12 May 2026 : Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3 on Deacons and Church Order Theology Tuesday

: Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3 on Deacons and Church Order The office of deacon is a biblical role of servant leadership designed by Christ for the strengthening, unity, and practical care of the local church. In this Theology Tuesday episode with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we examine Acts | 6:1–7 and 1 Timothy | 3:8–13 to understand the qualifications, responsibilities, and spiritual significance of deacons within God’s design for church order. This study explores how the early church addressed practical needs while protecting the ministry of the Word and prayer, establishing a pattern for faithful service in the body of Christ. We consider the character qualifications for deacons, the importance of spiritual maturity, and the biblical distinction between elders and deacons. The episode also addresses the masculine nature of the office within the framework of creation order and servant leadership, while affirming the indispensable ministry of women in the life of the church. Key passages include Mark | 10:45, Acts | 6:1–7, 1 Timothy | 2:12–14, 1 Timothy | 3:8–13, Galatians | 5:13, and John | 13. Join us as we reflect on how faithful deacons help churches flourish, protect unity, and display the servant-hearted character of Christ to the world. #Acts6 #1Timothy3 #Deacons #BiblicalChurchLeadership #DoctrineOfTheChurch #ChurchOrder #ServantLeadership #BiblicalManhood #EldersAndDeacons #LocalChurch #ChurchLeadership #Mark1045 #PastoralTheology #TheologyTuesday #ExpositoryTeaching