Qualifications and Testing of Deacons in Christian Communities
Discover the origins of deacons from Christians and their role in serving others. Learn about the qualifications deacons must possess, such as being reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, and holding the revealed Word with a pure conscience. Explore how deacons are tested through these qualifications according to biblical references like Mark 10:43, Colossians 1:7, and 4:7-8.
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DEACONS DEACONS Originate from Christians among us Serving others (Mark 10:43, Col. 1:7, 4:7-8).
DEACONS DEACONS Originate from Christians among us Serving others (Mark 10:43, Col. 1:7, 4:7-8). How are they first proven ?
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications Reverent dignified, serious, noble (I Tim. 2:2, Titus 2:2, Phil. 4:8)
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications Reverent dignified, serious, noble (I Tim. 2:2, Titus 2:2, Phil. 4:8) Not Double Tongued speaking one thing then telling another thing to someone else
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications Reverent dignified, serious, noble (I Tim. 2:2, Titus 2:2, Phil. 4:8) Not Double Tongued speaking one thing then telling another thing to someone else Not given to much wine not giving attention to drink affecting conduct (Lk. 7:34, Rom. 14:21, I Tim. 5:23)
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications Reverent dignified, serious, noble (I Tim. 2:2, Titus 2:2, Phil. 4:8) Not Double Tongued speaking one thing then telling another thing to someone else Not given to much wine not giving attention to drink affecting conduct (Lk. 7:34, Rom. 14:21, I Tim. 5:23) Not Greedy for Money (Jn. 12:6)
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications Reverent dignified, serious, noble (I Tim. 2:2, Titus 2:2, Phil. 4:8) Not Double Tongued speaking one thing then telling another thing to someone else Not given to much wine not giving attention to drink affecting conduct (Lk. 7:34, Rom. 14:21, I Tim. 5:23) Not Greedy for Money (Jn. 12:6) Holding revealed Word with a pure conscience (Eph. 1:9, 3:4, 6:19, Acts 23:1)
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications Reverent dignified, serious, noble (I Tim. 2:2, Titus 2:2, Phil. 4:8) Not Double Tongued speaking one thing then telling another thing to someone else Not given to much wine not giving attention to drink affecting conduct (Lk. 7:34, Rom. 14:21, I Tim. 5:23) Not Greedy for Money (Jn. 12:6) Holding revealed Word with a pure conscience (Eph. 1:9, 3:4, 6:19, Acts 23:1) Blameless???
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications His Home Family (I Tim. 3:13) Husband of one wife Ruling leading children Ruling managing household Ruling standing before family leading them well
Tested by Observing Qualifications Tested by Observing Qualifications His Home Family (I Tim. 3:13) Considering character from within speech conduct- homelife well? - Probably serve Well!
DEACONS DEACONS Originate from Christians among us Serving others (Mark 10:43, Col. 1:7, 4:7-8). How are they first proven ? Wives of deacons or Women deaconess Office (I Tim. 3:11, Phil. 1:1, Rom. 16:1)?
DEACONS DEACONS Originate from Christians among us Serving others (Mark 10:43, Col. 1:7, 4:7-8). How are they first proven ? Wives of deacons or Women deaconess Office (I Tim. 3:11, Phil. 1:1, Rom. 16:1)? How do elders differ from deacons ?
Serve wellobtain for yourself a good standing, and great boldness or confidence in the faith !
