The Office of Deacon (1 Timothy 3:8-13)

Sermon Notes:

1. The Office of Deacon (v. 8, Acts 6:1-7, Phil 1:1)

   a. The Model

   b. The Ministry

2. The Deacon’s Character (vv. 8-12)

   a. Personal Life (v. 8)

   i. Dignified

   ii. Not Double-Tongue

   iii. Not Addicted to Much Wine

   iv. Not Greedy

   b. Spiritual Life (vv. 9-10)

   i. Faithful

   ii. Tested

   c. Home Life (vv. 11-12)

   i. Wives

   ii. Children

3. The Deacon’s Reward (v. 13)

   a. Good Standing

   b. Great Confidence