The Qualifications of Deacons and Behavior in the Church— 1 Timothy 3:8–16

Visits: 52[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Several words are used in the Greek New Testament, which are translated by the English word servant.1 Three major types of servitude may be distinguished among these terms. One of these…

The Qualifications and Roles of Deacons and What About Deaconesses—1 Timothy 3:8–13

Visits: 60[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts  page.] Introduction The Greek New Testament employs several words which are translated by the English word, “servant.” There are three major types of servitude that may be distinguished among these terms. One of…

Shall We Have Deaconesses?

Visits: 24[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] For several years it has been the practice of some religious groups (including the Independent Christian Church) to appoint “deaconesses.” Predictably, some of the “faddists” among us are adopting the…