Church Words
Mark 12:37 – Common people heard him gladly
Introduction
Many words we use in a spiritual sense have their origin in common (Koine Greek) usage
Then God choose common, ordinary words, and gave them special meanings and usage for Christians
1. Church – planned, called assembly (like city council meeting)
2. Hell – gehenna – valley of burning garbage
3. Deacon – servant, as server of food
4. Worship – adore, honor as a judge in England
5. Pray – request, ask, petition
6. Elder – older (man or woman)
7. Bishop – foreman, overseer, visit (to see to their needs)
8. Pastor – shepherd, one who cares for and tends sheep
9. Baptism – wash, dip, immerse