Bishop O Innocent

Wrong Notions People Have About Bishops Bishop O Innocent

WHY THIS BOOK? A lot of people have several notions about what the word BISHOP stands for with regards to the church, ministry and the Bible. Some even say it is not biblical. They posit that what the Bibles has in mind is ELDERS which in Greek has the same root as BISHOP. Others are of the opinion that it makes a man arrogant. While many are found who say that it promotes materialism and arrogance in the church of Christ. Another school of thought says that the dress the bishop wears is the epitome of occultism. This book is not written to argue with anyone. We are in a time where freedom of opinion is guaranteed in many lands and clime. Therefore, people are free to hold their view no matter how divergent. It must be acknowledged also that even among those that search the Bible, divergent views and opinions have led to the formation of many denominations, cults and independent chapels and will continue to be so till we all come to the full knowledge of Jesus Christ. So what is this book about? It is an examination of the Bible in the simplest way and language possible, regarding the word or office of a Bishop. It is an examination of several dictionaries with a view to understanding the full meaning of the word in its simplest form as it pertains to the church and the English language which incidentally is our medium of communication. It is a study of church practices regarding the office of a bishop as has evolved since the history of the church began. It is a presentation of the opinion of a few authorities on the matter. It is also an analytical formation and presentation of a conclusion by the author who incidentally is not only a bishop himself but has no less than forty bishops under him. It is an ecumenical presentation by a Pentecostal. It is hoped that this will provoke further study in the church without recourse to unnecessary arguments and genealogy. It is also the prayers of the author that students of Bible colleges and other Bible examining institutions will find the book useful as a reference material.