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            My name is Jerry.  But some people feel uncomfortable using that name so they call me ‘Pastor.’  I have gotten used to that designation and answer to it when addressed in that way.  It has become almost like a second name for me.  In reality, though, it isn’t a name at all but a title.  Common use turns it into a name.  That is true of other titles like ‘Doctor,’ ‘Coach’ and ‘Teacher.’  It also applies to the title ‘Christ,’ for ‘Christ’ is the label which describes The God-man who was prophesied to come to earth to reconcile man and God by His death and resurrection.  The fact that this title was applied to Jesus of Nazareth shows that Jesus the man was also the Christ/Messiah.  Others recognized this about Him (Luke 9:18-27; John 1:40-42; 4:25-26).              What was so special about being the Christ?  We must understand more … Continue reading →