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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2019 · 1H 9M

The Deacon

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Dr. Cornelis Van Dam, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, joins us to speak about the biblical office of deacon and the Church's responsibility to provide for those in need. Dr. Van Dam has written The Deacon: Biblical Foundations for Today's Ministry of Mercy (Reformation Heritage Books, 2016). In this excellent book, Van Dam addresses the office of deacon, including the Old Testament background, New Testament times, the history of ancient, medieval, and Reformation practice, and the current functioning of the office. Dr. Van Dam has also written The Elder: Today's Ministry Rooted in All of Scripture (P&R Publishing). His bibliography is available online through the seminary.

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