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Calling or referring to ministers of the gospel as “Reverend” has been a long-standing tradition in English speaking churches. In some circles it is more prevalent than in others; for instance, it is a deeply entrenched tradition in Reformed churches, but in many Presbyterian denominations the pract
Second, the Hebrew word translated “reverend” is used of people (rightly) fearing a man: “all the people greatly feared [revered] the Lord and Samuel” (I Sam. 12:18; cf. Prov. 24:21). Another reader asks, “Does the title ‘Rev.’ mean a revered person or a reverent person?” Although a minister must be
There is among us of late a sort of linguistically reformatory movement which attempts to banish the title "reverend" from ecclesiastical vocabulary. Some grammatically enlightened persons in our midst have discovered that "reverend" is an adjective that requires an accompanying noun. There are alwa
"But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. A
One very disturbing argument Pastor Davis presented is this, "…the judgment of God's Word is nevertheless that this is a violation of the third commandment." This he claimed with regard to the use of the title "Reverend." He "graciously" added, "Even though in such cases the third commandment might
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While it is true that the term "reverend" is not ideal as a title for a minister, it is difficult to find a substitute. Perhaps "pastor" would be preferable, except that today it carries with it the connotation (among various churches) of an unordained clergyman. It is however, Scriptural. The dange
Several readers have inquired about the propriety of using the title “Reverend” of ministers. One cited Psalm 111:9 which says of God: “holy and reverend is his name.” There are two reasons why this verse cannot be used against calling ministers “Reverend.” First, if “reverend” cannot be applied to
In church the minister should be addressed with his title “Reverend” or “Pastor.” We must also show respect to our elders and deacons, and what better way is there than “Elder Jones” or “Deacon Jones.” God commands His people in Romans 13:7 “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribut
Rev. VanOverloop is pastor of Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeav