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The origin of the title of deacon is well described in the book of [[Book of Acts|Acts]] 6. After the [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]] and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]] of Jesus, the number of people who believed in Christ increased day by day. As a result, they needed those who would take care of the church’s finance and aid on behalf of the [[Apostle|apostles]] who taught the word of God. The apostles selected seven of the saints, and entrusted them with finances and all kinds of management for the church.
The origin of the title of deacon is well described in the book of [[Book of Acts|Acts]] 6. After the [[Resurrection of Jesus|resurrection]] and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]] of Jesus, the number of people who believed in Christ increased day by day. As a result, they needed those who would take care of the church’s finance and aid on behalf of the [[Apostle|apostles]] who taught the word of God. The apostles selected seven of the saints, and entrusted them with finances and all kinds of management for the church.
{{quote5 |내용=The Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” |출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Acts+6%3A2-4&OLWordSearchRange=beg&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Acts 6:2-4]}}
{{quote5 |내용=The Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” |출처=[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A2-4&OLWordSearchRange=beg&version=NIV Acts 6:2-4]}}


The seven men chosen were [[Stephen]], [[Philip the Evangelist|Philip]], Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Acts+6%3A5-6&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Acts 6:5–6 |quote= }}</ref> Although the seven men are not referred to as deacons in Acts 6, since their duties became the basis of the title of deacon, these seven are regarded as the first deacons.<ref>Deacon, A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities, Being a Continuation of the "Dictionary of the Bible" · Volume 1, J. Murray, 1875, pg. 526-527</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Acts+21%3A8&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Acts 21:8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>
The seven men chosen were [[Stephen]], [[Philip the Evangelist|Philip]], Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+6%3A5-6&version=NIV |title=Acts 6:5–6 |quote= }}</ref> Although the seven men are not referred to as deacons in Acts 6, since their duties became the basis of the title of deacon, these seven are regarded as the first deacons.<ref>Deacon, A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities, Being a Continuation of the "Dictionary of the Bible" · Volume 1, J. Murray, 1875, pg. 526-527</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+21%3A8&version=NIV |title=Acts 21:8 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>


==Qualifications of a Deacon==
==Qualifications of a Deacon==
In the early Church, when appointing deacons for the first time, the qualification was that a deacon should be a person known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. In the book of [[Book of 1 Timothy|1 Timothy]], [[Paul|Apostle Paul]] explains in detail what qualification a deacon must have.
In the early Church, when appointing deacons for the first time, the qualification was that a deacon should be a person known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. In the book of [[Book of 1 Timothy|1 Timothy]], [[Paul|Apostle Paul]] explains in detail what qualification a deacon must have.
*They must be respectable.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Timothy+3%3A8&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Timothy 3:8 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must be respectable.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+3%3A8&version=NIV |title=1 Timothy 3:8 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must be sincere.<ref name=":0" />
*They must be sincere.<ref name=":0" />
*They must not like drinking.<ref name=":0" />
*They must not like drinking.<ref name=":0" />
*They must not pursue dishonest gain.<ref name=":0" />
*They must not pursue dishonest gain.<ref name=":0" />
*They must have a clear conscience.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Timothy+3%3A9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Timothy 3:9 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must have a clear conscience.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+3%3A9&version=NIV |title=1 Timothy 3:9 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must not be malicious talkers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Timothy+3%3A10-11&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Timothy 3:10–11 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must not be malicious talkers.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+3%3A10-11&version=NIV |title=1 Timothy 3:10–11 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must be temperate.<ref name=":1" />
*They must be temperate.<ref name=":1" />
*They must be trustworthy in everything.<ref name=":1" />
*They must be trustworthy in everything.<ref name=":1" />
*They must manage their households well.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Timothy+3%3A12&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Timothy 3:12 |quote= }}</ref>
*They must manage their households well.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+3%3A12&version=NIV |title=1 Timothy 3:12 |quote= }}</ref>


Paul taught that those who have served well gain an excellent standing and assurance in their faith in Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=1+Timothy+3%3A13&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=1 Timothy 3:13 |quote= }}</ref>
Paul taught that those who have served well gain an excellent standing and assurance in their faith in Christ.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+3%3A13&version=NIV |title=1 Timothy 3:13 |quote= }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 15:48, 24 June 2024

The Seven, who received a prayer with the hands on them, served as the first deacons.

Deacon[1] is a title given to a person in charge of the church’s affairs and services. The original Greek word διάκονος (diákonos)[2] means servant or assistant, but it began to be used as a term for one of titles after the time of the early Church.

The Origin of the Title of Deacon

Philip the evangelist who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch was one of the seven deacons of the early Church.
Philip the evangelist who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch was one of the seven deacons of the early Church.

The origin of the title of deacon is well described in the book of Acts 6. After the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the number of people who believed in Christ increased day by day. As a result, they needed those who would take care of the church’s finance and aid on behalf of the apostles who taught the word of God. The apostles selected seven of the saints, and entrusted them with finances and all kinds of management for the church.

The Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”

Acts 6:2-4


The seven men chosen were Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas.[3] Although the seven men are not referred to as deacons in Acts 6, since their duties became the basis of the title of deacon, these seven are regarded as the first deacons.[4][5]

Qualifications of a Deacon

In the early Church, when appointing deacons for the first time, the qualification was that a deacon should be a person known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. In the book of 1 Timothy, Apostle Paul explains in detail what qualification a deacon must have.

  • They must be respectable.[6]
  • They must be sincere.[6]
  • They must not like drinking.[6]
  • They must not pursue dishonest gain.[6]
  • They must have a clear conscience.[7]
  • They must not be malicious talkers.[8]
  • They must be temperate.[8]
  • They must be trustworthy in everything.[8]
  • They must manage their households well.[9]

Paul taught that those who have served well gain an excellent standing and assurance in their faith in Christ.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ deacon, Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  2. ↑ "1249. diakonos". Bible Hub.
  3. ↑ "Acts 6:5–6".
  4. ↑ Deacon, A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities, Being a Continuation of the "Dictionary of the Bible" · Volume 1, J. Murray, 1875, pg. 526-527
  5. ↑ "Acts 21:8".
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "1 Timothy 3:8".
  7. ↑ "1 Timothy 3:9".
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "1 Timothy 3:10–11".
  9. ↑ "1 Timothy 3:12".
  10. ↑ "1 Timothy 3:13".
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