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Why do Pentecostals use Catholic titles?

History and Etymology for " archbishop." Middle English, from Old English  arcebiscop , from Late Latin  archiepiscopus , from Late Greek  archiepiskopos , from  archi-  +  episkopos  bishop (Miriam Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archbishop). "chief" (see  archon ) +  episkopos "bishop," literally "overseer"  1 Timothy 3:2 - A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;  An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, - (New American Standard Version (1995). A minister then must be a man of irreproachable character, true to his one wife, temperate, sober-minded, well-behaved, hospitable to strangers, and with a gift for teaching;  (Weymouth Bible). Did the word "bishop" and "archbishop" come from Catholic Church? It is

The Art of Preaching (2)

Write it read it and then preach it. Good preaching comes form clear thinking and sound reading. The best readers are the best preachers. All preachers would be good readers. By this Mean having an ability not only to read but to read as if one speaks. the practice of audible reading helps us to articulate our speech and bring clarity to our speech. Good reading helps us to understand words and express them intelligently thoughtfully and constructively. Words paint a picture, yes, that's true. Preaching is an art, how we say it is as important as what we say. That's the art of preaching. When you read read thoughtfully, read to understand not merely to get through a book. The same principle will help you speak so that you are understood. may can preach good but are not always understood or followed as some would say and this is because they have mastered the art of talking but never mastered that of communication. So emphasise words, emphasise key words, underline them then

The Art of Preaching (1)

Pacing your Preaching. Preaching is an art and a skill. It is inspirational as wells educational. eventful as well as poetic. Timing is important. It may not matter news you're on radio or TV. The allocated time allows you to say the essential things and leave the rest for the next show. It allows you to say what is necessary which in turn makes a message more memorable and specific. Too much content can confuse the listener as can too many points for too many stories. Know what your points are, enforce them and stop. Timing is important. Set your pace, speak naturally, speak easily, imagine yourself having a conversation with a friend, Memorise your points, this will help train you memory. If folks are listening to learn the you may need to slow down. if folks are listening out of general interest then you can use a quicker pace. To make a good presentation, practice reading aloud. yes when you read don't read it with your mind read it aloud. this allows you to pronounce e