The Biblical Qualifications of a Deacon

Introduction

1. The Deacon’s Character (v8).
   a. Reverent
   b. Not Double-tongued
   c. Not Given to much wine
   d. Not Greedy for Money

2. The Deacon’s Creed (v9).

3. The Deacon’s Reputation (v10).
   a. When this reputation is discerned
   b. How this reputation is discerned
   i. The test of his character
   ii. The test of his creed

4. The Deacon’s Family (v11-12).
   a. His marriage should be exemplary
   (v11).
   b. His family life should be
   exemplary (v12).

5. The Deacon’s Reward (v13).

Conclusion