Rev. Hanko is missionary/pastor of Covenant Protestant Reformed Church in Northern Ireland. Reprinted from the mission newsletter circulated in the UK by Covenant PRC. The office of deacon is one of the most neglected offices in the church of Jesus Christ. Many churches do not have deacons, or if they do, the deacons do […]
After He ascended into heaven our Lord instituted in the church various offices (Eph. 4:8-11). He instituted these offices that those who serve in them might represent Him, and serve His church in their offices. Though He remains the only Head and King of the church, these offices are necessary for the well-being of the […]
In order to fully understand the subject, we must first of all review the office and calling of the deacon as instituted by Christ in the New Testament Church. This office was established when the apostles found it impossible to both perform the ministry of the Word and distribute to those in need. Therefore, they […]
Oh, what a joy to be culled to be a child of God! Still greater is the joy to be called to the office of deacon! To begin with, this office is an office to which the men of the church might well hope, some day, to attain. This office along with the office of […]
Introduction: The material of these two chapters can hardly be separated, and therefore, in our question-outlines we will treat it as a unit. The choosing of the seven deacons leads up to the narrative of Stephen’s dispute with those of the synagogue of the Libertines. And the latter in turn leads up to the narrative […]