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TITLE: Common Words with Special Meanings
TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:3-6
PROPOSITION: We must learn to use the language of the New Testament.
QUESTION: Which?
KEY WORD: Words
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
- The New Testament uses many words - common to that time
- But they are given a special meaning for Christians.
Fellowship (koinanea)
Common word = partner, sharing, participant
Special meaning = in a special relationship with God
Hebrews 13:16 (share) = common
1 John 1:3-7 = special
Deacon (deaconos)
Common word = minister, serve, render assistance or aid
Special meaning = office of service in the church
101 times - 3 = Deacon, most often ministry, minister, serve
Elder (episkopos)
Common word = older, mature adult
Special meaning = office of leadership in the church
I Timothy 5:1-2 = common
Titus 1:5 = special
Confession (homologeo)
Common word = admit, agree with the accusation
Special meaning = agree with God
John 1:20 = common
Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32 = special
Communion - Break bread
Common word = the 1st act in a meal, break a loaf of bread
Special meaning = remember the death of Jesus
2 Corinthian 6:14 = common
2 Corinthians 10:16 = special
Church ( ekklesia)
Common word = a regular, announced meeting or assembly
Special meaning = the called of God, Christians meeting for worship
Acts 19:39-41 = common
Ephesians 5:25 = special
Baptism (baptidzma)
Common word = washing, dipping, immerse
Special meaning = immersion for remission of sins
Luke 16:24 (dip); Mark 7:8 (washing) = common
Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38 = special
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