Evangelist Dan Peterson
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Sermon Notes
What Does The Bible Say About Deacons?
1 Timothy 3:8-13
8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money. 9 They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience. 10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do. 12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well. 13 Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus. (NLT)
I. The Origin Of Deacons. (Acts 6:1-6)
II. Deacons Mentioned In The New Testament.
1. Those in Jerusalem - (Acts 6:1-6)
2. Those in Philippi - (Philippians 1:1)
3. Those in Ephesus - (1 Timothy 3:8-13)
III. Qualifications For Deacons.
1. Must be of good report (Acts 6:3a) - men of good reputation (NKJV)
2. Must be full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3b) - full of the Holy Spirit
3. Must be full of wisdom (Acts 6:3c) – full of wisdom (NKJV)
4. Must be grave of serious (1 Timothy 3:8a) - respected by others (NCV)
5. Not double tongued (1 Timothy 3:8a) - not saying things they do not mean
6. Not give to much wine (1 Timothy 3:8c) - not drink too much wine
7. Not greedy of money (1 Timothy 3:8d) - nor try to get rich by cheating others
8. He must hold the faith in a pure conscience (1 Timothy 3:9) They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now
revealed and must live with a clear conscience.
9. He must first be proved (1 Timothy 3:10) - Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.
10. The husband of one wife (1 Timothy 3:12a) - Deacons must have only one wife
11. He must rule well his own children (1 Timothy 3:12b) - They must be good leaders of their children and their own families
IV. The Task Of Deacons.
The job of the deacon is to help meet the physical needs of the church. That may certainly, but is not limited to,
serving at the Lord’s Table.
It also certainly applies to meeting the physical needs of the widow and orphans.
If we look at the creation of the office of Deacon, and the example of work that the early deacons did, we see that they are to meet the physical needs of the church so that the Elders and evangelist can focus on the spiritual needs of the church and community.
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