bishop – Bible Q

What’s the difference between a pastor, elder, bishop, minister and so on?

Answered by BibleQ . August 2, 2012 - 12:42 pm

The Bible speaks of elders, overseers, deacons and deaconesses (depending on the translation used). The roles of pastors, bishops etc today, have significant differences to the roles of which Paul and Peter speak. The way the Bible instructs these roles to be carried out: Deacons & Deaconesses The word probably had the meaning, to be […]

Was Jesus’ comment in Matthew 16:18 the start of the Roman Catholic church?

Answered by BibleQ . April 28, 2010 - 6:38 am

“I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church”. (Matthew 16:18) Though it is likely that Peter did spend some time in Rome in later life (cf. 1 Peter 5:13) and probably died there in the persecutions instigated by Nero, the tradition that Peter was the first bishop of […]

What is the correct meaning of the title “bishop”?

Answered by BibleQ . March 9, 2010 - 8:49 pm

The Greek word episkopos occurs five times in the New Testament (Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 2:25). The word is translated “bishop” in the King James Version, but “overseer” in most modern versions. The word means an overseer or superintendent. The term is used in reference to Jesus Christ in 1 Peter 2:25 […]

Does a bishop have to be married and have children? (1Tim. 3:2,4)

Answered by BibleQ . January 12, 2010 - 12:47 am 2

No, a bishop does not need to be married or have children. The Lord Jesus is described as a ‘bishop’ (an ‘overseer’) in 1Peter 2:25: For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer [bishop] of your souls. However, the Lord Jesus never married or had children; so, a […]

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What’s the difference between a pastor, elder, bishop, minister and so on?

Was Jesus’ comment in Matthew 16:18 the start of the Roman Catholic church?

What is the correct meaning of the title “bishop”?

Does a bishop have to be married and have children? (1Tim. 3:2,4)

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