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Addressing someone as Ἐπιστάτα

Addressing someone as Ἐπιστάτα

In the New Testament the Greek word used for ‘Lord’ is often ‘kurios’ or ‘Kyrie’, a transliteration of Greek Κύριε (Kyrie), vocative case of Κύριος (Kyrios). I understand and believe the implications from the Septuagint is relating YHWH….

Staying Within Proper Theological Boundaries

Staying Within Proper Theological Boundaries

In the formative years of the Christian Ekklēsia (“Church”)1 synods (councils) were convened in response to doctrinal controversies and other matters needing refinement. Those synods gaining acceptance in the Ekklēsia at large became known as ecumeni…