1. Language of Ashdod By Robert C. Archer

2. Examples  Religious titles –Matt. 23:8-9  8 “But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.” –Psa 111:9  He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

3. Examples  Comes from clergy/laity error –Jesus said  8 “But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. –Also in Matt. 2:20 ff

4. Examples  Church –1 Thessalonians 1:1 (NKJV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. –2 Thessalonians 2:14 (NKJV) 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5. Examples  Lord's Supper –1 Cor. 11:20-34

6. Examples  Pastor –Pastor, elder, shepherd, overseer are names that refer to the same office or work.  Two or more in every church (Acts 14:23)  Must meet certain qualifications (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1)

7. Examples  Fellowship –Acts 2:42 (NKJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

8. Examples  Witnessing –Acts 1:21-22 (NKJV) 21 “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 “beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”