossians 1:25 KJV
Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;


Ministers of Christ:

Romans 15:16 KJV
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.


Ministers of God:

II Corinthians 6:4 KJV
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,


Ministers of the Gospel:

Ephesians 3:7 KJV
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.


Ministers of the Lord:

Joel 2:17 KJV
Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?


Ministers of Righteousness: Greek-Diakonos (Dee-ak-on-os): To run errands, attendant, a waiter-at a table or other menial duties, teacher and pastor deacon, minister, servant.

II Corinthians 11:14,15 KJV
14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as
the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.


Minister of the Word: Greek-Huperetes (Hoop-ay-ret-ace): Officer, servant.

Luke 1:2 KJV
1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;


Messengers of the Lord: Hebrew-Prophetikos (Prof-ay-tik-os): Pertaining to a foreteller (Prophetic) Of prophecy, of the prophets.
Angels: Greek-Aggelos (Ang-el-os): A messenger, especially an angel, also implied, a pastor.

Malachi 2:7 KJV
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.

Revelation 1:20 KJV
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.


Overseers: Greek-Episkopos (Ep-is-kop-os): A superintendent, church officer, or church bishop.

Acts 20:28 KJV
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood.


Pastors: Greek-Poimen (Poy-mane): A shepherd.
Teacher: Greek-Didaskalos (Did-as-kal-0s): An instructor, doctor, master, teacher.

Jeremiah 3:15 KJV
And I will give you pastors according to Mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Ephesians 4:11 KJV
And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;


Preachers:

Romans 10:14 KJV
How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?


Preachers of Righteousness:

II Peter 2:5 KJV
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;


Presbyter: Greek-See definition for “Elder,” above.

I Timothy 5:17 KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.


Salt of the earth: Greek-Halas (Hal-as): prudence.

Matthew 5:13 KJV
“Ye are the salt of the earth...”


Servants of Christ:

Philippians 1:1 KJV
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:


Servants of the Church:

II Corinthians 4:5 KJV
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.


Servants of God: Greek-Doulos (Doo-los): A slave, subjection or subserviency, bond servant.

James 1:1 KJV
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ...”

Titus 1:1 KJV
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;


Servant for Jesus sake: Greek-Doulos (Doo-los): A slave, subjection or subserviency, bond servant.

II Corinthians 4:5 KJV
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.


Servants of the Lord:

II Timothy 2:24 KJV
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,


Shepherd: Hebrew-Ratah (Raw-aw): To tend a flock, pasture it, herd man, keep-sheep, pastor.

Jeremiah 23:4 KJV
And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.


Soldiers:

Philippians 2:25 KJV
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.


Stars:

Revelaiton 1:20 KJV
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.


Steward of God: Greek-Oikonomia (Oy-kon-om-ee-ah)): Administration (of a household or estate); religious, economy.

Titus 1:7 KJV
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;


Stewards of Grace:

I Peter 4:10 KJV
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.


Stewards of Mysteries:

I Corinthians 4:1 KJV
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.


Teachers:

Isaiah 30:20 KJV
And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:


Watchman: Hebrew-Shamar (Shaw-mar): To hedge about, to protect, attend to, beware, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep, mark, observe, preserve, regard, reserve save.

Isaiah 62:6 KJV
I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,


Witnesses: Greek-Martus (Mar-toos): A witness, martyr, record.

Acts 26:16 KJV
But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

Revelation 11:3 KJV
And I will give power unto My two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.


Workers:

II Corinthians 6:1 KJV
We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

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Dear Shepherd of souls, did you notice by conspicuous absence, a familiar title, that is not on this list?
The title “Reverend,” used only once, refers too the Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 111:9 KJV
He sent redemption unto His people: He hath commanded His covenant for ever: Holy and Reverend is His name.

May the Spirit of the Lord, always be your guide.
Selah