Titles
There are many (occupational) titles given out in society because they have been earned and the title is used to identify what the person is or does.
Government titles are easy ones to talk about. People are recognized by their title, such as President, Vice-President, Senator, Governor, Mayor, and Judge. The military would also have titles where a person is acknowledged by their rank, such as Sergeant, Captain, Major, Colonel, General, Admiral, etc.
I have noticed that when a person is being interviewed they are referred to by their existing or previous title. Certain customs require us by rule or civility to stand when the judge enters, to salute when a ranking officer passes, or to refer to a person by their title when engaging and communicating, such as, 鈥淭he doctor will see you now.鈥�
When a police officer encounters us, our response is typically, 鈥淵es, officer.鈥� Pastors are normally attributed that title first before their given name. Ministers in general are afforded the title Reverend, at least officially. Even some ubiquitous but lower lying titles are bandied about, such as chef so-n-so, or Chef Boy R Dee. (Bad joke)
Teachers are at least represented as Mr., Mrs., and Miss before their last name. Other titles that may be used in conjunction with or without a person蘑菇视频 name could include Professor, Sheriff, Counselor, Nurse, Coach and Boss.
Titles are important because they identify, characterize, and if correct, legitimize a person蘑菇视频 standing or profession. Titles designate ownership of said label. The Bible also has titles for different people, such as prophets, evangelists, teachers, kings, queens, and archangel.
The Devil himself has a couple titles/names such as Beelzebub, Serpent, Father of lies and Adversary, and is referenced throughout scripture. But the person with the most titles is God himself. The Bible lists numerous titles, names, or descriptions of God to emphasize his many facets, character traits, or Supreme Deity.
From the interpretive YHWH titles and their spiritual significance, to the closer titles of brother, friend that sticks closer than a brother, and teacher: From the cosmic embrace of Creator of Heaven and Earth to the secure sound of my tower of strength or fortress: From the majestic Lord of all the Earth to the Holy warning of a consuming fire.
Some of God蘑菇视频 titles are self-explanatory, as in 鈥淚 am that I am,鈥� or Everlasting God, the hopeful sounding Deliverer and the prophetic Abraham蘑菇视频 seed to the prophetic fulfilling 鈥淟amb that was slain from the foundation of the world.鈥�
God蘑菇视频 only begotten son, the last Adam, the word, prince of peace, Judge of the living and dead, the great high priest, the way the truth the life, the resurrection. There are many titles that identify who he is, what he is about, or what he does. God is recognized by his variety of distinguishing titles that represent his qualities, attributes and traits.
Too many people want a title without a testimony. They seek and grab at what isn鈥檛 really earned, but acquired by default, bargained through quid pro quo, given by favoritism or taken in an outright power grab. Some let titles go to their head and have a perceived elevated better than thou status.
Most of us reading this article know the Christian God story: God came to earth born as a human, led a sinless life, voluntarily went to the cross as a perfect acceptable sacrifice on that cross and died for us on our behalf because of (our) sin.
The power of God raised him back to life and for us, who believe that he paid our sin price and confess that Jesus Christ is the only way for forgiveness, and ask him for that forgiveness, will be forgiven and have eternal life with God. And even though others may refuse who he is and what he is about, there is going to come a day, when another title will be voiced by all of creation.
鈥淭hat at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on Earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.鈥� 鈥� Philippians 2:10-11 NIV.