The Mandate for Deacons

Today there is a lot of misunderstanding and a lack of understanding as to the purpose and calling of the diaconate, the biblical deacon.

Acts 6:6, “And these they brought before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them.”

It is clear from this text that the diaconate is a separate office in the church. When the seven were selected and ready to be commissioned to minister, they first were set apart via the laying on of hands.

Philippians 1:1, “Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons.”