The Qualifications Of Deacons

The Qualification of Deacons

Acts 6:1-6; 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Introduction

1. The Boise Church Needs Strong Leadership to Navigate us Through the Days to Come.
2. The First Quarter of Every Year as a time of (Re)-Confirmation of Elders and Deacons
3. Messages on the Work and Qualifications of Deacons and Elders.
4. Today, The Qualifications of Deacons.

I. Positive Qualifications:

1. “Full of the Holy Spirit” (cf., Galatians 5:22-25)
2. “Wisdom” (cf., James 3:13-18)
3. “Above Reproach“
4. “Worthy of Respect“
5. “Keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience” – They must know, be committed to, and be faithful in obeying/applying the truth of God’s word.
6. “They Must First be Tested” – tested and proven in the sense of previous experience serving and in character

II. Negative Qualifications:

1. “Sincere“‑ “not double-tongued,” “not a gossip”?
2. “Not Indulging in too much Wine – “not a heavy drinker”
3. “Not Pursuing Dishonest Gain”‑ not greedy

III. Special Qualifications:

1. “Husband of One Wife;” lit., “a one woman man.”
2. “Must Manage his Children Well”
3. “Must Manage His Household Well”

III. Qualifications for Women/Wives (1 Timothy 3:11)

1. “Above Reproach”
2. “Worthy of Respect”
3. “Not Malicious Talkers” (Gossips, Slanderers)
4. “Temperate” In Everything (Sober, Self-controlled)
5. “Trustworthy in Everything” (Faithful, Reliable)

Conclusion

1. 1 Timothy 3:13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
2. We Need Strong Leadership to Take us into a Glorious Future.
3. Please Prayerfully Consider and Participate in this Process of Confirmation and Reconfirmation our Leaders.