The Biblical Pattern of Diaconal Service

Introduction

1. What Diaconal Service is
   a. The Definition of Diaconal
   Service
   b. The Motivation of Diaconal
   Service
   c. The Goal of Diaconal Service

2. Who Performs Diaconal Service
   a. Christ Performs Diaconal Service
   b. Angels Perform Diaconal Service
   c. All Christians Perform Diaconal
   Service
   i. OT Diaconal Service
   ii. NT Diaconal Service
   d. Deacons Perform Diaconal Service
   i. Existence of the Office of
   Deacon
   ii. Gifts for the Office of
   Deacon
   iii. Function of the Office of
   Deacon

Concluding Thoughts:
a. The Office of Deacon must not
Replace the Obligation upon all
Christians to Serve One Another
b. The Office of Deacon must not be
Confused with the Obligation upon
all Christians to Serve One Another
c. The Office of Deacon must not be
Denigrated as an Inferior Office