Harry Potter is fiction. Hogwarts is not a real school, people do not fly on broomsticks, and waving a wand while speaking a fictional incantation does not make something magically appear. A child can understand that. But recognizing that Harry Potter is fantasy does not settle the question Christians should be asking. The real issue is not whether Harry Potter …
What Does the Bible Say About Church Titles Like “Reverend,” “Bishop,” “Cardinal,” or “Pope”?
Christianity today is filled with religious titles. Pastor, Reverend, Bishop, Archbishop, Apostle, Cardinal, Father, and Pope are only some of them. In many churches these titles have become so familiar that few people stop to ask a basic question: Is this how Jesus Christ intended leadership in his Church to function? The New Testament certainly recognizes leadership. It speaks of …