Harshirama:
Apostle Paul nko? Titus was a bishop too.

Kdon2:


And apostle Jesus and reverend Peter plus father Mattew. Brother or sister is sufficient rather than egotic titles all of them bandy around.

Harshirama:
Apostle Paul nko? Titus was a bishop too.

davidinchrist:
Taking a title is originally a worldly thing and it's not Christlike; hence, true children or servants of God don't have titles behind their names. Even Jesus himself didn't take titles like Prophet/Pastor/Father/Rev. Jesus, and neither did his disciples take any titles either. Titles only puff people up, elevate them above people of whom they are spiritually equal to, and are supposed to serve. Jesus detests and did actually speak against such:

Matthew 23:6-12 KJV

And LOVE the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, [7] And greetings in the markets, and to be CALLED OF MEN, RABBI, RABBI.

[8] But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; AND ALL YE ARE BRETHREN.

[9] And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. [10] Neither be ye called masters: FOR ONE is your Master, even Christ.

[11] But he that is greatest among you SHALL BE YOUR SERVANT.

[12] And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that SHALL HUMBLE HIMSELF SHALL BE EXALTED. (Spiritually)

Jesus took upon himself the form of a servant: Servants don't have Titles:

Philippians 2:7-9 KJV

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8] And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

[9] Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...

May Jesus Bless You.

demola21:
Paul called himself an apostle (a title)
Jesus allowed ppl to call him raboni aka teacher aka master (another title)

Paul teaches about being a bishop.


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Harshirama:


They are ministry offices not titles. We only use them as titles to make it easier to identify each person based on their office. Although, there are those who aren't called by God but use these titles. If you see a person truly called, you'll recognize it yourself.

Eviana:
I understand what the OP is saying.
I tried to say simething similar on a thread some weeks ago, but it got misinterpreted.

We are too obsessed with titles, acknowledgement, flash and pomp etc..everything opposite of Christ' true ministry.
There is a grave danger in getting obsessed with "titles" in Christendom.
That "pride" issue is gonna lead a lot of people on the road to "he--".
Serve the Lord humbly and with sincerity, not wanting worldly recognition.
That way you are glorifying HIM and not oneself.
It's not about "us" anyway.
The only "titles" that I can see that are needed within church circles primarily for a reference as to who is in leadership positions are "pastor" and "elder". Also the title of "prophet". The prophets of OLD-- men who actually prophesied what the LORD had told them directly about warning the people to repent-- Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Jonah, Isaiah, Amos etc...just to name a few- were some good examples. What they prophesied actually came to pass--the sign of a TRUE prophet. There were no misses...ever.
There existed and still exist a tiny number of true "prophets" and "prophetesses"...in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

davidinchrist:


Right, but I personally don't quite think there is need for the titles anyway. I think because is the norm in most organization everywhere, that's why it gets a bit more difficult for some genuine, Christlike servants of God to not have light on it. Moreover, I'm sure that not using titles doesn't make anyone necessarily holy either.. I think some has got no titles but have the wrong spirit alike: you call them brother, but must spell it out with the B in capital (Brother... Not brother...). All exalting the flesh. We must just ensure to seek to decrease and let Christ increase in our lives.

May the grace and peace of The Lord be with you.