overseer – Bible Q

Why can’t females be apostles and ministers? Can we change that?

Answered by BibleQ . July 18, 2010 - 11:38 pm

“Apostle” means an ambassador or messenger. In the New Testament it is only used of a select few ambassadors for Christ. Jesus chose the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2-4). When Judas died, he was replaced by Matthias (Acts 1:26). The only other people to be called an “apostle” in scripture are Paul (Romans 1:1), Jesus (Hebrews […]

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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Why can’t females be apostles and ministers? Can we change that?

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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