Their Work and Their Qualifications Deacons Their Work and Their Qualifications

deacon The term “deacon” is transliterated from the Greek word DIAKONOS, which designates one who is a servant. “one who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer). In the New Testament, DIAKONOS is rendered “servant” 25 times and “deacon” 5 times.

deacon Every Christian is a servant, but “deacons” are mentioned separately from the rest of the members of the local church. 1 Timothy 3:13 Philippians 1:1 Acts 6:1-4

The work of a deacon Take care of the physical needs of the local church. Benevolence Physical Needs of Members Building Maintenance and Repair Relieve the Elders

Qualifications of a deacon Grave Not double-tongued Not given to much wine Not greedy for money Holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience Must first be tested or proven, and found to be blameless 1 Tim. 3:8-13

Qualifications of a deacon The deacon’s wife must be: Reverent Not a slanderer Temperate Faithful in all things 1 Tim. 3:8-13

Qualifications of a deacon Husband of one wife Ruling their own children and their own house well 1 Tim. 3:8-13

Qualifications of a deacon Good reputation Full of the Holy Spirit Full of wisdom Acts 6:3

“For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.” First Timothy 3:13