“Just call me pastor, son”.

[votivesoul]

Originally Posted by votivesoul

Isn't it strange how the word "pastor" more so than "shepherd" has become the norm?

Or bishop instead of overseer?

Deacon instead of servant?

Originally Posted by Esaias

Baptize instead of dunk?

Church instead of congregation or assembly?

Sin instead of crime?

Iniquity instead of lawlessness?

Angel instead of messenger?

Sanctified instead of separated?

Doctrine instead of teaching?

Apostle instead of missionary?

Thank you for the additional examples, Brother.

What do you believe is the cause for how we use these words (and not others) in our everyday speech as believers?

And how does that answer impact the overall discussion being held in this thread?