Author(s): Cornelis Van Dam
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Price: $2.99        (Mar 5-6)

The office of deacon is God’s gift to His church to ensure that all can share in the liberating joy of redemption, but today it is often undervalued, misunderstood, and perceived to be of little importance. In The Deacon, the author considers the Old Testament background for this calling, the deacon in New Testament times and in church history, and the current function of the office. You will rediscover the high and privileged calling of deacons and come to a better understanding of what God requires of them.

Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Part 1—The Old Testament Background
1. The Poor in Israel
2. Providing for the Poor
Part 2—New Testament Times
3. Christ’s Teaching on the Poor and Needy
4. Ministering to the Poor in Acts 6
5. The Office of Deacon
6. Female Deacon?

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