1 John

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NASB	1 John 4:2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God;
AMPLIFIED 2015	1 John 4:2 By this you know and recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges and confesses [the fact] that Jesus Christ has [actually] come in the flesh [as a man] is from God [God is its source];

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Bible Question (short): Is Jesus Christ God? Is He your Lord?

Question (full): Hello deep input,

You wrote:
“Verses 8-11, however, say not to call anybody rabbi(pastor), father, master. Is it ok to ignore this because we feel in our hearts that it is ok to call people pastor or father. “

You equate rabbi and pastor. But the bible or dictionary does not. Why did you throw that (pastor) into the scripture?

Mat 23
8 "But do not be called Rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers.
9 "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.
10 "Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, Christ.
11 "But the greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

rabbi
n 1: spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law 2: a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher

Pastor
1: A Christian minister or priest having spiritual charge over a congregation or other group.
2: A layperson having spiritual charge over a person or group.
3: A shepherd.

You do not need to call me “pastor”, “brother” will do just fine.

I have a question for you too. Is Jesus Christ God? Is He your Lord?

Brother Glenn