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The word apostle (from Greek: apostolos, 'sent') came to be used for any of the disciples of Jesus and for St. Paul. The notion was that Jesus himself sent the apostles to evangelise. During the second century, the Greek word episkopus ('overseer') began to be used for a senior elder of the Church, at a time when structure was just becoming necessary. This was translated into Latin as ebiscobus, then Old Saxon as biskop and eventually becoming 'bishop'.
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Which finger does the bishop or apostle wear his ring?
The bishop or apostle wears the ring on the ring finger of the right hand, as a symbol of their marriage to the Church.
What is the difference between an apostle ring and a bishop ring?
The difference between a bishop's ring and an Apostle's ring is the gym stone. The stone usually used for a bishop is amethyst and amethyst -like stone ( deep royal purple). On the other hand, the most common stone used in an Apostle's ring is the precious Ruby ( deep crimson ready. This dose not mean that either Office is confined to either stone as we understand that it is the spiritual consecration , dedication, and anointing of the individuals wearing these rings that matters most.
What is the difference between the roman Catholic bishop and the archbishop?
A bishop is lower down than the archbishop.
Is an apostle higher than a bishop in the pentecostal circle?
yes
What is the difference between an archbishop and bishop?
A bishop is in charge of a dioceses (a group of parishes). An archbishop is in charge of an archdioceses (a large dioceses).
Who is the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God In Christ?
The Presiding Bishop is the Chief Apostle of the Church of God In Christ. He is the leader of the church. Bishop Charles E. Blake of Los Angeles, California is the Presiding Bishop of the Church
Where was Bishop Mark Fitten consecrated Bishop?
Zaraphath Ministies Jacksonville,Florida August 1999 under the leadership of Apostle James Brant,Jr.
Who was an Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who attempted to resolve the difference between science and religion?
George Berkeley
Was Paul a bishop in the early Christian church?
Yes, Paul was not a bishop in the early Christian church. He was an apostle and missionary who played a significant role in spreading Christianity.
Who is Bishop S McDowell Shelton from Philadelphia PA?
Bishop s. mcDowell Shelton is GOD's chief apostle that was born to lead God's people. He was over the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith (an international church) which headquarter's is in Philadelphia, PA. He reigned from 1961 to 1991 as Bishop, Apostle, pastor and general overseer.
What work contains the phrase I stand up like a scholar in the pulpit?
essay called 'The Difference between a Genius and an Apostle.' by Kierkegaard
Who left the pentecostal assemblies of the world inc?
Bishop R.C. Lawson (cooljc), and I am so glad that he did. PAW believe in so many different things that are not supported by bible. Can somebody explain why he left? Not only the Bishop Lawson leave the PAW, but other men of the gospel left also (i.e. Bishop S.N. Hancock, Bishop James Nelson, Apostle Thomas W. Weeks, Sr., Bishop D. Rayford Bell, Dr. Marvin L. Sapp, etc.) Lawson left PAW due to a difference in opinion on baptismal formula...since then there are other differences between paw and coojc
