Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(Php 1:1) “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:”    A misuse by denominations of the term “bishop” has robbed us of its Scriptural usage.  Instead of a hierarchy,  it was a reference to the position we know today as “pastor”. Another such example is the word, “elder”, also referring to a “pastor”. Each term speaks of a responsibility of the office. The meaning of the word, “bishop”: superintendent, overseer.  The pastor’s responsibility is over the church and its activities as a whole, from finances to preaching that comes from the pulpit. He can delegate jobs, but not his responsibility. The church is not a club, nor a democracy. It is to be under the God-called and led pastor.