The Greek word translated "deacon" in the New Testament, diakonos, literally means, "one who executes the commands of another." Specifically, as relates to the New Testament church office, deacons were to "care for the poor and have charge of and distribute the money collected for their use." In short, deacons saw to the physical needs of a congregation, while elders concentrated on the group's spiritual needs and edification.
We see the office of deacon established in the opening verses of Acts 6, and the requirements of men who would be deacons outlined in I Timothy 3.
The concept of a church deacon is believed to have arrived relatively late in Christianity, perhaps late in the first century, while the role of bishop was undoubtedly created during the early part of the second century. The pseudo-Pauline epistles, Philippians and 1 Timothy both refer to deacons, while Philippians, 1 Timothy, 1 Timothy, Titus and 1 Peter refer to bishops.
I Timothy 3:8-13/ Qualifications.
There were seven men chosen by the early Church as deacons.
Although not named as Deacons in the bible, they were the forerunners of the deacons in todays churches.
firsts meaning : to be crowned second meaning in (bible) : the bible says he was one of the deacons of the church in jerusalem. the bible say that he performed many wonders and signs before the people.
Stephen - see Acts 6.
People who preach the Bible typically include priests, bishops, deacons, any spiritual figure that needs one in a church during mass.
Baptists call their elders deacons. This name is in the Bible and many baptist churches try to follow the letter of the Bible when organizing their church.
In the New Testament an "Elder" was classed as the same as a "Pastor". Sometimes they are referred to as Bishops or Overseers. They were the leaders in the church. A Deacon is "one who executes the commands of another, a servant. Stephen, the martyr was a deacon. Deacons today assist the pastor in different areas of service to the church.
There are only deacons mentioned in the Bible. The word "deaconess" is not in the Bible. Also, a "deacon" is a man. However, to answer the question, "deaconess' is a word which has largely gone out of style, but used to be the equivalent of a female chaplain in schools and some church groups. The duties vary greatly, according to the church (or school) using the term, but generally involve relationship counselling and spiritual guidance for others.
Some presbyterian churches have deacons.
Yes, because married deacons, priests and bishops are mentioned in the Bible. (1Timothy 3:1-13).
yes it say in the bible to be always charitable in the bible always read your bible and prayers
The word deacon is never used in that chapter that I can find. I have always been taught that they were deacons, but now I wonder that maybe they were elders or presbyters. The word deacon is never used in that chapter that I can find. I have always been taught that they were deacons, but now I wonder that maybe they were elders or presbyters.