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Mike Mazzalongo #8 – The Role & Work of Deacons – Part 2

Profile of a Deacon Men selected form the congregation Spiritual & qualified Approved & given “Charge” No authority as a group Many deacons responsible for many tasks

Acts. 6:1-6 – Maturity & Selection Philippians 1:1 – Specific Role I Tim. 3:8-13 – Basic Qualifications

Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, - I Timothy 3:8

“Must” – Strict Requirement

Word Meanings Dignity – Respected, Not Coarse, Flippant

Word Meanings Dignity – Respected, Not Coarse, Flippant Double-tongued – Hypocrite, Insincere

Word Meanings Dignity – Respected, Not Coarse, Flippant Double-tongued – Hypocrite, Insincere Addicted to much wine – Sober, Moderate

Word Meanings Dignity – Respected, Not Coarse, Flippant Double-tongued – Hypocrite, Insincere Addicted to much wine – Sober, Moderate Fond of Sordid Gain – Honest Living

but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. - I Timothy 3:9

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. - I Timothy 3:10

Men who are not already living holy lives busy in service to the Lord shouldn’t be considered or appointed as elders or deacons.

Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. - I Timothy 3:11

Arguments For Women Deacons Term “woman” can mean wives of deacons or Deaconesses. Romans 16:1 – Phoebe Early Writings (Justinian / John Chrysostom) AD AD

Arguments Against Women Deacons Does not use the term “Deaconess” Being a man was a Basic Qualification Examples show men doing the work

Women “Serving” Women supporting Jesus’ Ministry - Luke 8 Women praying in the upper room - Acts 1 Dorcas making clothes for the poor - Acts 9 Mary (mother of Mark) offering hospitality - Acts 12

Women “Serving” Lydia offering hospitality to Paul - Acts 16 Priscilla offering hospitality & help - Acts 18 Phoebe delivering a letter - Romans 16

Wives of Deacons must… -Be dignified -Not malicious gossips -Temperate -Faithful

Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. - I Tim. 3:12

Summary Deacons are Chosen / Qualified / Appointed / Charged

Summary Deacons are Chosen/Qualified/ Appointed/Charged Deacons are men

Summary Deacons are Chosen/Qualified/ Appointed/Charged Deacons are men Deacons have had only one wife

There are certain restrictions and requirements for church leaders however all who believe, repent and are baptized in the name of Jesus are welcome in the Kingdom of God.