Degree of Acquaintance

Degree of Acquaintance

Disclaimer: This was not my original idea.  I saw it in one of the church programs and wanted to make my own version of it.  But here’s the original:

B.A. – Born Again

B.S. – Baptized Sanctified

M.A. – Master Approved

D.D. – Divine Deliverance

L.LB. – Living Life Bountifully

L.L.D. – Loyal, Loving Dedicated

P.H.D. – Pursing Heavenly Direction

Here’s my version:

Associate’s Degree

A.S. (Associating Sinners)

- This degree means that we are sinners and are not baptized nor filled with the Holy Ghost.  It basically means than we are sinners who are not part of the body of Christ yet.  We are sitting in church waiting for God to put the desire in our hearts to be saved.

Bachelor’s Degree

B.S. (Becomes Saved)

- This basically means that we are baptized and have the Holy Ghost.

Master’s Degree

M.S. (Master Saint)

- At this point, we have gained enough knowledge to teach someone how to be saved and live right.  But we will always keep learning.

Doctorate Degree

P.H.D (Pursuing Heavenly Desires)

- We are now at the point where we get our title such as a bishop, deacon, Sunday school teacher, usher, choir director, etc.  And remember……WE WILL NEVER, EVER STOP LEARNING NOR LIVING HOLY!